Electric scooters Speedway: description of models and tips for use

The electric scooter looks like a regular scooter. However, it is equipped with an electric motor inside. Thanks to this, the electric scooter can move without any physical effort on the part of the person driving it. Today it is a fashionable and technologically advanced form of transport that is popular not only among young people.

The electric scooter consists of a metal frame, a platform for feet, two wheels, a battery, a steering wheel with handles and a rear brake. Electric scooters come in two types: chain scooters and motorized scooters. In the first, the torque from the electric motor is transmitted to the rear wheel using a chain similar to a bicycle. In a wheel-motor design, the engine is located in one or two wheels, and the front fork is equipped with a shock absorber.

After purchasing an electric scooter, you should carefully read the following tips for using it.

• Before starting to use, be sure to check the brakes, the reliability of fasteners and bolts, and the steering wheel turn.
• The battery of the purchased scooter should be fully charged before using it for the first time.
• In winter, the electric scooter should be stored at temperatures between 10 and 30 degrees with a fully charged battery.
• You only need to ride an electric scooter on a flat road surface that does not have bumps and steep descents.
• Riding in the rain on wet asphalt or ice is very dangerous, as these conditions greatly reduce traction.
• Be sure to wear equipment.Helmets, knee pads, and other protective equipment can protect the body from serious injury.
• Monitor the tire pressure. This reduces the risk of reducing the controllability of the electric scooter and eliminates premature breakdowns.
• At the initial stage of mastering this vehicle, use only low speeds.

Like any vehicle, an electric scooter has its own advantages and disadvantages. The pluses include the following points:

• the electric scooter is easy to operate and maintain;
• develops a high speed (from 20 to 65 km / h);
• has a low weight;
• folding models are very compact;
• has a stable charge;
• environmentally friendly;
• characterized by a low noise figure;
• has a wide range of accessories (seat, lighting, horns).

The cons are as follows:

• long distance trips are impossible without recharging;
• difficult movement over rough terrain;
• not all breakdowns can be fixed by yourself;
• high price.

Electric scooters Speedway of the Korean company Minimotors are distinguished by their impeccable technical characteristics. At the moment, the following models are especially in demand.

• Speedway Mini 3. This updated model is the perfect combination of compact size and external elegance. The scooter can be transported on public transport without any problems. It has a power of 500 W and weighs 13 kg. The cruising range without recharging is 60 km, the maximum speed is 45 km / h.
• Speedway Mini 4. It is characterized by agility, speed and power. Model weight - 16.4 kg, maximum speed - 45 km / h, cruising range - 60 km. The power is 500 W. The electric scooter can withstand a weight of up to 120 kg (although it has a rather miniature size).
• Speedway Mini 4 Pro... Compact black model weighing 16 kg. It has a capacity of 500 W. It has a maximum speed of 45 km / h and a cruising range of 50 km. The white scooter is an updated version with a more durable and safer battery. Its length has increased by 6 cm, while the technical indicators have remained unchanged.
• Speedway Mini 5. Reliable and stylish model. On such a scooter, you can move even off-road. The power is 500 W, the structure weighs 20 kg. The cruising range is 40 km, and the maximum speed is 45 km / h.
• Speedway S 3. Qualified orthopedists took part in the development of this model, which ensured comfort and freedom from fatigue during the trip. The scooter is characterized by a power of 600 W, a cruising range of up to 70 km, and a maximum speed of 45 km / h. The model weighs 22 kg.
• Speedway S 3 EX PLUS. This is an improved version of the Speedway 3. The design is durable, build quality, high performance and elegant classic design. The maximum speed is 50 km / h, the cruising range is 105 km, the power is 1500 W. The scooter weighs 22 kg.
• Speedway 4. New version with rear suspension, improved design and more powerful 1600 W. Model weighs 23 kg. The maximum speed is 45 km / h, the cruising range is 100 km.
• Speedway 5 Dual. The model is presented in two colors: black and white. This reliable electric scooter has large wheels and weighs 31 kg. The maximum speed is 65 km / h. The range is 80 km for the white version and 90 km for the black model. The scooter's power is 1600 W.
• Speedway Nano. Ultra-light and compact model, made in black colors. Its power is 250 W and weighs only 8.1 kg. The maximum speed is 25 km / h, the cruising range is 25 km.

In the next video, you will find a full review of the Speedway 4 Mini electric scooter.