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BMW C Evolution - 2018 Specifications and Reviews

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About the BMW C Evolution

Powered by a liquid-cooled permanent magnet motor, which is fuelled by a 3 cell air-cooled battery. With a top speed electronically limited to 75mph.

When charged through a domestic power supply, full charge takes 3-4 hours although 75% charge is reached in under an hour. 

The battery is uses three lithium-ion cells from the BMW i3 car.  The bike frame acts as the battery casing and is where a lot of the weight lies so it is nice and low down. 

A large colour TFT display screen shows you speed, power consumption, battery status and range considering the currently selected ride mode.

Storage is not as good as the C650 Sport or GT, mostly due to the space taken up by the batteries, but it can still fit a full face helmet. This said, it is a well equipped scooter and has two glove boxes like the other C Series models. 

Optional extras include an 800mm comfort seat, alarm and heated grips.

Timeline:

2017: New model with uprated batteries from the new i3, increasing the range from approx. 60 miles to approx. 75 miles. There is also new colour scheme as well, blending silvery blue with the original lime green.

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Cooling systemLiquid
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)6.800 seconds
Top speed129.0 km/h (80.2 mph)
Torque72.00 Nm (7.3 kgf-m or 53.1 ft.lbs) @ 4500 Revolutions">RPM
Power48.00 Horsepower">HP (35.0 Kilowatt">kW)) @ 4850 Revolutions">RPM
Engine detailsDrive train swing arm with liquid-cooled alternator; permanently excited synchronous machine with surface magnets, internal rotor
Engine typeElectric
 
 

CategoryScooter
Year2018
ModelBMW C Evolution

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels

WheelsCast aluminum
Rear brakes diameter270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear brakesSingle disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter270 mm (10.6 inches)
Front brakesDouble disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
Rear tyre160/60-R15
Front tyre120/70-R15
Rear wheel travel115 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear SuspensionSingle-sided swing arm with direct-link spring strut, spring pre-load manually adjustable over 7 settings
Front wheel travel120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front SuspensionUpside-down fork, 40 mm
Trail95 mm (3.7 inches)
Rake (fork angle)24.1°
Frame typeHybrid chassis with die-cast aluminium load-bearing battery casing, bolt-on tubular-steel stearing head carrier and rear frame

Physical measures and capacities

Wheelbase1,610 mm (63.4 inches)
Overall width947 mm (37.3 inches)
Overall length2,190 mm (86.2 inches)
Overall height1,255 mm (49.4 inches)
Seat height765 mm (30.1 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio0.1745 HP/kg
Dry weight275.0 kg (606.3 pounds)
 
 

Other specs

Comments8 kWh lithium-ion battery. (3 modules, twelve 60 Ah cells per module. Range 162 km. Windscreen.
LightLED Daylight Running Light
ElectricalAir-cooled lithium-ion high-voltage battery with booster fan battery.
StarterElectric
Color optionsIonic Silver Metallic/Electric Green

Rider Reviews

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MotorcycleDB Review

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