The fast electric foldable adult trike
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S-Pedelec Scorpion fs 26: Automobile Engineering for Top Speed
In the groundbreaking class of fast electric bikes, HP Velotechnik’s Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec focuses on secure and stable road handling for a multi-track vehicle with innovative chassis technology from the automotive engineering sector. The touring trike’s low center of gravity and the solid rider support in the ergonomically-designed recumbent seat enables dynamic acceleration. While all HP Velotechnik trikes can be equipped with an electric motor to become a Pedelec with supported speeds of up to 25 km/h (16 mph) within the EU or 32 km/h (20 mph, US Class 1), only the Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec has been engineered for a maximum motor supported speed of 45 km/h (28 mph). In the USA this trike meets all requirements for a Class 3 electric bicycle.
Thanks to the efficient recumbent position, the low air resistance extends the rechargeable battery’s range, especially at the high assisted speeds of up to 45 km/h (28 mph). At such high speeds, a welldesigned, full-suspension chassis is extremely important. The Scorpion fs 26 touring trike is the perfect base vehicle for powerful motorization and high average speeds of over 25 km/h (16 mph).
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The speed pedelec is driven by a powerful and almost noiseless rear wheel hub motor with a rated peak power of 1000 watts. The German manufacturer claims an efficiency of more than 85 %. The standard equipment of the Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec includes a starting aid, which pushes the vehicle up to 4 km/h (2.5 mph), even without pedalling.
Plenty of energy is supplied by a Li-Ion battery with a capacity of 651 Wh. A range-extending energy recovery system enables the recuperation function, which uses the motor as a generator when driving downhill. Even more energy for up to 120 high-speed kilometres (75 miles) is provided by the optional supplemental battery. Like the first, it is for a balanced center of gravity deep below the
Seat mounted in the middle of the vehicle. Once one “tank” is empty, you can exchange the two batteries in two easy steps.
Convenient: The trike, which can carry a load of up to 130 kg, can also be folded compactly for transport in just a few steps. HP Velotechnik’s self-locking folding hinge makes the process a breeze.
The fast Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec has an EU type approval as a moped (L2e-P), which is valid for EU countries and Switzerland. The EU driving permit for it is included in the car driving license. To learn more about the legal requirements
To learn more about the legal requirementsfor operating the Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec in your homestate, please contact your state authorities or your local HP Velotechnik retailer.
Despite its unique positioning as a moped, numerous innovations from the bicycle world of HP Velotechnik have also found their way into the S-Pedelec. The focus is on comfort and an enjoyable driving experience. At HP Velotechnik, we believe this fast electric trike offers a great perspective for the mobility of the future. Given the impending traffic congestion in urban areas and growing environmental awareness, fast E-Trikes such as the Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec may one day be regarded as one of the first building blocks to offer a solution to this challenge of the century.
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The Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec won the prestigious Eurobike Award 2012 and 2018 for its particularly innovative design and above-average product quality. The jury of “iF International Design Forum,” comprised of design experts, specialist journalists and sports scientists, rated amongst others: efficiency, ergonomics, practical value, weight, safety, environmental impact aspects, and finish.
With the Scorpion fs 26 HP Velotechnik presented its first full-suspension speed trike with a smooth-running 26-inch rear wheel, that can be folded flat for transportation without the use of tools.
It only takes a minute to fold your Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec in just a few simple steps into a space-saving package with dimensions of 123 × 83 × 62 cm (49 x 33 x 25″). Even with the luggage rack and fenders attached, the fast electric trike can still be folded up without removing the wheels. And the chain? The chain rotates around its axis and otherwise reliably remains where it should be, guided by the flexible chain guard tubes.
The best part: When you unfold the trike, HP Velotechnik’s unique, self-locking folding hinge enables you to turn your excited anticipation into pure riding pleasure quickly!
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The Details at a Glance
Your fast electric trike Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec has these technical refinements on board as standard.
Robust Folding Hinge
Ergonomic Handlebars
Chain Protection Tubes
Disc Brakes
Oil level indicator
Easy wheel removal
Indicator lights
Electric Horn
Strong Front Light
Accessories
Optional Features for True Individuals
Do you have your own notion of your ideal trike technology? Our modular system enables us to build your recumbent tricycle to meet your needs and desires. A whole range of reliable features and components is available for your high speed recumbent pedelec trike, all of which have been specially developed to excel in everyday use. Here we show some selected examples; you will find the complete selection in our price lists and catalogs as well as our online configurator.
BodyLink-Seat
ErgoMesh-Seat
Fenders / Mudguards
Front Boom Quick Adjust
Weather Protection Gear
Build My Dream Bike Now!
Fast, convenient, and informative: Selecting the components of your fast electric trike is easy with our online configurator. Choose to your heart’s content from our versatile modular systems!
