I just got my QKI2 scooter. This is my first scooter. I also own a modified e-bike. The scooter feels and looks very premium. Almost totally silent operation.
Good power and range(I get about 30KM real range.) Top speed is actually 26.7KM/h (verified by GPS) not 28. Charging is kinda slow at 5 hrs for only 30km… But even at that would get you to and from work up to 20 to 25KM a day. You could actually make a 50KM round trip daily with this scooter if you were so inclined and had an outlet to plug it into.
I am extremely pleased so far and think that for a first scooter this one is it. I am very happy with my purchase.
With the top speed you never really feel in all that much danger.. Any faster and I would think you should probably wear protective gear like knee pads and elbow pads.. You might need more power if you live in a hilly area… Where I live it is flat as a pancake.
A couple of negatives. It is heavy to pick up once folded. 40lbs is not easy to cary for me. If you were small weak person might not be possible to cary once folded up (you could always roll it). Another possible issue could be that you need a smart phone to activate the scooter. Once it is all setup you can use the phone to unlock it or just leave it unlocked so you won't have to take you phone with you.
Five stars so far… I will update the review in the Fall.
Fall Update:
I have owned the scooter for about 3 months now. I have over 500KM on the scooter now. Top speed is up very slightly now with a firmware upgrade. It shows 29 instead of 28, so probably a real top speed of 27km/h now. The scooter seems to be holding up really well. I have done nothing at all to it other than clean off the dirt. For the aproximate $600CDN or $450 USD I still feel that this scooter offers excellent value.
I have pretty much exclusively used the scooter for pleasure riding. Here are my thoughts after 3 months.
1) I would love to try out the new KQI Air, seems to offer slightly more performance in a crazy light weight package. remember kids 40 Pounds is not really light weight.
2) Once I was over the light weight thing I have been looking at some scooters with suspension. Wish NUI made a scooter with springs. This puts you into the next class of machine typically something with a 40 to 50 KM top speed and sadly something far heavier. I have been looking at an apollo City single motor as a possible alternative. At 3 times the price i am struggling. Should I stay with my KQI2 or blow the budget and move up to something really special...
3) I had no idea how much I would enjoy scooting. The freedom you feel while riding a scooter is just awesome. If you are on the fence I would say just pull the trigger you are going to love riding.
Ride safe everyone.
| Product Dimensions | 111.76 x 17.78 x 111.76 cm; 18.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Item model number | KQi2 Pro |
| Age Range | Adult |
| Brake Type | Front Braking, Rear Braking |
| Colour | K2 Grey 2024 |
| Size | KQi2 Pro |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Special Features | Portable, Dual Braking System, Wide Platform, Foldable |
| Suspension | Front Suspension |
| Wheel Size | 10 Inches |
| Included Components | Main Scooter, Charger, Instruction Manual |
| Batteries Included? | Yes |
| Brand | NIU |
| Maximum Weight Capacity | 220 Pounds |
| Item Weight | 18.2 kg |
