Technical Super Soco TC Max Review all the info: small but mighty electric bike | The Girl On A Bike
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- Super Soco TC Max review
They say you should never underestimate small packages and that’s exactly where the Super Soco TC Max fits. It might be the equivalent of a 125 cc combustion motorcycle and a mere 100kg in curb weight, but don’t be thinking this bike is anything but mighty!
After a week living with the Super Soco TC Max I can say it was a sad day when it left. Within five minutes of pulling away for the first time I knew this was a bike that makes smiles. If you’re looking for an insanely economical commuter, small around town run about OR a motorcycle suitable for just a CBT licence then this is a very strong contender. Here’s why I highly rate the Super Soco TC Max.
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That’s a great introduction for electric bikes and at a reasonable price on a like for like cbt comparable bike,great review Vanessa.👍🏻
Thanks Barry! 👍 Mega appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. It really is a great little, relatively unknown, option on the market
Wow that’s light 🤯 and great for CBT riders. My mate had a GSF400 Bandit Japanese import and that was also very light and flickable great fun. Great review and thoughts on with practice application too. 👍
Thanks Edmond, mega appreciate your time commenting. It really is mad how light they can make these things now days, especially given the battery is 20kg!
I am 62 and have the Rooder Mangosteen Sara electric Bike 72v 4000w (Harley chopper ) that goes 61mph and will do 85 miles. It's free road tax and I love it. I imported it from China cost 3000 pounds with shipping to your front door. They sell in the UK for about 7000 pounds. and it took about 8 weeks to arrive.
I didn't know an electric bike could be bought so cheap. I need to take a closer look and the costs involved. Great info and video once again. Thank 👍
I hear you there! It's mad. With £1 for 100 mile range it's almost a no brainer if you commute. Pretty exciting to see where this new mobility is going
there are a few apparently but nobody ever mentions them. Everyone only talks zero or harley livewire. Of course they're trageting "bigger" bikes, but still
Certainly a good daily commute and the way of the future...Cool review Vanessa :-) Hope your good and enjoy a nice weekend :-)
Thank you so much Russ! So appreciate your time commenting and watching. Wishing you a lovely weekend too
Yes ! Girl on a bike, this is fantastic. thank you for letting us know about this great little bike.
my pleasure! It's a great little bike. Thanks so much for watching.
Good photography, content and editing. Very professional production all round and, as always, I loved your sheer enthusiasm. 👍🏻😊
Wow. Thank you Simon. That's so kind of you. Hearing that really means a lot to me. Thank you. I'm learning!
One of the best looking electric motorcycle out there
I've tested this bike and I can tell you that this is what all bikes should be from now on regardless of size.My work takes me roughly and in many occasions up to about 30 miles away from home and on combined A and B roads with mild traffic usually.The possibility to take the battery off and charge it away from the bike or charge it on the bike,it is a very big selling point for me because some of my work areas they have no possibility of parking the bike next to a plug so removing the battery and charge it elsewhere is super dupper 😚
I have to mention that currently I'm riding an Piaggio liberty 125cc latest generation but as any other petrol bike or scooter out there it has its down points and one of these that puts me off is THE MAINTENANCE costs!!!
Every 6000 miles I have to spend at least 230£ on it and then if everything goes ok the petrol.One tiny problem with bikes in general is that as long as they run ok they are cost effective but if any mechanical problem comes up then bills can be very high unless you are are your own mechanic.
Coming back to this electric motorcycle after I tested,I can honestly say that it is the most relaxing thing to ride and because is almost dead silent your senses can focus better on everything around you.
They say LOUD ENGINES SAVE LIVES and I say, yes,but not always and I'm saying this from my experience over the years!
I think if anyone that loves riding but silently and comfy,should go on one of these dealerships and have a test ride for at least 30 minutes and then stop and draw conclusions.As this girl said,this particular bike is for commuting mostly but there are plenty of other electric bikes out there with insane amounts of power and range but as well at different prices too.
Now,I can speak for myself and my financial position and this bike balances my finances without breaking the account.
Have a test ride and judge for yourself!
