NIU - KQi2 Pro

i have a niu kqi2 pro but my friends have hi boys and they're way lighter and faster

i looked into what you suggested and im going with the niu kqi2 tysm!

Get a NIU KQi2 or used KQi3. Great options, 20mph+. Built like a tank for the price.

With it's stock setting it goes 23mph ? I have a kqi 2 pro which is rather slow by default yet I know that if I try to change its speed the battery won't last at all.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/niu-kqi2-pro-foldable-electric-kick-scooter-w-25-mi-max-operating-range-17-4-mph-max-speed-grey/6509949.p?skuId=6509949 Buy it brand new cheaper

NIU KQi 100P, KQi2 Pro, KQi3 Pro. Pretty much any NIU scooter will be good. I would get something faster than you think you want, and limit the speed in the app so you can grow into it if you get more comfortable with the speed.

NIU scooters are UL2272 certified so you shouldn't ever worry about it catching on fire. The 100P although I have not ridden it, between me and some friends/family have 4 NIU scooters all of which have been flawless. This has the motor that's in a KQi2 Pro, which I own and works great. You're also really light which is even better, me at 180lbs still gets decent performance. The battery life might be annoying at 18 miles per charge because if you forget to charge it over night that might not be enjoyable to find out you'll be late to class because you weren't expecting to have to walk lol. Also, scooters typically get 60-70% of the claimed range, so keep that in mind. Long story short this scooter should server you very well, the only thing I don't know about is the tires as they are tubed tires and that is a first for NIU. All of my scooter's tires are tubeless. Just make sure you get a good electric tire pump and check tire pressure every few days as pinch flats are prone to happen if you let your tires get really low. The flip side of that is they are slightly easier to change, but if you keep the, aired up you'll be golden. The tread you will likely just be getting a new scooter before they wear down enough to replace.

I love the KQi2, but if you have 20° slopes, you’re gonna need something a lot beefier than either scooter you listed unfortunately.

Oh damn. Yeah I mean if it’s just one hill that is that steep you could get away with a KQi3 max or 300x. They go on sale all the time and do fine on hills. I’m just thinking at 20° that KQi2 will leave you having to kick up the hills. Other than that you won’t do much better until you get into the $1000+ range with dual motors and all that.

Get the kqi2 pro you can max it out at 20mph

https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricScooters/comments/1g21njs/niu_scooter_speed_hack_found/      Look at the post here

Understandable, I got it from a YouTube video.

I don't know in Ukraine but here in Spain there's a €150 difference between those two scooters. Specs wise, the F2 pro has better range and apparently more power. Here speed is limited to 25km/h so what only really matters is how fast are you going to kickoff. I own the KQi2 Pro, coming from an UNAGI Scooter that simply stopped working and they don't support European countries so needed to go to the bin, literally €1,000 straight to the trash. I can tell you there's a HUGE difference between UNAGI and KQi2 Pro, I can't believe how paying 1/3 of the price can give you so much in terms of sturdiness, power, range, and built quality. I'm considering buying a F2 pro just to compare them 1:1 - Hope this helps

