Roma Medical · mid-size scooter
Used Roma Medical Paris
The Shoprider Paris (model GK9), sold in the UK by Roma Medical, is a 4 mph pavement scooter that comes apart without tools to go in a car boot. It carries riders up to 136 kg (21 st 5 lb), weighs 56 kg with its batteries, and Roma gives its range as up to 24 km (just under 15 miles).
At a glance
4 mph
Top speed
Up to 24 km (14.9 mi)
Range
136 kg (21 st 5 lb)
Maximum user weight
56 kg
Weight (with batteries)
In stock now
None in stock at the moment.
Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 4 mph (6 km/h) |
| Class | Class 2 (pavement) |
| Range | Up to 24 km, just under 15 miles (maker's figure; Roma also prints it as 16 miles, and its 2026 table as 25 km) |
| Maximum user weight | 136 kg (21 st 5 lb) |
| Safe working slope | 8° |
| Kerbs | Dropped kerbs only (Roma's manual) |
| Ground clearance | 7.5 cm |
| Turning radius | 115 cm |
| Wheels | 23 cm front and rear, puncture-proof |
| Brakes | Electromagnetic |
| Size and weight | |
| Length | 105 cm |
| Width | 56 cm |
| Height | 88 cm |
| Height (backrest folded) | 63 cm |
| Total weight (with batteries) | 56 kg |
| Heaviest piece | 16 kg, the main (front) chassis (Roma's 2009 web page) |
| Seat width | 47 to 53 cm |
| Seat depth | 41 cm |
| Backrest height | 36 cm |
| Seat | Padded; swivels and locks in four positions; backrest folds down; height adjusts |
| Armrests | Flip up; adjust in height, width and angle |
| Electrics, controls and transport | |
| Batteries | 2 × 12V 21Ah sealed lead-acid, in a pack that lifts out (newer scooters have a split pack that lifts out in two halves) |
| Charger | 3 amp, off-board; charges on or off the scooter |
| Charging time | 8 to 12 hours for a full charge (Roma's manual) |
| Controls | Thumb levers, speed dial, battery gauge, horn and key switch |
| Tiller | Angle adjusts |
| Basket | Detachable |
| Transport | Comes apart without tools into five pieces: basket, seat, battery pack, front chassis and rear drive section |
Before you buy a used Paris
How fast does the Shoprider Paris go?
Up to 4 mph. It is a Class 2 pavement scooter, so it is for pavements and pedestrian areas. Roma says to use the road only to cross between pavements.
How far will it go on a charge?
Roma gives up to 24 km, which is just under 15 miles (it also prints this as 16 miles). The rider's weight, rough ground, cold weather and the state of the batteries all shorten it.
What is the maximum user weight?
136 kg (21 st 5 lb).
Will it go in a car boot?
Roma says it fits the boot of most vehicles once it is taken apart. It comes apart without tools into five pieces: basket, seat, battery pack, front chassis and rear drive section. It weighs 56 kg in all; Roma's 2009 web page gave the heaviest piece, the main (front) chassis, as 16 kg.
How is it charged?
With a 3 amp off-board charger, on the scooter or with the battery pack lifted out. A full charge takes 8 to 12 hours. Roma says not to charge for longer than 12 hours.
Is the Paris right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.