It definitely has that futuristic look to it!! I actually like it! If I was to have an electric scooter, this one would be very high in the running! Good video Exeter!!

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

cheers Kode, you need to try one of the electrics. They go really well.

That dash caught my eyes 😄👌. Congrats You earned a new sub !!

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

🙏Thanks for coming along

I do think it looks very cool, very futuristic. People often go on about the range of electric vehicles, but forget that the technology is in its infancy and if they were to go back to the beginning of the internal combustion engine the electric is waaay ahead in a shorter time frame.

After three months of ownership, mine is in the repair shop. Before the three year warranty runs out, I will be trading it back in

@exeterrider

8 ай бұрын

That's intresting, what wen by wrong?

@Bobbgeane

8 ай бұрын

@@exeterrider the bike work not power on. Is at the shop now

Good exposure to electric bike, thank you

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏👍

So interesting! Had no idea it existed!! I love the look! I could trek out on it 🤣🤣🤣 thanks for sharing! 😊🖖🏼

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

It is quite treky....I will send you a signed printed screen grab👍😂

@quinnpeaksbiker

2 жыл бұрын

@@exeterrider 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 that's why your the fan favourite!! Any chance of another ice cream too? 🤣🤣🤣😁😁

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

@@quinnpeaksbiker No chance

I found this video quite impressive I’m definitely on a GS guy but I’ve heard good things about the up-and-coming electric scooters or bikes or what label you want to put on them the range is the only thing that would deter me from owning electric right now but it is all quite impressive

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think that having an electric would always be a second bike option really for me. But I would use my electric more than the fossil burner👍

Great review Steve 👍

@exeterrider

Жыл бұрын

Thanks....I feel bad, have I met you before? My memory is terriable these days. Just wondered how you knew my name lol

@richg1776

Жыл бұрын

It's Rich from Stoke Valley

I’m keen to try one of these. 👍🏻

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Do it!! most BMW Motorad dealers have demos now....let me know how you get on!

@TheDervMan

2 жыл бұрын

@@exeterrider I’ve still not tried the Zontes scooter. Defo can’t afford the CE-04 but like you, I’m a big fan of electric bikes 😎

Love the futuristic design, very cutting edge, and the reverse gear, well done BMW👌

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

The reverse gear is so handy. I wish they had it on all bikes over 150KG. Thanks David👍

@Mieke3133

2 жыл бұрын

So simple to fit a reverse on electric. No extra hardware needed - just reverse the supply to the motor.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mieke3133 yeap reverse polarity, that being said I bet its more complecated on this type of motor.

i like the idea of that for town riding ext but at that price hell no ...nice review once again mate .

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Andy, great to have you here thanks. 😊👍

I was one of those that was all about louder aftermarket exhausts but as I've got older I prefer a quieter bike. I rode the Zero SR/F a few years ago and was blown away by the torque and lack of engine noise. There is a long way to go before they become the norm due to price, low range and long charge times/lack of charge stations. This scooter looks superb though, and love the reverse feature, I hate having to paddle backwards with my feet.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

I was also blown away by the SRF. Riding electric for me is a wonderful experience. No vibes, just the wind noise, smooth and fast. Its not until people experience it that they understand . Great to know you are pretty much on the same page as me with this one......well at least somebody is.lol Thanks

@applecorp

2 жыл бұрын

@@exeterrider Absolutely on the same page, whether we like it or not all vehicles will be electric and that may "frighten" many petrol heads but it's still a motorbike, only propelled in a different way. As you say you have to try it to understand. It's such a bizarre but fantastic feeling not having any engine noise or gear clunk etc.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

@@applecorp 👏💯👍

Nice video 👍

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I love riding the country back lanes in the black mountains where I live, so this bike would be ideal I reckon, being able to hear the sounds of the country aswell as the tractors coming round the blind bends! The noise on my bike is deafening, but is my only way of covering a decent distance in a few hours. This scooter would be a great compromise for me between my motorbike and my electric bike. It's doubtful I'd ever get it past the household treasurer (aka Ayatollah) though.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Thats right mate, just a different way of getting around isnt it.

Great review. This may be a dumb question, but is this fully water proof?

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

No such thing as a dumb question .....yes its waterproof!

