Lite Gear

by Charles Fulton
April 2002

Lido's Waitin' For the Go
Lido, the latest Lee Iacocca endeavor, presents three new Neighborhood Electric Vehicles. The Runabout, Sedan and Coupe offer a 40-mile range and top speeds of 25 mph, with regenerative braking and 48-volt battery systems. Deluxe and Woody models are also available, with color options, speedometers, carpeting and CD players. A golf package is also available.
866-NEV-LIDO
www.lidomotors.com
Suggested Retail Price:
Starting at $9,999

No Sting on These Vespas
The Vespa ET2 features a 49.4cc 2-stroke engine, while its big brother, the ET4, features a 149.58cc 4-stroke engine. The ET2 claims 62 mpg while the ET4 claims 42 mpg, using 92-octane unleaded gasoline. Pirelli tires and an electric starter round out the package, but a kick-starter is still provided.
310-604-3980
www.vespausa.com
Suggested Retail Price:
ET2: $2,980; ET4: $3,980

Movin' on a Malaguti
The Malaguti CIAK hit the US shores in March, and it features a Minarelli/Yamaha 49.2cc 2-stroke engine, electronic and kick ignition, and options include a windshield, luggage rack, and a passenger footrest.
305-599-8993
www.malagutiusa.com
Suggested Retail Price:
$2,399

Enjoy the Trip
The Aprilia Enjoy City motorized bike features a Nickel Metal Hydride battery, a Shimano 6-ratio gear, adjustable handlebars, luggage rack, front and rear mud-guards, and front and rear halogen lights.
770-592-2261
www.apriliaenjoy.com
Suggested Retail Price:
Not available at press time

Stealth's da Bomb
Patmont Motor Werks presents the Stealth II, the successor to 1994's original Stealth. The Stealth II features folding handlebars, front caliper braking, and a "flux capacitor" charge indicator. The Stealth II has a top speed of 9 mph, with a maximum speed of 12 mph. It can travel eight miles on a 3-hour charge.
www.go-ped.com
Suggested Retail Price:
$629

The Voloci-nator
From Nova Cruz, makers of the Xootr, the Voloci electric motorbike is available in Nickel-Metal Hydride and Lead-acid versions. It features a 1500W brushless motor, a top speed of 30 mph, headlights, turn signals and caliper brakes.
888-353-4464
www.voloci.com
Suggested Retail Price:
Lead-acid: $1,995; NiMH: $2,495

Won't you be my Neighbor?
The TH!NK Neighbor has a top speed of 25 mph and a range of 30 miles, with regenerative braking, 3-point seat belts, automotive-style windshield, headlights and taillights, a 72-volt battery system, 3 mph bumpers, and a 15 mph "Turf Mode".
800-252-4221
www.thinkmobility.com
Suggested Retail Price:
Starts at $6,495

Z-Cruisin' with Ruben and the Jets
Z-Scooter's Z-Cruiser has an average range of 15 miles and a maximum speed of 15 mph. Its aluminum frame is foldable, and its 24-volt lead-acid battery can charge in four hours. Available now in red, blue, black and silver.
866-66-TURBO
www.zscooter.com
Suggested Retail Price:
$329

Mountain Maverick
The Denali HSR electric mountain bike features a chromium/molybdenum frame, a 36-volt, 16 amp-hour battery, and can attain a 90% charge in 20 minutes.
888-292-7121
www.denalicycles.com
Suggested Retail Price:
$3,900

Charles Fulton is Litewheels' Editorial Assistant.