Segway eMoped C80 review

Our Verdict

While I wish it had turn signals, the Segway eMoped C80 is a really fun ride.

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Great-looking bike
Comfortable ride

Tom'southward Guide Verdict

While I wish it had turn signals, the Segway eMoped C80 is a actually fun ride.

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Bang-up-looking bike
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Comfortable ride

Segway eMoped C80: Specs

Size: 62.vi × 40 ten 28.3 inches
Weight: 121 pounds
Max passenger weight: 220 pounds
Motor: near 600W nominal/750W pinnacle, rear drive
Max speed: 20 mph
Max range: 47 miles
Bombardment: 24 Ah, 1152Wh

I test a good number of electric scooters, merely few are as fun — or likewise-considered — as the Segway eMoped C80. Made for those who want something more an electric scooter, but a little less than a motorcycle, the stylish C80 tin scoot you around at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour, and offers an extremely comfortable ride. And, while it'south packed with high-tech features — similar NFC to unlock the bike — everything is presented equally simply and every bit intuitively every bit possible. And, you lot don't need a motorcycle license to ride information technology. Read on for our full Segway eMoped C80 review and detect out why I similar it then much.

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Segway eMoped C80 review: Price and availability

The C80 first went on sale in October 2020, and costs $ii,199. You can become it in four different color schemes: Aquamarine with yellow accents, yellowish with greyness, light blue with orange accents, and gray with yellow accents.

An optional engine speaker ($149) makes simulated engine sounds; y'all can switch between single-cylinder, dual-cylinder, V8, or V12 engine noises. The Bluetooth speaker can also play music when yous're not using it with the moped.

Segway eMoped C80 review: Design

The C80 is a mod take on the classic Vespa. I like the unproblematic, clean, athwart lines of the body, which flow from the handlebars downwardly to the deck and then up to the seat. With the exception of the front and rear break, everything feels very unified.

The C80's deck is wide enough for 2 anxiety adjacent, though I preferred to rest my feet on the bicycle's pedals. There are also two retractable foot rests, should you lot prefer a wider stance.

The controls on the C80 are pretty simple, and similar to that on any motorcycle or moped: The correct handgrip rotates for throttle, and each side has a handbrake. A push button on the left handlebar beeps the horn, while a button on the correct handlebar tin can be used to set cruise control and plough the C80 off. Large LED rings next to each button turn dark-green, blue, or yellowish to give you a visual indicator of what mode you're in; for instance, blue means that prowl command is engaged.

In the center is a large display that shows your speed. Around the sides is a bombardment indicator; it doesn't become much simpler than that.

Included with the C80 are two adaptable side-view mirrors; if you're broad-shouldered like me, you may wish that they could extend out an inch or 2 more.

The just affair I wish that the C80 had was turn signals. Given that y'all're likely to ride it in traffic, information technology would be helpful if y'all could let cars know which mode you're going. The C80 does take caput- and tail lights, though the latter are underneath a small-scale deck, and then they're non every bit visible every bit I would similar.

Segway eMoped C80 review: App, security and safety features

To prevent thieves from making off with your moped, Segway has built a few rubber measures into the bike.

In order to turn the cycle on, yous either have to unlock it in the Segway app, or tap an NFC menu (two are included) to the C80's display. Neglect to do either and attempt to move the bike, and the wheels lock up and the bicycle emits a loud noise. If someone does try to make off with the C80, its built-in GPS will alert you lot to its location.

Additionally, a pressure sensor in the seat prevents the C80 from moving until there's someone sitting on the bike. Then no hot-dogging it while you're out on the road!

To prevent people from opening the seat and possibly stealing the battery, there'south a small key lock on the backside of the C80. It's not in the about convenient place, and then if you lot exit the cardinal in, you're more than likely to forget information technology'southward there.

Segway eMoped C80 review: Performance

Segway says that the C80 has a motor that can evangelize almost 600W of nominal power, and a peak of almost 750W. That's plenty powerful for its purposes, only subsequently riding the Apollo Ghost electrical scooter — and enjoying its 30 mph top speed — I was left wanting more, especially when cars were driving by. However, if the C80 were configured for faster speeds, then it would be subject to a dissimilar set up of regulations.

The motor in the C80 was pretty potent, but for larger riders, it may have a bit of trouble on inclines. I counterbalance around 185 pounds, and on steeper hills, it slowed to near six miles per hour.

As it's classified every bit a moped, y'all can use the C80'due south pedals to get things moving; far easier is to just twist the throttle. In the Segway app, y'all can disable pedal starting time.

The C80's full suspension and xiv × 2.5 inflatable tires gave it a smooth ride, even over bumps and potholes. The very cushy padded seat was a existent comfort, too.

Segway eMoped C80 review: Battery life and range

Segway says the C80's battery should provide a range of upwardly to 47 miles, bold a 165-pound rider traveling at 60 percent speed in 77-degree weather. Expect less in real-world conditions.

After fully charging the C80, I took it on a 6-mile trip which included hills, riding at full speed;, at the end, I had about 80 percent battery life remaining, which translates to virtually a thirty-mile range for me.

If you lift upwards the C80's seat, yous can remove the battery so you can accuse information technology separately from the bike. The battery is pretty hefty, and so it's prissy that Segway thought to include a handle. A small push button button and status lights testify the bombardment's charge.

Segway eMoped C80 review: Verdict

Once, when we were in Rome, my wife and I rented a Vespa and scooted around like we were Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn. While zipping around suburban New Bailiwick of jersey isn't quite the aforementioned every bit riding past the Trevi fountain, the Segway eMoped C80 was virtually as delightful. Information technology'due south a well-designed machine that'southward a pleasure to ride.

Michael A. Prospero is the deputy editor at Tom's Guide overseeing the dwelling, smart home, drones, and fitness/wearables categories, as well equally all buying guides and other evergreen content. When he'southward not testing out the latest running watch, skiing or grooming for a marathon, he's probably using the latest sous vide car or some other cooking gadget.