Incidentally, I watched a review of a Zero by another well known vlogger. The Zero was low on charge so he visited three different charge points, only to discover that he didn't have the right cable connector for any of them. What a Fiasco!

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yeap, not good enough is it. Reality with this one is most cases is you would just charge at home overnight generally speaking.

Good honest review. much prefer the NIU MQI GT EVO & at £4200.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks and yes the NIU is a good scoot but the BMW is on another level tech wise.

Great Review, very good, no I am still not getting one LOL

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

By the time you would have stopped moaning the Hydrogen version would have come out😂 This wouldn't be for you but I think you could be turned with some of the others😃😉😉😉

Finally a decent proposition for an all-year-round commuter vehicle, including motorways. Let's hope the price goes down a bit and sales success should be guaranteed.

@exeterrider

Жыл бұрын

Yeap for commuting its really a good option. Its a lot of money for a bike that is just a commuter for sure 🍻

I am not anti-electric where motorcycles are concerned, but I am anti-short range, anti-heavy bikes, anti-expensive bikes. Horses for courses & there is no doubt, electric bikes are the future, just some way to go to meet my requirements.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yeap you and many others mate, horses for courses..... Exactly 👍

It's sublime. When Honda build one it will be amaze balls.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Exciting times ahead!

These are very nice, wish these electric mopeds would go at least 200 miles range and at least 70 mpg. They'd be perfect for delivery drivers in the states with those specifications.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yeap, I think it's coming. Just a matter of the industry pushing forward with such bikes 👍🍻

Seems quite nice, but at 11-14k GBP I think it's way too expensive. The Super Soco CPX was less than half that and could do a similar range and reach 70mph, with a removable battery meaning you could charge it without needing to run a cable to the bike (e.g.. if living in a block of flats). I like the looks of it and would quite happily ride one, but someone else would have to pay the asking price 🤣

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yeap im waiting for someone to buy me one as well.😁 Thanks for watching noob👍

I think electric is ok I just like being on two wheels. However, the cost and range for me are still the big barrier. You talk about it as a mode of transport back and forward short distances. When I originally took up biking back in the 70’s it was mainly a commuter but that’s not the case now in fact many people just use a bike for leisure. I ride mainly two up and even the day trips around my area are more than 100 miles. I’d need to find a charger then hang around for a considerable length of time hours in fact to recharge to complete the journey and that’s if I did in fact find a charger that worked in my rural area. I usually tour as well and if I go to the ferry at Plymouth it’s over 500 miles away so think how long that would take, need a couple of days just to get out of the UK. I might consider an electric bike in future looking to the Super Soco CT3 that has a range over 100 miles and will do 75mph but that would only be as an additional bike for local journeys and only because it’s predicted to be under £5000 not bad for a maxi scooter but as it’s not hit the market yet just speculation at the moment.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly mate, It wouldn't suit you at all. I don't do the mileage you do so it would work fine for me. But it will suit some and not many others I think for that reason. : )

@chrisc9376

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I'm also waiting to see if the ct3 is coming to the UK, that's 2 of us up to now 👍

Great looking electric scooter ER, weather we like it or not it will be all electric soon.but the prices need to come down.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Tell me about it, I am eager to jump on board with the Electric thing but as you say its a cost thing for me.

@Bobbgeane

8 ай бұрын

Combustion engines aren't going anywhere.

bravo 👏

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

😊👍

it is expensive , very heavy , but has loads of go and a realistic range , also good storage , its thumbs up from me ,,, just see if the coffee i will buy you does not get spilled over it if you pull away too quick ;;;

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

I saw you bought me another. Thanks for your ongoing support Simon. Much appreciated 👍💯

i'm in the game for it but from FL usa local bmw dealer has none in stock with no estimate when it will be. this scoot reminds me of 2005 honda big ruckus i missed out on. this range for me is plenty as after 50 mi which i hardly ever do on my current rides, i am home activity completed or ready to quit anyway. that passenger seat a bit scary, rider best be holding on something.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Stay in contact, I would like to know if you end up with one. Yes your right, it dies have the ruckus looks👍

looks great except the wheels. What were they thinking when they decided on them?

@exeterrider

Жыл бұрын

Aerodynamic I guess?

