Your scooter questions answered:
I really like this scooter, especially for the price. I understand why some complain, but there are very good reasons why the manufacturer did what they did. Yes the batteries are very old school, and you cannot quickly change them on a ride. But those “quick insert” lithium bike batteries cost $350 to $1000 each. The batteries in this scooter cost less than $20 each (there are 2 of them). Scooter has big tires so I figured it might work on some dirt roads in the desert that the skinny tire scooters would not. But this scooter has no climbing ability so we will see if it works out. This scooter is small enough that it actually fits well in my small van RV where space is precious.
Pros
• Replacement batteries are very cheap to replace, less than $20 each.
• Quality seems very good, time will tell. I WILL keep this review updated.
• They claimed up to 40 minutes run time, I got 45 minutes…nice.
• Even though the throttle is on only, it is not that bad (not enough power to make much of a difference).
• Speed seems very adequate, (but I did not determine how fast the top speed was).
• I called the Razor help line twice and got through very quickly and got excellent help.
• For a scooter this has fairly large tires making it ride smoother for rougher roads.
• Comes with a removable seat so you can use this as a typical scooter or as sort of a small bike.
• Easy to assemble, maybe took me 15 minute with no problems.
• Holds up to 220 pounds, this will fit most people.
Cons
• Throttle is on only, it is not variable.
• Charge controller is not a smart controller, the light will turn from red to green, making you think it is a smart controller and fully charged, but not so, the lights are meaningless. This will be very confusing to most people.
• Slows down horribly at the slightest hill, most hills you will be walking.
• The scooter uses old type lead acid batteries which take up to 12 hours to recharge. And they add a lot of weight to the scooter.
• You cannot quick change the batteries on a ride so you can go further. But they are easy to change when if they wear out, just like a car battery.
• Hard to put air in the rear tire. They provide an extension but it has no threads for a normal pump.
Conclusion:
For the price they are charging, and the perceived quality, I think this scooter is a definite 5 star item even though I gave it several cons. Just the battery alone for my electric bike costs 2 times the price of this complete scooter.
Any questions just ask, I will answer if I can. I will keep this review updated as needed.
| Brand | Razor |
|---|---|
| Color | Matte Grey |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Special Feature | Electric |
| Weight Limit | 220 Pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 41"L x 17"W x 42"H |
| Number of Wheels | 2 |
| Model Name | Razor E300S Seated Electric Scooter - Matte Gray |
| Wheel Material | Polyurethane |
| Frame Material | Alloy Steel |
| Item Weight | 23138 Grams |
| Handlebar Type | The height of the handlebars is not adjustable |
| Handle Height | 1080 Millimeters |
| Wheel Size | 9 Inches |
| Wheel Type | Pneumatic |
| Suspension Type | Rear Suspension |
| Grip Type | Soft, rubber |
| Brake Style | Rear Braking |
| Warranty Type | 90-day Warranty |
| Charging Time | 12 Hours |
| Maximum Distance Range | 24.14 Kilometers |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 41.4 x 20 x 9 inches |
| Package Weight | 25.54 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 40.16 x 16.93 x 41.73 inches |
| Brand Name | Razor |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Warranty Description | No Warranty |
| Material | plastic |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Razor USA, LLC |
| Part Number | 13116214 |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| Style | Seated Ride (E300s) |
| Included Components | Electric Bike |
| Size | 41 x 17 x 42-Inch |
