Starting from
R86,600
(ex VAT)
The Silence SO1 electric scooter has been designed for commuting and personal use. It runs on a 5.6kWh battery and features a 7 kW (9 kW peak power) motor. The scooter has three forward driving modes – City, Sport and Eco – and a reverse gear, and has a range of up to 127 km, depending on the selected driving mode and external factors such as the weight it carries and the weather conditions.
It accelerates from 0-50 km/h in 3,9 seconds and has a top speed of 100 km/h.
The Silence SO1 electric scooter was voted as the best electric scooter on the market by ADAC – Germany’s distinguished automobile organisation – in a comparative study featuring five electric scooters which can be operated with a European Category-B licence (equivalent to South Africa’s Code A motorcycle license).
The Silence SO1 electric scooter has been designed for commuting and personal use. It runs on a 5.6kWh battery and features a 7 kW (9 kW peak power) motor. The scooter has three forward driving modes – City, Sport and Eco – and a reverse gear, and has a range of up to 127 km, depending on the selected driving mode and external factors such as the weight it carries and the weather conditions.
It accelerates from 0-50 km/h in 3,9 seconds and has a top speed of 100 km/h.
The Silence SO1 electric scooter was voted as the best electric scooter on the market by ADAC – Germany’s distinguished automobile organisation – in a comparative study featuring five electric scooters which can be operated with a European Category-B licence (equivalent to South Africa’s Code A motorcycle license).
Key
Features
Three forward driving modes.
Eco Mode (extended travel range), City Mode and Sport Mode of up to 100 km/h with more power and increased regenerated braking, reduced travel range.
Near zero maintenance.
With only regular, self-diagnostic check-ups, and tyres and brake pad replacement, when required.
A convenient built-in charging system
which allows for easy recharging at home or at the workplace without the need for a special charging installation.
Large luggage compartment.
Which accommodates two helmets.
Integrated inverter.
An integrated inverter which can supply 12 VDC, 24 VDC and 220 VAC to external electrical devices, if required.
CODE A motorcycle license.
Can be operated with a CODE A motorcycle license (motorcycles with an engine capacity of 125 cc or bigger).
Removable, trolley-style battery pack.
Silence’s unique and proprietary removable, trolley-style battery pack with unsurpassed battery capacity life.
A reverse gear.
Regenerative CBS brakes.
A combined braking system in which the left brake lever brakes both wheels, and the right brake lever brakes the front wheel, while activating the regenerative brake system to assist with braking and to recharge the battery at the same time.
Three forward driving modes
Eco Mode (extended travel range), City Mode and Sport Mode of up to 100 km/h with more power and increased regenerated braking, reduced travel range.
Near zero maintenance
With only regular, self-diagnostic check-ups, and tyres and brake pad replacement, when required. A convenient built-in charging system
which allows for easy recharging at home or at the workplace without the need for a special charging installation.Large luggage compartment
Which accommodates two helmets.Integrated inverter
An integrated inverter which can supply 12 VDC, 24 VDC and 220 VAC to external electrical devices, if required.CODE A motorcycle license
Can be operated with a CODE A motorcycle license (motorcycles with an engine capacity of 125 cc or bigger).Removable, trolley-style battery pack
Silence’s unique and proprietary removable, trolley-style battery pack with unsurpassed battery capacity life.A reverse gear
Regenerative CBS brakes
A combined braking system in which the left brake lever brakes both wheels, and the right brake lever brakes the front wheel, while activating the regenerative brake system to assist with braking and to recharge the battery at the same time. Technical Features
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Class |
L3e |
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Passengers |
2 |
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Acceleration 0 – 50 Km/h |
3,9” |
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Top Speed |
L3e: 100 km/h |
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Weight without batteries |
111 kg |
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Battery weight |
40 kg |
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Front & rear wheels |
120/70-15 // 140/70-14 |
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Front & rear brakes |
Discs ø260 mm / ø240 mm |
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Stands |
Easy-to-operate center stand & side stand |
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Brake system |
Combined CBS |
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Shock |
Hydraulic front and rear shock absorbers |
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Dimensions |
2000*705*1313 mm |
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Wheelbase |
1450 mm |
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Distance seat to floor |
805 mm (705 mm lower seat) |
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Engine |
7 kW (9 kW Peak Power) |
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Engine type |
Brushless hub motor |
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Characteristics |
Regenerative brake, engine brake, reverse gear |
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BMS (Battery Management System) |
Counter System: Manage the cells’ voltage, the quantity of battery’s charges and discharges and the temperature |
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IEPS Intelligent Engine Protection System |
Intelligent system of the engine protection |
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Extras |
Smart Doc, USB charger, screen, anti-theft for handlebar |
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Charger |
600W On-board / Off-board (SCHUKO connection) |
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Heater |
Battery pack with heater (while charging) |
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Lighting |
LED / Daytime running lights / Intermittent integrated in bodywork |
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Digital Speedometer |
Speed, (SoC), battery temperature, driving modes, hour, remaining km, 2 TRIP total/partial km |
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Driving modes |
City, Sport, ECO and Reverse gear |
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Connectivity |
On board unit (OBU) – SIM connected to the APP “Silence Connected” |
How much can I save with a Silence electric scooter?
The Silence electric scooter only runs on electricity. For each 100 km travelled, the scooter uses around 5,84 kW of electricity. At an average price of R2,40 per kWh, it will cost R14,00 per 100 km travelled.
A combustion-engine scooter with the same characteristics, on the other hand, uses 4 litres of fuel per 100 km. At an average price of R22,23 per litre, it will cost R88,92 per 100 km travelled.
Using an electric scooter in this scenario means a saving of R74,92.
But this is not where it ends. Users can expect vast savings on maintenance costs and time lost due to service and repair downtime, as the Silence electric scooter requires a minimum of maintenance.
The only larger expenses to take into consideration would be for tyre and brake pad replacement at intervals.