The BMW C1-E concept is the company’s contribution to the European safety project eSUM. The BMW C1-E is an two-wheels electric concept that’s focused in achieving a high level of active and passive safety. The BMW C1-E features a roll-over bar, an energy-absorbing impact element at the nose, a seat-belt, a windscreen and luggage space behind the rider. The safety features of the BMW C1-E are based on the ones premiered on the BMW C1 concept, but all of them have been enhanced.
The BMW C1-E provides exemplary protection for its rider. This is ensured by the safety cell with the conspicuous roll-over bar which dynamically spans the rider seat in combination with the energy-absorbing impact element at the nose end. A further special point is that the C1-E rider wears a seat belt, which is highlighted by red belts and belt buckles in this concept version.
Visually the concept vehicle expresses brand typical sheer driving pleasure and clearly distinguishes itself from typical scooter looks. Its lines are dynamically stretched and flow horizontally with a low visual centre of gravity. The fairing with its windscreen, the luggage space behind the rider and the side stand for effortless parking ensure high suitability for everyday riding combined with a high degree of wind and weather protection.
The electric motor employed in the study has been designed for city use and is based on components by the company Vectrix. The motor obtains its power from a lithium-ion battery and thus possesses sufficient power for mastering most inner-city traffic riding with ease. Alternatively the vehicle could also be equipped with an efficient, low-emissions internal combustion engine.
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