Van Os · road scooter
Used Van Os Roadster DX8 Deluxe
The Excel Roadster DX8 Deluxe from Van Os Medical is a four-wheel road scooter with a top speed of 8 mph, so it is a Class 3 vehicle. By Van Os's figures it goes up to 43 km (26.7 miles) on a charge and carries riders up to 136 kg (21 st 5 lb). It has 12-inch wheels, suspension, a swivelling captain's seat and full LED lights.
At a glance
8 mph
Top speed
Up to 26.7 miles
Range
136 kg (21 st 5 lb)
Maximum user weight
92 kg
Weight (with batteries)
In stock now
None in stock at the moment.
Specification
Manufacturer's figures.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 8 mph (Class 3 road scooter) |
| Range | Up to 43 km (26.7 miles), Van Os's figure; its 2020 table writes it as 43 km (27 miles). It varies with the rider's weight, battery condition, weather and ground |
| Maximum user weight | 136 kg (21 st 5 lb) |
| Ground clearance | 11 cm |
| Turning radius | 153 cm |
| Wheels and tyres | 12-inch wheels; pneumatic (air) tyres as standard. Van Os offered solid tyres on the red and orange scooters, so some have solid tyres |
| Suspension | Yes |
| Motor | 4-pole |
| Lights | Full LED |
| Size and weight | |
| Length | 132 cm |
| Width | 61 cm |
| Height | 102 cm |
| Total weight (with batteries) | 92 kg |
| Seat width | 46 cm |
| Seat depth | 40 cm |
| Seat height (from the ground) | 53 to 58 cm, adjustable |
| Seat, controls and electrics | |
| Seat | Captain's seat that swivels; height adjusts; backrest folds and adjusts in angle |
| Armrests | Adjust in width |
| Tiller | Adjusts in angle; delta (wrap-around) handlebar |
| Batteries | 2 × 12 V 55Ah |
| Charger | 24 V 4 A |
| Also has | Front shopping basket, non-slip foot mat |
Before you buy a used Roadster DX8 Deluxe
How fast and how far does the Roadster DX8 Deluxe go?
Up to 8 mph, so it is a Class 3 road scooter. Van Os gives the range as up to 43 km (26.7 miles) on a charge. The rider's weight, the state of the batteries, the weather and the ground all affect it.
What is the maximum user weight?
136 kg (21 st 5 lb), by Van Os's figure. The seat is 46 cm wide and 40 cm deep.
How big and heavy is it?
Van Os gives it as 132 cm long, 61 cm wide and 102 cm high, and 92 kg with its batteries. It turns in a 153 cm radius.
Is it the same as the Roadster DX8?
No. The Deluxe is the updated version. Van Os gave it a 4-pole motor, bigger batteries (2 × 12 V 55Ah), suspension and larger 12-inch wheels.
Does it have air tyres?
Pneumatic (air) tyres were standard. Van Os offered solid tyres on the red and orange scooters, so some have solid tyres.
Is the Roadster DX8 Deluxe right for you?
Tell us how you’ll use it and we’ll say honestly if another model fits better.