uncomplicated , intuitive use ”. I can ’ t argue with that . “ It ’ s not “ pointing at the future ”, a friend commented , “ the future has bloody arrived .” The 1.5kW charger goes from 20-80 % in 140 minutes . But I was astonished at how powerful the scavenging system is when rolling down Auckland hills and steeper sections . Watching the distance limit rise as one rolled down the harbour bridge was both amusing and pleasing . The data screen is small , clear , bright , and coloured , with information simply and excellently displayed . BMW is by far the best at this technical display simplicity in my book . It is intuitive and simple with full visibility that never diminished , even in bright summer sun . Riding it is also reminiscent of those carefree , endless days full of the potential of life , when you pedalled as fast as you could to get up to speed , and you ’ d then glide swiftly along , hanging off the bars , just cruising , and grinning like a schoolboy with a dollar in his pocket .
THE SKINNY For the commuter and city dweller , the apartment owner , or green-credentialled filmmaker - with less than 40km to go to work , the CE02 eParkourer would be a showstopper . A couple of hours on charge during the day and no worries about getting home . I was not certain what other folk would make of the look of the 02 – but a few stops in busy neighbourhood areas , near cafes and boardwalks , waterfront , and the central city , turned heads , and once stopped they wanted to know all about it . Many also felt there was something about it that was quite familiar , if alien and a bit futuristic . It ’ s going to get attention , and while it doesn ’ t
74 KIWI RIDER