The BMW Definition CE 04 motorcycle specifications include an electric engine, power of 42 hp (30.7 kW) @ 4,900 rpm, a 1-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 230 kg (507.1 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW Definition CE 04 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 49% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 24th percentile across BMW models.
About 6% taller than the BMW database average. Around the 88th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
42 hp — more powerful than about 24% of BMW models with power data.
855 mm — taller than about 88% of BMW models.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,285
2,193
4% above average.
947
877
8% above average.
1,150
1,199
4% below average.
1,675
1,497
12% above average.
855
809
6% above average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 120/70-R15 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 160/60-R15 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.183 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 182.6 hp/tonne |
Model information
| Year released | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Category | Prototype / concept model |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Electric |
|---|---|
| Power | 42 hp (30.7 kW) @ 4,900 rpm |
| Torque | 61.0 Nm (6.2 kgf-m or 45.0 ft.lbs) @ 4,900 rpm |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Starter | Electric |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 1-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Belt (final drive) |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel double loop |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Single-bridge telescopic forks |
| Rear suspension | Single-sided swing arm/central spring strut |
| Front wheel travel | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
| Rear wheel travel | 92 mm (3.6 inches) |
| Rake | 26.5° |
| Trail | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. 4-piston calipers. |
|---|---|
| Rear brakes | Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. 1-piston floating calipers. |
| Front tire | 120/70-R15 |
| Rear tire | 160/60-R15 |
| Wheels | Cast aluminum |
Dimensions and weight
| Dry weight | 230 kg (507.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Seat height | 855 mm (33.7 inches) |
| Overall length | 2,285 mm (90.0 inches) |
| Overall width | 947 mm (37.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1,150 mm (45.3 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,675 mm (65.9 inches) |
Performance
| Top speed | 120.0 km/h (74.6 mph) |
|---|---|
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1826 hp/kg |
Electrical and instruments
| Electrical | 12 V / 5 Ah, maintenance-free secondary battery. |
|---|---|
| Instruments | 10.25” TFT display including BMW Motorrad Connectivity |
| Lights | LED headlight |
Other specifications
| Color options | Mineral White Metallic |
|---|---|
| Comments | 8.5 kWh 148V lithium-ion battery. 40 lithium-ion battery cells. Charging 3.5 hours to 80%, with quick charger 65 min. |
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