Last fall, I enjoyed riding around Moscow on an Acer ES Series 5 electric scooter, which pleasantly surprises with high-torque, unexpected and design features.
This year, Acer released an updated version of this urban jungle conqueror, which I have already tested and am ready to test against the Acer ES Series 5 with the “Max” prefix, because this scooter has really improved in many ways:
• high power
• better handling
• reliable brake
• more grippy tires
The main thing is that now it is not just a park scooter, but a real all-wheel drive beast, equipped with two wheel motors with a total power of 1000 watts.
With this in mind, it is important that the rider is very comfortable, and most importantly, safely manage such a serious device, and this review covers all the nuances of riding the Acer ES Series 5 Max. Therefore, driving such a mandatory two-wheeler leads to the pleasure of approaching a new level, for which it is best to be prepared at least theoretically.
Let’s look at this “cannon-race” rather.
Robust design, all-wheel drive
This electric scooter looks almost brutal. This type of device is given by large tubeless pneumatic tires with a safety tread, which performs well both on asphalt and in off-road conditions. The wheels are 11 inches in diameter and mixed with a mechanical brake system.
Aluminum frame Acer ES Series 5 Max can withstand weight up to 120 kg. The design uses a “goose” in the form of a pipe, which is much more reliable than a standard rectangular block, which means that the scooter withstands great significance, such as jumping from curbs and other irregularities in the urban landscape.
The wide deck allows you to comfortably stay on it with 43 foot sizes, and the wings protect against splashes and mud from under the wheels. Moreover, the shape of the wings of Acer scooters is one of the most successful – even after a trip through puddles, not a single speck remains on jeans and shoes.
The front vibration ends with a shock absorber, which perfectly dampens the vibration. Having driven on the paving stones, I confirm: the wrists and lower back wrap themselves perfectly.
When moving, the scooter can be folded using a latch at the base of the handlebar. When folded, the steering tube is secured with a tongue behind the rear fender, so the Acer ES Series 5 Max can be easily carried or lifted into the trunk of a car.
The weight of the scooter is 23.3 kg. It’s not the lightest machine, but it’s not too heavy either.
The steering wheel is one-piece, the handles do not unscrew and do not turn. Under the right control stick there are controls in the form of a block with buttons for turning the scooter on and off, as well as switching speeds. Next to it is a “petal” of gas under a large sun, and on the left there is a bicycle bell.
Exactly in the middle of the steering wheel there is an on-board computer screen with information about the speed check, headlight indicator, battery level and other useful information. The picture is in color, all icons and pictograms have a nice purple color.
For rider convenience, the Acer ES Series 5 Max is equipped with a bright LED headlight and tail light that doubles as a brake light.
In general, the scooter is assembled perfectly. During testing, no extraneous sounds, squeaks or backlashes were noticed. The Acer ES Series 5 Max feels solid, and it gives you confidence to ride. And you need to go long and fast, and here’s why:
Power 1000 watts. Range up to 45 kilometers
So we got to the technical specifications. And they at Acer ES Series 5 Max are more than mandatory for a city electric scooter. The main thing is not one, but two motor-wheels, which in total give 1000 watts of power. This is more than enough to bring my 89-kilogram carcass into any slides and ramps.
The power reserve on a single charge is plus or minus 45 kilometers. the maximum speed of the scooter is 25 km/h. I drove until the battery was completely discharged exactly 39 km along the road with slides, and the scooter pulled to the last without drawdowns and jerks. This indicates a high-quality controller and battery cells.
Charging Acer ES Series 5 Max. from zero to 100% in about 6 hours, while all sorts of protective systems against power surges and overcharging allow you to turn it on in charging without supervision at night.
The wheels of the scooter are equipped with high-quality bearings that capture a smooth and easy roll. The large tread makes a little “rustling” when driving on asphalt, but not too loud. The rumor is not annoying.
A little about security
On the Acer ES Series 5 Max, you want to ride not only on smooth asphalt roads, but also to force forest paths and other sandy park spaces. Therefore, I recommend purchasing at least a helmet along with a scooter, and as a maximum, a set of protective equipment, assembled from knee pads and elbow pads.
I know from my own experience how treacherous sand under the wheels, or wet clay can be. Since the Acer ES Series 5 Max is all-wheel drive, due to inexperience, you can be skidded and even knocked off the deck. Therefore, be careful, accelerate a little and be sure to keep an eye on the road surface.
At the same time, the Acer ES Series 5 Max tread has an excellent grip on wet tiles, and where I experienced high accuracy on the Acer ES Series 5, on the Acer ES Series 5 Max you can already slow down (within reason) without fear of losing control .
The perfect city SUV
Acer ES Series 5 Max is no longer a toy, a powerful electric vehicle. He is the leader to give the owner many pleasant minutes, both on the way to work and while walking along the park paths of the city.
This scooter is the first one that I would also buy for owners of country and village houses, because driving it along a country road in a store or rolling it out in the forest is a real pleasure and a lot of drive.
Acer ES Series 5 Max has a striking appearance and comfortable design. Two motor-wheels will take you where no gentle scooter with one motor can reach. This pleasure costs 64,990 rubles today, but the emotions it gives you are priceless.
promo code IP10GO gives a 10% discount on any Acer scooter if purchased before 09/14/2023.
So, if you are not sure which scooter to choose, weigh more than 90 kg, like to ride off-road, or just looking for a “last mile” transport to go from home, for example, to the subway – Acer ES Series 5 Max. choice
There is still time for cold weather. There are still a lot of unexplored roads and paths ahead, which Acer ES Series 5 Max is absolutely not afraid of.
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