In a groundbreaking collaboration, BMW Motorrad Austria and Graz-based Design & Makers Studio VAGABUND have unveiled the BMW CE 02 x VAGABUND, an innovative eParkourer designed for urban environments. The project, stemming from the already futuristic BMW CE 02 model, incorporates unique retro-future aesthetics to create a custom bike that appeals to young, creative urbanites.
“We were immediately in love when we saw the CE 02 for the first time at the BMW Motorrad Days in Berlin,” said Paul Brauchart, founder and managing director of Vagabund Moto GmbH. “The overall design of the CE 02 was simply a ‘perfect match’ for us, as we at VAGABUND are always trying to break new ground and reinterpret existing products in our own way. In this project, we would define the general design approach as a ‘retro-future.’ We tried to combine the very futuristic original design with some retro vibes and thus give the viewer a familiar feeling.”
The BMW CE 02 x VAGABUND features a distinctive design that merges futuristic elements with modernized retro components. One of the standout features is the integration of the “OB-4 Magic Radio” from Teenage Engineering, which underscores the youthful and innovative spirit of the custom bike. Additionally, an “electric exhaust” serves as a practical yet stylish element, offering space for an umbrella. The running board, adorned with skateboard grip tape, further enhances the sporty, urban eParkourer style.
BMW Motorrad and VAGABUND have also made a bold statement with the custom bike’s 3.6-meter-high packaging, which is part of the overall concept and adds to the bike’s visual impact.
However, BMW Motorrad issued a disclaimer stating that the vehicles shown may be modified with accessories from third-party suppliers and/or their own components that are not manufactured, sold, or tested by BMW. They caution that modifying series vehicles can impair driving characteristics, and operating such modified vehicles is at the owner’s risk.
