IO Hawk Legend in the practical test: difficult in order

Prospects obtain the IO Hawk Legend virtually prepared to be used. Solely 4 screws that repair the handlebars and license plate holder need to be connected. And off you go along with the motorized operating board on the street. There is no such thing as a query that IO Hawk has put lots of effort into the design: though the vibrant pink end will not be to everybody’s style, the eScooter is unquestionably an eye-catcher. That is additionally because of the beneficiant spring shock absorption, which the producer emphasizes on the entrance wheel with a curved body information. However the IO Hawk Legend additionally scores with its workmanship. Wherever you attain, you are feeling strong aluminum or cleanly processed laborious plastic. Nothing wobbles or squeaks. Nevertheless, the IO Hawk Legend lives as much as its premium declare in explicit with its gear. Along with the beneficiant suspension, this contains complete lighting from the German producer Kellermann: a 60 lux vibrant LED headlight, a brake gentle and switch alerts on the handlebars and rear guarantee most visibility.

You possibly can simply change the flip alerts on and off together with your left thumb utilizing a slide change. The button for the amazingly loud horn is positioned straight under. If you wish to draw the consideration of different street customers with out their hearts sinking, you possibly can alternatively use the basic bell. It is usually positioned on the left-hand facet of the handlebar, straight behind a show that reveals the battery cost – not in share and even kilometers, however in volts. Sure, you learn that proper: in volts. In order to transform the specified voltage right into a share worth, the buyer solely has to undergo the working directions. A corresponding desk offers details about the remaining cost: 54.6 volts correspond to one hundred pc cost. Anybody who got here up with this additionally states the age of their five-year-old in weeks. The primary management aspect of the IO Hawk Legend is positioned on the right-hand facet of the handlebar. Along with displaying the present velocity or day by day kilometers pushed, you possibly can set the desired driving mode right here. There are three to select from, which restrict the most velocity to 9, 14 or 20 kilometers per hour.

How a lot the IO Hawk Legend attracts consideration to itself turns into obvious in the practical take a look at after just some meters. Barely scratched the 20 km/h mark on the bike lane when a police officer waves from a patrol automobile to the visitors checkpoint. The IO Hawk Legend passes this nearly with none complaints. Solely the value annoys the visitors wardens: “I would reasonably purchase a Simson for the cash,” sums up one in every of the cops. Comprehensible – however after all an eScooter can’t be in comparison with a moped. No matter the engine energy, the IO Hawk Legend reaches a most velocity of 20 kilometers per hour through the index finger throttle – that is required by legislation.

The driving force nonetheless advantages from the 500 watts that the operating board has in the tank. On this manner, the scooter reaches its high velocity in no time in any respect, and it even overcame inclines in the practical take a look at with out main losses in velocity. Neither the take a look at driver nor the eScooter are light-weight: at 25 kilograms, the scooter is as heavy as a full-size eBike. Anybody who drags the scooter from the workplace entrance to the desk could also be blissful about strong higher arm muscle groups in the long run, however in the quick time period the effort is extra more likely to trigger frustration. On the different hand, the scooter leaves little to be desired on the street. Its 10-inch tires and entrance and rear suspension guarantee a buttery easy journey. At a reasonable velocity, it cuts a high-quality determine even on damaged pavement. The disc brakes act grippy and will be dosed nicely at the identical time.

The generously dimensioned operating board can be pleasing. Each toes match comfortably subsequent to one another on the 50 centimeters lengthy and 21 centimeters huge rubberized floor, which ensures a safe footing even in curves. The 120 centimeter excessive handlebar additionally allows an upright posture from a top of 1.65 meters. On the different hand, the handlebars may rapidly be too excessive for smaller individuals. It is a disgrace that the scooter does not have a height-adjustable handlebar in this value vary.

If the dimensions of the scooter are appropriate to your personal top, the half is admittedly enjoyable – and will get you fairly far. In line with the producer, the Legend manages as much as 87 kilometers with one battery cost. Nevertheless, it then hangs on the socket for a correspondingly very long time: solely after six to eight hours does the voltage show present 54.6 volts once more. To make sure that solely the rightful proprietor advantages from this vary, the producer additionally thinks about theft safety. The high-priced eScooter solely involves life with an ignition key.

The IO Hawk Legend convinces in many factors. Above all, its suspension is an absolute spotlight that metropolis scooters solely hardly ever provide. Regardless of its excessive value and weight, the IO Hawk Legend does nicely in the practical take a look at. If you wish to jet by the metropolis notably comfortably, that is the place for you. Commuters who typically have to hold their scooter ought to go for a lighter mannequin.