BMW presents endeavor into electric motorcycles with eRR concept

BMW presents endeavor into electric motorcycles with eRR concept
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BMW is passionate on pushing electric drive throughout their entire lineup of vehicles. motorrad, BMW’s motorcycle division is no exception. they have a long tradition in pointing out new ways to change two-wheeled mobility. the experimental concept ‘eRR’ is a study created with technical university munich, that embodies an idea of an electric powered supersport motorcycle. already a couple of years ago, BMW has shown the potential of a sustainable approach with the BMW ‘i3’ and ‘i8’ and their novel design principles. presenting the ‘eRR’ goes one step further and shows the possibilities of an all-electric drive in a motorcycle. the adapted prototype includes a chassis and layout from BMW’s ’S 1000 RR’ line which is already in production. 

chassis comes from BMW’s ‘S 100 RR’ model

‘since their market launch, the RR is giving the creeps to motorsport athletes,’ explains head of BMW motorrad, stephan schaller. ‘if acceleration, handling or top speed – the RR is setting standards. however, if acceleration on the first metres, up to 50, 60 kph, is the point, the RR’s 199 bhp have to admit defeat by another BMW product: the C evolution with its electric drive. we asked ourselves: what happens when combining a sport motorcycle and an electric drive?tThe experimental vehicle eRR brings the topic zero-emission and electric drive on a new, more fascinating level.’ stay tuned, as the german manufacturer will announce further detailed technical information. 

the front view of the electric motorcyclethe electric drive hidden under panelling