Segway has been making “micromobility” machines since before they were called that, and at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) the company is showing off everything it has learned in that time. The company has brought a wide variety of products to the show, including a pair of e-bikes. Electric bicycles are the new hotness right now, and Segway-Ninebot (to give the company its full name) is jumping into the industry with both feet. While the Xafari looks like any other e-bike, the Xyber almost looks like a motorcycle.
The Xafari is designed to be a go-anywhere
e-bike and features a single-piece Gravity casting frame, a full suspension,
and all-terrain wheels. In addition to pedals, it also gets a 913 Watt-hour
high-energy density battery that it says offers 30 percent more range than
competitors’ bikes. It can be recharged in as little as four hours and powers a
750W motor.
Meanwhile, the Xyber features a
motorcycle-class double cradle frame to ensure stability over any landscape.
The frame is also capable of accommodating two batteries for 1,440 Watt-hours
of capacity, which gives it a range of up to 95 miles. Meanwhile, the motor
delivers 175 Nm of torque, which gets it from 0-31.8 km/h in
just 2.5 seconds. If you want something a bit smaller, Segway also offers the
eKickScooter E2 Pro. A folding scooter, its 750W motor gets it up to a top
speed of 25 km/h, and it has a range of 27 km. It also
comes loaded with tech, like traction control, turn signals, and a small screen
that shows information about your speed, state of charge, and more.
If you’re seeking even more compact
mobility, consider the Ninebot S2. It resembles the classic Segway (or what
some may refer to as a hoverboard) with a central column that goes between your
knees, aiding in steering. It has a top speed of 18 km/h, a typical
riding range of 21.7 miles, and it comes with a Bluetooth speaker built in to
play your music. What is perhaps most fascinating about the Ninebot S2 is that
it can be used to power the Segway Gokart Pro 2. Essentially, the wheels slot
into a go-kart frame, and suddenly you can tear up the chalk racetrack you drew
in your cul-de-sac. Segway claims it has a top speed of 43 km/h in
race mode, and that it’s designed for drifting.
Cooler still, if it’s too cold to ride or
kart in your neighborhood, you can bring the whole thing inside, and it has
been designed to turn into a sim racing rig when you plug it into your
computer. With an auto-centering steering wheel and paddle shifters, it should
make you feel like you’re racing whether you’re outside or in the living room.
Finally, Segway’s CES booth is being
rounded out by the Navimow i Series smart lawnmower. An improvement over its
existing H series, the tool no longer requires you to set out a boundary around
your yard with wires, and can better track its location and cutting accuracy.
It also has a built-in vision system to help it avoid obstacles. More
information, like pricing, is expected soon.
