Nami Electric - Burn-E2

The ZT3 pro will not be enough to meet your taste if you just came from a motorcycle. For $3k you can get a base edition Burn-E2. Big scooter with plush suspension. I have 5400 trouble free miles on mine.  The RS lite is in the same category, both are an excellent choice. Max version Burn-E2 and regular RS are the faster versions of these 2. This is a ZT3 Pro (middle) next to my base edition Burn-E2 https://preview.redd.it/4bpom62ilm9f1.jpeg?width=1848&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eba6214ed7ecd0637db76f2f92894530e1a34441

If you can afford the max version, I would go for it. It has a bigger battery, better brakes, more powerful controllers, and motors. That being said, the base version is extremely good. I'm at 5400 miles on my base model. Been extremely reliable. I upgraded to Magura MT5e brakes.

I commute 15-30 miles a day with my scooter, over 5000 miles in 1.5 years.  Just know that you'll likely get half the advertised range with almost all scooters. 

Steering damper is a huge benefit, they only cost about $40. The dampers themselves are fairly universal, the brackets however must fit the particular scooter. So I had a little mishap this morning after I got to work. Accidentally touched my throttle while trying to swipe NFC to turn off scooter. This launched it into a wall causing my damper to burst open spilling oil all over. So I got to experience my first ride without a damper working... and I hated it. Way too squirrely. I keep my damper really stiff. Home right now on my lunch break. Was able to fix my damper using some hydraulic jack oil I had sitting around. Now it's back in operation. If you get a smaller commuter scooter without suspension, it can make your feet sore. My scooter (Burn E2 base version) has one of the best long travel suspension setups in the industry, it just floats over everything, so my feet don't get sore. [Here is a video I took of the suspension. ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOBzBAo5V9Y) I have a choice every morning... Take my V8 pickup to work, or ride my scooter. If the weather is good, I will ride the scooter. It opens up navigational freedom. https://preview.redd.it/i895zwpcfk4f1.jpeg?width=1848&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cf545629a7a30f3cd0549f143f61a8af868134a6

Burn-E2 base model or max. I have the base model. The suspension is about as good as you can get. Can ride in all weather conditions without modification. I have over 5600 miles on mine without having anything break. Can dual charge, so I can charge 50% in 90 min.  It's been a wonderful machine to ride 

https://preview.redd.it/idc6d2nlxhzf1.jpeg?width=1848&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b88add0199cef1fb90488ff9c9aab52e7c9fc556 The Burn-E2 served me well in all conditions, even downpours.

IIRC the initial name was "Viper", but there was a copyright dispute that caused the company to go with Burn-E. You can see a remnant of that initial name on the front suspension upper arm. They also decided to use 2 lightning bolt logos side by side as if they were the fangs of a viper. It's a questionable decision from my perspective...

https://preview.redd.it/bauum4o44ozf1.jpeg?width=1960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa6d4911b6fdae4f260b2763b46aaf4448c953c8 No modifications. I rode in PNW rain for years without issue.

The big boy is a Nami Burn-E2 (base model not max) I've put 4000 miles on it in 14 months. https://preview.redd.it/bebz3s6si0ke1.jpeg?width=1860&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=82b40f6ee138edf8302f15b5954e7d9fa6736380

If you want a tank, get a Nami.  If you want a tank with plastic cladding & a bunch of digital features, get a higher-end Segway.  Both make solid scooters. 

My Nami Burn E2 doesn't have a phone app all modifications happen right on the scooter itself.

You have like 4-5 modes you can customize each, there's a good little bit of clicking buttons but it's not rocket science just takes a good min. I will say one downside I'm facing is not all parts are easily obtainable but otherwise scooter has been great!

There isn’t one. So many different scooters to fulfill the needs of the rider. For arguments sake, I’d say the Segway Max G3 and GT3 PRO are some of the most feature packed scooters out there. If I were in the market for an upgrade (mind u I really love my Burn E 2), I would get a GT3 Pro. I think it embodies everything a high powered electric scooter should have, while being stylish to boot. A close 3rd would be the Nami Klima. It’s damn near perfect (to me)

Burn E 2 Max. Pretty light for what it can do. Teverun Fighter Supreme is you’re looking for max range while still being relatively manageable (11 inch wheels) The GT3 Pro is the Segway I always wanted… just too late because I already have a Burn E 2. Honorable mention to the Apollo Pro and the new Phantom. They have a ip66 rating. That’s really important if you live in a wet area. As you can see I favor unique and performance scoots. But at that price point, a lot of them look the part.

Nami scooters are the best. Get a Burn E 2

Nami scooters are the best. Get a Burn E 2

I saw someone mention Nami, and I completely agree. I love my Nami, and I love not having to connect an app even just to record my trip, or the miles of the scooter. You can just use the app to set the scooter up, and then never use it again. However… With my old NIU scooter, there were features that you just wouldn’t be able to use without the app. For example, the most important feature (to me) that I think blows that it requires the app. The electronic locking.. I would be able to hold the power button on the scooter for 5 seconds and it would lock the scooter so if anyone tried to move it the E-brake would engage, and it would start beeping. I used this in conjunction with a physical lock. But without your phone, you wouldn’t be able to unlock the scooter again. Some other more useless features that maybe you might care about would be scooter mileage, trip miles, or a battery percentage. Most low-end commuters don’t tell you the percentage on the screen, just bars or dots representing 10-20%. So if you want to know the specific percent, you have to use the app. I don’t know how much you care about any of those features, but it’s worth mentioning.

