BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 unveiled

With the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04, the BMW Group is presenting the near-series version of the BMW Motorrad Concept Link at #NEXTGen 2020. The #NEXTGen 2020 virtual series highlights BMW's exploration of innovative and future-focused ideas and products.

The electrically powered BMW Motorrad Concept Definition CE 04 has been consistently developed and adapted to meet the everyday needs and requirements of the customer. As a link between the analogue and digital worlds of the user, the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 is both a means of transport and a means of communication for the urban commuter.

The segment-defining design of the Definition CE 04 stands for a new, urban aesthetic. While the BMW Motorrad Concept Link in 2017 still seemed like a vision far from the future, the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 in 2020 transfers the radical design of the Concept Link to production readiness with almost unchanged design.

An elongated, low vehicle body and the diagonally rising front end create a silhouette that is as modern as it is clear. The generous, calm surface design with sharply defined edges blends perfectly into modern, urban surroundings.

The flat battery in the underbody provides new freedoms, such as the new storage solution, which is illuminated and can be folded open from the side. It gives the rider easy access for storing a helmet and other equipment. In addition, the low position of the flat battery provides a favourable centre of gravity, which ensures playful handling and dynamic riding fun.

The BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 deliberately stages the bike's technology as part of the design. That is why the side panels don't completely cover the vehicle's side section at the rear. Instead, they stretch across parts of the vehicle's side like little wings allowing views of the drive unit, cooling ribs, single-sided swing arm, spring strut and tooth belt.

Both with regard to design and digital use, the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 always focuses on practical and user-friendly solutions. BMW Motorrad sees great potential in the interaction between vehicle and rider equipment in terms of safety, comfort and emotional experience.

The rider is connected to his environment through his smartphone via the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04. Its 10.25-inch display is the largest in the scooter segment to date and acts as an interface between the digital and analogue worlds of the rider.

As the urban target group rides short distances of approximately 12km a day, the BMW Motorrad Defition CE 04 also features practice-oriented design and ergonomics, eschhewing long-distance comfort for variable ergonomics and easy accessibility. The 'floating' seat bench seat allows the rider to glide comfortably onto the vehicle even from behind, and offers improved ergonomics for single riders, regardless of leg length and height.

The designers have also broken new ground in terms of rider equipment, deliberately creating a fashionable look that is urban yet highly functional. At the heart of the rider equipment developed exclusively for the BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 is a casually cut warm parka suitable for everyday use. Black riding jeans, stylish sneakers and a white open face helmet complete the look.

The high-tech material of the parka is waterproof, robust and breathable. The flexible protectors incorporated into the parka provide the safety expected from BMW Motorrad. Innovative features such as the integrated light guides in the sleeves and hood ensure greater visibility in road traffic and can be switched on and changed in colour via sensors in the sleeve. To ensure that the rider is always fully charged up, the inside pocket of the parka has an inductive charging field for the smartphone.

Following the BMW Group's sustainability strategy, BMW Motorrad also aspires to consistently pursue electromobility. The BMW Motorrad Definition CE 04 now continues BMW Motorrad's electromobility strategy for urban conurbations and thus provides a concrete preview of what a contemporary production vehicle could look like.