The motosurf lifestyle made in Australia
Imagine gliding along the streets of your city, past urban squares and narrow alleyways.
Your destination: the wide, open coast and the perfect wave.
Along for the ride: a surfboard and the BMW CE 04 by Deus Ex Machina – also known as the DE04. This sensational custom electric scooter effortlessly combines the CE 04’s urban dynamics with the freedom of Australian surf culture.
The DE04 by Deus challenges you to leave the city behind and explore the path less travelled.
”If you know Deus, you’ll understand it’s not about forcing things into rigid categories. Motorcycles, surfing or design – it’s all an expression of the same passion. A passion that celebrates creativity, appreciates craftsmanship and represents a new culture of doing. Deus saw precisely this potential in the CE 04, so it set its sights on developing the electric scooter beyond its urban personality.
The DE04 design by Deus speaks the characteristic, graphic language of the Aussie cult brand. It combines bold, fluorescent colours with digital patterns that emphasise how modern the vehicle is. And the luggage rack adapted for surfboards goes way beyond being just a detail – it’s a symbol of the “motosurf” lifestyle that Deus has perfected.
The redesigned body, the seat and the rear mudguard accentuate the concept of a scooter that’s equally at home off the beaten track. These details in the design indicate a connection to off-road bikes, while they also retain the CE 04’s spirit of urban exploration.
Speaking of the spirit of exploration. The technologies and possibilities in the customising scene are also continuing to evolve, especially when it comes to electric vehicles. For the DE04 by Deus, for example, 3D printing was used. But don’t let that put you off: there is still so much attention to detail and traditional craftsmanship in the DE04 that set both BMW and Deus apart from the rest.
True to the spirit of “Make Life a Ride”, the CE 04 scooter is easy and so much fun to ride. For Deus, it was an exciting challenge to show the world that this scooter doesn’t need to stick to city streets – there is a wealth of activities that riders can experience with it and that suit coastal living.
The DE04 combines the best of both worlds. It challenges you to leave the city behind and explore the path less travelled. It’s an invitation to enjoy life to the fullest, seek out adventure and turn every day into a new experience – no matter where you are.
