As for riding it;
The scooter must be moving at 3kph (configurable) or the electric motor won't kick in.
It has one brake lever. As you start to pull the lever the electronic KERS brake on the front wheel kicks in. I have mine set to low since at medium and certainly high it feels like the front wheel hit a wall. As you pull the lever further then the disc brake joins in.
You can lock the back wheel easily and the front brakes hard. But given the amount of rubber you have on the road, which isn't much, then they don't stop that quickly.
If it hits a hole, a lump or similar then it stops. That and the braking keep you looking ahead and concentrating. If you hit a pot hole then you're done.
It is very difficult to look behind since with such small wheels the balance is very sensitive. Indicating with your hands also has to be done with care and on the wrong surface it can be a choice between indicating or keeping your front teeth.
With the usual 8.5" tyres they are horrendously subject to punctures because there is so little cushioning air. With 10" wheels that problem goes away. (touch wood, so far).
It's not sensible to ride them if drunk (also illegal), you will get hurt. Though I do often ride the scooter when I would be over the limit for a car. But you need to be alert and capable.
They're crap in the rain. They're not waterproof, parts of its electrics are very vulnerable to water and it has stuff all grip. Fortunately not a problem here.
I keep the lights on all the time and strobeing. Otherwise NOBODY sees you.
However, honestly this is just the most fun you can imagine.
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