How it works
Roll the throttle forward to accelerate as usual. Roll it past the closed position and the motor starts working as a generator: it slows the scooter and sends some of that energy back into the battery. The further you roll, the stronger the slowing effect. The brake light comes on so riders behind know you are slowing.
Why owners like it
- Smoother city riding. Most slowing in traffic is gentle; you can do it without moving your fingers to the brake levers.
- Less brake wear. The pads do less work, so they last longer.
- A little more range. Energy recovered while slowing goes back into the battery.
It does not replace the brakes
Magic Twist is for gradual slowing. For anything sudden — a pedestrian stepping out, a car pulling in — use the brakes. In the wet, make every input smooth, including Magic Twist.
Which models have it
Magic Twist is available on the 450X, 450 Apex and Rizta Z. The 450S, Rizta S and Konarc S do not have it, though all Athers recover some energy through regeneration when you brake.
Getting used to it
Most riders feel at home with Magic Twist within a few days. On your first ride, try it on an empty street: roll back a little and feel the scooter ease off, then a little more. Use it for the long, gentle slow-downs — approaching a signal you can see turning red, rolling off a flyover — and keep your fingers near the levers for everything else. Within a week you will notice you touch the brakes far less in town, and so will your brake pads.
Questions we get asked
No. On the Rizta, Magic Twist is a Rizta Z feature.
Yes, the brake light comes on when Magic Twist is slowing the scooter.
It recovers some energy while slowing, which helps range slightly — most noticeably in stop-start traffic.