NIUElectric Scooter for Adults - NIU E-Scooter for Commute 600W-900W Max Power. 18-41 Miles Long Range, 17.4-23.6 MPH Portable & Folding, UL Certified

I just crossed 100 miles on the KQi3 Pro yesterday, and I adore it. I can't afford a car in this economy, so I've been walking all over the place in Texas for years, and this gives me a massive amount of freedom. This thing's built like an absolute tank, and incredibly well-designed - you can definitely tell that NIU has been building actual sit-down scooters for years, and they're the only scooter company I know of listed on the NASDAQ, so I feel pretty confident that everything's above-board and I'm not driving around on a lemon. At the price I paid($500), it's clearly the best scooter for the money right this moment, unless you can still find the Max model for $600(I missed that by a literal day, they sold out). It might be worth it to look into the NIU 300P or Segway Max G2 for their suspensions, but if you don't mind feeling the bumps a little in your knees, this is well worth the price savings; those are $800+! Most bumpiness is absorbed by the tires, anyways, and I think for a first e-scooter, not having a suspension might be better for learning how your scooter interacts with the terrain.The KQi3 Pro weighs around 45 pounds, and the folding/latch mechanism is widely considered the best on the market by most reviewers. It's rock-solid and makes it easy to bring up and down a couple flight of stairs every day. It's not quite lightweight(look to their Air model for that, but it's twice the price), but I have no problem carrying it around. I use it for commute, and my 27-minute fast-walk to work turned into a 17 minute scooter trip at 9MPH and a 14-minute trip with speeds unlocked and 20MPH on long, straight paths. Previously I only walked around 2 miles out, and with this, I've made several trips 6+ miles from home. I've downloaded like 8 fast food apps in the past month, it's amazing, haha. I strongly, strongly recommend getting a U-lock and never ever ever leaving your scooter unattended without it locked down. I got a nice Kryptonite U-lock in a physical store for only $20, but Amazon seems to sell comparable locks for $40. I'm going to double up with a U-lock AND a chain whenever I have to leave it outside for over an hour, like at the DMV or when I'm giving plasma.I weigh around 195lb at 6"1 with very long legs, and it's comfy for me, even if I do have to look straight down to see the little display. At 9MPH you really do get 31 miles of range. At 13MPH I found that I'd get 26 miles, and at 20MPH, it was more like 21 miles. I rode at 9MPH for a couple weeks, raised it to 13MPH for a few days and then accidentally set it to 20MPH, only to find that 20MPH is totally comfy at my newbie level of experience. Throttle is good enough that I can go 20MPH on straight, flat paths, release a little throttle to drop down to ~12-14MPH on uncertain terrain, and release further for sharp turns at ~7-9MPH. Regen braking is spectacular, I have it set to Weak(the default setting) and I usually just let regen do the job, but the dual disc brakes are very effective for quicker stopping. Almost ran over a squirrel a few days ago when he ran across my path unexpectedly, they saved his bacon! Braking is arguably more important than accelerating, and they didn't skimp out at all here. The headlamp feels perfectly sufficient for illuminating the path ahead at night(double-tap the power button to turn it off or on), and it's freely adjustable. Some people buy extra lamps and latch them onto their scooter handles, but I feel zero need to do so. The headlamp is perfect. The KQi3 lineup is water-resistant and dust-resistant, IP54, so it should be able to handle the rain, but I'd recommend only scootering if it's a very light rain; if it's heavily pouring, you're not gonna have great traction and you're significantly more likely to suffer a bad fall. Same with the snow - if the path is iced over, you're a lot more likely to fall. Don't scooter over snow, and try to keep out of the mud and leaves. I recommend a tire cleaner spray and a microfiber cloth over hosing it down, it may be water-resistant but hosing down a device like this isn't really recommended. Better to baby an e-scooter, no matter how much of a tank it is.I went overboard my first week with a 3/4ths helmet that was way too hot and heavy, and found out I have an XXL head that needs a larger helmet, hence staying at the slower 9MPH for so long. Ended up getting a Bontrager Wavecel XL helmet, standard bike helmet design. Safety first, but you do need to consider comfort and heat. Motorcycle helmet'll provide maximal protection, but honestly, at 20MPH or below, a bike helmet'll probably cover your butt and it's significantly