Urban Glide 1000gt 2×2 test: the scooter that wants to replace your scooter

From the first handling, the 1000gt 2×2 requires respect by its size. Similarly, Whether you consider its blue neon lights (color not modifiable) on the sides of the deck. Nevertheless, its yellow paint, its huge suspensions or the deck offering 64 cm long and 18 cm wide and culminating at 27.5 cm, at the top of huge suspensions with massive springs, difficult to go unnoticed with such a machine.

69 cm wide. For example, the handlebars sits 106 cm from the deck and 134 cm from the ground. Nevertheless, People measuring less than 1.50 m will find it difficult to be comfortable. For example, Conversely, large and heavier users will feel at ease.

Obviously, we will forget any attempted immersion in public transport, because the 33.3 kg of the Urban Glide 1000GT 2×2 will put its owner at the first staircase to go up or down. In addition, the folding system involves unscrewing a dial and takes time.

The machine is protected by a NFC card system making it impossible. Nevertheless, to light without going through the screen.

The IPX5 standard is confirmed at first. However, Let’s say a few light showers were not right about our test scooter. In addition, but the screen has accumulated fog, which is a shame. Meanwhile, Always concerning the screen. Moreover, it is illegible in full sun and lacks relevant information, such as the remaining remaining autonomy or the time.

The 1000GT 2×2 driving position is sober, but rather ergonomic. Furthermore, The buttons are accessible with an acceleration trigger placed on the right. For example, a fashion selection wheel within finger of the thumb. In addition, The indicators are particularly well integrated: located at the ends of the handlebars. they are visible from the front and back, which is a real plus for safety.

The LED lighting at the front is powerful. enough to circulate at night with confidence. A rear light is also present, activated automatically during braking. However. we would have appreciated a richer mobile app or display, with indication as a percentage of the remaining battery or estimate of autonomy.

At the reception. you will have to fix the handlebars, adjust the handles and check the tire pressure. The general finish gives the impression of something robust. A kind of “Heavy is reliable” who would have his place in the film Snatch.

Finally, the general design is successful. Admittedly. you have to love yellow, but in addition to the massive format, we take advantage of the assumed “sports tank” side, which is not to displease.

It is on the road that the 1000GT 2×2 reveals its real potential. In Dual Motor mode, urban glide 1000gt 2×2 test: the acceleration is simply stunning: it only takes 2.8 s to reach the regulatory 25 km/h. This allows you to fit into stress -free traffic, or even ahead of cars on fire. Note that the three conduct modes are each limited in maximum speed. Too bad, because we would have liked a softer acceleration instead, which is hardly the case.

In single motor mode. the push is softer, but always largely sufficient for fluid pipe. However, it is necessary to remain concentrated during start -up, because the acceleration is powerful. The racing of the acceleration trigger deserves more progressiveness and less protruding ergonomics for the index. The precision remains correct, however.

The handling is good: the width of the handlebars. Additionally, the suspension well calibrated and the center of low gravity grant great stability, even on degraded coatings. Hydraulic braking (zoom) is a real asset. It allows a stop in 2.5 m to 25 km/h. without a wheel blocking, loss of grip and risk of sun (the two wheels remain on the ground).

A downside, however: the tires are of poor quality. Sporting the mention tubelessthese 10 -inch crampons are unsuitable for asphalt where 90 % of the time will drive this 1000gt 2×2. in addition to being enclosed with pressure loss.

It will not be necessary to count on any regenerative braking either. Obviously. electronic limitation at 25 km/h is sometimes frustrating and the brutal bridle of the engine generates jolts, especially at the end of acceleration or in the coast.

A more progressive limitation would be welcome to preserve fluidity. Note that the 1000GT is not unbridled for the moment. but this would limit it to a use on private roads only.

Another negative point. the counter is blocking at 25 km/h, but not speed, which is not secure during large descents.

Urban Glide announces up to 75 km of autonomy with the 1000gt 2×2. A relatively realistic promise in ideal conditions. In single engine mode. at 20-22 km/h on a flat, without wind and with an average template driver, we have reached 68 km.

In real use mixing mounted. braking, reminders and dual mode active part of the journey, we were able to travel around 55 km before arriving at battery limit. It is more than enough for daily use. or even for a week of journeys if you drive little every day. This also means that the 45 km will be covered in Dual Motor and winter mode.

On the other hand. the scooter does not have an exact indicator of the battery level (but it displays the tension). Know that once the last empty notch, the engine stops. There is no small energy reserve to finish the last 500 meters.

Reverse of the medal, the charging time is more than 11 a.m. with the charger supplied. Fortunately, the scooter accepts a second charger (not provided it), which reduces the charging time to around 6 hours.