BMW Motorrad & Vagabund Moto Unveil CE 02 “eParkourer”

Initially introduced as an idea in late 2021 earlier than being unveiled in its nearly-identical last manufacturing type over the summer time of 2023, BMW’s CE 02 is likely one of the most original electrical two-wheelers presently available on the market with an idiosyncratic futuristic design that blurs the road between bike and moped. From the second it was unveiled, the Graz-based staff behind world renowned customs outfit Vagabund Moto was immediately taken with the CE 02 and knew it was solely a matter of time earlier than Vagabund bestowed its signature remedy onto the brand new bike. 

And roughly a yr after its debut, that point has lastly come because the store has simply pulled the quilt off of ifs newest factory-commissioned one-off, the BMW x VAGABUND CE 02 — also called the “eParkourer.”

The Fundamentals

The eParkourer is a factory-backed one-off fee that takes the stocker’s modern visible theme and cranks it up a number of notches. For its newest construct, the store opted to take a less-in-more strategy. The bike remains to be readily identifiable as being a CE 02, although on the identical time advantages from a number of minor tweaks that give it an much more distinctive look. 

Maximalistic Mods

Although dozens of modifications have been made, Vagabund’s CE 02 has primarily been reworked via only a handful of key mods. Retaining the inventory mannequin’s aero wheel disc covers, the bike now boasts a {custom} suede saddle, a {custom} LED headlight capped off with a bespoke cowl, a {custom} rear mount carrying a Teenage Engineering OB-4 Magic Radio, and a bespoke perforated battery cowl that’s positioned immediately above a small perch-style baggage/gear rack.

The Vagabund crew has additionally bestowed the BMW with a faux high-mount scrambler-style exhaust with a fake muffler with a slide-out design that lets it home an umbrella within the store’s signature yellow shade. The CE 02’s regular floorboards have additionally been changed with custom-machined objects that, just like the fake exhaust’s “warmth defend,” function a {custom} perforated motif. 

Colour Concept 

Vagabund’s CE 02 makes use of shade and totally different finishes as a way to spotlight and higher differentiate sure elements of the donor. As an example, the way in which the inventory bike’s seat flows into its fake tank cowl has now been separated into two distinctive objects by trimming a brand new saddle in suede and portray the quilt — together with the remainder of the bike’s double-loop metal body — in gloss black. Contrasted through a naked alloy battery cowl, the powertrain can also be blacked-out, permitting it to raised mix in with the framework it rests in, one facet of the entrance wheel shade has been completed in white, and the construct’s one-off entrance fender now sports activities a {custom} Vagabund-branded assist bracket finished within the store’s signature yellow hue. 

{Hardware} & Powertrain

Regardless of being Vagabundified, the eParkourer CE 02 presumably maintains the inventory donor’s listing of componentry and specs. This implies a 29.5” seat peak, a 291lb curb weight, a 53.2” wheelbase, a number of trip modes, J.Juan brakes with an ABS-equipped entrance unit, an inverted fork, a rear mono-shock, aero disc covers, a TFT show, a 48-volt battery with a 55-mile vary and the flexibility to obtain a 20% to 80% cost in 100 minutes, and what BMW refers to as an “externally excited” air-cooled synchronous motor that makes 11.18kW (15hp) and 40.5ft-lbs of torque and permits for a 0-30mph time of three seconds. 

From The Horse’s Mouth

“We have been instantly in love once we noticed the CE 02 for the primary time on the BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin,”explains Paul Brauchart, founder and managing director of Vagabund Moto. “The general design of the CE 02 was merely a “excellent match” for us, as we at VAGABUND are at all times making an attempt to interrupt new floor and reinterpret current merchandise in our personal method. On this challenge, we’d outline the final design strategy as a “retro-future.” We tried to mix the very futuristic unique design with some retro vibes and thus give the viewer a well-known feeling.” 

Spec Sheet

Pricing & Availability 

As a factory-commissioned one-of-one construct, the BMW x VAGABUND CE 02 “eParkourer” isn’t on the market or obtainable for buy — although there’s a likelihood that the store could finally launch it as a equipment. For these all for configuring their very own {custom} electric two-wheeler, the BMW CE 02 is offered now ranging from simply $7,559. 

BMW CE 02 “eParkourer” By Vagabund Moto

Taking a less-is-more-approach, the Graz-based customs outfit Vagabund Moto has put its signature spin on BMW’s electrical CE02 two-wheeler that blurs the road between moped, scooter, and electrical bike.