I was really impressed with this bike when I saw it at last year's motorcycle live. This is the third positive review I've seen and the first off road test so I'm definitely considering one now. I made the switch to an electric car a few months ago and have no regrets. It's your individual usage pattern that makes the difference in choosing between petrol, diesel or EV. This bike could not replace my 900cc as I can't use it the same way but for commuting, green lanes and fun blasts out I won't buy an ice bike now.
That's awesome. So refreshing to hear someone talking about electric in a practical use kind of way, so many just expect them to do everything. Love it. So pleased my day playing in the mud has helped your thoughts too. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment
I so love you reviews. All good info and no fake fan-girling. I was really interested until I found it won't do the highway speed limit. Been looking for a emotorcycle to ride into town and back. BUT there is a highway covered in semitrailers so no 100kph, no life expectancy (for rider and bike) Congrats on properly mentioning the suspension. I find that most most reviewers very poorly talk suspension. Big thanks.
thanks so much Greg, that's really kind of you to say. Yeah 100kph would be out of limits for this one unless you had a really really big hill hehe. So you're after electric? Have you looked at Zero? They have some mid range affordable options that could work but would need a full motorcycle license
@@TheGirlOnABike Zero withdrew from Australia last year. They were too high performance ( and price) for what I need anyway. Genuinely need a commuter. Need the actual 125 equivalent of a proper 125-250cc ICE bike. Most 125cc road bikes will do over 100kph real. I know because I raced 125Commuterlite class before I moved towns . That class had completely stock motors and everyone easily did over 100kph even geared down. I agree that the zeros are the pick of quality though for emotorcycles. Pity the Super soco isn't a handful of kph faster.
The 20% off sounds good right up to the point you relise that you are not actually saving anything, the reason is when distributors relised that they could claim the 20% they actually increased the base price of the bike by 20% and so allowing them to pocket the extra 20% and also claim back the 20%, originally the Artisan ES1 Pro cost around £3600 with 2 battery's and a similar thing with the horwin and the soco, however when they realized they could use the 20% discount to make money they jumped on it and so upped the base price by 20% so really you are not saving anything but rather are paying more than you should given that these bikes sell for around 2500 in china whicj is close to what is should have cost here in the uk if the sellers did not get greedy as the original £3600 - 20% is £2861 so really you are paying around an additional £1600 to the greedy seller
oh that sucks. Sounds like the same sort of pricing games ever brand pays. At least the gov is still funding part of it I guess...the shipping a bike form China to here is certainly going to add to the price so it wouldn't be fair to expect the chinese rate.
Being picky, the discs are perferated not vented. Vented discs are on most cars and are like discs joined together with vent in-between. There is a bike that does come with vented discs... See if you can find it? 😉
@@TheGirlOnABike oh apologies, realises since this was a loaner aha, yeah they look great tbh; I would want more speed/power if I’m honest but for commuting to work and green lanes it’s ideal 😅
If say they have different targets. If you want the fun of mud, this one! The Super Soco is probably a little more comfortable for road focused with its squidgy seat
haha that's true. I tent to put it down sideways but on the stones I felt it was safe for spiders hehe. Paul Bolton told me he got a tick from putting his helmet down one! yikes
@@TheGirlOnABike In the Aus rainforest , you don't even need to put your helmet on the ground. You can get scrub ticks just from brushing against foliage and then they will find a nice secluded spot to go borrowing. It is Aus after all. Even the insects can kill you.
haha I kept hitting the horn when I fell off too haha. I think it would benefit from some better rubber but they are defo more capable that the standard road it comes with
Don't buy this bike, it's full of electric faults, the milage is false, I bought mine brand knew for £4500 , 3 thousand on clock and 4 times it broke down, the shop and the finance company has refused to help me. They said it my responsibility to get it fixed when it's still under warranty. Stay away from this bike , nothing but problems and bad customer service . Its brakes down on the road within 5 seconds with no warning, completely dangerous
Don’t buy. Piece of crap. You get what you pay for. Or in this case you get even less. Bought one it has never worked. I’m out 7k. And have never ridden 1
Clever idea to give the buyers the option of “SuperMoto” and off road capabilities all in one bike. Enjoyed the review 🏍😃👍.
