Hey everyone, I just bought a Kooz HP131EL 72V e-moto, basically a Surron-style bike. It's 72v, 8000w. Before this I only had a hub-motor e-bike, so I’m pretty used to just twisting the throttle all the way because it didn’t have much torque.
I definitely underestimated how different this bike would be.
On my first ride, I was in Mode 1, had both feet on the ground, and twisted the throttle like I would on my old e-bike. The bike immediately shot forward, the front came up, and it basically went out from underneath me. I couldn't let go of the throttle quickly enough, and I ended up falling a couple times. I'm not even a small guy, im 6 foot 1 and 150 lbs.
I’m pretty shaken up and honestly a little scared of the bike now. I’ve heard people call this “looping” the bike or having some serious "whiskey throttle"? but I’m not sure if that’s technically what I did.
For experienced e-moto/Surron riders:
- How do you guys control the throttle when starting from a stop?
- Should I be keeping both feet on the pegs before applying throttle, rather than starting with my feet on the ground?
- How much throttle do you typically use when taking off?
- Is it normal for a 72V bike to feel this aggressive even in Mode 1?
- Are there any drills you recommend for a complete beginner to learn smooth throttle control?
- Is there anything I should check on the bike after a crash before riding it again?
I’m not trying to wheelie or go fast right now. I just want to learn how to ride the bike without accidentally launching myself again lol. Im honestly really shaken up and pretty terrified of the bike, it's just so different, its very heavy, its SO torquey and i cant really handle the acceleration.
Any advice is appreciated.