NIU - KQi3 Max

RS6 ultra 2900. What I bought. Upgrading from a Nui Kqi

Ninebot Gmax1 or niu kqi3pro is your answer. If you can get the G2 or the kqi3max even better. That's all you really ever going to need

Kqi3 max can be found for around $500 usd right now. 20-25 mile real world range 24mph top speed. No suspension though. Also if you have to carry it for much distance its about 45 pound so not super light but manageable

Walmart has it up for 525 right now. It was 499 last week or the week prior. https://www.walmart.com/ip/NIU-KQi3-Max-Electric-Scooter-40-4-Miles-Long-Range-Upgraded-Motor-Power-Max-Speed-20-mph-Portable-Foldable-Commuting/1471099424 Also ignore the 20mph claim. I got mine. Downloaded the app and did a firmware update. Got the 24mph top speed

I can vouch for NIU. I have a Kqi3 Max with almost 2000 miles and no issues

Great first scooter! My wife and I both ride NIU scooters. Not one issue. I have over 1500 miles on Kqi3 Max. https://preview.redd.it/1313hutpn38e1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d1859c5c681eef89ef6e2afbdc2f34e1f06fea42

Yeah go for the NIU KQi3 Max. It’s on sale for $600? And it’s likely the best performance you will get for that money

If you want the sleekest scooter possible with the performance you could look at a NIU KQi3 Max. You can often find them for $600-700 and it goes 24mph, and has an estimated range of 41 miles, but real world you’ll get 22-25 miles in top speed mode. If you ride it at 20mph in sport mode you can get closer to 30 miles. It weighs about 45lbs so its super easy to take in and out of a car, and it doesn’t take up too much space. It’s also a plus that the folding and latching mechanism is top tier so that also makes for an easier carry. If you want something just a tad better for a little bit more you can try the new generation of the same scooter the KQi300x. It’s essensially the same scooter but it has 10.5” tires and a front hydraulic suspension. This will make the ride significantly smoother. Just the tire size being an inch larger than the KQi3 Max will make a noticeable difference. It has the same top speed, and a slightly more powerful motor. It has a SLIGHTLY smaller battery but it will be negligible, you’ll still get 23ish miles in top speed mode. The 300x weighs in about 50ish pounds so it’s still manageable. Also an overlooked feature of the NIU scooters is that they are 48v systems, which means less voltage sag, giving you more performance for more of your battery life. Hope this helps!

That's a loaded question because it depends on your weight, and your needs. But overall the NIU KQi3 Max is probably the best bang for your buck scooter. It goes on sale for $500-$550 all the time and it has a really high top speed of 23mph for the price. It also has a really large battery for that size, giving you 608Wh of charge. I'd personally go for this scooter if you can get it under $600.

The best and cheapest scooter I think you can look at is the NIU KQi3 Max or the NIU KQi300x. These are basically the same scooter but the 300x is the updated version with front suspension, and a little bigger motor. They have a claimed range of 40 miles per charge, and the real world range of that is about 25 miles. If you dialed the speed back to 20mph, you could get around 28 miles. That should be more than enough. I ride for fun only, and I have never considered needing more range than that.

I would agree. The KQi3 Max is a phenomenal scooter, specially on sale prices of $600-$700. Depending on your weight this scooter will bring you up almost any reasonable hill above 10mph. I'm close to 180lbs and anything less than 10-12% slope ill get \~15mph on the low end. It's great out of the box and there is an entire website dedicated to spare parts. The only drawback is that these scooters are harder to work on simply because they were designed to get sent back to a repair shop under warranty and NIU recommends you don't work on the scooter yourself. Granted, I've owned the KQi3 Pro, and the KQi3 Max, and combined I've put over 2,000 miles on them. I've never had any issue with either, nor have I had to replace any parts. For the price, you won't find better quality, power, and speed. Most commuter scooters in this segment go 17mph-20mph, and the max goes up to 24mph. Also not to mention the large battery size, at full speed I can get 23 miles per charge. It's also a 45lb scooter, so its really manageable to load into a sedan, or carry it up a flight of stairs fairly often. I think you should really consider the KQi3 Max again, I honestly don't know why you would have labeled this scooter as "lackluster." Maybe at it's full price of $999 is a little bit less enticing but it's literally never sold for more than $750 since I bought my KQi3 Pro 2ish years ago. It's on sale for $670 right now and it's still a decent buy at this price.

