The Explorer 888SLN is the one to look at if you want real suspension in a frame narrow enough for a doorway. It is a mid size scooter, and at 22.5 inches wide with a 58 inch turning circle it is the easiest of our suspended scooters to take through a house or around a shop.
It carries up to 300 lb, runs to 8 km/h and goes 40 km on a charge from two 50 Ah batteries behind a lift off access panel.
Ten inch pneumatic tires, a full light package on a delta tiller, two mirrors and a captain's seat that reclines, swivels and slides are all standard. Red, black and monarch blue.
Key specifications: Top speed: 8 km/h; Distance per charge: 40 km; Hill it can climb: 8°; Weight limit: 300 lb; Outside width: 22.5 in; Total weight: 218 lb; Turning radius: 58 in; Overall size: 47.5 × 22.5 × 42 in; Folded size: Does not fold; Comes apart: No; Wheels: 10 in; Battery: 2 × 12 V, 50 Ah; Airline approved: Not stated; Motor: 0.87 hp. Eclipse Medical figures.
Frequently asked questions:
How far will the Explorer 888SLN really go on one charge? On a full charge it goes 40 km, in good conditions. Hills, headwind, cold, rider weight and tire pressure all shorten that, so plan your longest regular trip well inside it.
Will the Explorer 888SLN fit on a TransLink bus? TransLink's limit on a conventional bus is 48 inches long by 24 wide. The Explorer 888SLN fits inside, at 47.5 by 22.5 inches. No permit or decal is needed.