Thank you for such a well considered comment Cristian. I could not agree more about your thoughts, especially that your senses can focus better on everything around you. Electric really is something new and magical. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment
🖐️ really interesting video Vanessa keep it up girl great work look forward to your videos.keep riding 👌 R1 Greg 😉
Thank you! That's so kind of you, and really means the world to me. Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. I promise lots more to come!
The bike has a cargo weight - at your right leg sitting on it- of 150kg. Not very much that’s passengers and cargo. I love it as a single person bike - naked . I do have a NIU NQI Sport and it carries 268kg and feels a lot more planted, but not as fast. Also the battery on the NIU is 10kg whereas on the Super Soco is 21kg.
1:35; range is 60,,,, miles per hour??
1:50; running cost is 1p/100miles?
5:35; 3,500kw = 5bhp, with a max output of 5,000kw,,,,,, 6.7bhp!?🤣 which is
5:55; C.B.T. legal!🤫
7:57; h.u.d!
At which point I gave up. Had I been paying attention and spotted this 2 years ago, I would have taken the time to pull it to bits and contact the content provider with a list of inaccuracies.
33,000 followers and a huge library of vids, Vanessa has upped her game since this and done some great things. Good luck and we'll done.😘
Good review of a cool little bike. Wish they were available in the States.
Thank peace✌🏻
Oh! Maybe one day! Probably needs a little more market acceptance maybe... plus would you agree the average commute in the states is a little longer? That's just my little brain thinking about how much bigger and more spacious it is?
Average US commute is 16 miles each way. Average commute time is 1 hour round trip (according to our ABC News). Sounds like the perfect distance/average speed for little electric bikes. Unfortunately Americans are notoriously stubborn about giving up our big trucks and cell phones.
I have not watched the whole video, because I am still waiting for the first bike that is really suitable for travelling.
There are a few providers now, but for people like me, who live in the mountains and mostly offer their tours there as a motorcycle tour guide, there is unfortunately no good offer yet.
We will have to give up the brand thinking - at the moment I ride an Indian Roadmaster and a BMW R 1200 GS - and I honestly don't care. I'm just looking forward to the moment when a motorcycle comes on the market that can handle at least 300 km distance with changing routes over passes and in city traffic and on which you can really take luggage for tours of several days.
I am sure you will keep us up to date. Keep up the good work. You're doing great Vanessa! 👍🏻
Thanks Andreas. I totally understand that! It's a very different need to what this little Super Soco is made for. The GS is ideal! Imagine if an electric GS came out one day. Oooo 😍
Thinking of getting a winter bike and this is about the same price as a second hand ice bike, so will look into this.
Oh cool. Glad it was helpful
@@TheGirlOnABike Have test rode a zero sr around three years ago, aiming to test ride the new zero sr/s just gadge if it is worth the move to ev bikes now or later.
@@dazadorph45 Zero are some good bikes, have you been to English Electric Co? They have a full demo fleet so an ace place to try a few
Oh mein Gott wie groß ist denn das Nummernschild? Huiii das ist ja echt ein Bremsschild wie bei der Nascar. Aber das ist ein schönes und eines der besten Elektromotorräder zur Zeit. Das ist jetzt schon ein Klassiker. Ich musste die auch kaufen. 😎😎
Great review!
Yey, thank you. Glad you enjoyed it! Big thanks for watching and taking a moment to comment
@@TheGirlOnABike You should definitely do more bike reviews. You are clear and concise, telling all the facts and all the info that is important and that people want to hear. Bike manufacturers should be queueing up to get you to review their bikes... 👍
@@grahamtricker4103 wow dude, thank you. That means so so much to me. Thank you! If you're on LinkedIn and Facebook would you feel comfortable give me that as a referral? Such kind lovely words and I know recommendations are so important these days. Totally understand if you don't feel comfortable.
@@TheGirlOnABike Done on both 👍
A good and useful review, but you need to double check some of the technical specs. 3500KW and 5000KW doesn't make sense.
Thank you. Not sure what you mean. The TC Max has a mid-mounted electric motor with a rated power of 3.5kW, which is just under 5bhp, but a maximum power of 5kW, which is 6.7bhp when you open the throttle up. Hope that helps clarify
@@TheGirlOnABike That's more like it. In the video you said 3500 not 3.5. Just a bit out.
Great video, I watched the others you have on this bike. As someone who is thinking going down to one car and getting a bike like this to commute to and from the station each day and to have a little fun on this was very helpful. Do you have any plans to review the Horwin CR6?
