Yo Bykes
Yo Bykes Drift specifications and features
Every figure from the manufacturer's sheet, plus what each feature actually does for you.
The numbers in context
Each figure read against the 88 electric scooters we have reviewed.
The figures below are the manufacturer's. To make them mean something, each is read against the 88 electric scooters we have reviewed: the class average is the number to beat, and the rank shows how far the Drift is from the ends of the field.
The 0.3 kW motor is 4.8 kW below the class average of 5 kW, 64th of 76. Battery of 0.6 kWh is 2.1 kWh below the class average of 2.7 kWh, 87th of 88. Certified range of 60 km is 62 km below the class average of 122 km, 83rd of 88.
Charging time is 8 hours, 3.1 hours above the class average of 4.9 hours, 77th of 81. Plan on an overnight charge rather than a top-up between errands. Top speed is 25 km/h, 42 km/h below the class average of 67 km/h, 72nd of 88. Kerb weight is 59 kg, the lowest of the 68 we have data for. That is weight you notice at walking pace, in a U-turn and when pushing it into a parking spot.
Seat height is 775 mm, right on the class average of 776 mm. Most riders from about 5'2" will get both feet flat.
Full specification sheet
Engine
- Transmission
- Automatic
Dimensions
- Kerb weight
- 59 kg
- Seat height
- 775 mm
- Ground clearance
- 160 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1320 mm
- Length
- 1810 mm
- Width
- 700 mm
- Height
- 1125 mm
Tyres
- Front tyre
- 3-10
- Rear tyre
- 3-10
Electric
- Peak motor power
- 0.3 kW
- Battery
- 0.6 kWh
- Claimed range
- 60 km
- Charging time
- 8 hrs
- Top speed
- 25 km/h
Brakes & suspension
- Front brake
- Disc, 180 mm, 2 piston caliper
- Rear brake
- Drum, 110 mm
- ABS / CBS
- Standard
- Front suspension
- Telescopic fork
- Rear suspension
- Shock Absorbers
Source: Yo Bykes official specifications. Figures can differ between variants; the table shows the range offered.
Dimensions in practice
The Drift weighs 59 kg with fluids, has an 775 mm seat, 160 mm of ground clearance, and rides on a 1320 mm wheelbase. Clearance is on the low side; take tall speed breakers at an angle with a pillion.
Tyres are 3-10 front and 3-10 rear, tubeless.
Features, and why each matters
Grouped by what they do for you. Underlined items link to a plain-English explainer.
Safety and braking
Front disc brake
Sheds heat and works when wet. Worth the small premium over a drum on any commuter.
Tubeless tyres
A puncture deflates slowly instead of instantly, and roadside repair takes ten minutes.
Hazard lamps
All four indicators flash; useful in fog and when stopped on a highway shoulder.
Console and connectivity
Digital console
Trip meters, real-time mileage and a gear indicator. The analogue dial is disappearing.
Ride modes
An Eco map for mileage and a Power map for overtakes, switched from the bars.
Convenience
USB charging port
Charges the phone on a long commute. Check whether it is Type-A or Type-C.
Under-seat storage
Whether a full-face helmet fits is the question to ask at the showroom.
Engine kill switch
Switch the engine off from the right bar without reaching for the key.
Chassis
Alloy wheels
Lighter than spoked wheels and they allow tubeless tyres.
Lighting
LED headlamp
Brighter, whiter and lasts the life of the bike. Halogens on rivals look yellow by comparison.
LED daytime running lamp
Makes you visible to cars in daylight, when most two-wheeler collisions happen.
LED tail lamp
Lights up instantly, which gives the vehicle behind a fraction more warning.
Electric
Reverse mode
Walks the scooter backwards out of a tight parking spot under motor power.
Cruise control
Holds a set speed on open roads. Mostly a highway feature.
Over-the-air updates
Software features and fixes arrive without a service visit.
Equipment against Edge, Pony and Gen Nxt
Equipment present on at least one variant of each; check the variant table for trim-specific items.
Only the Drift has
- LED daytime running lamp
- Engine kill switch
Rivals have, it lacks
- Fast charging
- Removable battery
Colours
Drift specs: questions people ask
- How long does the Drift take to charge?
- About 8 hours for a full charge from a home socket.
- Is the Drift suitable for short riders?
- Yes. Seat height is 775 mm, low for the class, so riders around 5'2" and above can reach the ground comfortably.
- How often will I need to charge the Drift?
- With a claimed 60km range and an 8-hour charge time, expect to plug it in most nights if you're using it daily, and plan trips around that rather than the range of a full-sized electric or petrol scooter.
- Does the Drift have ABS?
- No ABS or CBS is listed for this model.
- What features does the Drift have?
- 15 items across 6 groups, including front disc brake, tubeless tyres, alloy wheels, hazard lamps and led headlamp. Some are variant-specific.
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