What it does
When the rear wheel starts to spin faster than the scooter is moving — the beginning of a skid under power — SkidControl reduces the motor's output until the tyre grips again. It all happens automatically, faster than a rider could react.
Where it helps around here
- Sand on the road near the beach roads of the ECR and Puducherry, and on village roads in Cuddalore district.
- Painted road markings and manhole covers after rain, which are far more slippery than the asphalt around them.
- Wet basement ramps in apartment car parks.
- Broken patches where the rear wheel briefly leaves the ground over a bump.
What it does not do
SkidControl manages traction under power. It does not stop a skid caused by braking too hard, and it cannot overcome the laws of physics on a flooded or oily road. Ride gently in the wet and keep tyres properly inflated — see our monsoon guide.
Rizta Z or Rizta S?
SkidControl is one of the main reasons we recommend the Rizta Z to families who regularly carry a child or parent. The Rizta S does without it. Our Rizta Z vs S comparison has the full list.
If the rear slides anyway
No system makes a scooter impossible to skid. If you feel the rear wheel step out, ease off the throttle smoothly rather than snapping it shut, keep looking where you want to go, and avoid grabbing the front brake hard while the scooter is leaning. Most small slides correct themselves once power comes off — which is exactly what SkidControl is doing for you, faster.
Questions we get asked
No, SkidControl is a Rizta Z feature.
No. SkidControl manages traction when power is applied; ABS prevents wheels locking under braking. They solve different problems.
SkidControl is designed to work in the background. Ask us at delivery and we will walk you through the settings available on your software version.