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  • Page 1 Urban s USER MAnual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Important Message from Evoke User-serviceable Components 15 General Information Maintenance you can do yourself Important labels and locations 8 Vehicle Specifications General Information Controls and Instruments Accessories and Modifications 9 Side Profile with Labels General Information Controls and Instruments...
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Controls and Instruments Brake fluid reservoir Key switch Getting Started Controls and Instruments Monitoring brake fluid Key switch max 31 Controls and Instruments LCD display 25 Getting Started Getting Started Regen 32 Engage drive system Battery Information Controls and Instruments Charging warnings 33 Right handlebar switchbox...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Battery Chargers and Plugging In Suspension 44 Charging Information Rear adjustment Charging port access and location Storing your Bike 45 Charging Information Pre-storage cleaning Charging Indication Storing your Bike 47 Charging Information short-term, stored state effects on battery Partial Charging Storing your Bike 49 Charging Information...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Increased range Diagnostics and Errors Range, Tires, and Motor 55 Code Errors 62 Properly inflated tires What to Do 63 Range, Tires, and Motor 56 In the event of an accident Acceleration and protection mode What to Do 64 Troubleshooting In the event of an accident Abnormal behavior 57...
  • Page 6 This manual must remain with the vehicle at all times.
  • Page 7: Important Message From Evoke

    Evoke is constantly improving product design and quality. Therefore, this manual contains the most current product information available at the time of printing. If you choose to sell your Evoke Urban S, remember to pass this manual to the new owner, as it is an important part of the vehicle.
  • Page 8: General Information

    General Information Important labels and locations Caution indicates that minor or Evoke Urban S motorcycle series is an electric moderate injury could happen. motorcycle. As such, there are warnings you should be aware of when touching or discon- necting elements.
  • Page 9: General Information

    General Information Accessories and Modifications We strongly advise you not to remove any orig- inal equipment or modify your Urban S in any way that would change its design or operation. Such changes could seriously impair your Urban S handling, stability, and braking, making it un- safe to ride.
  • Page 10: General Information

    General Information Safety precautions 5. Never drive while under the influence At Evoke, we want all riders to have a great time on their bikes, while also keeping in mind these • Drugs and alcohol impair judgement and precautions to avoid harm to yourself, your bike,...
  • Page 11: General Information

    General Information Load limits and riding guidelines Your Urban S has been designed to carry you and only one passenger. When you carry a pas- senger or cargo, you may feel some difference during acceleration and braking, but as long as...
  • Page 12: General Information

    General Information Pre-ride spot check To keep yourself and others safe, perform a visu- • Make sure nothing is embedded in the tire; al spot check on your bike before each ride: check the tread for wear; gauge the tire’s air pressure, it should be around 40psi.
  • Page 13: General Information

    General Information Identification data Your bike comes with three separate VIN num- bers: 1. On the Motor 2. Carved into the Steering Neck 3. Mounted to the Frame Be sure to document both and keep the num- bers somewhere safe. In the unfortunate event that your bike is stolen, the authorities will need both VIN numbers to help return your bike.
  • Page 14: General Information

    General Information Maintenance schedule The following maintenance schedule is recommended for your Urban S. 10 000 20 000 40 000 60 000 80 000 100 000 120 000 Battery Check Up Tire Replacement Brake Check Up Motor Inspection Controller Inspection...
  • Page 15: User-Serviceable Components

    User-serviceable Components Maintenance you can do yourself 1. Throttle Cable 1.1 Disassemble Right Side Switch Box on the handlebar 1.2 Remove Throttle Cable from the handle 1.3 Inject a 2 second burst of Lightweight lubricant down the throttle cable tube 2.
  • Page 16: Vehicle Specifications

    Storage, Weights & Dimensions Highway, 80 km/h (50 mph)* 125 km (75 miles) Curb weight 185 kg Carrying capacity 150 kg Battery type 103.6v, 72ah Lithium Iron Evoke PowerPack Wheelbase 1360 mm (54.4 inches) Rated nominal capacity 7.8 kWh Length 2030 mm (81.2 inches) Width (excl.
  • Page 17: Controls And Instruments

    Controls and Instruments Side Profile with Labels 1. Handlebars 2. Headlight 3. Tank 4. Kickstand 5. Passenger seat 6. Charging port 7. Passenger foot pegs 8. Driver foot pegs 9. Motor...
  • Page 18: Controls And Instruments