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Specifications and Technical Data
The outstanding ride of the fast electric trike Scorpion plus 26 S-Pedelec is the result of thoroughly engineered performance technology with precise technical specifications. The detailed figures can be found here in the technical data sheet – from the dimensions to the payload, from the seat height to the appropriate rider size. And of course, we are also happy to show you which colors you can choose for your Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec.
- Wheel size (front wheel): 20″ (ISO 406)
- Wheel size (rear wheel): 26″ (ISO 559)
- Max. tire width: 5 cm (2″)
- Bottom bracket height: 40–45 cm (16–18″)
- Ground clearance: 12 cm (5″, statically compressed)
- Wheelbase: 128 cm (51″)
- Track width: 78 cm (31″)
- Width: 83 cm (33″)
- Length: 187–231 cm (74–91″)
- Turning circle: 5.51 m (18′) outward
- Faltmaß: 123 × 83 × 62 cm Folded size: 123 × 83 × 62 cm (49 x 33 x 25″)
- Dismantled size: 93 × 74 × 54 cm (37 x 29 x 22″)
Standard color: Cool grey metallic / swing arm Black
Standard color: Pure orange matt RAL 2004 / swing arm Black (Picture shows sister model Scorpion fs 26)
Give your bike a personal touch: On request, you can have the frame of your HP Velotechnik recumbent bike powder-coated with a custom color completely to your personal taste. You can choose from hundreds of color shades:
An overview and further information about our custom colors can be found in our color chart.
- Bottom bracket standard: BSA 68 mm
- Suspension travel: front 6 cm (2.4″) / rear 8 cm (3.1″)
- Weight: from 37 kg (82 lbs) incl. pedals
- Payload: max. 140 kg (309 lbs)
- Frame material: Aluminum 7005 T6 heat treated
- Swing arm bearing: maintenance-free
- Rider height: ca. 1.62 – 2.00 m (5’4″ – 6’7″)
We are committed to the quality of our products. Therefore we grant a guarantee of 10 years on the frame and the swing arm bearing of our bikes and trikes. For further information, please have a look at our warranty conditions.
They Even Have a catalog? This Is Getting Better and Better!
You will find all the details about the Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec recumbent e-bike in our detailed and richly illustrated Scorpion tricycle catalog. Also, you will read lots of background information about tricycles for adults and fascinating reports about trike tours all over the world.
Even now you have the choice with us: Browse here online on our website. Or request your copy in high-quality printing form by post. So you can comfortably recline at home on your sofa and start discovering the world of recumbent bicycles – without obligation and completely free of charge.
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They Even Have a catalog? This Is Getting Better and Better!
In our detailed Scorpion tricycle catalog, you can read all the details about the fast electric trike and exciting adventures of riders on a trike.
Request your copy in a high-quality printing form right away. So you can comfortably recline at home on your sofa and start discovering the world of recumbent bicycles – without obligation and completely free of charge.
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You will experience the best reasons for one of our recumbents during an extended test ride. On our website, we can only describe to you the incomparable driving feeling. True to the saying “A picture says more than 1000 words” we want to let our fast electric trike Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec speak for itself.
Move the mouse pointer over the image. Use the magnifying glass symbol to open the picture gallery. Alternatively, you can use the link icon to download photos in high resolution, e.g., as a desktop background – simply right-click after opening the image. You can find more high-resolution pictures in our album about Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec on Google Photos.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The characteristics of our trikes depend on many factors. The wheel size is only one. HP Velotechnik optimized the geometry of each model for specific characteristics (with or without full suspension, foldable or not foldable, small rear wheel or large rear wheel, etc.). A conversion in this area would harm the overall balanced system and thus on the driving characteristics – therefore our trikes are not intended for such a conversion. With the particular type of S-Pedelecs with type or individual approval by the TÜV, this would even result in the loss of the operating license.
In our concept, the specialist trade is the central sales pillar. Our selected and trained specialist dealers can advise you in detail. Above all, however, they offer a promptly available service locally, which we cannot provide within the framework of our manufactory with some production processes planned for the long term. For these reasons we also do not sell directly to the customer at the factory.
Changes to the vehicle are possible within certain limits that are more precisely prescribed by European legislation and monitored by TÜV. For example, you can use protective fenders, and hand rests. For typical wearing parts (such as brake pads and tires), however, you may only use approved spare parts. Otherwise, in the worst case, the operating permit and insurance will be invalidated. Your specialist dealer will know in each case which conversions or replacement options are possible; there is a list of them drawn up, amongst others, by the German Zweirad Industrie-Verband (ZIV).
The Scorpion fs 26 S-Pedelec is legally not a bicycle, but a motor vehicle, comparable to a moped. In Germany, you must not use cycle paths with your S-Pedelec unless the cycle paths are specially marked. Forest roads are excluded from use.
In principle, this is possible – but only with trailers and couplings that are suitable for use on vehicles of class L2e (three-wheel motor vehicles with a maximum design speed of up to 45 km/h / 28 mph). However, these are practically non-existent on the market. If you use an unauthorized trailer or hitch, the approval for the entire towing combination becomes invalid.
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