One Rehab/Komfi Rider Alpha 8 Roadworthy Mobility Scooter

Our Take

The One Rehab Komfi Rider Alpha 8 Roadworthy Mobility Scooter is robust and powerful. It is a class 3 model with full lights, indicators and a horn. Its four-wheel base keeps it planted on roads and pavements. So it suits riders who want strength and comfort on the road.

It reaches the class 3 limit of 8 mph on the road. A single charge also covers around 25 miles, enough for a full day out. It carries riders up to 160 kg, so larger users get solid support. A strong motor handles hills and kerbs with ease.

The main things to plan for are size and weight. At 104 kg the Alpha 8 cannot be lifted whole. One Rehab do publish removal procedures for the seat, basket and tiller, but they give no piece weights, so it needs a ramp and solid storage rather than a car boot. For a lighter road-legal option, also look at a mid-size class 3 scooter. It is worth a test drive before you choose.

People drawn to the One Rehab/Komfi Rider Alpha 8 are usually after range and a proper road-going ride, so it pays to compare it with a few in the same bracket. The Drive Medical Viper is a bigger build at 121kg and the Freerider FR1 Cruiser is a close match on the numbers, while the TGA Vita E is a more substantial 117kg. A test drive of whichever appeals will tell you the rest.

For longer journeys and bigger days out, the One Rehab/Komfi Rider Alpha 8 has the legs for it. Before you decide, a hands-on try will tell you what really suits you. Find local dealers and prices through our Find this Product Near Me search, and see Buyer’s Guide for pointers on choosing.

One Rehab/Komfi Rider

One Rehab is a distributor associated with the Komfi Rider brand of mobility products in the UK.