@anxiousappliance

Жыл бұрын

60s citroen?

Can we start off by saying instead how ugly it is 👀😂 I do really like the look of the dash though 👍 Electric bikes are certainly the future, the technology does need to improve but like every other technology before it it, it will improve, it will only get better 🤘 For commuting 80 miles is enough in my opinion. It’s certainly a smart bike, although I wouldn’t fancy being a pillion on it 😂 I’m certainly not ready to pay big money for one yet but I am open minded towards the future. Great video, great review. Hope you’re keeping well mate 🤘

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers RB, yes you can feel its all getting closer everyday. I'm up for it 👍💯

@anxiousappliance

Жыл бұрын

Looks fantastic to me.

I like it I wonder how the maths would work out for all year commuting maybe the initial high purchase price would pay for itself in the long run assuming our recent high electric prices drop or charge at night on lower tariffs 🤔

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I think the days of paying for it self are over really. but theres alot more to enjoy about it the same time. Thanks for commenting and watching.

In the states we did not get the first evolution. I guess we won’t get this either

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Ahh that's a shame, I think they could do well in california and places like that.

Good vid , Would I spend 11K+ for it not unless I won the lottery. Interesting though.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Hello mate, good to hear from you. Yes it's something different isn't it. I like to mix things up a bit 👍

I like it, good test, lot shown in two hours. Cannot help thinking that this is rich hipster bait, The Leica equivalent of the urban commuter. If my premium bonds come up then I shall grow a beard and buy one

@exeterrider

Жыл бұрын

Yes I think I'm with you on that ....the exsisting model felt less of a 1 off hipster bait, but this one yes I see exactly what you mean there.

Very nicely reviewed. I think some of pushback on electrical vehicles is regulations are pushing the vehicles instead being market driven. When bureaucrats become involved they frequently foul things up and the little people pay the price. I believe there is support for green energy and transportation. My worry is blowing up the ICE bridge before that new green bridge is built to support the need. Wishing it to be true with arbitrary dates not supported by plans, funding or execution is a frequent source of pain our legislation frequently inflicts on us. I'm not against or especially for electric vehicles but I haven't seen a plan to convince me there is a road to the future, just unsupported mandates. I'm very skeptical.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

With you 100% on that!

@Mieke3133

2 жыл бұрын

I totally agree, Cafe Racer. There is a lot of hype from the government - re Net Zero. But no evidence that the charging infrastructure will be in place for a wholesale transition to Electric. OK for city riding though.

It’s the future, I guess we all eventually will need to get used to it. Personally that electric whine could become very intoxicating and the acceleration as well. Just need to get real world range and charging times sorted. It I assume that will come

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

I think so, same as combustion evolved👍

Is that comfort seat 1 or 2?

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Not sure to be honest.

I love BMW but that sort of money is crazy - you could get a base gs1250 for that! Horses for courses but as a commuter VFM is essential even if you are charging for pennies.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is quite niche isn't it👍

If money were no object then yes it's a very cool way to get around, I think it looks great and the performance is enough for most situations. For those of us yet to win the lottery however, that's the price of two Honda Forza 350's, and that is silly money. One of two things will happen, the price of electric vehicles will come down, or us regular folks will be priced out of personal transport altogether.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

I would hope its not the latter, I think on the whole motoring will be more pricey. Thanks for watching DC👍📺

I can describe that bike in one word........ridiculous!

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

👍Fair enough

Great review, ER, but what an odd looking gadget. Looks like it would be more at home on the set of Star Trek. Far too expensive even in basic mode.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes its up there Jim isnt it. I think this will suit London and alike commuters more than anything else. 11k seems to be base line for many bikes now is my concern. I reckon if you tried one of the motorbike type electrics you would have a have a great time. If you ever get the chance bite their hand off : )

One question before I buy, Will BMW guarantee I will be able to buy a replacement battery in ten years?

@USMCCGAGNG

Жыл бұрын

If not, it’s disposable and therefore NOT saving the environment, the planet or anything else.