yeah, that's what I thought. It's of course not mega enduro bike but it's not trying to be. A great fun option for many people I'd say
I was really impressed with this bike when I saw it at last year's motorcycle live. This is the third positive review I've seen and the first off road test so I'm definitely considering one now. I made the switch to an electric car a few months ago and have no regrets. It's your individual usage pattern that makes the difference in choosing between petrol, diesel or EV. This bike could not replace my 900cc as I can't use it the same way but for commuting, green lanes and fun blasts out I won't buy an ice bike now.
That's awesome. So refreshing to hear someone talking about electric in a practical use kind of way, so many just expect them to do everything. Love it. So pleased my day playing in the mud has helped your thoughts too. Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment
I so love you reviews. All good info and no fake fan-girling.
I was really interested until I found it won't do the highway speed limit. Been looking for a emotorcycle to ride into town and back. BUT there is a highway covered in semitrailers so no 100kph, no life expectancy (for rider and bike)
Congrats on properly mentioning the suspension. I find that most most reviewers very poorly talk suspension. Big thanks.
thanks so much Greg, that's really kind of you to say. Yeah 100kph would be out of limits for this one unless you had a really really big hill hehe. So you're after electric? Have you looked at Zero? They have some mid range affordable options that could work but would need a full motorcycle license
@@TheGirlOnABike Zero withdrew from Australia last year. They were too high performance ( and price) for what I need anyway. Genuinely need a commuter.
Need the actual 125 equivalent of a proper 125-250cc ICE bike. Most 125cc road bikes will do over 100kph real. I know because I raced 125Commuterlite class before I moved towns . That class had completely stock motors and everyone easily did over 100kph even geared down. I agree that the zeros are the pick of quality though for emotorcycles. Pity the Super soco isn't a handful of kph faster.
Another great video!!
wooo thanks Richard, love that you've watched, thank you
@@TheGirlOnABike I always enjoy your videos and I share them with my motorcycle riding friends
still love your videos Vanessa keep riding girl from R1 Greg 👍🤘🌹
Yey thanks Greg, so appreciate you watching
Nice Review Girl :-) And no music :-)
Yey!!! Thank you. Hehe I'm learning! At least trying too... still so much to improve. Thanks for always being so supportive and give me tips dude
Thank you for excellent review !!!
My pleasure! Thanks so much for watching, that was a fun day riding
Hello from Moscow!
Nice video! Now waiting supermoto test ride on speed track! With slides and rear wheel drifts!)
haha thanks Teddy... I best start gaining some skills to manage that! ha
The 20% off sounds good right up to the point you relise that you are not actually saving anything, the reason is when distributors relised that they could claim the 20% they actually increased the base price of the bike by 20% and so allowing them to pocket the extra 20% and also claim back the 20%, originally the Artisan ES1 Pro cost around £3600 with 2 battery's and a similar thing with the horwin and the soco, however when they realized they could use the 20% discount to make money they jumped on it and so upped the base price by 20% so really you are not saving anything but rather are paying more than you should given that these bikes sell for around 2500 in china whicj is close to what is should have cost here in the uk if the sellers did not get greedy as the original £3600 - 20% is £2861 so really you are paying around an additional £1600 to the greedy seller
oh that sucks. Sounds like the same sort of pricing games ever brand pays. At least the gov is still funding part of it I guess...the shipping a bike form China to here is certainly going to add to the price so it wouldn't be fair to expect the chinese rate.
Great vlog cheers vanessa 👍
Aw thank you, I so so appreciate that. I have a lot to learn but I'm enjoying it
Being picky, the discs are perferated not vented. Vented discs are on most cars and are like discs joined together with vent in-between. There is a bike that does come with vented discs... See if you can find it? 😉
Cool. Thanks for the information!
