BMW Shows Concept C Super Scooter

by David Kiley (RSS feed)
Nov 3rd 2010 at 11:01AM

BMW, known for the finest premium performance sedans in the world and motorcycles for "Men in Suits," is expanding its motorized offerings to include big commuter scooters.

Called Concept C for now, BMW Motorcycles is not releasing your average delivery person's Vespa

Known as "maxi scooters," BMW says it will soon enter the market with two gas-powered versions, with an electric version in the works.

BMW hasn't said how big an engine the Concept C uses, except to say it is a new inline two-cylinder powerplant with a continuously variable transmission. BMW says power and torque figures will be in the top range of the large scooter segment.
The Concept C, which stands for "Commuter," uses a number of design features found on other BMW motorcycles. The front uses the "split-face" design found on models such as the S1000RR which also inspired the Concept C's twin-tipped front spoiler. The bash plates and air intakes were taken from BMW's GS line.

BMW has long been known for "sport bikes. It marketed a cruiser bike for a time to compete against the likes of Harley Davidson, but it left the market when it didn't catch on. In Europe, it is not uncommon to find business professionals commuting to work in a BMW motorcycle, often outfitted with a plexi-glass surround for rain protection.

Urban commuting in Europe and prospering Asian cities is a major focus of automakers as demands for small vehicles and electric vehicles grows with policies meant to reduce carbon emissions and vehicle over-crowding in city centers. Besides Concept C, BMW is also developing a small front-wheel drive city car that is expected to compete against vehicles such as Mercedes-Benz's smart.

Gallery: BMW Concept C

Tags: BMW, BMW Concept C, commuter scooter, motorcycle, motorcycles, scoooter, scooters

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

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Mike Zachaczewski Nov 3rd 2010 4:30PM

Nice styling and design but what happened to the tire color? Chnage it please...

reallytorkedoff Nov 3rd 2010 9:52PM

The BMW logo colors are black, blue and white. The tires are black and blue.

If they could throw in some white, they would have a perfect match.

Priciyana Edison Dec 21st 2010 3:04AM

In chicago I had seen some different feature has given to this scooter, like two-cylinder inline engine linked to a CVT. And LED headlamp is attached in the front panel, so that there is no need of rear view mirror. They are having two cameras in the rear. Their mechanics is totally different.
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