Bmw Ce 04 Review

Used Buyer Review

The CE 04 is genuinely unlike anything else on two wheels, and buying used makes the steep entry price considerably easier to swallow. First things first — check the battery health obsessively. These early units can show degraded range if the previous owner was charging badly or leaving it depleted for months. A healthy example should still pull 60-70 miles of real-world city riding without drama. The 42hp motor is punchy and immediate, and that low-slung riding position actually works brilliantly in traffic. Don't let anyone tell you it's just a scooter. The TFT display, connectivity, and build quality embarrass most petrol bikes at twice the price. Running costs are genuinely near-zero — no oil, no chain, no clutch to worry about. What you will spend money on is tyres, because the Bridgestones wear faster than you'd expect, and that 15-inch front wheel means replacement options are limited. Check service history religiously and verify the onboard charger works properly before handing over cash.