BMW Concept C Scooter
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BMW Concept C Scooter
BMW Concept C. The scooter of the future made by BMW Motorrad Munich. Recent years have seen radical changes in the world of individual mobility, specifically in the conurbations, and the number of registrations has rocketed for virtually all individual transport concepts. However, the space available to traffic has not grown to the same extent, so individual mobility must come to terms with the new circumstances. Against this background, BMW Motorrad will be expanding its present motorcycle adventure world to include the big scooter. This new product segment will first give rise to two innovative premium scooters with internal combustion engines. The differing characteristics of this concept will appeal to a broad target group. In addition, some thought is being given to a future alternative drive with electric motor. BMW Motorrad will be combining in these scooters the outstanding handling of the motorcycle with the particular agility and conceptual comfort of the scooter for the maximum experience of dynamic riding a big scooter made by BMW Motorrad. There are plans to manufacture these future production vehicles at the BMW Motorrad plant in Berlin.
BMW Motorrad is continuing its strategy of strong and sustainable growth and
so will be intensifying its traditional work in the enduro, touring, and sport
touring fields. Following its successful entry to the super sport segment, BMW
Motorrad will now be expanding its range yet again to include a highly promising
business line.
This path leads straight to the big scooter segment. These high displacement
vehicles with dynamic handling characteristics have gained considerable
popularity all over the world. Moreover, they present an interesting alternative
to returnees who up to now were undecided about motorcycles after long periods
of abstinence.
BMW Concept C. New dimension in the field of big
scooters.
New ideas and concepts on the subject of two-wheeled mobility are a decades old
tradition at BMW Motorrad. Countless times, concept studies and drafts have been
presented that reflect the power of innovation and future orientation of BMW
Motorrad.
With its Concept C study, BMW Motorrad is yet
again embarking on a new path and demonstrating a fascinating mobility option
for the future. Here, C stands for "commuter". Particularly in view of the
traffic development in urban areas, it presents the prospect of an innovative,
sporty big scooter for the future premium segment.
As usual at BMW Motorrad, there is more to this study than just an attempt to
present a big scooter for the highest demands. Rather, the designers and
engineers of BMW Motorrad focused above all on the emotive component in addition
to the technical function and quality - and the thrill from the very first
moment on.
BMW Concept C. Emotion, dynamic handling, and
function in the design.
When unveiling its Concept C at EICMA in Milan, BMW Motorrad will be directing
the maximum possible emotion to its interpretation of this subject, which will
bear witness to the primary claims of maximum, all round functionality.
Concept C as a vision of the big scooter is immediately recognisable as a member
of the BMW Motorrad family. For instance, it also presents the so-called "split
face", a visual tripartite of dynamic response extending from the front
silhouette to the front wheel cover and beyond. In the style of highly sporty
BMW Motorrad models, such as the S 1000 RR, Concept C also features a
twin-tipped front spoiler.
Unlike the L shaped side view presented up to now
by big scooters, with their predominantly vertical body lines and color scheme,
Concept C has ventured on a new, much more sporty and dynamic path. The body
lines sweeping up to the vehicle's rear underscore this big scooter's active
riding character. The high rear section emphasizes the lightness and agility of
Concept C's powerful two-cylinder engine. Sportiness and dynamism are also
underscored by the close cut, speeder-style windscreen.
The functional side of this scooter is expressed in stylish design elements,
such as the aluminum look of the bash plates with the air intake adopted from
the BMW GS.
The black chromium of the suspension and frame
parts form a thrilling, dynamic relationship with the aluminum chromium,
silver, and blue paintwork of the body parts. In addition, the black satin
sections present a high-contrast emphasis on the vehicle's central area. This
highly technical and high-quality elegance is borne further by finely worked
details, such as the fuel tank cover reminiscent of aircraft and the short,
sporty muffler. The visionary facet of Concept C is presented by the tires with
flanks and treads of blue.
BMW Concept C. Pioneering technology that fuels
enthusiasm.
Concept C presents unusual and innovative solutions that offer a wide prospect
of what in future can become reality in this segment.
For instance, Concept C features a highly complex monolever mechanism with
hollowed-out shaft connected to a suspension strut visible from the outside. In
this study, front-wheel control takes the form of an upside down fork.
The stable twin disc brake at the front features two radial brake calipers that
also underscore the dynamic sportiness of Concept C. In addition, the single
disc brake at the rear and the BMW Motorrad ABS provide the maximum possible
safety during braking maneuvers.
The dynamic and equally comfortable driving force behind Concept C is provided
by a new, two-cylinder inline engine in conjunction with CVT (continuously
variable transmission). Engine power, torque, and therefore performance will be
moving towards the top of the segment.
Light is cast on a more distant point in the future by the LED headlamp integrated into the face paneling. This future vision is also continued by the deliberate absence of conventional rear view mirrors, which will be replaced in Concept C with two video cameras in the rear. These record the area behind the vehicle and transfer the images to two LCD monitors in the cockpit within view of the rider. The road speed, engine speed, and other data appear on a third LCD display integrated at the centre of the cockpit. BMW Concept C. Perfected rider equipment and stowage space concept. Concept C also testifies to thoughts and ideas extending beyond the actual vehicle. In line with the BMW Motorrad philosophy, a big scooter realised in the Concept C style will also come with a range of adequate rider equipment. In the best BMW Motorrad tradition, the development of a big scooter will also include a suitable stowage space concept.== Videos ==