It’s also far more environmentally friendly to replace the battery when it’s spent – or, more likely, to fit a newer, larger-capacity version – rather than junk the entire scooter. The display on the handlebars is equally as good and is rated at IP54 waterproofness. This is good enough to ride in drizzle/rain, but you wouldn’t want it pounding down in jets. You can actually buy a separate rubber case to go over the display to provide some extra protection against the elements. The RS1 is not perfect, however, as the battery in the handlebar gives it a top-heavy design, and the battery level indicator is pretty inaccurate.

The brakes on the Hummingbird consist of a rear mechanical disk brake and the regenerative braking of the motor. There is no additional pedal brake on this scooter which is a bit of a shame, although you don’t really miss it. We found that even from 15mph that stopping can be quite rapid, although you have to allow a bit more room to stop in the wet. Before we go any further, it is important to clarify that electric scooters are classified as Personal Light Electric Vehicles (PLEVs) and therefore illegal to ride in the UK unless you’re riding on private land with the landowner’s permission. Offenders caught could be penalised and receive points on their driving licence. In contrast, e-scooters are legal in most European countries and US states. We recommend riders always wear a helmet and follow the manufacturer’s safety guidelines before riding.Our adult electric scooters come in a wide variety of builds, whether you’re looking to stay economical for minimal use or looking to power up. You’ll find our power range boasting an additional suspension, larger or dual motors as well as more powerful brakes so you can ride through router terrain without worrying about the strength and stability of your adult electric scooter. The RS2 has three riding modes – Beginner, Normal and Sport – and you can switch between these by pressing the function button on the throttle. The Beginner mode’s maximum speed is set at just over 6mph, Normal at 9mph andSport is 15.5mph. To top it all off, its lightweight folding aluminium alloy frame weighs just 13kg, making it highly transportable! So on your next adventure, enjoy the freedom to explore with the RS 1 Electric scooter.

The tyres are 8.5” and air-filled which gives a supple ride. However, I’m personally not a fan of inner-tubed wheels on e-scooters because of the puncture risk. Basically if you get a puncture it is game over for using the scooter on the remainder of your trip, because the process of fixing it is so painful and time-consuming. With the Hawk, I recommend putting some innertube slime into the tyres as this will give protection against thorn and glass etc.

The E365 E-Scooter is very similar in looks and operation to the FlyRide Hawk, but without the gorgeous white colour available for that model. The E365 is a Chinese scooter and the name is obviously a “homage” to the Xiaomi M365. Out of the box, the Hummingbird impresses with a solid feel, although on close examination it hasn’t quite got the quality of finish and materials that something like the Riley RS1 shows. That being said, the handlebar dashboard area has a pleasant layout with a brake lever, bell, throttle thumb control and a nifty integrated display unit at the top of the stem. The display shows your remaining battery life, your power mode, current speed and distance travelled. The Riley RS1 Scooter features a large 6.4Ah battery located in the head tube which can be removed when not in use. Cruise control retains your riding speed and this automatically engages when you hold down the throttle for six seconds. I found this to be very useful since it allowed me to give my thumb a bit of a break without having to worry about the e-scooter suddenly changing speed. In terms of performance, the RS1 has plenty of zip from its 350W motor. Under peak acceleration, the motor can supply 700W which can get you up to a limited max speed of 15.5mph.

READ NEXT: Are e-scooters legal in the UK? Riley RS1 electric scooter review: What you need to know A short press on the function button – just above the throttle – toggles between three gears; Beginner, Standard and Pro, which controls what your top speed can reach and how fast you reach it. The RS1’s bright blue cabling is a nice touch, matching the colour of the thumb throttle accelerator on the right of the handlebar and logo on the stem. The chunky, aluminium stem looks the part, too. It’s much broader than other e-scooters we’ve tested but it lends the RS1 a purposeful, robust look. While the 350W motor provided a good amount of oomph, there were several instances where a steep hill would force me to get off and walk, which is never ideal. Other scooters with similar specs have at least managed to get me up a couple of these hills, even if they did chug along a little bit.A range of >15 miles is not uncommon which can cover a decent loop in an hour or two with a pint en route! But remember people – it’s best not to get drunk as a skunk and then scoot! The Hummingbird uses a 300W electric motor with regenerative braking and can reach the UK maximum-allowed speed of 15.5mph with ease. Point it towards a hill and it’s equally at home but the speed of climbing depends on the weight it has to carry. At 95kg (15 stone), it struggled on gradients more than about 10% but still got up most stuff.