City Mantis
The City Mantis Electric Scooter (Also referred to as an Electric "Bike") is a personal transporter developed by City Mantis USA. It is not clear when the City Mantis was first launched but its earliest appearance comes from a Cycle Show at the Business Design Centre in 2002. The original City Mantis model was known for its unique fold-up feature and was marketed for being conveniently stored or carried away after use. According to the official website, the City Mantis was voted "most innovative new product of 2003" at the time of its release. Design. The City  Mantis combines elements of both a bike and an electric scooter. It uses an aluminium composite hex box frame with a distance range of 10 to 18 miles and a maximum speed of 16 mph (26 kmh). It consists of a small wheel at the rear of the scooter that is propelled by an electric motor, with a larger wheel for handling at the front. There are two fold-up foot pegs on either side of the rear wheel and uses 2 x 12v replaceable liquid gel batteries which are housed in the main body of the scooter. It weighs  on average between 20–22 kg and can take a maximum load capacity of 35 kg. It has adjustable front and rear suspension and depending on the model, the Mantis can be folded-up in either one or two stages. The City Mantis appears in: Metallic Silver, Black and Blue as well as Rosso Red, Neon Lime and Purple. Models. There are two distinct models of the City Mantis. City Mantis XP. The City Mantis XP or simply "Mantis" XP as displayed on the scooter, includes more features than the standard model and the overall design has some significant changes. Features  include: Safety. All City Mantis models have warning notifications that endorse the use of protective clothing and headgear when riding and to not exceed the maximum load capacity of 35 kg. Red and white reflectors are standard on the City Mantis while the Mantis XP includes only a rear red reflector due to the additional front lights. The Mantis XP uses key ignition in order to ride the scooter. Shark XP. The Shark XP is a personal transporter marketed as an electric scooter/bicycle that is manufactured by the Guangdong Tayo Company in China. It uses various components that are  visible on the Mantis XP however the main central body of this scooter is significantly much larger, reminiscent of a shark, hence the name. Specifications: IKOO Transporter. The IKOO Transporter is a personal transporter that is produced and manufactured in the United States by IKOO. It bears a similar resemblance to the City Mantis but is produced using different materials and equipment. However, due to the uncanny resemblance, it has led some to consider the City Mantis an imitation of the IKOO Transporter and vice versa. Specifications: In Law. In 2008, Paul King was stopped by police whilst riding a  City Mantis on the pavement. King was acquitted when the district Judge Parsons declared the City Mantis not a motor vehicle. Judge Parsons determined that no reasonable person would be of the view that the scooter was intended for use on the road but was passed to the High Court for definitive determination whether the electric scooter was a motor vehicle according to section 185 of the Road Traffic Act 1988. The Divisional Court of the Queen's Bench Division of the High Court ruled that the City Mantis, which was capable of speeds of 10 mph, was a motor  vehicle. King was convicted of having no insurance or a helmet while riding the City Mantis. Other. The City Mantis name was trademarked in 2003 for electric scooters.