Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
70 mi vs 52 mi avg
IPX5, safe for light rain
Weaknesses
9 h vs 5.6 h avg
2 features vs 4 features avg
0.38 mph/lb vs 0.45 mph/lb avg
13.1 Wh/lb vs 14.7 Wh/lb avg
Compared with 5 similarly priced models ($0–$2,798), from manufacturer specs.
Performance Overview
Where it stands among 5 similarly priced e-motos ($0–$2,798), from manufacturer specs. 50% is mid-pack.
How to read this
Each spoke shows where this vehicle ranks among similarly priced e-motos: 73% means it beats 73% of them in that area. Rankings come from spec scores computed on fixed scales from manufacturer numbers (the small "spec" value, out of 100), so a high percentage means strong for the money, not perfect. The gray ring and ticks mark mid-pack.
At a Glance
The Qlife Vela S1 is an electric motorcycle listed at $1,399. Manufacturer specs put it at 1500W of rated motor power, a 1440Wh battery, a claimed 70 mile range, and a 42 mph top speed, at 110 lbs.
Next to the 5 other electric motorcycles in its price band ($0–$2,798), its strongest numbers are claimed range (70 mi vs 52 mi avg). The tradeoffs are charge time (9 h vs 5.6 h avg) and included features (2 features vs 4 features avg). Beyond the headline numbers it brings an IPX5, safe for light rain ingress rating.
Full Specifications
Qlife Vela S1
Powertrain
- Nominal Power
- 1500 W
- Peak Power
- 3500 W
- Torque
- 180 Nm
Battery & Range
- Watt Hours
- 1440 Wh
- Amp-Hours
- 30 Ah
- Voltage
- 48 V
- Claimed Range
- 70 mi112.7 km
- Charge Time
- 9-10 h
- Charger Output
- 3 A
Components
- Front Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
- Rear Brake
- Hydraulic Disc
Ride Comfort
- Front Travel
- 190 mm
- Rear Travel
- 35 mm
- Seat Type
- Moto Full Length
Utility
- Weight
- 110.2 lbs50 kg
- Max Load
- 265 lbs120.2 kg
- IP Rating
- IPX5
- Lights
- Display
- Color LCD
- Warranty
- 12 mo
- Warranty Notes
- All Qlife ebikes are covered under our manufacturer's 1 Year all Inclusive warranty for the original owner against all manufacturing defects (All free Accessories are not covered by warranty service).
- Tail Light
Classification
- Top Speed
- 42 mph67.6 km/h
- Homologation Class
- Class 3
Wheels & Tires
- Front Wheel
- 19"
- Rear Wheel
- 17"
- Front Tire
- 70/100-19
- Rear Tire
- 70/100-17
- Tire Tread
- Knobby
Frame & Geometry
- Seat Length
- 17.7"45 cm
- Min Handlebar Height
- 42.5"108 cm
- Overall Length
- 71.3"181.1 cm
- Overall Width
- 26.8"68.1 cm
- Overall Height
- 42.1"106.9 cm
- Wheelbase
- 46.1"117.1 cm
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