BMW and Deus Ex Machina Built a Street-Legal Electric Bike That Doubles as a Mobile DJ Booth

Sometimes the most interesting automotive projects happen when engineers stop asking “should we?” and start asking “why not?” BMW’s collaboration with Deus Ex Machina on the DE-02 electric bike falls squarely into that category – it’s a street-legal motorcycle that doubles as a mobile DJ booth, complete with Marshall speakers and an honest-to-goodness turntable. Yes, really. And somehow, it all makes perfect sense.

When Culture Meets Engineering

The DE-02 is BMW Motorrad’s answer to the question nobody asked but everybody secretly wanted: what if your motorcycle could throw a party? Built on the foundation of BMW’s CE 02 “eParkourer,” this one-off collaboration with Australian lifestyle brand Deus Ex Machina transforms the utilitarian surf rack into something far more entertaining.

Where the standard CE 02 carries surfboards, the DE-02 carries four Marshall Middleton speakers and a centrally mounted turntable that transforms from a simple Deus Records sign. Park the bike, flip up the turntable, and suddenly you’ve got a complete DJ setup wherever you happen to be. It’s the kind of wonderfully ridiculous idea that could only come from a partnership between German engineering precision and Australian surf culture.

Serious Hardware Under The Party Vibes

Don’t let the DJ equipment fool you – underneath all that musical madness sits legitimate motorcycle engineering. The DE-02 packs a 5.5 kWh battery feeding an air-cooled electric motor that delivers 11 kW continuous power with 20 kW peak output. That puts it in 125cc territory for licensing purposes while providing enough torque for both urban cruising and off-road adventures.

The chassis combines chromoly steel for strength with carbon fiber body panels to keep weight down, while WP XACT suspension components (USD fork up front, shock in back) handle the rough stuff. Those 19-inch Excel Takasago wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion Rally rubber suggest this thing is serious about tackling trails, not just spinning tracks.

Details That Matter

The craftsmanship throughout the DE-02 shows what happens when two brands that actually understand their respective cultures collaborate properly. The hand-stitched leather saddle features Deus Records embroidery that ties the whole concept together, while custom CNC triple clamps and a bespoke swingarm demonstrate the kind of attention to detail you’d expect from a proper custom build.

Visual touches like the modern LED lighting, shortened indicators, and streamlined mirrors create a clean, purposeful aesthetic that works whether you’re carving canyons or setting up for an impromptu beach party. The monochromatic color scheme keeps things sophisticated while letting the Marshall speakers provide the visual pop.

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Pricing & Availability

The DE-02 remains a one-off concept currently touring France, but the standard BMW CE 02 that inspired it starts at $7,599 and provides a solid foundation for anyone looking to create their own mobile party machine.