Gday I just got the Lightning v2 awesome scoot and your right the thumb throttle is either on or off. Have you guys tested any other throttle yet to see if it is any smoother?? Cheers
Thanks for the initial review. I'm looking at purchasing the Lightning V2 at the moment. I took one for a test ride around the carpark at BSC Milton today and totally agree with your comments about the throttle being all or nothing. I had hoped that a re-design of the throttle which has happened since the first release would have improved this (the throttle moves horizontally left to right now) however it still seems to be just as you describe it in the review. How did you go with the replacing the throttle with a twist grip style one? Were you able to get the acceleration to be smoother/more linear? Mick.
you get used to the horizontal thumb throttle, i found the same at first. Once you get used to the torque of the twin motors, she is all good. I just wish we could get some maitenance videos
@@cyanid3cooki3s Thanks. I ended up buying a Nami Burn-e 2 Max. I'll probably never make full use of the power that's on tap but the additional throttle control that's available along with the ability to customise acceleration, power etc for both wheels in each of five profiles/ranges is awesome. I have to traverse CBD footpaths to get anywhere and couldn't see myself managing to navigate the maddening crowd if I had to feather the throttle to go 5-10 kph. YMMV.
I'm just looking at one of these now so found this review helpful. 1 year on would you still recommend this scooter or is there something else I should check out as well?
Personally I went with the Lightning V2 (Still waiting for it to arrive), my main reasons were, more power, more range, swappable battery & cheaper. Also it appears you can change the suspension with mountain bike rear suspension (Eg, Air or Coil). The Lightning also looks closer to a normal scooter, which means less unwanted attention. Those were my reasons. But, if you plan to take it more off road, the beast looks pretty good "modsquad01" youtube page has a fair bit of vids on the beast scooter. It also appears the rear suspension on the beast can be replaced with mountain bike rear suspension.
@@jamesstone9393 Thanks James. I think for my needs the Lightning V2 is going to be moer than enough for a commute/occasional weekend off road but there is a lot of overlap with the X11, the beast and now the lightning V2.
@@kevrenshaw6177 This basically the same running gear as the beast I believe...just in a much nicer package ;) - The X11 is another step up for sure...
Did you ever make a follow up video after the throttle replacement and possible upgrades regarding P settings?
I want more videos on and about lightning v2
Did i just read 90kph off road top speed ?
Why can't I find for sale anywhere?
Gday
I just got the Lightning v2 awesome scoot and your right the thumb throttle is either on or off. Have you guys tested any other throttle yet to see if it is any smoother??
Cheers
Hows your lightning v2 going
They sell this in USA?
cant see for sale any where ??
Thanks for the initial review. I'm looking at purchasing the Lightning V2 at the moment. I took one for a test ride around the carpark at BSC Milton today and totally agree with your comments about the throttle being all or nothing. I had hoped that a re-design of the throttle which has happened since the first release would have improved this (the throttle moves horizontally left to right now) however it still seems to be just as you describe it in the review. How did you go with the replacing the throttle with a twist grip style one? Were you able to get the acceleration to be smoother/more linear?
Mick.
you get used to the horizontal thumb throttle, i found the same at first. Once you get used to the torque of the twin motors, she is all good. I just wish we could get some maitenance videos
@@cyanid3cooki3s Thanks. I ended up buying a Nami Burn-e 2 Max. I'll probably never make full use of the power that's on tap but the additional throttle control that's available along with the ability to customise acceleration, power etc for both wheels in each of five profiles/ranges is awesome. I have to traverse CBD footpaths to get anywhere and couldn't see myself managing to navigate the maddening crowd if I had to feather the throttle to go 5-10 kph. YMMV.
@@InvisiblePinkSoylent How are you still liking the Burn-e 2 max am looking at one now.
I want to point out this thing is available on ebay for HALF the price and will arrive in 4 days. It's the same scooter.
what’s it called?
Hi, can you tell me in general how the pros and cons of the scooter?
Can i ask when or are they going to add it to there online site??
When the new stock arrives in about 2 weeks I believe...
I'm just looking at one of these now so found this review helpful. 1 year on would you still recommend this scooter or is there something else I should check out as well?
Mukuta10+
Need your opinion. What do I buy. This or the beast??
Neither...Buy a Bolzzen Gladiator....waaaaay better scoot...Lot's of things have improved in the scoot world since this vid was shot...
Use code "SM50" to save some $$ ;)
Whats better about the gladiator compared to the lightning v2?
Personally I went with the Lightning V2 (Still waiting for it to arrive), my main reasons were, more power, more range, swappable battery & cheaper. Also it appears you can change the suspension with mountain bike rear suspension (Eg, Air or Coil). The Lightning also looks closer to a normal scooter, which means less unwanted attention. Those were my reasons. But, if you plan to take it more off road, the beast looks pretty good "modsquad01" youtube page has a fair bit of vids on the beast scooter. It also appears the rear suspension on the beast can be replaced with mountain bike rear suspension.
Dragon Lightning v2 aka Ecoxtrem Tauros v2, UNIGOGO Dual Pro, TNE FLASH SILVER, Kugoo G1 PRO, Langfeite C1
Hey there.. Just can you clarify.. The beast is no more or is there a better one (X11) ?
X11 is fastest (100kmh)
@@jamesstone9393 Thanks James. I think for my needs the Lightning V2 is going to be moer than enough for a commute/occasional weekend off road but there is a lot of overlap with the X11, the beast and now the lightning V2.
@@kevrenshaw6177 This basically the same running gear as the beast I believe...just in a much nicer package ;) - The X11 is another step up for sure...
Hey guys. How did you find the twist throttle. What difference did it make. Might be an upgrade option when I get mine
I tried to look up but couldn't find any information abut its weight. Does anyone know how much it weighs?
45kg
dont like it mate? wanna sell it?