Upgrading to a $2500 budget allows you to move into the hyper-scooter category, which is essential for a reliable car replacement on busy LA roads. The segway GT series is your strongest option for a daily commute because its automotive-grade suspension offers the stability and build quality you’ll need at high speeds. Since you aren’t yet an experienced mechanic, I’d suggest avoiding the geofought or used market to ensure you don't get stuck with difficult repairs or unreliable battery systems.I can relate to your concerns about build quality because I ride a tarran t1 pro, which is essentially the smart car of e-bikes with landing gear and AI safety features. Once you’re used to that level of premium engineering and tank-like stability, you’ll find that only high-end scooters like the segway or nami Burn-E 2 provide a comparable sense of security.

Nami burn e, Inmotion RS, Teewing Mars XTR, Teverun Fighter Supreme All good choices, now that 72v has landed as the hyper scooter standard, performance is close on everything, it’s more about smaller design innovations. Nami’s are great suspension and well-programmed acceleration. Inmotion RS is a newer/little faster/little smoother design, lots of buzz lately. Teewing has novel suspension w telelever style front. TFS comes from years of Blade scooters and has added the Ultra w a huge 60a battery that’s still only 110lbs.

Yamaha TW200 is what I recommend for that distance of a commute. I own a 60mph e scooter and its range exceeds 130 miles (mine has 50ah battery). That said, the big Nami Burn E can easily make the round trip but the Yamaha is much safer and more resilient in conditions other than sunny and no wind. If you live in San Diego or Santa Barbara, you might get away with it on an e scooter, but in the real world with rain a reality, a 20+ mile round trip commute is a big stretch unless conditions and road types are 100% in your favor. Good luck! https://preview.redd.it/7u9p2xwknx6f1.jpeg?width=1010&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=35e0cc1d6b36081e37fa08bb88700cc0c8d707d2

Check out the big e scooters from Nami. I got lucky and found one second hand and it is nothing short of amazing in performance and range and I’m 6’3” 250lbs. https://preview.redd.it/33x78a2cml8f1.jpeg?width=1792&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=767c1ca342abca70ad51917e735ac7f904668da6

Nami. Bought mine used for $2k. Could not be happier with quality and reliability. It’s so good, if I ever buy another e scooter, it will be a brand new Nami. https://preview.redd.it/hxzqc24c8qvf1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=dff09bcedbedc7e47970b86e2cb34d1d3d97fe8c

Get a Nami Klima as far as carrying scooters up stairs most people try to do it the WRONG Way using their arms there is a far better way get a 1inch wide flat nylon strap and tie it to the frame right behind the steering then tie the other end to the rear of the scooter and then place the strap over your head on the opposite shoulder from the scooter if you have the length right when you stand up straight it will lift the scooter 6-7 inches off the ground then you can place the front wheel on the first stair step up and move it to the next stair repeat until you are at the top use a knot that you pull on the end to release I take my Nami burn e a 100+ lb scooter Up two flights of stairs Everyday using this method this uses your skeleton to support the weight and your leg muscles to lift the scooter with .

There never will be any scooters that are without any complaints there are reliable scooters I have two that have 6,000+ miles the other is comming up on 11,000 miles the other is almost 7,000 miles both run like new normal wear and tear parts like brake pads rotors tires handgrips require replacement even the most reliable cars will have some that will have issues as that is part of anything thats made by humans and built by parts built from multiple sources defects happen that’s what warranties are for . If you buy a cheap scooter don’t expect it to last as the parts and materials are cheap and low quality aluminum comes in different grades these scooters are subject to high vibration levels which will destroy low grade aluminum and result in failure of frames cheap scooters motors. Are not built well the controllers are built with cheap parts that won’t last buying a scooter that has good parts availability is important . Nami’s have good parts availability you can contact the owner through facebook Nami electric and he will ship any parts you require they are easy to work on as the wiring is very organized plug and play not the spaghetti wire mess that many scooters have it’s a large community where there are many people who will assist with any questions that may arise or in diagnosing and how to repair any thing that many come up they aren’t cheap I’ve owned many different scooters out of them all I find. That the Nami’s are the best of. The bunch

84 hz battery does nothing for your Argument in Any Ways dualtrons are good scooters but their refusal to switch to sine wave controllers until just recently isn’t a good thing I had a storm and hated it as its power with very Little control over it square wave Controllers are loud they Are jerky they beat you to death jerking around I have over 17,000 miles on one of my Nami’s virtually silent glass smooth starting out acceleration excellent ride quality and it’s super easy to change any component that could fail as everything is plug and play no rats nest of wires as is the case with many scooters .

Dude switch to nami burn and 2 max you won't regret it

A 3k budget leaves you with many options. The Nami Burn-E would probably be my top choice. I have an RS Lite that I scored for under $2300 and it's a beast. I weigh 265 and have gotten it up to 52mph according to the speedo, but im sure it's not totally accurate. Probably actually 45-47mph.