BMW Motorrad X2City - The Kick-Scooter With Electric Auxiliary Drive HD

BMW Motorrad X2City - Ride and Design. Subscribe. BMW Motorrad X2City is yet another fresh new face at the BMW Group in the segment of zero-emissions mobility on two wheels. The kick-scooter with electric auxiliary drive is light and compact and takes its rider where he wants to go regardless of traffic back-ups, shortage of parking space and public transport timetables. With a top speed of up to 25 km/h and an electric range of around 25 to 35 kilometres, the BMW Motorrad X2City is predestined for ever-more congested city traffic conditions. With this kick-scooter, BMW Motorrad is sending out another clear signal showing its commitment to developing sustainable and innovative solutions for the urban single-track mobility of the future. The X2City is classified as a “Pedelec25” requiring no helmet or driving licence for every one aged 14 and over. The BMW Motorrad X2City is a result of a cooperation between BMW Motorrad and ZEG and its brands Kettler, Bulls, Pegasus, Hercules and others. Correspondingly the kick-scooter is not distributed via the BMW Motorrad dealer network, but by selected bicycle shops and via the online shop of KETTLER Alu-Rad GmbH. Servicing and warranty processing are also handled by the the bicycle business. The BMW Motorrad X2City is expected to be available in shops from the end of 2017. The price is 2399.-€ The BMW Motorrad X2City is ideally suited to all situations where individual mobility by car or public transport reaches its limits. It can be used as a stand-alone means of transport over short distances, or as a supplement to the car or to public transport – any combination is possible. Thanks to its low weight of 20 kilograms and the foldable steering unit, the BMW Motorrad X2City can be stored easily in the luggage compartment of a small car. It is ready to use after a few easy steps and can take its rider from parking space or city limits to the final destination inside the congested city centre. The compact dimensions of the BMW Motorrad X2City also make it easy to transport in the bus or on the underground – the ideal solution for spontaneous and comfortable mobility in areas not reachable by motorised means of transport. Thanks to its compact dimensions, the BMW Motorrad X2City is even smaller than a foldable bicycle. In contrast to these, however, it also features an electric auxiliary drive in the rear wheel making it more comfortable and more fun to ride. The brushless hub motor provides effective support for the rider and accelerates the BMW Motorrad X2City to up to 25 km/h. The operating unit on the handlebars offers five speeds (8, 12, 16, 20 and 25 km/h). For safety reasons the supporting power of the electric motor is only activated once a speed of 6 km/h has been reached. The electric drive can be turned off at any time using a switch in the brake lever, thereby interrupting any electric support. A 408 Wh lithium ion battery supplies the electric motor with power. It is contained in a rain and sp