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1. What is the range of fully charged MOTORINO™
scooter?
The Range is affected by the weight of rider, the type of
terrain and the manner of driving. The scooters can hold
two battery packs.
a) with basic battery pack the range is 50 km based on
flat surface and a loading weight of 170Lb;
b) with dual battery pack the range is increased to 80 km;
c) the regenerative braking system of MOTORINO™ can
extend their range up to 15% depending on the manner of
riding and the terrain.
2. How fast the MOTORINO™ scooter goes?
The MOTORINO XPx, ST and HTh scooters are classified as
bicycles in many countries, including Canada and as such
the speed is limited to 32 km/hr.
3. How the riding of MOTORINO™ electric
scooter differs from the riding of a gas scooter?
The riding of electric scooter is incomparably more
comfortable than riding of a gas scooter because:
a) it is absolutely quiet;
b) the electric scooter has no clutch but it is direct
driven by a motor built in the rear axel which provides a
quick acceleration – 0 to 30km/hr in 4 seconds;
c) the low position of the battery pack shifts the
electric scooter center of gravity low to the ground which
makes it stable and easier to balance than a regular
bicycle.
4. What inclines can the MOTORINO™ scooter
handle?
The MOTORINO™ electric scooters equipped with 500W high
torque brushless motor can handle hills of 15 -17 degrees
with a load of 170Lb. The MOTORINO HTh model equipped with
a geared motor with DYNATECH™ torque converter can
handle hills of up to 20 degrees.
5. What are the pedals for? Do I need to start
the scooter by pedaling?
You don’t need to start the scooter by pedaling. The
MOTORINO™ motor is powerful enough to start it just by
twisting the throttle even on a hilly terrain. The pedals
however are qualifying the scooter as a bicycle and make
it usable under the same regulations as a bicycle. The
pedals are also useful if the scooter is used by two
people on a hilly terrain to assist the motor.
6. What maintenance is required?
The MOTORINO™ electric scooter is designed to be
maintenance free. Considering the fact that this scooter
has no combustion engine, no transmission, no belts, no
chains, no clutch, no ignition plugs, no carburetor, and
uses no gasoline and no lubricants it requires no
maintenance too. Modular designed components are
practically maintenance free. The unique design of the
direct drive system and the use of brushless motor make
the MOTORINO™ scooter much easier to maintain than other
electric scooters. Typically the only technical problem
could be a flat tire which replacement is not much
different than a regular bike and any bike shop would be
able to do it.
However, you should check regularly for loose nuts, adjust
the brakes, lubricate the chain and charge the batteries.
7. What about parts, is it a problem getting
parts for the MOTORINO™ scooter?
Parts are not a problem. Expendable parts like tires,
tubes, bulbs, etc. can be found in just about any regular
bike store. Besides, you can find in our website a
detailed Parts List for every MOTORINO™ scooter and you
can order them online. All MOTORINO® scooters are covered
with one year bumper to bumper warranty, two years for the
frame and six month for the battery.
8. How do I charge the battery?
The battery can be charged on the board by plugging the
charger cable in the charging terminal or off the board by
removing the battery from the scooter and charging
separately. The battery doesn’t have a memory and can be
charged at any stage. For longer battery life it is
recommended to be plugged in after every ride. You don’t
need to time the battery charge. When the battery is fully
charged the charger switch to a trickle charge mode and
prevents overcharging.
9. How long will the batteries last? What is
the battery life cycle? What is the battery replacement
price?
The battery is a deep cycle lead acid and is good for
300-400 cycles. However if you top it up before fully
discharged you can double and triple the number of cycles
and extend the battery life to 2-3 years and more. The
replacement cost of the basic battery pack is $180.00 to
$240.00 and the second battery is $180.00.
10. How can I know my consumption, battery
condition and energy level?
The MOTORINO® scooters dashboard has an indicator showing
at any time the consumption current and the current you
are generating while breaking. Another indicator shows the
percentage of the energy left in the battery.
11. What is the power consumption for charging
the batteries?
Charging two batteries from flat consumes 1.2 to 1.4 KWH
which amounts to $0.007 to $0.008 for a cost of $0.006 per
KWH.
12. If I have two batteries, do I need to carry
them all the time?
It is not necessary. If you go for a short range you can
remove the second battery and use under the seat space as
a storage. However, before plugging in the second battery
make sure both battery packs are fully charged. Using two
batteries eliminates the power sagging if you ride the
scooter on hills close to 15 degrees pitch.
13. If one of the batteries has a problem do I
need to replace them all?
Not necessarily. Simply ask your dealer to check the
batteries condition and only replace the one which is not
good.
14. Can I use the scooter in rain? Can I clean
it with water without any concern?
Absolutely. The electric system is covered and the motor
is completely sealed. In fact the MOTORINO™ scooters are
tested in a rain simulation cells for water resistance.
15. What are the advantages of having an
electric scooter?
a) Freedom - it is classified as a bicycle and as such can
benefit from all the freedom you have riding a regular
bike;
b) Economical – don’t pay for parking, insurance,
driver’s license, gas, maintenance, pennies to charge.
If used as a substitute of car it pays of in 4 months;
c) Safer than a bike – the scooters look and have all
safety features as a gas motorcycle. From our customer’s
experience car drivers pay scooter riders more respect
than if they ride a regular bicycle;
d) Quiet – no any engine and transmission noise. It is
literally noiseless;
e) Environmental – it is more environmental than using a
bus. Utilizes the idle night energy when you charge it.
Batteries are recycled and there is no emission;
f) A lot of fun – you will believe when you try it.
16. Who would benefit from an electric scooter?
a) People who need to avoid the heavy traffic. Since our
MOTORINO™ scooters are classified by Transport Canada as
Power Assisted Bicycles they are going beside the traffic
or anywhere where regular bicycles are used;
b) People working in the city tired to look or pay for a
parking. All MOTORINO™ scooters can be legally parked on
the sidewalk with using their security antitheft features;
c) Daily commuters traveling up to 60-70 km on flat or
30-40 on hills. The high torque motor provides enough
power to handle 15 degrees hills;
d) Commuters who hate to get wet in a rainy weather. The
specially designed for MOTORINO™ scooters rain cape
which is included with the scooter and the visor helmet
protect the rider completely in rain;
e) The environment.
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