Our colleagues at The Pack Italia took the Silence S02 for a night ride through Milan, we’re happy to share their story with you.
By marco ghezI & Fabrizio Tiriolo – The Pack Italia | At night, the character of Milan changes. As the lights come on one by one and the noise of the day subsides, the city undergoes an almost magical transformation. The contemporary geometry of its new districts gives way to historic façades, hidden courtyards and warm lights on old-world streets, creating an atmosphere that feels almost like an embrace.
It’s not just about how the city looks. The speed itself changes. Milan slows down, becomes emptier, and lives differently after dark. Sounds fade out, everything feels lighter, and details come out more clearly. This is a part of the city that many people rarely get to see, but we were able to experience it all aboard the Silence S02. An electric scooter that produces essentially no noise, it proved to be the ideal companion for night trips on the city.
Quiet and discreet, the S02 lets us roam the late-night city unnoticed, without disturbing the delicate balance of peace and soft light: a true “Silence Night” ride.
contemporary match
This route starts from the most modern quarter of the city. Around the Fondazione Prada, contemporary architecture takes on a sharper edge under night light: clean lines, mirrored surfaces, and open spaces create a striking contrast with the surrounding darkness, reinforcing the area’s tech-forward, modern feel.
Nearby, STEP – the Future Ability District – speaks of a future built on innovation, while the buildings of the new Porta Romana Olympic Village, set to become Italy’s largest student accommodation complex, stand out under lighting that highlights their clean lines and orderly volumes. The Silence S02, in its black and white livery with LED lighting and a multicolored display, fits naturally into this bright, modern setting.
silence prevails
From there, the route continues towards the city centre, into a completely different atmosphere, where silence becomes the main character. Riding along the Via Lincoln, with its small colorful houses and quiet, intimate feel, is like passing through a village from another era, just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of the day.
At night, the street becomes even more enchanting, quiet and soft, with warm light bringing out the colors and lines of the facades. Further on, the route enters the so-called Quadrilatero del Silenzio, an area that seems to capture the more discreet, elegant side of Milan. Plaza Eleonora Duce and the surrounding streets, lined with sophisticated historic buildings, offer unexpected sights. Time seems to slow down here, and each building gradually becomes something to behold – like Palazzo Bari-Meregalli, one of Milan’s more unusual and fascinating buildings.
Low-angle lighting brings out the decorative richness of its façade: sculptures, mosaics and symbolic details that add to its somewhat dark, mysterious character. At the entrance of the building on Via Barozzi, it is worth stopping to see the interplay of surfaces, geometry and ornamentation that often go unnoticed in the day but are brought into focus by the soft light of the evening, while the bright window light hints at the everyday life going on quietly inside.
The route continues along Milan’s famous fashion streets, Via del Gesu and Via della Spiga. Lively and busy during the day, their character becomes completely different at night. The illuminated shop windows, empty of crowds, feel almost like art installations, and the streets themselves become quiet, beautiful corridors where light does the work usually done by foot traffic.
historical match
No night tour of Milan would be complete without Castello Sforzesco. Unlike darkness, its scale is enhanced by light which reveals its outlines and structure.
It’s a wonderful backdrop that invites you to pause in history. The final part of the route passes through the quieter, more intimate streets of the historic centre, including Via Brisa and Via Gorani. Here, among the archaeological remains and layered architecture, light draws fragments of the past into the present.
The old stone, carefully lit, reveals a lesser-known side of Milan, built on memory and peace. By this time it is already deep night, there are only a few hours left for dawn and the peace is almost complete. The Silence S02 allows us to move forward without disturbing that peace, following curiosity rather than a set path.
That, too, is part of what makes electric mobility possible – on a combustion scooter, this kind of late-night wandering would have attracted police attention even before now. Milan at night is not just a city of lights; It’s a slowly absorbing experience, made up of details and atmosphere that aren’t visible during the day.
on the way
From the first few kilometres, the riding position was very well thought out. The wide, evenly sized footboard allows a natural foot position, and even taller riders have enough room to put their feet up without interfering with the front shield. The two-piece seat is generously padded and comfortable for the rider, and the passenger seat is also comfortable, making two-up riding a practical option.
The small windscreen proves useful at higher speeds, directing wind away from the head without affecting the scooter’s styling. Underseat storage is enough for a small bag or jet helmet, and the standard rear rack makes it easy to fit a top case.
In the city, the S02’s agility comes to the fore immediately. It handles traffic with ease, while its large diameter wheels – 16 inches front, 14 inches rear – provide good stability even on uneven surfaces like cobblestones and broken asphalt, making the scooter not difficult to maneuver.
The hub-mounted motor is responsive with three riding modes: ECO, CITY and SPORT. ECO obviously limits both acceleration and top speed, which is capped at 45 km/h; It was not used during testing.
CITY is the most balanced mode, providing the right balance between performance and energy usage. Sport sharpens throttle response and adds regenerative braking. Battery capacity is 5.6 kWh; During a test conducted in mainly urban conditions with some fast stretches on the ring road, the average consumption came out to be around 4.5 kWh per 100 km, which translated into a range of around 110 km in the real world.
One of the distinguishing features of the S02 is its removable battery. The fast and easy system, with a retractable handle and wheels, allows the battery to be removed and moved around without much effort, making charging away from the scooter possible: a practical solution in urban settings where a nearby outlet is not always available. However, reinserting the battery requires some care: the support rail needs to be lined up correctly, and it is not always straight. On uneven surfaces, the battery worked a small amount, producing occasional creaking sounds.
Overall, the Silence S02 is suitable for city riding: agile, stable and offers performance that matches the needs of daily urban use.
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