Another great video. Do you get to keep this one?
hehe no sadly not. Wait for the riding video... I must have dropped it at least 30 times! haha poor thing. Tested it hard!
@@TheGirlOnABike Waiting
All the basis are touched on, but important details you have to learn the hard way.
I am struggling to find a charger plug....
How do you take the little grey plastic off under the airbox cover
On a husky dirtbike
I wondered what you meant! On a Husky, ok. Can you send me a photo via my instagram as I am not sure what you mean - instagram.com/thegirlonabike/
Now that's funny!
Great video 👌👌👌👍
Aw yey. Thank you. So appreciate your comment
Interesting ,curious as to why the kolter tinbot esq pro I've seen crack 70mph , when it's supposedly the same bike ?!
Umm maybe it's a different generation
@@TheGirlOnABike could be , I was wondering if it's just limited for UK , European . Or maybe the one or two battery comparison.
How do you feel about it now? I’m looking at getting one next week, it fits all my needs and I can’t afford a Zero FXE 😅
I've not done a long term test on one but for the money they seem to be a great option for sure
@@TheGirlOnABike oh apologies, realises since this was a loaner aha, yeah they look great tbh; I would want more speed/power if I’m honest but for commuting to work and green lanes it’s ideal 😅
Wow, a second set of wheels!! But don't tell us what size they are... (17 and 21 inch)
I have the Banshee. Two batts unless you are neutered.
Hi. Can the bike travel 60 miles at a continuous 68/69 mph on a motorway. Or at that speed would the miles come right down.
Thanks Dave
Blimey, I'm not sure I can answer sadly. I didn't test it in that way so would not want to guess. Sorry that is not much help!
Gotta ask...This one or the Soco TC MAX?
If say they have different targets. If you want the fun of mud, this one! The Super Soco is probably a little more comfortable for road focused with its squidgy seat
Personally, I think e-bikes are a pipe dream. 100km round trip, 199 pounds to push if you miscalculate. No thanks.
Helmet on the earth, not right!!!!!!!!!!!
You will get snakes and spiders in it. Oh I forgot you are not in Australia.
haha that's true. I tent to put it down sideways but on the stones I felt it was safe for spiders hehe. Paul Bolton told me he got a tick from putting his helmet down one! yikes
@@TheGirlOnABike i mean that may be a bad sign
@@TheGirlOnABike In the Aus rainforest , you don't even need to put your helmet on the ground. You can get scrub ticks just from brushing against foliage and then they will find a nice secluded spot to go borrowing. It is Aus after all. Even the insects can kill you.
That horn is awful LOL Are the tyres any better? ;)
haha I kept hitting the horn when I fell off too haha. I think it would benefit from some better rubber but they are defo more capable that the standard road it comes with
Don't buy this bike, it's full of electric faults, the milage is false, I bought mine brand knew for £4500 , 3 thousand on clock and 4 times it broke down, the shop and the finance company has refused to help me. They said it my responsibility to get it fixed when it's still under warranty. Stay away from this bike , nothing but problems and bad customer service . Its brakes down on the road within 5 seconds with no warning, completely dangerous
Don’t buy. Piece of crap. You get what you pay for. Or in this case you get even less. Bought one it has never worked. I’m out 7k. And have never ridden 1
Oh wow. That's awful hear. So sorry to hear that. Thanks for commenting to let others know your experience
11 min talking, 20 sec riding)
Cool thanks for the feedback, my more recent videos have a more riding balance! I'm learning hehe
you ride a stupid elekric bike girl sel it and buy for you a pw50lol
haha you're funny. I rode it for a day, I ride a Husqvarna TE 250i as my ride
@@TheGirlOnABike girl make 1just 1kickstart video you need 60kicks before it kicks over trust me
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@@TheGirlOnABike a gas gas bike is easy to kickstart girl challenge kicktart a complete cold engine without the choke you gonna struggle trust me