You can also get a single motor version of the L2 Max or the KuKirin G2 Max if you don't think you need the power. Although I'd personally miss the second motor.
A more powerful single motor will also do hills. For example the Apollo Explore 2.0 is better up hills than their Go, although speed limited to a lower top speed for some reason (must not want my money). I watched the only video review in existence of the Ausom L2 Max single motor and it slowed from 31 to 20 up a hill, but if you're cruising at 19 ... you just need extra capability. The VMAX VX2 Gear has a geared motor and possibly can outclimb anything, but only goes 19. Also dual motor doesn't really increase maximum incline, watch the ESG hill climb of the Climber on the steepest hill in San Fran, he had to lean forward until his stomach touched the display to keep the front wheel from spinning. Dual motor is is more about getting up normal hills at speed. I don't like the idea of turning off the front motor and just dragging it around, although probably no better dragging around a bigger single motor. A better "feature" is when they have the same big battery in a single motor version, just good luck finding any reviews with the dual version getting all the attention.
I don't really look at scooters going towards $2K. Most interested in the bottom end Hiley, Eahora. Also the VX2 Hub, less off road-y but stealthy. Understated looks, Beast mode is hidden and doesn't even show on the display.
Bought a Ausom L2 Max a month back. The fact that you can get it for under a grand is mind boggling. I have a Kaabo mantis king gt and I almost like the max as much.
They get slow quickly. I felt 25 was fast when I got my zt3. Then I got an Ausom L2 max. Now I'm looking at the teverun blade gt2. You'll want more power quickly
I have 1700 miles on my ausom l2 max. New tires, brake pads, and shocks. It's been a beast. Never overheats, never lets me down. Just for what it's worth
Theres a reason some are more expensive, it's not all battery size and gimmicks, build quality is vastly more important than pseudo battery that will drain faster because of the second motor. Reliability and build quality are where escooters fail, stems snap and people break limbs and backs. Same with everything. It's almost like escooters attract people who don't care or know about basic things like that. For shit like ausom and kukirin specifically there are tons of posts online about various failures that could cost you quite a bit but then it's always the customer's choice - is your life worth 350$? If so go ahead.
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