more comfortable. Don't be like me, get a well-fitted helmet from day one. Top dangers on a scooter are head injuries, then abrasions, then broken/strained wrists and knees. Helmet takes care of the main thing, and at some point I'll get some motorcycle armor for the rest of it. I haven't fallen a single time, but apparently it's an inevitability, especially at higher speeds and in unfamiliar areas.Recommended accessories: bike pump($10), Kryptonite U-lock/chain($20-$80), phone mount($16), a second charger($20), a scooter bag($25), a two-shoulder-straps backpack. I also ordered Armor-Dilloz self-healing tire solution, the 9.5" NIU KQi3 Pro tires are great but they aren't self-healing. This'll resolve small punctures even better than the more common Slime option that's cheaper and more readily available. At the moment, replacement tires only run you $27 each, brake disc rotors are $7 each and brake pads are like $2 each. I haven't had to change anything out yet, but apparently it's a pretty good scooter to maintain.Oh, regarding the app, some people complain about it but I think it's absolutely perfect for newbies. You have to scooter at a lower speed for a little bit before they let you unlock the higher speeds. You can turn off the setting that makes you go 3MPH before it'll activate throttle, but I'm going to keep that on long-term. It's a great safety feature, and I walk faster than 3MPH, so I just walk a couple steps with the scooter and hop on.So yeah, the KQi3 Pro is top-tier, can't recommend it enough. I'd like to get a Segway Ninebot Max G3 once that hits the market, that'd be the next step up, but it'll probably be more than twice the price of this and weigh 10 more pounds, so it'll be more of a hassle to carry up and down flights of stairs. I hope to use this for many years and thousands of miles, and I will definitely update my review if I run into any problems.

Let me preface by saying I’m 5’11” and 245lbs. I’m new to the kick scooter world and hopped on the craze due to, you guessed it, gas prices. I don’t necessarily live in a area that’s bike path friendly and the sidewalks are less than desirable. I have to commute through some uneven terrain for a bit before getting to those areas with dedicated paths so keep that in mind.I wanted something reliable, decently fast, and that could handle my weight. I originally purchased the f series from 9bot in hopes it would suffice but unfortunately that wasn’t the case. I needed something a bit more powerful and comfortable so I started looking at returning it. I ended up finding the NIU series and just happened to be at a time where there were good coupons available making it the same price as the 9bot. After extensive YouTubing and review reading I decided to make the jump.Set up was easy. The app is a bit more user friendly than “the-scooter-company-who-must-not-be-named”, and everything seems to connect with ease. One thing I liked about the other app was the social networking between other riders around the world. It was just neat being able to have access to that kind of feature.The build quality is superior and feels well built and solid. The attention to detail is excellent and even though there is no suspension, even on rocky terrain it feels sturdy. It’s more comfortable than the scooter I returned by about 25%. The wider tires have to account for some of this. It’s also nice to have a wide base and foot room, which the KQi3 Pro has. Wider handle bars also make for a comfortable and confident ride.As a bigger dude I’m always nervous I’m going to stall out on an incline which I did every time I rode the other scooter. The KQi3 Pro has a substantially more powerful motor and it shows. I’ve been able to climb some impressively steep inclines. Of course there is a bit of a slow down, but nonetheless I make it up just fine. I’m also impressed with its ability to maintain speed with my weight. It doesn’t seem to make any sort of difference.The range is another impressive point for the cost of this scooter. My weight had little effect on its ability to make it 18 miles on a full charge with many stops and decent inclines.The design is also a selling point. It has more personality than the others in this price range. The running light/head lamp is a very nice touch, giving it a sense of modernness and maturity. I purchased the black version and I really like it. However, I’m nervous about scratches occurring because powder coat tends to get scratched up easily, but we’ll see.I haven’t ran this thing through any puddles or rain yet, but it will inevitably happen at some point. Will update review if anything negative occurs.All-in-all, this thing is just what I was looking for. For my first scooter I’m glad I made this switch. If there’s a deal on this, BUY IT.