What category is the 2017 BMW C Evolution?

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.

General information
Year	2017
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Cooling system	Liquid
Top speed	120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)
Torque	72.00 Nm (7.3 kgf-m or 53.1 ft.lbs) @ 4500 RPM
Power	46.94 HP (34.3 kW) @ 4850 RPM
Engine type	Electric

Category	Scooter
Model	BMW C Evolution

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Wheels	Cast aluminum wheels
Rear brakes diameter	270 mm (10.6 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. ABS. Floating disc. Two-piston calipers.
Front brakes diameter	270 mm (10.6 inches)
Front brakes	Double disc. ABS. Floating discs. Two-piston calipers.
Rear tyre	160/60-15
Front tyre	120/70-15
Rear wheel travel	115 mm (4.5 inches)
Rear Suspension	Single-sided swing arm with direct-link spring strut, spring pre-load manually adjustable over 7 settings
Front wheel travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front Suspension	Upside-down fork 40 mm
Trail	95 mm (3.7 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	24.1°
Frame type	Hybrid chassis with die-cast aluminium load-bearing battery casing, bolt-on tubular-steel stearing head carrier and rear frame
Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,594 mm (62.8 inches)
Overall width	947 mm (37.3 inches)
Overall length	2,190 mm (86.2 inches)
Overall height	1,301 mm (51.2 inches)
Seat height	780 mm (30.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.1647 HP/kg
Dry weight	285.0 kg (628.3 pounds)
Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Comments	8 kWh lithium-ion battery. (3 modules, twelve 60 Ah cells per module. Range 62 miles. Windscreen.
Light	LED lights
Electrical	Air-cooled lithium-ion high-voltage battery with booster fan battery.
Starter	Electric
Color options	White/green

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

48 hp

Peak Power

6.3s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track10%

City90%

Cornering45%

Daily Riding80%

Touring40%

Passenger55%

Rider Profile

Best For	Any licensed rider comfortable with a maxi-scooter's weight and instant electric torque will adapt quickly, even without prior electric vehicle experience.
Purpose	Built for urban and suburban commuting, offering instant, silent acceleration away from lights and smooth, clutch-free operation in stop-and-go traffic.
Rider Fit	The low 765mm seat height and step-through scooter layout make it accessible to shorter riders, though the 275kg dry weight demands care at a standstill and in parking maneuvers.
Character	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.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 780mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2017 BMW C Evolution, with a moderate knee angle of around 110 degrees and a slightly forward riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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