    Controls and Instruments Foot pegs All Evoke Urban S bike are equipped with two pairs of foot pegs. The driver’s foot pegs (1) are spring-loaded and are automatically deployed. Passenger foot pegs (2) are usually folded in upright/vertical position. To deploy them, gently...
  • Page 19: Controls And Instruments

    Controls and Instruments Handlebars 1. High beam 2. Turn signal 3. Horn 4. Left rearview mirror 5. LCD display 6. Wireless starter (optional) 7. Right rearview mirror 8. Throttle Kill Switch 9. Light settings 10. Key switch...
  • Page 20: Controls And Instruments

    Controls and Instruments Left Handlebar Switchbox 1. Horn 2. Turn signal 3. High beam 4. Left rearview mirror mount...
  • Page 21: Controls And Instruments

    Controls and Instruments Light settings Light settings are used to make yourself more visable when on the road, and to alert other mo- torists. 1. Headlights • To alert other motorists and illuminate the road 2. Parking Lights • To make yourself more visible while parked 3.
  • Page 22: Controls And Instruments

    Controls and Instruments Ignition Switch The ignition switch is used to select the oper- ational mode of the bike, either ON or PARK mode, and to lock the steering for theft preven- tion.
  • Page 23: Controls And Instruments

    • No electrical circuits function. 2. On • Insert the key and turn clockwise to the On position. The Urban S powers up. Drive mode can be engaged. 3. Lock • Turn the handlebar all the way to the left,...
  • Page 24: Controls And Instruments

    Set the Start/Off switch to the Off position. This will switch off the drive system. Set the Start/Off switch to the Off position to disengage the drive system. Turn the ignition key counterclockwise to the Off position. The Urban S will now power off.
  • Page 25: Controls And Instruments

    Controls and Instruments LCD display 1. Speed Meter 2. Motor Temperature 3. Current meter 4. Trip Distance Meter 5. Voltage Meter 6. Odometer 7. Battery Gauge 8. Error Notification 9. ODB Error 10. Turn Signals...
  • Page 26: Getting Started

    Getting Started Engage drive system To engage the drive system, insert the key that came with your bike into the key switch, locat- ed in the front-center of your handlebars. Turn clock-wise to the ON position. *Ensure the Throttle Kill Switch is in the ON postion and the Kickstand is in the full upright position.
  • Page 27: Controls And Instruments

    Controls and Instruments Right handlebar switchbox 1. Right handbrake 2. Throttle Kill Switch 3. Light settings 4. Wireless starter (Optional) 5. Throttle 6. Right rearview mirror mount...
  • Page 28: Controls And Instruments

    Controls and Instruments Throttle control Twist the throttle in a counter-clockwise rotation (A) to energize the motor and start the motorcy- cle in a forward direction. Release the throttle and it snaps back to the closed position (B), de-energizing the motor, and regenerative braking begins.
  • Page 29: Getting Started

    If you must in place. park on a hill, back the rear tire downhill against the curb with the Urban S at a 45-degree angle to the curb. KICKSTAND Use the kickstand to support the Urban S while parked.
  • Page 30: Controls And Instruments

    Controls and Instruments Brake fluid reservoir The brake fluid reservoir is located on the back- side of the right handlebar. Always be sure in- clude checking the brake fluid levels in your pre- ride spot check as part of inspecting the brakes. Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used to transfer force into pressure, and to amplify brak- ing force.
  • Page 31: Getting Started

    Getting Started Monitoring brake fluid Ensure the clear brake fluid liquid resides at 75%, between the Min and Max marks on the clear glass fluid monitoring section. If low, open the brake fluid reservoir with the 2 Philips head screws and fill with DOT4 brake flu- Make sure to close the reservoir tightly.
  • Page 32: Getting Started

    Slide to Regen prolongs your brake pads and provides another level of safety. An Authorized Evoke Dealer can adjust Slide to Regen power from 10 – 50A of braking power. Default is 40A of Slide to Regen.
  • Page 33: Battery Information

    Battery Information Charging warnings Never leave a charging battery unattended. Never charge indoors.
  • Page 34: Charging Information

    Before your first ride, Before you ride your bike for the first time, you must fully charge your Evoke battery. This is be- cause the battery gauge will need to reset, mak- ing sure that the power displayed on your LCD screen is accurate.
  • Page 35: Charging Information

