BMW CE 04 Electric Scooter: Same Price Other Options

From serious adventure bikes to fun sports and aggressive naked bikes, here’s what all you can get for the price of the BMW CE 04 electric scooter

The BMW CE 04 electric scooter is the most powerful electric scooter in India. It is priced at Rs 14,90,000 (ex-showroom) making it the most expensive electric scooter too. But if you’re looking for a more sensible purchase and not an exorbitantly priced ‘Wall-E’, then this list of bikes at the same price range includes serious adventure bikes and fun naked bikes you can get.

Suzuki Katana - Rs 13,61,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Engine: 999cc

Power: 150PS

Torque: 106Nm

The Suzuki Katana is a neo-retro streetfighter-style bike and is a modern interpretation of the iconic 1981 GSX 1100 S Katana. It has a unique design inspired from the Katana (a Japanese sword). It is powered by a high-performing four-stroke DOHC liquid-cooled inline-four 999cc engine that has been developed with years of experience in making race bikes for MotoGP and other competitions. 

While the bike is sporty, it offers a very comfortable seating position. Along with a comfortable seat, it has fully adjustable front forks and a link-type mono-shock rear suspension that is configured well. It is equipped with twin disc brakes on the front and a single disc at the rear both have ABS. It rolls on 17-inch tubeless front and rear tyres. It is humble in terms of electronics and comes with a rather simple LCD instrument console, 3 riding modes to select from and LED indicators to display turn signals, high beam, neutral, malfunction, master warning, ABS, traction control system, low voltage warning, coolant temperature and oil pressure. Overall we find the Suzuki Katana to be a very attractive package and something that stands out from the crowd.

Triumph Tiger 900 GT - Rs 13,95,000 (ex-showroom, Delhi)

Engine: 888cc

Power: 108PS @ 9,500 rpm

Torque: 90Nm @ 6,850 rpm

The Tiger 900 GT is a road-focused adventure bike that boasts its touring capabilities and comfort on offer. The bike is powered by a revamped in-line triple 888cc engine for 2024 that produces 108PS @9,500 rpm and 90Nm @6,850 rpm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox with a slip-and-assist clutch. It delivers a smooth ride in the low to mid torque range.

In terms of comfort and handling, the bike is very ergonomic and gives the rider a commanding position & all-day comfort while traversing countries. It is loaded with technology, starting from its 7-inch TFT dash that offers Bluetooth connectivity for turn-by-turn navigation, call/SMS alerts and music control. It also has ride-by-wire technology, cornering ABS, traction control, and four riding modes: Road, Rain, Sport, and Off-road. It is equipped with a Marzocchi inverted fork at the front and a Marzocchi monoshock at the rear that can easily soak up bumps and bad roads. Triumph claims an impressive fuel economy of 25kmpl, which is quite surprising looking at the engine capacity. The bike gets cornering ABS and traction control as standard. The Tiger 900 GT is a mouth-watering bike that makes touring relatively easy with all the electronics and comfort it offers.

Ducati Monster SP - Rs 15,95,000 (ex-showroom)

Engine: 937cc

Power: 112.5PS @ 9,250 rpm

Torque: 93Nm @ 6,500 rpm

The Ducati Monster SP is an Italian masterpiece known for its aggressive styling & powerful performance and wears the colours of the 2022 Ducati MotoGP team livery. This is a fun bike, powered by a Testastretta L-twin 937cc engine paired with a 6-speed gearbox with an up/down quickshifter. 

The Monster SP is equipped with advanced electronics, including multiple riding modes, cornering ABS, traction control, and wheelie control, ensuring a safe and customizable riding experience. The bike has a lightweight frame for an agile nature. It comes with fancy equipment like a top-of-the-line suspension setup from Öhlins, rad sounding Termignoni homologated silencer, Brembo Stylema® callipers to give the bike all the stopping power and Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tyres to get as much grip while riding the bike on the road or track. Overall this stallion is all about performance and action.

Honda Africa Twin MT - Rs 16,01,500 (ex-showroom, Mumbai)

Engine: 1082cc

Power: 99.2PS @ 9,250 rpm

Torque: 103Nm @ 6,000 rpm

The Honda Africa Twin is a legend among adventure bikes. It is known to be very forgiving to ride and almost anyone with some experience can confidently ride this bike. It is powered by a liquid-cooled, 4-stroke 1082cc engine that makes 99.2PS at 9,250 rpm and 103Nm at 6,000 rpm and is paired with a 6-speed gearbox. 

It offers an impressive ground clearance of 210mm and has a kerb weight of 293kg. Its seat height can be adjusted between 830mm and 810mm. It also has a massive fuel capacity of 24.5L. The bike rides on 21-inch front and 18-inch rear tubeless spoked wheels to offer good performance off-road. It is packed with features like a height-adjustable windscreen, LED headlights with DRLs that also have cornering lights, cruise control for long stretches of highways, and a charging socket. You can manage between riding modes, navigation, and Bluetooth smartphone/audio connectivity through the touchscreen TFT display that also has Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto® to mirror and manage apps, calls, and playlists. This is by far the most reputed adventure bike out there that you can take anywhere, so much so that space agencies might consider this for astronauts to explore Mars too.

Ducati SuperSport 950 - Rs 16,05,700 (ex-showroom)

Engine: 937cc

Power: 111.5PS @ 9,000 rpm

Torque: 93Nm @ 6,500 rpm

The Ducati SuperSport 950 is an extremely attractive-looking sports bike that almost anyone can instantly fall in love with. It has a sleek design with a fully faired body. The bike is powered by a Testastretta twin-cylinder 937cc engine that produces 111.5PS at 9,000 rpm and 93Nm at 6,500 rpm. Its engine is extremely responsive to any throttle input and offers a super thrilling saddle time.

The lightweight trellis frame helps the bike tip over from corner to corner easily offering agile handling and stability. Its suspension setup includes 43mm Marzocchi forks at the front and a Sachs monoshock at the rear. The braking department is taken care of by Brembo disc brakes on the front and rear to take on all the power that the bike makes while riding wholeheartedly. The bike has 3 riding modes: Sport, Touring & Urban. It offers features like cornering ABS, traction control, and Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) up/down for seamless gear changes and a 4.3-inch TFT instrument cluster. Complementing its touring mode, the bike is ergonomically designed with a 2-step height-adjustable windscreen and a well-cushioned seat. Overall this bike is perfect for someone looking for an aggressively looking bike that can also be ridden for long distances.