| Frequently
Asked Questions |
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| 1. What
is the range of a fully charged MOTORINO scooter? |
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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.
- with basic
battery pack the range is 50 km based on flat surface and a
loading weight of 170Lb;
- with dual
battery pack the range is increased to 80 km;
- the regenerative
braking system of MOTORINO™ can extend their range up to 15%
depending on the manner of riding and the terrain
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| 2. How fast
does the MOTORINO scooter go? |
| The MOTORINO
scooters are classified as bicycles in many countries, including
Canada and as such the speed is limited to 32 km/hr. |
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| 3. How does
riding a MOTORINO electric scooter differ from the riding of a gas
scooter? |
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The riding
of electric scooter is incomparably more comfortable than riding
of a gas scooter because:
- it is
absolutely quiet;
- the electric
scooter has no clutch but it is direct driven by a motor built
in the rear axle which provides a quick acceleration 0 to 30km/hr
in 4 seconds;
- 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.
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| 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. |
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| 5. What
are the pedals for? Do I need to start the scooter by pedaling? |
| You dont 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, qualify 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. |
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| 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 very little maintenance.
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, the replacement of which is not very different from
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. |
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| 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. |
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| 8. How do
I charge the battery? |
| The battery
can be charged on the board by plugging the charger cable into the
charging terminal or off the board by removing the battery from
the scooter and charging separately. The battery doesnt 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 dont need to time the battery
charge. When the battery is fully charged the charger switch to
a trickle charge mode and prevents overcharging. |
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| 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 or
more. The replacement cost of the basic battery pack is $180.00
to $240.00 and the second battery is $180.00. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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? |
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| Not necessarily.
Simply ask your dealer to check the batteries condition and only
replace the one which is not good. |
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| 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 rain simulation cells
for water resistance. |
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| 15. What
are the advantages of having an electric scooter? |
- Freedom
- it is classified as a bicycle and as such can benefit from
all the freedom you have riding a regular bike;
- Economical
dont pay for parking, insurance, drivers license, gas, maintenance,
pennies to charge. If used as a substitute of car it pays of
in 4 months;
- Safer
than a bike the scooters look and have all safety features as
a gas motorcycle. From our customers experience car drivers
pay scooter riders more respect than if they ride a regular
bicycle;
- Quiet
no any engine and transmission noise. It is literally noiseless;
- 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;
- A lot
of fun you will believe when you try it.
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| 16. Who
would benefit from an electric scooter? |
- People
who need to avoid heavy traffic. Since our MOTORINO™ scooters
are classified by Transport Canada as Power Assisted Bicycles
they can travel beside the traffic or anywhere where regular
bicycles are used;
- People
working in the city tired of looking and paying for parking.
All MOTORINO™ scooters can be legally parked on the sidewalk
using their antitheft security features;
- 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 degree
hills;
- 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;
- The environment.
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