VMAX - VX4

The VMAX VX4, despite being single motor it should handle this hill no problem. As well as the VX2 Extreme. 1600W at your weight should get you up that hill at probably a solid 15-17mph. If price is not a concern and you want something really powerful you can look at a Nami Klima. That scooter will get you up that hill in no time.

Did you get a scooter yet? I live in Salt Lake and take my scooter up to the U of U and ride around in the avenues and Federal Heights area. I have a vmax VX4. It is a single motor scooter but does get me up the hills in Salt Lake. For reference, with my backpack on I'm around 225 lbs. I slow down on the steeper hills, but it has always made it to the top. I know of one guy with a City and he doesn't have any trouble getting up the hills either. You'll definitely want full suspension on Salt Lake roads and extra lights to be seen.

Problem is some people will tell you a brand is amazing and others it's the worst they've dealt with. Really you can't let someone tell you, you have to do alot of research. That being said I'm a someone and here's what I'll tell you: IMO Best of the best: Segway, Nami, Inmotion, Dualtron Don't be fooled they all still have their individual problems. This is generally speaking from my experience and what I've gathered from others. Great: VSETT, Niu, VMAX, Good: Kukirin/Kugoo, Roadrunner, Nanrobot, Aovo, Solar, Teverun, Alot of bad stuff I've heard from: Hiboy, Circooter, Apollo Missed a bunch of others but if you're in it for the long haul, please only go for the best and don't cheap out. And do a ton of research.

Has anyone else had electrical problems with the VX4 GT? I ordered my first one in July. After assembling it, the display froze on "ERROR 22" (something about the throttle), plus the headlights wouldn't turn on, blinkers worked. I disconnected, then reconnected the wires that you stuff into the stem several times, but it never worked. In the end, I got "ERROR 30". I sent it back for replacement. I got a replacement 3 weeks later. I had a great ride for a couple of hours until the display froze in "ECO" mode. Plus, the blinkers stopped working. I sent it back; they won't replace it or refund because it's "used" ( ridden for two hours). I was eventually told that the control board needs to be replaced. One month later, they still haven't gotten to it because they have many repairs ahead of me (first come, first serve). Rainy season begins in 4 weeks ... I'm trying to stay positive about this ....

If the screen is broken, the scooter will not function ... that was my experience. VMAX ended up replacing the second scooter as well, and the third VX4 has been great. Even though we're deep into the rainy season in the Pacific Northwest, there have been a few opportunities for some great rides. It handles well on various terrain (roads and trails). I don't want to expose it unnecessarily to rain and mud, so my experience has still been fairly limited (around 100 miles), but it's been great so far. I'll point out a few negatives worth considering: * the disc brake is slightly warped or bent. Every other ride (or so) I have to bend it back into position so it doesn't rub against the brake. I REALLY don't want to have to send it back again ... we'll see.... *It's heavy. I'm fit, 5'11", etc., but still, every time I carry it up and down the stairs to my house, I'm wishing that it was lighter. * The folding stem lock is stupid. It's easier for me to carry the scooter with the stem up. *It's difficult to operate the turn signal buttons with gloves. I suspect that with experience, I'll get better at it.

The Vmax VX4 is a solid scooter with good water resistance and arguably best in class turn signals. Solid acceleration too, it handles Seattle hills just fine, so NYC should be no problem. Top speed of 25mph, so it barely hits your speed requirement, but everything else on your list it solidly checks. Half a year ago I would've recommended the Kaabo Mantis X, but it died on me 4 months in due to water damage from taking it out in the rain, so yeah... Nope