No current plans, i have ridden one briefly but not long enough to really say to much
@@TheGirlOnABike hi, thank you for replying. Know you have been super busy out on the redbull trail. Hope your all well
Love your video , I'm new in the community and locking to maybe buy a Super Soco TC Max or a Super Soco TS Street Hunter. Q. You did this video 3 years ago ! Do you still recommend this product ? Thank you
For sure, they are ace bikes!
Torque ... The Ducati (and Zeros also) measure the torque on the wheel. The Super Soco torque is measured at the motor. Meaning the TC Max just has a fraction of the torque of the other bikes. STILL the Super Soco TC Max has quite the punch compared to other small 125cc bikes. Always enough acceleration in any city environment. Nifty little bike!
oh wow, that's a bit naughty! Thanks for the heads up. But as you say, for a 125 it's got some go juice off the line compared to a combustion option! I've enjoyed it so much I'm going to get one for run about trips hehe
@@TheGirlOnABike I got one for my son. I was super impressed when test-riding it. Hope to get some runs on Sunday mornings when he is still in bed. Hehe.
hehe I like you're thinking!
1p per hundred miles, not sure where you get that from..
Its a 2.7kw battery, for me that would cost about 54p to fill up based on 20p per unit, and the average range is about 55 miles, so it would cost about 1p per mile, not 1p per 1 hundred miles.
1p per mile! Apologies if I've mixed my words up. 1 per 100 would be madness 😋
We have a super soco RU
THE BATTERY will not charge. Is there a substitute I can purchase and if not where do I purchase
HELP
I'm sorry I don't know the answer. I suggest contacting super Soco
Great bike just going up to 600 miles on mine ,after an update mine now does 35mph in mode 1 50mph in mode 2 then maybe 65 mo in mode 3 . No problems so far 👌
Wow that's awesome!
How do u do a update
I bought a motorbike to meet girls but I attract more men 🤣🤣🤣
hahaha I can understand that haha that made me smile! Thanks dude
one downside is the battery pack, 2 packs design like the non-max TC is way better
ah ok, yeah
Any thoughts on reliability and after sales support? Thanks
sadly I can't comment on that as I just had a loan. Sorry that's not help
Very well reviewed and well explained tech features. One note: You said 64mph streamlining. I assume that was speedo mark. Can you do a GPS speed check? Speedos are notoriously optimistic. I need a bike capable of just over 100KPH to be safe on the way into town on the highway ( 8km). Most review say just UNDER 100kph (60mph).
That was 64mph. leaning forwards to be a small airstrip 60 mph is realistic. No GPS no, I guess I'm really not too bothered by a couple of points out as living with a bike isn't about exact speeds for me. Sorry I can't help with that one.
@@TheGirlOnABike Thanks for the reply. Great honest reviews. Keep up the fine work.
Speedometers are deliberately calibrated so that when your doing say 30mph, it will be approx 28mph on GPS. You will also see it on speed signs when entering villages. It’s an allowance.
Looks like a very Nice bike 👌
Great review, thanks Vanessa! Have you tried a ZERO yet??
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed. Yes I have, tried the FXS at English Electric Motorcycles. Great bikes. Big bigger that these little guys. Here's a snap instagram.com/p/B3cDwvGBYk9/
Could you make a review on the previous 45mph, more affordable version (TC model) that uses a hub motor? Seems to have slightly more range due to two swappable batteries.
Hey, just looking at the TC specs and it says 80 miles but with two batteries. That implies only a 40 mile range per battery and it has a 28mph max speed. Could be ideal in a city environment but for the small amount more I'd probably sway to the TC Max. Maybe it is possible to buy a spare battery for the TC Max - that would give a 120 mile range BUT bear in mind that these batteries are big. Like a large boot shoe box and 20kg so it's not like you could ride with the second one to swap out.
@@TheGirlOnABike yeah, it's one of those range or speed Ebikes comprises with these two models. The TC is great if all your wanting is a 50cc with that extra 15mph (easily unlocked too) Plus, you can always just use a single battery and have the second battery space as a mini boot. Another thing to bear in mind is the wheel/motor lock system doesn't work unless there's a battery inside the bike. These batteries are slightly smaller and lighter than the TC-Max batteries too.