Check out NIU. They usually have bundle deals that give you more off than the sales are already giving you. You could get them a pair of KQi3 Pro’s which are 20mph scooters with a decently battery so they can ride for as long as they want. I see that the other scooters you have are a little faster. You could also look into the KQi3 Max bundle, it’s a 24mph scooter and that’s probably faster than any 15 year old needs to go.

Go for the KQi3 Max. The comments here are eluding to the fact that you should get a worse scooter for some reason. The KQi3 Max is fantastic first scooter because it’s faster than most entry level scooters for adults at 23mph. You’ll have a lot more opportunity to grow into it versus doing what most people do, which is buy a cheaper scooter and then find it too slow or not a big enough battery. The KQi3 Max has well over the amount of range you would ever probably need for a first scooter at 40 miles. You won’t get that at full speed, but at 23mph I get about 25 miles which is more than enough. NIU is just as reliable as Segway these days, I wouldnt worry about reliability issues between the two brands. I noticed someone is talking about unlocking the controller of the G30P and sure you can do that, but that’s how you create problems and break your scooter. Also, most people aren’t going to give enough fucks to do shit like that themselves. I would never modify a scooter to that extent. Just go for the KQi3 Max and you won’t regret the decision, I have over 1500 miles on mine and im just now considering a potential upgrade, but this scooter is still serving me well. Also, avoid hiboy, most of their scooters are complete e-waste.

I've been riding different scooters for the past 2 years and put together this comparison to help with exactly this question: [https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DqSqzwP7hnN54EQje7dNvaqePSVWjJLpp3yc4IuTP30/edit?gid=437090420#gid=437090420](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DqSqzwP7hnN54EQje7dNvaqePSVWjJLpp3yc4IuTP30/edit?gid=437090420#gid=437090420) Right now I'd say the Segway Ninebot Max G2 is probably the best overall: 40 mile range, super reliable, and those self-healing tires are a game changer. I upgraded from a G30 and the difference is noticeable. For the money, the NIU KQi3 Max at $600-800 is incredible value with 31 miles range and way more comfortable than most. If portability matters, the Unagi Model One Voyager is only 26.5 lbs but pricey at $1000+. Been daily riding the G2 for 6 months now and zero issues, that's what I'd recommend if you want something that just works.

niu kqi3. I had the last model too and they've both been consistently reliable. Same scooter for over 3 years and I've ridden about 2k km and she's doing great apart from one flat tire replacement.

As a fan of AliExpress since before Amazon sold more than just books, I still wouldn’t buy a rideable from there. You want some level of reliability and good reputation. For your budget, you’ré looking at Niu kqi or Inmotion products. Way less maintenance and better value than any ebike or diy kit. I use all the PEV’s and generally recommend an escooter for most people thinking they want an ebike. If they can get away with the range, escooter is way better value. For $1,000, you get a junky ebike but a pretty good scooter. Feel free to use my coupon code, Funcentric if you decide to go with an Inmotion product.

i love my kqi3 max

I love love my NIU KQI3 max. It can go up to 32km/h (38 if you unlock it in the app) no suspension, though. my longest ride on it has been 34Km at about 20km/h average. I got it for about 750$ Canadian dollars on sale; it goes on sale frequently. the NIU KQi300X is the upgrade and is pretty much the same but with front suspension.

I have 2050km on my NIU KQI3 Max and i love it. It'd be perfect for you and it often goes on sale.

Isn't the KQI a pretty good one with decent speed and build? NIU gives me the impression that its a higher quality brand than Kukirin (who can't even get their naming right, Kukirin vs Kugoo Kirin, Kugoo). keep in mind there is no app for Kukirin so you aren't gonna get any OTA updates. I got a Kukirin G2 Max. The display died before even 1000km. The company sent me a new one but not before doing some tests, like reseating the connections. But the worst part was they made me open up the scooter which meant ripping up some of that rubber mat and then they wanted me to check the voltage on the battery and charger. I'm half handy so I was willing to do this, but WTF? You want a customer to check voltage with a multimeter? When I checked the charger it gave me a HUGE spark. Naw fk that. I enjoy the scooter but, the design decisions are weird. I bought new shocks so I disassembled the front. And to my surprise the bolt and the nut on the front axle don't use the same size socket! In a sense it meant that I could use a socket wrench on both sides when tightening/loosening the nut but its just weird. It made it feel like its put together with whatever parts they could find. Not sure if other scooters are like that? G2 Master would just rip with those motors. too fast for me to be comfortable on those tiny wheels.