I've got a couple of Xiaomi M365's that are still going from about 5 years ago.
I could tell by how little effort they put into their company name, that a Honeywhale would likely have little effort put into the quality too.
I purchased a 1st generation Xiaomi scooter, it was generally good for getting me to work (\~5.5km one way) however I find the small wheels and the tall handlebar height made it not as stable as it could be. It also struggled up the hill a bit (it was a original 250w rated motor) at my weight but there was only 1 real hill that it couldn't really handle.
I eventually sold it and got a E-bike because there was a near miss when I didn't see a small 2-3cm break in the concrete and I nearly landed on my face. E-bikes generally have more power and a lot more stable than the scooters. The only problem is it is more expensive, harder to store and can't take on public transport as easily as a E-scooter
Posts should be automodded if they say stuff like "2-300".
IT DOESN'T MATTER what scooter you get.
For the budget you're looking at, literally everything is the exact same. They're all clones of the exact same scooter. A Xiaomi M365. A <35lb scooter with a single 350w motor in the rear, 8.5" tires, no real brakes, no suspension.
If I were you, I would pay attention to small scooters weighing up to 14 kg, such as Ninebot ES, Xiaomi m365 or analogues.
It is better to consider scooters with inflatable tires, they need to be monitored more, but the trips will be more comfortable. With your small weight, if you ride mainly on sidewalks and asphalt, then if there are inflatable wheels, there is no point in suspensions. With your small weight, most suspensions will not add much comfort, but the presence of a suspension in the scooter adds weight to it.
Also pay attention to the dimensions, it will be inconvenient to bring a large scooter into the bus / subway.
As a person who works physically, carrying heavy loads every day, wearing a scooter weighing even 24 kg is not a pleasure. I don't even recommend a scooter weighing 19 kg to you, it's not just hard, but it can lead to back injuries. If you don't work as a loader, then you won't really like carrying even 14 kg every day. I judge by the example of girls I know who are uncomfortable lifting a Ninebot es4 weighing 14.5 kg, but a xiaomi m365 weighing 12 kg is calmly lifted to the 3rd floor.
With your weight, almost any adult scooter is suitable for you. Given the short travel distance, scooters with small batteries are also suitable. I would consider Ninebot scooters, as they have more reliable electronics, and the mechanical parts are also quite reliable. For example, Ninebot scooters Es series (Es1, Es2, Es4), F series(F25, F35, F45), G30, G2 (used ones can be bought for $ 300, and this would be the best solution for the money), E2. Of all the scooters listed, the Es series has a folding mechanism, which makes it easier to store it leaning against the wall, placing it on the front wheel, and using a wall mount. Other scooters can also be stored in this way, but due to the design features, they will bulge strongly from the wall, and it is not very convenient to put them on 1 wheel.
Xiaomi scooters also performed well, such as the m365, m365 pro, etc.
Inexpensive kukirin scooters can also be considered, but they often have mechanical problems, and the electrics sometimes fail, although due to their mass production, spare parts for them are cheaper than for other scooters.
This is essentially a copy of the xiaomi m365, but more powerful, and the price is too damn high.
As for me, it's better to pay a little extra and buy a Ninebot G2 or Ninebot E3 (just the first thing that came to mind), they are not inferior in power, they have a double suspension. Well, or look for something better than the hiboy s2 pro, for that price.
Well, usually scooters with 8-inch tires are compact in themselves, although there are exceptions. At the same time, for example, 10-inch tires can be installed on xiaomi m365.
To begin with, the larger the wheel diameter, the less you feel bumps on the road.
The 8-inch tires on scooters are almost all solid-cast, and solid-cast tires further enhance the feel of every bump on the road.
Cornering stability is provided by the width of the tire, not its diameter. Also, the softer the tire, the better its grip on the road, which also increases maneuverability. 8-inch tires are pretty narrow in most cases.
Result:
When riding on 8-inch alloy tires, you will feel strong vibrations due to bumps on the roads, especially terrible sensations when riding on paving slabs. Due to the stiffness of the cast tires, they will often slip, and the smoother the road, the higher the chance of slipping. Accordingly, when maneuvering at speed, or entering corners with the scooter tilted, there is a high chance of slipping, which will cause a fall.
I rode scooters with 8/8.5/9/10 inch pneumatic/solid tires. And the 10-inch pneumatic tires showed better maneuverability and cornering stability.
The only advantage of this scooter is that it is very compact. But all other technical characteristics do not differ from scooters of the average price category. In addition, it is quite expensive for the same average price category. The weight is 16.2 kg, so it's not even light. You need a compact scooter when traveling, not a compact scooter for storage. And the main problem with any device with moving parts is the breakdown of these very moving parts. The more moving parts there are in the device, the more often it will break. This additional folding mechanism will cause a lot of problems. You will also have to put your feet to the left and right of the frame to ride this scooter. This is not only unsafe, but also not comfortable. The natural position of the legs when riding is when one foot is in front and the other is behind, it is safe and comfortable.
In fact, all scooters with a standard handlebar height are much more comfortable to drive for people of low stature, as it is more physically comfortable when the handlebar is in the chest area, rather than in the waist area.
Almost all new scooter models weigh more than 15 kg (rather more than 16 kg). If the main thing for you is weight, not shock absorption, range, maximum speed, and all that modern scooters offer. It is worth paying attention to the old models of scooters. Xiaomi m365/1s/pro, Ninebot f25/f45/f2/e2. These are excellent scooters, lightweight and reliable, and they are quite inexpensive.
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