    Charging Information Cold weather charging Avoid charging the battery in Evoke batteries contain lithium, which becomes unstable in temperatures below 0˚C (32˚F). environments Charging below freezing can cause permanent damage to the battery and result in reduced per- colder than formance.
  • Page 36: Charging Information

    Charging Information Battery Chargers and Plugging In Evoke Battery Chargers contains 3 segments: • Input Stage Wire (110v or 220v) • Power Charger • Output Stage Wire (DC Voltage) The Input Stage Wire connects to the outlet or Charging Station directly to control charging.
  • Page 37: Charging Information

    Charging Information Charging port access and location 1. Charging from a Standard Outlet 1.1 Open charging port cap (1) 1.2 Insert charging pistol into the charging port. 1.3 Plug in the Standard Outlet plug into the wall socket. 2. Charging at a Charging Station (1) 2.1 Open charging port cap.
  • Page 38: Charging Information

    Charging Information Charging Indication 1. The On-board Charger Fan will turn on. 2. On the LCD screen, the top most bar of the battery gauge will blink. 3. The vehicle throttle will not be active.
  • Page 39: Charging Information

    Charging Information Partial Charging 1. On-board Fast Charger (220v) • One block represents approximately 25 minutes of a charge • One block represents approximately 20 km of range 2. On-board Fast Charger (110v) • One block represents approximately 50 minutes of a charge •...
  • Page 40: Charging Information

    Keeping all of the battery cells balanced is vital for optimal battery performance. Evoke recommends that you leave your Urban S on in charge mode with AC power connected to allow the cells to balance. 1. Every 3 months, discharge your bike to near empty. (20% State of Charge) 2.
  • Page 41: Charging Information

    Charging Information Battery Management System (BMS) In most cases, the BMS is fully automatic, pro- 5. The button will also glow blue to indicate tecting the vehicle and the battery pack from: the BMS is active • Extreme temperatures, • Short circuits, •...
  • Page 42: Suspension

    Suspension Front adjustment Spring preload adjustment screws (both forks) Adjusting the preload lets you change the “un- loaded” sag of the suspension system. • Turning the nut clockwise increases the spring preload and reduces the “unloaded” sag of the suspension system. •...
  • Page 43: Suspension

    Suspension Front adjustment Rebound damping (right fork) Compression damping (left fork) Rotate the adjuster screw clockwise to stiffen Rotate the adjuster screw clockwise to stiffen the damping (+) and counter-clockwise to soften the damping (+) and counter-clockwise to soften it (-). it (-).
  • Page 44: Suspension

    Suspension Rear adjustment Adjust the spring pre-load by rotating the two pre-load rings: • Counter-clockwise to decrease the pre-load • Clockwise to increase the pre-load To adjust the pre-load back to the original setting used during manufacture, raise the rear wheel off the ground using a safety stand or a hoist.
  • Page 45: Storing Your Bike

    Evoke Limited Warran- Washing your Urban S in bright sunlight may cause the finish to fade, because water droplets intensify the sun’s brightness. Spotting is also more likely because surface water can dry before you have time to wipe it off.
  • Page 46 Your bike is considered to be in a “stored” state if it goes unused for more than three days.
  • Page 47: Storing Your Bike

    Storing your Bike short-term, stored state effects on battery Batteries should only be stored While in a short-term stored state, the bike’s bat- tery should be around 50% SoC (State of Charge), at around 50% and never completely full or empty. Storing the battery at full charge can result in decreased bat- tery life, whereas storing at empty can result in complete battery dysfunction.
  • Page 48 “Long-term” storage is de- fined as storage lasting lon- ger than two weeks.
  • Page 49: Storing Your Bike

    During storage, periodically (every 1 - 2 months) temperatures between check the SoC and charge if necessary. 0-24°C (32-75°F). After reconnecting the Battery Safety Disconnect, the Urban S must be powered on to allow for a full electrical system test and then, if necessary, charged.
  • Page 50: Transporting Your Bike

    Transporting your Bike Preparing for transportation If your Urban S needs to be transported, it should be carried on a motorcycle trailer, a truck, or a flatbed trailer. Do not tow your Urban S. When contacting a towing or transporting ser-...
  • Page 51: Storing Your Bike

    Storing your Bike Protecting electronic elements Always use a pro- As a general rule, when storing any vehicle for long periods it’s best to use a protective cover to tective tarp and prevent the elements from affecting the vehi- cle’s internal components. store in a cool, Be sure that the storage area is dry and not in located in direct sunlight, as this can also affect...
  • Page 52 Many factors affect the range of your bike.
  • Page 53: Range, Tires, And Motor

