BMW C1-E: Concept for a Higher Level of Safety in the City

This is what a safe, environment-friendly and highly practical single track vehicle for city traffic could look like in the future.

BMW Motorrad developed the C1-E study as a contribution to the European safety project eSUM.

This study unit is based on the concept of the BMW C1.

It is characterized by a very high level of active and passive safety and is driven by an electric motor.

The BMW C1-E provides exemplary protection for its rider.

This is ensured by the safety cell with the conspicuous roll-over bar which dynamically spans the rider seat in combination with the energy-absorbing impact element at the nose end.

A further special point is that the C1-E rider wears a seat-belt.

In the study this safety feature is highlighted by red belts and belt buckles.

Visually the concept vehicle expresses brand typical sheer driving pleasure and clearly distinguishes itself from typical scooter looks.

Its lines are dynamically stretched and flow horizontally with a low visual centre of gravity.

The fairing with its windscreen, the luggage space behind the rider and the side stand for effortless parking ensure high suitability for everyday riding combined with a high degree of wind and weather protection.

The electric motor employed in the study has been designed for city use and is based on components by the company Vectrix.