Hello! I've been doing extensive scooter research for the past couple of months and really appreciate all the good info on this forum. Y'all's great 👍 I upgraded from a Gotrax GXL V2 to the Gotrax Xr Elite Max for $420 USD. Ended up returning it for reasons, then went on to snag a NIU KQi2 Pro for a meager $380. Decided to do a little review of all three scooters to help contribute to the collective knowledge and experience of this sub. First, a little about me. 5'10" 135 lbs American Scooter budget < $500 USD Use scooters mainly for recreation and small errand Not handy in the slightest so maintenance/repair work is difficult Gotrax GXL V2 I purchased my first scooter in 2021 for $350 USD. It has held up magnificently for these past few years. In fact I have not put a dollar into it and have done 0 maintenance. The only reason for my upgrade is because the battery is finally showing its age and it does not go very far on a full charge anymore sadly. The only other issue I had was the plastic hook to keep the scooter folded broke pretty early on. I've just been using a velcro strap and that has worked fine. It's a fairly rough ride with the small, solid tires. Top speed is 15 mph, starting range was about 12 miles, but that has diminished quite a bit over the past three years. It also "clanks" around a bit as you ride which feels a little cheap. Slow does significantly on inclines due to the weak motor. I like the cruise control function and I especially like how lightweight it is! The cruise control is also a nice feature. For a starter scooter, I would highly recommend it. Gotrax Xr Elite Max Prior to returning it, I did some speed and range tests and I was able to achieve the advertised max speed of 20 mph. I didn't get anywhere near the advertised range of 20 miles though. Out the box (and fully charged of course) I managed to get 12 miles before getting the super low battery indicator. The last couple miles also didn't go as fast; it was like it went into power saving mode or something. The ride was incredibly smooth though, probably in part due to the pneumatic tires with innertubes. In terms of overall quality compared to the GXL V2, it was a world of different. This felt like a true commuter scooter where the GXL V2 felt more like an expensive toy. Unfortunately, I blew a tire on my first ride! When I tried to fill the tire, I realized the valve stem was sunk so far into the front tire, I couldn't thread the pump around it to refill it. The company was responsive and sent me a replacement front tire very quickly. The new tire's valve stem was sunk even further though! I shopped around for a tool that was able to fill these tires and gave up after visiting about 5 bike stores. Finally decided that between the issues with the tires and the poor range I achieved with the Xr Elite Max, I returned it for a refund. NIU KQi2 Pro On to the KQi2 Pro! I was initially hesitant to purchase a NIU scooter because of some of the horror stories I read on the this sub, but decided to give it a go anyway. It had all the features I was searching for and I found it on sale for $380 and decided to take the chance. I ended up picking it up at a local Best Buy instead of ordering online. Out of the box, the only assembly needed was to connect the handlebar to the body of the scooter and put in a couple screws. Easy peasy, even for me-sy! After charging it up, I took it for a spin. I was very happy with the speed and handling. I got 17 mpg easily and the ride was much smoother than my GXL V2, but not as smooth as the Xr Elite Max. I guess the KQi2 Pro has tubeless pneumatic tires so that makes sense. It feels very sturdy and well-built as well. As for range, I tried to kill the battery but was unable to do so, even after riding around for hours. I recorded 15 miles and it still had about 2/5 of battery left. I've read that electric scooters rarely (if ever) get the advertised range so if I can get 20 miles to a charge on a scooter that advertises 25 miles, I'm fine with that. It was also able to handle minor inclines without slowdown. So far I'm very happy with everything on the NIU KQi2 Pro, but I will update the post with any issues I encounter in the future. A couple things I will point out though, this scooter is heavy AF. 40 lbs I think? I have been skipping arm day at the gym (skipping gym altogher tbh), so I can barely lift this thing with one arm. For a quick grab and go scooter, this may not be for you! It also has this unusual braking feature which kicks in as soon as you release the throttle. It's probably meant to be a safety mechanism, but it effectively prevents you from coasting at all after releasing the throttle. Not a deal-breaker, but I enjoyed coasting on my last scoot. Welp, that's it! Hope some of this is helpful.

I got a kqi2 pro few years ago. Pretty much meets what your looking for. Would suggest looking for a second hand.

Avoid the Hiboy S2 its a knockoff with crappy solid tires. Niu is a higher quality brand then Gotrax I would look at those models.

Don't even consider the ES2, it's not a good scooter. Depending on condition and price I'd probably go for the KQi2.

If it's refurbished and sold by Amazon then it's *probably* a safe buy. Personally I'd prefer it over the KQi1.

i can tell you why, niu service and support sucks terribly. the scooter itself is good until there's an issue.

The NIU KQi2 Pro is a great budget scooter. I have been riding one for over 2500km and apart from few initial issues its been a solid scooter for my daily commutes. You can check out a lot of details I have covered on the NIU KQi2 Pro here [https://www.reddit.com/user/Lantea1/comments/146vxrr/niu\_kqi2\_pro\_electric\_kick\_scooter\_review\_guides/](https://www.reddit.com/user/Lantea1/comments/146vxrr/niu_kqi2_pro_electric_kick_scooter_review_guides/) If you have any questions feel free to ask.

No that is the older model KQi1. The KQi100P and KQi100F(includes folding handlebars) are the new updated models that now include front suspension, the motor power was boosted from 250w to 300w, etc. Overall just a much better scooter. Not sure when the newer model will be on amazon.de its been out for a few months in the US, and I did see it from one seller in EU. Its still not on the EU NIU website either (https://shopeu.niu.com/) so my guess is they are still getting ready for wider EU availability. The NIU KQi3 Pro is currently on offer for €528 https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0B7P89SPZ/ that is worth considering, or take a look at the NIU KQi2, or slightly more expensive the newer NIU KQi300X https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0DGXLKH31/

> The flammable and explosive nature of batteries poses potential risks during disassembly, especially for individuals lacking professional knowledge and skills. In certain countries you are required by law to sell all spare parts as owners have a right to repair their own scooters. The scooters are perfectly safe to repair by anyone with basic repair skills, since the battery is fully sealed and all the parts are plug and play. The only part that people should not mess with is the battery itself; and Nobody is asking you to sell individual battery cells or the BMS as such repairs should only be done by an experienced battery technician. But removing some screws and replacing a broken controller, a broken throttle or decorative plastic covers can be done by almost anyone with some basic DIY skills. My strong recommendation would be for NIU to sell all spare parts and make spare parts for all KQi scooters easily accessible either directly or through local and online scooter shops.

