BMW maxi scooters coming

9 November 2011 Update:
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The BMW Motorrad range is set to expand with the arrival of a pair of maxi scooters. Scheduled for launch by the end of this year, both will feature two-cylinder petrol engines.

At some point in the future, an electrically-powered version is also going to be offered. Previewing this zero emissions model is the Concept e, which has been on display at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

BMW Concept e (2011) Front Side 1

Technically, the Concept e seems to be similar to the E-Scooter that BMW first revealed back in July. Each has a range of around 60 miles (100 km), with a battery recharge time from flat of less than three hours.

BMW Concept e (2011) Rear Side 2BMW Concept e (2011) Front Side 2

The styling has moved on though, with the Concept e featuring acrylic glass side panels, rear-view video cameras and a slimmer seat unit that doesn’t look as if it would be much good at carrying a pillion passenger. Arguably, the E-Scooter appeared to be a more practical proposition, and perhaps it remains a better indicator of what the final production BMW maxi scooters will look like.

BMW Concept e (2011) Front Side 3BMW Concept e (2011) Rear Side 1

Related posts:
BMW E-Scooter concept
BMW Concept C unveiled

Comments

  1. Jim27 September 2011 at 09:15:00 BST

    Nice design (not piaggio level but still) but the seat seems a bit short?
    One of the most important factors for its success or failure will probably be the price, and honestly I expect it to be off limits for most people.

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