@exeterrider

Жыл бұрын

The C-evolution they launched in 2013, nearly all of them ate still going strong. Even after 5 years the battery only went down to 80 %. We're in a world of "who knows" but its a steep in the right direction, better to try and move forward than stand still in my view 👍

Ah, a gorgeous Devon stream and stone tunnel, (camera pans back over a gate)... WTF 🤮 🤣🤣 Great video, shame about the bike 🤣🤣

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

😂Do you like it or not? 😂👍

Im getting some Katana vibes

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

I see where your coming from with that 👍

It looks really good but is so long. Reverse gear is a plus. I'd like one but at half the price.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

They would be flying out the door at half price, I'd have one too!

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

2 жыл бұрын

@@exeterrider Just watching this again. I'd pay 2/3 the asking price. Half was asking for too much. Have you seen the topbox they do for this? It's huge.

Thanks for the excellent video review ER. I use a motorcycle for pleasure and touring, so will always exceed 80 miles / day. It may well be cheap to run on electric, but I dread to think how much a replacement battery would cost - several thousand, I suspect. IMO it's a travesty that all bikers will be forced to buy electric after 2035.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate, if the C evolution is anything to go by that they bought out in 2013 then needing a new battery should never come into it unless you keep the bike for decades. The Evo owner youtuber had his 5 year service and and it was still at 60%. Hopefully this will be the same.

@Mieke3133

2 жыл бұрын

@@exeterrider But what happens after 5 years? Do they just scrap the EV and recycle it?

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

@@Mieke3133 no what I mean is after 5 years the chap took it in for a battery test and it still was showing 80 percent health so only lost 20%in 5 years. All batteries are fully recyclable.

The technology will only get better, some people may not like electric vehicles but they are coming whether we like it or not. I think hydrogen powered vehicles will be an option too!

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yeap , everyday it gets closer and things move forward. I think Hydrogen has some big hurdles for motorcycles which I will knock up a video sometime . Thanks for watching.

It lost 16% battery in 7mi, which would gave you a range of 44mi, 70km. I would at least want 100km with normal usage which isn't already very much. Of course I understand this was partly on the high-way but even then the speed was around 100km/h. I like the long-range e-volution better. Too bad they didn't upgrade that bike.

@exeterrider

2 ай бұрын

I must admit the e-volution scooter was nothing short of amazing , and did sell ok all things considered. I think the CE_)$ has been a disapointment in comparison...I'd have a evolution but not a CE04 myself. That range isn't good enough!

Like it... But starting at £11,500 its not cheap transport is it .. iam all for electric power but it so dam expensive. You could buy yourself a cheap little 1000 cc car for well under half the cost of this .. until they get the cost down it aint going to be a revolution!

@stephenmundane

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. And once the inevitable government claw-back occurs to replace their income lost on fuel duty theuy won't even be cheap to run...

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yeap I agree but the way bike prices are these days , 11k will be the norm I think. Yes for this to really take off and get the market to foundation level, as you say the cost needs to come down,that being said, good on BMW for putting themselfs out there now and not holding the tide back like many others!

UK bans petrol and diesel vehicles 2030. But you could import one until 2035. Then we enter the second hand market. Look at the age of vehicles now still performing well. The pressure will come as petrol stations start to close and repairing and spares become less available. But look at the advances in battery design in the last 10 years. By 2032, a bike could be the same weight and double the range along with lower prices. People will naturally transition.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Never thought of it that way but your right. Things are moving fast 👍💯

Well I gotta say ER every gate has a view ! can't nock these bikes as I have never ridden one , but lookin at the Livewire I would prefer that, not into scooters really . I have to say tho do not agree this is not the way of the future! to be honest it's governments jumping on the bandwagon to soon as per . Remember how diesel was the best thing to have ,how wrong were they plonkers : D cheers

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I am more a motorbike man as well Crumbly. Yes we all have different opinions on it mate and I respect yours. The Hydrogen thing is miles off and a number of reasons it wont work in the near future which I will go into sometime on a video. Have a good week : )

@crumblymal8479

2 жыл бұрын

@@exeterrider It will be very interesting to see how things unfold on the fuel front ,and these day things can change quite quickly ,look forward to your vid on it . : D

:-0 What in the hell am I looking at?😮

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

The future 😉😊👍

@anxiousappliance

Жыл бұрын

your computer?