Also. The tyres are noname hoops. How were they in the wet. Being Wales I am willing to bet you did some wet roads riding?
Hit some wet patches and they felt fine. Gripped and trust able, especially on corners. So easy to change if you didn't like them.
Love it
Thanks Megan xxx
In New Zealand lots of our cities are hilly. Can it hold 30 mph on hills please?
I would say that probably depends on the riders weight, I didn't have hill struggles and I'm 62 kg. Sorry that's not more helpful
@@TheGirlOnABike Say no more, thanks so much.
162 cm tall? You look a lot taller than that. Did you mean 172 cm instead?
now I'm confused as I'm 169cm tall 69cm inside leg lol
How do you get it insured and how much was it??
Aw I'm sorry I don't have the answer as I borrowed the bike for a month with insurance included. I would suggest trying a compare the market type search and see what it brings up. Sorry that's not more helpful
I now own this bike, and im alittle disappointed as the specs they have given, the motor actually produces 12.9Nm torque, not 179Nm claimed, 12.9-179 is a massive difference, 179Nm
Oh yikes. Sound rubbish dude. I'd get back to your dealer and have words as that really doesn't sound right. Hopefully it's just something in the programming of yours gone wrong. There are a lot of happy riders out there so fingers crossed yours can be resolved. Big thanks for sharing the experience. I'd be angry too! 🤷♀️
nice repair shop, electric is for daily use to go at work in a short range optimal....
Yeah exactly. Thank you
Does it have regen?
no unfortunately not. Maybe future developments
@@TheGirlOnABike do you reckon you can have any meaningful extra range? It won't double it surely 🤔
@@mostlymessingabout re gen defo increased range but I'm sure it would not be as dramatic as doubling it
This really awesome bike can you review our Indian variant revolt RV 400 love from India 😍😍😍😍😘😘😘
I will if I get the chance, thanks dude
I like these electric bikes, but, point 1. - I still think that even with the Grant they are quite expensive- eesh!. 2. If battery technology improves plus with more ethical resourcing ( i.e. no 10 year old children working 10-14 hours a day mining lithium, sadly true- but lets say a huge improvement in Salt batteries, which would be cheaper too). 3. with point 2, improved range and general performance etc of batteries would be something I look forward to. 4. with point 2 and point 3, I cant see that electric bikes have any environmental friendly advantage over a diddy petrol scooter , especially with the lithium mining, so, ----- I think that I would, at the moment, choose Petrol over Electric. Sorry, but they look fun and they seem to be the future, like it or not.
I 100% hear you there. I always ask brands about the battery process and they just seem to shrug. It's like it is all green washed. I think the performance for me blows combustion out the water but just need the cradle to grave environment and ethics sorted. Hopefully time will tell
@@TheGirlOnABike yep
@@TheGirlOnABike Vanessa, could you blag a Yam T7 and give it a good eye-over/ review? I have a XT660R which I love, 2008 model, and even though I dont change bikes that often, I am impressed with what others' reviews have been saying about them. I think that if I ever parted ( had to!!!) with my XT660R, I would go for the new T7
@@richardsracingmad oh cool, yeah I have two T7 reviews on my channel 😉
very expensive way of commuting !! price of bike , up keep , insurance etc etc not for me sorry , when these bikes can cover 300miles per charge then ok .... great vlog x
yeah they're not for everyone. I guess it depends where you live. In London a zone 1-5 travel card is £2.5k so a bike of this price with these running costs would pay for itself in maybe 15 months. Thanks for watching. Love that you're watching so many of my videos, thanks dude. I appreciate that not all your comments are out to upset too. Happy new year ❤️
Hau maha
1p a mile not 1p per 100 miles.
£1 per 100 miles yeah
£ 4.000 mmmmmmm i dont think so . just buy a electric bicycle for commute . simples ha ha
I hear you there, an electric bicycle for £2-3k would be far better for the health but I guess this one is made for a slightly longer commute and sadly many of use couldn't handle a 50 mile daily commute! I use to do 16 miles [pre the accident and all my surgery reconstruction of the shoulder and hip] but I don't think my hip would let me do that now. i just love how many different options there are out there now, it's exciting to see