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Robust, refined, recharged….the Eskuta KS-450 is an all new electric scooter that has plenty to offer on paper, but is it compromised by its front-wheel drive layout and price?
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Hoping to shake up the e-scooter market, British firm Eskuta’s KS-450 is a lightweight, foldable machine that is set to go on sale in April.
Although private e-scooters can only be used on private land, the government recently announced plans to legalise privately owned devices by creating a new low-emission vechile catergory. It is likley that such devices won't be legalised until next year when legislation is passed through parliament.
Are e-scooters legal in the UK?
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Warwickshire-based firm Eskuta designs and manufactures a range of electric bikes, mopeds and e-scooters. The new KS-450 will sit atop its e-scooter range, and draws power from a 350W battery connected to a brushless hub motor. That gives it a top speed of 15.5mph, which on a lightweight e-scooter like the KS-450 certainly feels brisk.
One of the reasons behind the lightweight design is to allow the e-scooter to be folded and carried, but even at 12.5kg, you wouldn’t want to carry it for prolonged periods of time.
What really helps set the KS-450 apart from its rivals is it’s highly commendable 30-mile range, with charging times of between three and four hours.
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The KS-450 features three riding modes – Beginner, Normal and Sport – which allows for greater usability depending on the riding environment. Beginner mode limits the e-scooter’s speed to 6mph and is perfect for use around built up areas, although it’s worth reminding again that private e-scooters are illegal to ride on public roads in the UK.
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Are the6 legal on Public foothpaths that aren't maintained by local Councils?, I only ask because there have been cases where I walk daily of e-cycles, scooters wizzing past from behind with no warning, it's not the E- cycles fault, it's the person in control of it, and unlike cars,vans etc, you don't need lessons and then pass a test to say your safe to be in control of a moving vehicle of whatever description.