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The new pedelec, BMW i Vision AMBY by the BMW Group is a move forward in the mission of promoting and facilitating the high-speed unhindered movement of urbanists in the city.
“This vehicle occupies the space between a bicycle and a light motorcycle which allows a flexible commute option. The modes and clever route selection are intended to make it one of the fastest travel options through a city,” explains Werner Haumayr, Vice President BMW Group Design Conception.
In addition to its sleek design and smart features, the bike was designed keeping in mind the models of sustainability. Built out of the anodised secondary aluminium that is also used to build the main body of the BMW i Vision Circular, the bike ensures that it is a part of the circular economy.
Other parts of the bike that are also built out of upcycled materials include the handlebars and the battery cover which are made out of recycled plastic. All the materials used to build the bike can also be recycled and reused as parts of other BMW designs, thus staying true to its vision of sustainability.
The sleek, yet power-packed design of the bike enables its users to navigate the nooks and crannies of their cities at varying speeds with extreme ease. The drive system of the advanced e-bike enables speeds of up to 25 km/h on cycle tracks, 45 km/h on city-centre roads and 60 km/h on multi-lane roads or peripheries of urban areas.
The smartphone linked to the bike provides not only automated data and directions via geofencing technology but also enables the option to manually navigate or choose modes and routes according to the user’s convenience and desire.
“In the future, classifications such as ‘car’, ‘bicycle’ and ‘motorcycle’ should not determine the nature of the products we think up, develop and offer. Rather, this paradigm shift gives us the opportunity to tailor products to people’s lifestyles,” Haumayr elaborates.
Visually, the bike appears like a hybrid of a bicycle and a sports bike, borrowing elements from both to deliver a version that is sturdy yet sleek, athletic yet lightweight. Sculpted out of four aluminium profiles, it alludes to contemporary design aesthetics, while also embodying a futuristic vibe.
Its fast-charging battery, LED light strips integrated into the handlebars and as rear light, stowage room for backpacks and the smartphone integration pad located just before the handlebars are some of the features that prove that the BMW i Vision AMBY bike is an evolved version of the typical e-bikes.
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