Drive Medical King Cobra Roadworthy Mobility Scooter
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The Drive Medical King Cobra is a robust, powerful road-legal class 3 scooter. Full lights, indicators and a horn make it road-safe. Its four-wheel base keeps it planted on roads and pavements. So it suits riders who want serious strength and range on the road.
It reaches the class 3 limit of 8 mph on the road. A single charge also covers around 32 miles, which is well above most scooters. It carries riders up to 200 kg, so it is a genuine heavy-duty choice. A strong motor handles hills and rough ground with ease.
The main things to plan for are size and weight. Drive publish 149 kg with batteries and 111 kg without, though the same pair of figures appears on their Cobra sheet for a smaller machine, so treat them with care. Either way the King Cobra does not dismantle, and it needs a ramp and solid storage rather than a car boot. For a similarly high-performance model, also compare the TGA SuperSport. It is worth a test drive before you choose.
The Drive Medical King Cobra is built for heavier-duty use, and a handful of others take much the same approach. The Drive Medical Easy Rider covers a shorter 31 miles and the Freerider FR1 is very similar on paper, while the One Rehab/Komfi Rider Omega 8 comes in lighter at 166kg. Any of them would suit much the same use.
The Drive Medical King Cobra is a robust, substantial scooter made to take on more. As ever, the best way to judge a scooter is to try it for yourself. The Find this Product Near Me search finds dealers in your area to compare on price, and Buyer’s Guide runs through what matters.
The Basics
- Scooter Class
- Class 3/Roadworthy
- Brand
- Drive
- Number of Wheels
- 4
- Pavement Use
- Yes
- Road Use
- Yes
- Max Speed mph
- 8 mph
- Max Range (Approx.)
- 32 miles
- Total weight — with battery
- 149 kg (328 lbs) — see note: Drive print the Cobra's figures on the King Cobra sheet
- Total weight — without battery
- 111 kg (244 lbs) — same caveat
- Battery weight
- 47 kg the pair (104 lb) — Drive’s own spec sheet. Their table lists two 12V 97.6Ah gel; the handbook says 70Ah
- Battery removable
- Not published by Drive
- Heaviest Part
- 149 kg
- Heaviest part comprises
- The whole machine — it does not come apart
- User Weight Capacity
- 200 kg (32 st) — Drive’s own spec sheet
- Folding
- No
- Dismantles (Car Boot Scooter)
- No
Key Specifications
- Battery
- 2× 70Ah
- Charging Time
- 8-10
- Tyre Type
- Pneumatic (alloy wheels)
- Seat Type
- Rotating sliding reclining captain seat with adjustable headrest, width/angle-adjustable armrests
Key Features
- Road legal (class 3)
- Top-of-the-line Cobra
- Powerful performance
- Premium features
- 79193
- https://www.relimobility.co.uk/king-cobra-mobility-scooter/
Model Dimensions
- Width (cm)
- 66
- Height (cm)
- 147.3
- Length (cm)
- 154.9
- G/Clearance (cm)
- 7.6
Drive
Drive Medical is a major international manufacturer and distributor of medical products, including a wide array of mobility scooters and powerchairs. They are dedicated to creating high-quality, innovative products at value-conscious prices.