Description
Twist is one unit with five mounts. Speed and the weight limit change with the mount.
Who is the Klaxon Twist for?
- A manual chair user who wants power at the rear, or at the front when the casters need to lift.
- Not the lighter Twist R, a rear-only unit at 6.97 kg without the battery.
- For an Empulse built only for a helper, see the Empulse R20.
Which mount, and will it fit?
- Rear handrim control is 10 km/h, with a 140 kg (309 lb) limit. A caregiver controller at the rear is 6 km/h.
- Rear brackets fit 22, 24, 25 and 26 inch wheels. Folding chairs have their own rear kit.
- Front handrim and front caregiver mounts are 6 km/h, with a 120 kg (265 lb) limit. The central link lifts the casters.
- A lateral link is for a fixed front frame. The handlebar is 20 km/h, still at 120 kg, only where that speed is legal.
- Tell us the chair model and we confirm the kit before you order.
Weight, range and battery
The unit weighs 8.45 kg (18.6 lb) without the battery. The battery is 1.3 kg (2.9 lb), 36 V and 144 Wh. Linking hardware is extra.
Range is 20 km (12.4 mi) on flat ground at 10 km/h with a 75 kg rider. The motor is 750 W, with a 10 inch solid tire.
The app sets the driving profile on iOS and Android.
How does it compare with Empulse?
The Empulse M90 puts the drive in the wheels. The Empulse R90 is a rear add-on that stays on the chair.
The Empulse F35 and the Empulse StreetJet are front pulls. See other wheelchairs, or book a free home assessment.
See our showrooms.
Funding may help: see who may help pay.
Frequently asked questions
Is this the same product as the Twist R?
No. Twist R is a lighter rear-only unit. This page is the Twist, which also mounts at the front and takes a handlebar.
Why is the top speed not one number?
Rear handrim control is 10 km/h. Front handrim and both caregiver mounts are 6 km/h. The handlebar is 20 km/h, where legal.
Can I fly with the battery?
Klaxon rates the 144 Wh pack as flight-friendly hand luggage. The airline still sets the rule for that flight.
Does one linking kit fit every chair?
No. Rear, central and lateral kits are different, and folding chairs have their own rear kit. Tell us the model and we confirm the kit.
Specifications
- Weight capacity
- 140 kg (309 lb) on a rear mount; 120 kg (265 lb) on a front mount
- Product weight
- 8.45 kg (18.6 lb) without the battery; battery 1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
- Top speed
- 10 km/h rear handrim; 6 km/h front and caregiver mounts; 20 km/h with the handlebar, where legal
- Battery
- 36 V lithium-ion, 144 Wh, removable
- Range
- 20 km (12.4 mi) on flat ground at 10 km/h with a 75 kg rider
- Attachment
- Rear brackets for 22, 24, 25 and 26 in wheels, or a front central or lateral link
- Product type
- Add-on power assist for a manual wheelchair, front or rear mount
Figures from the manufacturer. Options and seat sizes can change them; we confirm yours before ordering.
Documents
Delivery and service
Delivery and setup
We deliver and set up equipment across Toronto and the GTA, and show you how everything works. Custom and special-order products can take longer; we confirm timing with you before delivery.
Service and repairs
Our technicians service what we sell, at home or in our shop.
Try before you buy
Visit a showroom in Etobicoke or Brampton to try products first, or book a free home assessment.
Questions about this product?
Talk to our team, try it in a showroom, or book a free home assessment. We help with sizing and funding.