The app is not perfect but it is slowly improving. But you don't really need to use the app at all once you adjust the settings how you like them. After initial setup you can use the scooter without the app. I nearly never use the app with my KQi2. So if the app is the only thing stopping you, I would not worry about it and get the scooter.

Its not necessarily bad, but it has the same specifications as the cheaper KQi2 Pro, but in the scooter body of the KQi3. The KQi3 Pro and KQi3 Max have higher specs (i.e. more powerful motor, bigger battery, etc.). So if the KQi2 Pro is cheaper than the KQi3 Sport, its better to get that, unless you really like the design of the KQi3 more.

I use a niu kqi2 myself. Not for door hanging but my part time job reading meters. Does the job just fine. These are regular houses with either gravel driveways, asphalt, concrete and sometimes grass. I only have trouble with the gravel driveways that aren't well used. Low deck high helps if the terrain isn't much of an issue. If there's a curb or something Im worried about I just work around it, which is like 1 in a 100 houses. I'd prefer that over hopping on and off a higher deck. Battery lasts about 3.5 hrs if I'm not ripping it.

Yes, but you I will adjust to it. You should be scared of your scooters top speed, this means you can grow into it. 30 mph should scare the shit out of a beginner rider. By the end of the summer that 30 will be your cruising speed.

Owned a kqi 2 pro. Almost everything about it is good except that they don't have suspension. Now that they released scooters with suspension it's now much much better to ride if you're looking for a comfortable and reliable ride. Rode mine on rain dirt grass and uneven pavement. It's worth to try and their software is one of the best.

Niu Kqi 100p is good but if you want a thumb throttle and bigger battery the niu kqi 2 pro is good as well. Kqi 100p has a smaller battery but I think the Kqi 2 pro will last longer.

Niu kqi 2 pro

$400-500 range definitely has a couple good options. I agree spending $700+ will get you way more bang for your buck and something that'll last a while before wanting to upgrade, but as long as you aren't in say the $200-300 range you can still get something good. Refurbished Max G30 or KQI 2 pro are not terrible scooters by any means.

Solid advice here. Protection should be first and non-negotiable priority, regardless if his friends are wearing a helmet/gloves etc or not. You could show him some of the horrific injuries sustained from riders not wearing anything. The scooters recommended from u/ImKrispy (and what to avoid) would be high on my list for this age too, plus they would allow for some growth. Also stay clear of the Amazon/Best Buy random named crap. Don’t get anything faster than 15-18mph, or have the option to limit the upper speed that you can control. He doesn’t need anything more than a standard commuter looking ride for the purpose you mentioned :) $350-500 will cover it. If you wana spend less, possibly look at Nui Kqi 100p.

If you’re only looking to do 6-8miles, maybe 10 at a push depending on speed/terrain, then this model will be fine for the 2 years (if looked after). If you’re expecting to ride further or continually at faster end speeds, then get the Kqi 2 Pro. Estimation of max mileage is tested using 50-60kg riders, mid speeds and on even surfaces. So typically suggest taking 1/3 off the max range to get a typical distance, maybe more if you’re a heavier rider or riding max speed/on hills etc. It’s this sale price cuz it’s been around for a while and Nui are releasing newer versions of other models and probably have lost of inventory (unsure if they’re guna update this base version though). Get any Nui from Amazon though, as mentioned by u/IronMew, CS will be much better.

Segway G30 should be good for them. Or the Nui Kqi 2 Pro. If riding over 12-15kmh, full face helmet and gloves *minimum* protection too. Can always upgrade to suspension/dual motors once they’re older and have more experience.

I bought one almost one year ago. I used to have a Xiaomi but after 7 years and 2000 km and wanted a new one as I felt that it was not powerful enough for mule (I live in a hilly city). The Niu Kqi 2 pro works well enough... but I cannot say I love it.

I only get 17 on mine?

I agree. I have the 100F and an older kqi2Pro. If you don’t want to tinker around and just want it to work with a 2 year warranty, go with NIU. Also only waterproof scooter at this range.

Tested? I’ve ridden in rain and snow and the scooter still running. Also the warranty helped when the throttle broke and NIU fixed it for free.

Got a NIU Kqi2 for 2 years and it’s still running. Don’t expect ultra fast speeds but better then biking or walking. Rode in sun, rain and snow. Get a helmet

Rode my 2 year old NIU Kqi2Pro in torrential rain yesterday. It dried overnight and rode it again this morning like nothing happened. The waterproof claim is legit