Temperature — Colder surroundings make your battery drain faster. During the winter it’s best to store your battery inside to maximise its performance.

Terrain — Your range will be lower if you take steep hills than if you stay on flat roads. Poor quality roads, gravel and uneven forest paths also drain the battery faster than good tarmac.

Wind — The stronger the wind, the shorter the range.

Ride mode - If you own a Cowboy Cruiser/ST/Classic, Cowboy 4/ST or later, you can change your motor assistance level in your ride settings. You'll consume around 25% less battery when switching from Adaptive to Eco.

Weight - The more load your bike has to carry (weight of the rider, additional accessories mounted, packages transported, etc), the faster your battery will drain.

Ageing - Batteries slowly lose capacity over time, so your range is expected to slowly decrease as the bike ages. Just like a phone will not last a full day on a charge anymore after a couple of years.

Tyres - An under-inflated tyre will have a higher contact surface with the ground, leading to more drag and less range. Make sure to keep your tires inflated at the recommended pressure (up to 5 bar for Cowboy 1, up to 4 bar for Cowboy 2, up to 3 bar for Cowboy 3 and up to 2.5 bar for Cowboy Cruiser/ST/Classic, Cowboy 4/ST). Be aware that replacing your tyres with tyres from another brand can also negatively impact your range.

Storage - Avoid leaving your battery on zero charge for prolonged periods. This will negatively and permanently affect the battery capacity. The bike is always on standby and so continuously consumes a little bit of power. If you are planning to not use your bike for a prolonged period of time, we suggest you take the battery out of the bike.

Riding style - Cruising at a constant speed consumes less power than frequently accelerating and decelerating.