Have had this scooter for little over a month and a half and it has been great! Nothing has come loose. Stem is rock solid. Latching and folding mechanism is simple but work really well. Overall it is excellent scooter.
Speed-wise I have gotten up to 16-17 mph so not super fast but it will get to there faster than walking (or running). The milage is ok. I haven't come close to the 25 miles they advertise, but realistically that is only in ideal conditions (perfectly flat in eco mode). I'm getting more on the range of 10 miles per charge but I run in sport mode and live in San Francisco... Yeah hills are killer.
The ride is good, but you will feel those rough spots coming through the scooter. There are no shocks but I wonder if that makes that much of difference. I feel rough spots while riding in a car or on a motorcycle so really with 10 inch wheels I don't think shock absorbers would matter too much.
I don't commute with this, or any, scooter but I could imagine it would be pretty difficult unless you ride all the way. At 40+ pounds and not very compact, I could imagine climbing bus steps would be cumbersome. The folding mechanism is excellent so if you are strong enough.
My only real gripe is with the regen braking. They appear to be either on or off. It isn't very subtle. That it doesn't appear to make too much difference are far as battery life. You'd think coasting down the hill would be getting better milage, but I haven't seen much if any difference. I leave it on for the extra braking power.
As far as braking... The drum brake work just fine. I do anticipate when I need to stop, so I've never had to stop short (fingers crossed) but when I do brake hard I haven't had any problems. I don't think you'd be thrown over the handle bar, but I make sure to lean back anyway.
All told I would recommend this scooter looking for a low maintenance ride with either a short commute or for running short errands. Or getting you to the tennis courts.
Remember always wear a helmet, and if you want the most protection, gloves, knee and elbow pads as well.
Have fun and be safe.
| Brand | NIU |
|---|---|
| Color | Grey |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Special Feature | Portable, Foldable |
| Weight Limit | 220 Pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 46"L x 9"W x 22"H |
| Number of Wheels | 2 |
| Model Name | KQi2 Pro |
| Wheel Material | Rubber |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Item Weight | 18.2 Kilograms |
| Handlebar Type | Adjustable |
| Handle Height | 46.3 Inches |
| Wheel Size | 10 Inches |
| Wheel Type | Rubber Tubeless tires |
| Suspension Type | Dual Suspension |
| Brake Style | Rear Braking |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Charging Time | 7 Hours |
| Maximum Distance Range | 25 Miles |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 47 x 23 x 9.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 23.13 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 44.25 x 6.85 x 48.03 inches |
| Brand Name | NIU |
| Warranty Description | 2 years |
| Material | Alloy Steel |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | Jiangsu Niu Electric Technology Co., Ltd |
| Part Number | KQi2 Pro |
| Model Year | 2022 |
| Style | KQi2 Pro Grey |
| Included Components | Mounting accessories |
| Size | KQi2 Pro Grey |
