Electric-Bikes.com
Currie Tsunami Electric Scooter
The Tsunami long-range scooter offers superior point-to-point transportation. At 53" long, the Flyer transports and stores easier than standard 6-foot bikes. Roll it onto transit like a bicycle. At 2 feet tall in the folded position, don't expect to stow it under a seat. And its 78-pound weight discourages most lifting and carrying. But, with a range of 15 miles at 13-16 mph and great hill-climbing ability, the Tsunami will take you where you want to go - and back.
Although most popular as a stand-up scooter, a seat/basket option transforms your Tsunami into a sit-down scooter useful for small shopping trips and errands. The GT version (shown here) comes with adjustable height handle bars (31" - 35" above the deck); the Schwinn X-cel comes with a stronger handlebar stem that's not adjustable. Both offer generous 11.5" x 21" footspace. These are serious scooters and suit the larger rider - or regular rider plus small person.
The Tsunami uses a hi-torque Electro Drive 24-volt brushless motor with built-in electronic pulse width modulated speed controller. Superior torque for fast starts and hill climbing. Heavy duty, cast metal heat sinks surround the motor to reduce overheating when climbing long hills. Uses the street-proven Currie Electro Drive system. Thumb throttle for complete speed control.
Like the Flyer (shown here), the Tsunami sports front shocks for smoother rides on rough roads. The Tsunami frame is stronger and longer than the Flyer. Power indicator light, on/off switch, and recharging port are located on the down tube for easy access (below).
Key Features:
All new rectangular long range Hi-Ten (high-tensile steel) frame with generous footspace
New downtube console with convenient on-off switch & light, with charger port
Smooth riding front suspension fork with 50mm of travel
BMX style front V-brakes and easy rolling street tires with thorn-resistant tubes
Average 15 mile range with a maximum speed of 16+ mph and power to climb most hills
Fully recharges in 10-12 hours with included 2 amp charger (less charging time when riden less than 15 miles)
Optional Seat Kit available
Tsunami (Schwinn red, GT blue, Mongoose black/orange) - $450
(Assembled and tuned at our shop - $500.)
Optional seat/basket kit (black) - $60.
Sold as GT Tsunami, Mongoose Fusion, and Schwinn X-Cel.Available from:
Electro Ride Bikes and Scooters, Milpitas, CA 95035-6913, 408/262-8975 (call for demo appointment)
- or to find a local dealer, use the dealer finder at http://www.currietech.com/
For the complete line of Currie scooters and bikes, see http://www.currietech.com/
If you ever want to upgrade performance, Powerpack Motors offers high performance brushless motors that are compatible with the PowerCat Tiger and all Currie, Schwinn and Lashout electric scooters. The external controllers can run at 24, 36 or 48 volts (36V and 48V provide higher torque and speed).
Product Reviews
Back to Currie scooters.Technical Specifications
MOTOR: Exclusive 400 watt finned high Torque Electro Drive, 24-volt brushless all-weather DC motor with built-in electronic pulse width modulated (PWM) controller that includes low voltage battery protection, motor overheat protection, peak amperage protection, and maximum speed protection.
- MOTOR CONTROL: Handlebar mounted on-demand variable speed thumb throttle is spring-loaded so it shuts off motor when released. No push needed to start. Front brake cuts off power to motor for panic stops.
- SUSPENSION: Front - spring elastomer type with 50mm of travel.
- BATTERY PACK: Dual 12V, 18 Amp-hour, sealed recyclable lead acid batteries (maintenance-free) in a steel box frame-mounted battery pack .
- OPERATING VOLTAGE: 24 VDC.
- FRAME: New rectangular high-tensile steel full-sized 12" scooter frame with alloy deck and plastic tail plate. Heavy duty one-piece handlebar and stem with folding mechanism for easy storage. Steel battery box, and downtube console with integrated on-off switch, power indicator light, and charger port.
- BRAKES: Rear = hand-operated 90mm band brake; Front = hand-operated V-brake.
- DRIVETRAIN: Long-lasting chain/sprocket drive with built-in freewheeling.
- HUBS: Front Hub: Parallax style, 24H, nutted, chromed. Rear Hub: Alloy, 24H, nutted, LH threaded for Electro Drive.
- RIMS & SPOKES: Rims: Alloy 12 x 1.75 6N style, 24H on F-14G on spoked wheels
- TIRES & TUBES: 12" Kenda K-909 Tires with thorn-resistant tubes
- EXTRAS: Kickstand, CPSC front and rear reflectors.
- SPEED: Up to 16 MPH
- RANGE: Level ground - up to 16 miles. (Speed and range will vary with rider weight & riding conditions. Most people can count on a 12+ mile range. Hills can increase or decrease the range.)
- CHARGER: Portable 2 AMP Smart Charger charges in 10-12 hours. (Faster chargers available.)
- DIMENSIONS: Length: 52" Deck: 11" x 15". Folded Height: 25". Handlebar Width: 20". Handlebar Height from deck plate: 35".
- WEIGHT: 78 pounds
- COLORS: Available in red as Schwinn F-18 (see above) or blue as GT Shockwave (see "Product Reviews" above)
- OPTIONS: faster charge, seat/basket add-on, custom parts, etc.
The Tsunami sports the new 400-watt Hi-KOL Electro-Drive 24-volt brushless motor with built-in electronic pulse width modulated speed controller. Superior torque for fast starts and hill climbing. Heavy duty, integral, cast metal heat sinks (1/8" fins) surround the hi-torque motor to keep it cool even when working up hills.
Actual performance results conducted by third party.
Tips and Tricks
Click here to learn more Flyer tips.Tricks and stunts on scooters may interest young people who bounce well.
An electric scooter users' group trades information, tips and ideas at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/zappy
---
Learn why scooter riders need Pre-Paid Legal.
Accessories and Parts
Seat & Basket Attachment can be mounted on the Tsunami for an additional $60. Available from Electro Ride Bikes and Scooters, Milpitas, CA 95035-6913, 408/262-8975 (call for demo appointment)
EVdeals offers custom accessories for the Flyer: baskets, heavy duty fender extension and mud guard, the large custom Hawker battery box for extended range, custom speedometer, V-Brakes, Cheng Shin HD road tires, and Soneil charger upgrades. Their Flyer Upgrade (19-tooth pinion gear rather than standard 17-tooth) adds 3 mph to top speed (18 vs. 15) while sacrificing 2 miles of range (from a maximum of 8.8 miles to 6.9 miles).
Date: Tue, 07 Aug 2001 22:52:03 -0000
From: dallobs@yahoo.com
Subject: A nice glowing and happy review (Currie basket)I recently purchased the custom basket add-on for the Flyer from Scott's site (www.evdeals.com). It really installs easily (I have no mechanical skills and I did it) and looks nice on the scooter. The pictures on his site are deceptively small - this basket could easily
hold a full grocery bag or a small backpack. It fits nicely on the back wheel and is a very worthwhile addition to any Currie product. Highly recommended. - Seth
