Post by lucky dawg on Sept 5, 2010 22:52:09 GMT -5
I am planning a long distance road trip (~800 miles) on my CF Moto E Charm and I was concerned that it wouldn't be able to handle the steep grades on my trip (6%).
I decided to take the scoot out on a test ride on the steepest public road I could find in Phoenix which happened to be South Mountain park. This route has some SERIOUSLY steep hills at around 15% in some parts. Tried it out with the car first to see if it was feasible and then with the scoot the next day.
Scooter handled it just like it would any other road and in fact the engine ran slightly colder than usual (lower temps at higher alt?). When telling people about my plans for my trip, there had been a lot of people doubting the climbing abilities of a 150, but the echarm seems to do just fine and was able to sustain top speed just fine!
Hopefully I'll be showing you guys pictures of Vegas when the desert gets cold enough for a safe trip.
I decided to take the scoot out on a test ride on the steepest public road I could find in Phoenix which happened to be South Mountain park. This route has some SERIOUSLY steep hills at around 15% in some parts. Tried it out with the car first to see if it was feasible and then with the scoot the next day.
Scooter handled it just like it would any other road and in fact the engine ran slightly colder than usual (lower temps at higher alt?). When telling people about my plans for my trip, there had been a lot of people doubting the climbing abilities of a 150, but the echarm seems to do just fine and was able to sustain top speed just fine!
Hopefully I'll be showing you guys pictures of Vegas when the desert gets cold enough for a safe trip.