Far too much money for what it is but then that a BMW for you. You will be too young for this, but it reminds me of Steve Zodiac's Jetmobile from Fireball XL5. Got do an internet search and you ill see what I mean.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Ha that is a cool little figure. Yes to be fair, imagine how much it would cost to innovate a scooter like this. Makes you wonder how they could get there money back on it really.

Actually when cars first became a thing electric ones were as common as steam or petrol driven ones. Not the future. Just not common. To be honest I think we will still be using petrol or diesel based vehicles decades from now. Government aspirations and reality rarely coincide. We don't have the generation capacity for one thing. And for another batteries are absolutely foul and aren't very green. The only growth area I see is for electric scooters.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

I see where your coming from there. Yes I think it will reach a point where they may have a extension to the switch over or tax the hell out of fossil wagons.....or both probably. Batteries are not green agreed but they are recyclable which is key , compared to constant burning of fossils and it opens up a massive wealth of new industry's.

@geoffreymandzuk5708

2 жыл бұрын

...evidence suggests you would be wrong...!

@clangerbasher

2 жыл бұрын

@@geoffreymandzuk5708 Evidence of what?

BMW & electric, It couldn't get any worse, unless it was Chinese.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Is it only royal enfields you like lol?

@stevepalmer5670

2 жыл бұрын

@@exeterrider Not at all Sir, before my test ride at GV bikes in Taunton I'd never ridden a Royal enfield & Iv'e been riding since 1974.The Interceptor is the type of bike Iv'e always owned, I don't like BMW's, Chinese, Adventure, Electric or sports bikes. I don't like TFT screens or unnecessary gadjets on bikes or cars. I just like bikes that sound & look like bikes,So there you have it.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

@@stevepalmer5670 👍

Wouldn’t touch one with a barge pole, typical BMW, ridiculously overpriced scooter ! A great bike for people with more money than sense. Wait a while and the Chinese brands will have something just as good for half the price It’s also pig ugly. I’m sure GS riders will be falling over themselves to buy one for their daily commute though. This is not a transport solution for the people, it’s a cash grab by BMW. Yes, it might tick all of the boxes for the daily commute but at that price ???? I have nothing against electric scooters, for many people they are the answer, but no need to spend this amount of money for a vehicle to get you to work and back. No doubt the city stockbrokers are having their platinum credit cards swiped at a BMW Motorrad dealership as I write this. To summarise. You would definitely need to have more money than sense to buy one 🙂 Cheers ER, El Otro.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

So are you going to buy one or not. Please be more clear. 😂, yes the styling exercise was on full blast wasn't it. Thanks ER 👍

@economicalrides

2 жыл бұрын

@@exeterrider 😂😂😂 Unfortunately I definitely have more sense than money. But that is more of a reflection on my bank balance rather than on my IQ 😭 Anyway, apologies, I’ll try not to sit on the fence as much when commenting on your next review ER 😛 Cheers buddy 🥃 El Otro.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

@@economicalrides na that's good mate, no worries there👍💯🍻

Apart from pottering about locally what use is this 80 mile range is laughable

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think so, getting to work everyday I don't do more than 12 miles so it would work for me and I would just charge it every few days 👍

How could anyone design such an ugly monstrosity . If they were free I wouldn't want one . I will stick to my Honda Rebel ! Love your videos but that thing is the pits .

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

So is that a "may be I'll buy one" or not. Your not being very clear if its your cup of tea or not haha

@ry491

2 жыл бұрын

@@exeterrider Ha ha yes . I like to keep people guessing ! Nothing personal . Love your channel but that bike .... UGH 😩

I can't stand it. It looks awful & I'm just not a fan of electric at all. This one's a huge no from me I'm afraid. Give me a Honda ADV 350 over this any day of my life.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Ha many have said the same. Perhaps too soon for this type of styling lol

May be a good machine but UGLY!

@exeterrider

Жыл бұрын

It's odd isn't it. Perhaps to wacky for many 👍🍻

I do think it looks very cool, very futuristic. People often go on about the range of electric vehicles, but forget that the technology is in its infancy and if they were to go back to the beginning of the internal combustion engine the electric is waaay ahead in a shorter time frame.

@exeterrider

2 жыл бұрын

Thats pretty much my take on tit too EMA