    Range, Tires, and Motor Reduced range The following factors are considered range reducers. This means that your bike will be using more power to move and, as a result, will not be able to move as far. • Cool temperatures •...
  • Page 54: Range, Tires, And Motor

    Range, Tires, and Motor Increased range The following factors are considered range increasers. This means that your bike will be using less power to move and, as a result, will be able to move further. • Warm temperatures • Leaning forward Temperatures above 25°C (77°F), leaning forward while riding, soft accelerating, properly inflated •...
  • Page 55: Range, Tires, And Motor

    Using tires that are excessively worn or improperly inflated can cause an accident in which you can be To safely operate your Urban S, your tires must seriously hurt or killed. be the proper type and size, in good condition...
  • Page 56: Range, Tires, And Motor

    Range, Tires, and Motor Acceleration and protection mode The amp readout on your LCD tells you how many relative amps you are pulling out of the battery. If you are consistently “accelerating hard,” meaning that your current gauge is con- stantly in the RED, you risk entering Motor Pro- tection Mode.
  • Page 57: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Abnormal behavior Shut the bike down for at least two minutes and then If your bike is behaving in an abnormal manner, the first thing you should try is to simply shut it off and then restart it again. In most cases, this will resolve whatever the issue was.
  • Page 58: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Motor protection mode Get to a safe location and shut the bike down for at least two minutes. Once The motor has become too hot as a result of hard acceleration, and only 15% of total power is avail- the Motor cools down, able for use, giving you just enough to power to pull over in a safe location.
  • Page 59: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting No power Plug your bat- Your bike has no power. 1. The bike may be out of charge. tery into the 2. Get the bike to the nearest outlet and plug it into the charger, and charge the bike 3.
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    Do not ride the bike. the nearest Authorized Do not push the bike. Do not move the bike. Evoke Dealer. Transport the bike via tow truck or flatbed to the nearest Authorized Evoke Dealer for a tire re- placement.
  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Lost keys Your Urban S was supplied with two keys. Evoke recommends that you keep one key in a safe lo- cation, as a spare, in case you misplace the other. If one or both keys are lost, contact your Evoke...
  • Page 62: Diagnostics And Errors

    Diagnostics and Errors Code Errors Code Description Code Description 0x001 Charger overvoltage protection 0x018 Charger hardware failure 0x002 Charger overcurrent protection 0x019 Charger temperature is too high 0x003 Charger is in over current protection 0x020 Charger input voltage wrong. Charger inactive 0x004 BMS overheat 0x021 Hall sensor failure 0x005 Charging current error...
  • Page 63: What To Do

    What to Do In the event of an accident DISCONNECT main battery connector located HIGH voltage components may remain energize for to the rear of the front fork, beneath the body up to 60 second after disabling. panels First Responder Information - High Voltage Compo- NEVER cut high voltage com- nents Locations ponents or cabling.
  • Page 64: What To Do

    What to Do In the event of an accident Do not puncture DISCONNECT main battery connector located behind front fork First Responder Information - High Voltage Compo- nents Locations RED AREAS on the image.
  • Page 65: What To Do

    What to Do roadside assistance Emergency roadside assistance is standard on all new Evoke Urban S models for the duration of the warranty period. Contact your authorized Evoke Urban S dealer for further information. Product quality and customer satisfaction are critical ingredients to the success of Evoke.
  • Page 66: Maintenance Records

    Maintenance Records After you have had your Urban S serviced, please make sure that the appropriate maintenance re- cord has been completed. 10.000 km 20.000 km Date: Date: Notes: Notes: Peformed by: Peformed by: 40.000 km 60.000 km Date: Date:...
  • Page 67: Maintenance Records

    Maintenance Records 80.000 km 100.000 km Date: Date: Notes: Notes: Peformed by: Peformed by: 120.000 km 130.000 km Date: Date: Notes: Note: Performed by: Peformed by:...
  • Page 68: Warranty

    Any damage caused or resulting from the use of inappropriate tools; Any additional accessory installed by the owner which causes defect of additional parts; All Evoke lithium ion batteries are war- Any damage caused by external or environmental conditions such as abnormal weather, acci- dents, earthquake, etc;...
  • Page 69: Dimensions

    Dimensions...
  • Page 70 Website: www.evokemotorcycles.com www.evokeev.com contact@evokeev.com...

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