Scooters
2016BMW C Evolution
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The 2016 BMW C Evolution is an electric scooter designed for urban commuters seeking clean, quiet transportation. Powered by an electric motor producing 35 kW peak with instant torque delivery, it offers a 62-mile range and 120 km/h top speed. Known for its premium build quality and practical windscreen, it suits eco-conscious riders prioritizing convenience and sustainability over long-distance touring.
- Capacity
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Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 285.0 kg
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Power
- 46.9 HP (35.0 kW) @ 4850 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for urban and suburban commuting, offering instant, silent acceleration away from lights and smooth, clutch-free operation in stop-and-go traffic.
- Built for
- A quiet, torquey, and refined city commuter that trades outright top speed and range for effortless, low-maintenance electric propulsion and premium build quality.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited to riders wanting long-distance touring range, high top speed, or any off-road capability.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Will it fit you?
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Engine
- Power
- 46.9 HP (35.0 kW) @ 4850 RPM
- Torque
- 72.0 Nm (7.3 kgf-m) @ 4500 RPM
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.1646 HP/kg (dry)
- Cooling system
- Liquid
- Starting
- Electric
- Battery Capacity
- 8.0 kWh
- Rated Power (continuous)
- 11.0 kW (14.8 hp)
- Range
- 100 km (62 miles)
- Peak Power
- 35.0 kW (46.9 hp)
- Capacity:
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Transmission
- Transmission type
- Automatic
Performance
- Top speed
- 120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1594 mm
- Overall length
- 2190 mm
- Overall width
- 947 mm
- Overall height
- 1301 mm
- Seat height
- 780 mm
- Dry weight
- 285.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Hybrid chassis with die-cast aluminium load-bearing battery casing, bolt-on tubular-steel stearing head carrier and rear frame
- Front suspension
- Upside-down fork 40 mm
- Rear suspension
- Single-sided swing arm with direct-link spring strut, spring pre-load manually adjustable over 7 settings
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 115 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.1°
- Trail
- 95 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
- Front brakes diameter
- 270 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
- Rear brakes diameter
- 270 mm
- ABS
- Yes
- Front tyre
- 120/70-15
- Rear tyre
- 160/60-15
Other
- Color options
- White/green
- Comments
- 8 kWh lithium-ion battery. (3 modules, twelve 60 Ah cells per module. Range 62 miles. Windscreen.
Specs last verified against published sources: .
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2013 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry weight | 285 kg | 285 kg | 285 kg | 285 kg | 275 kg | — |
| Seat height | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 780 mm | 765 mm | 765 mm |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
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Common questions
What engine power does the BMW C Evolution have?
The 2016 BMW C Evolution has a Power of 46.9 HP (35.0 kW) @ 4850 RPM.
What is the torque of the BMW C Evolution?
The 2016 BMW C Evolution has a Torque of 72.0 Nm (7.3 kgf-m or 53.1 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM.
How much does the BMW C Evolution weigh?
The 2016 BMW C Evolution has a Dry weight of 285.0 kg (628.3 pounds).
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