2020 Niu NQI GTS Pro -- Review

[@jamespatterson7809]

Second time I've watched your informative video. Yes my scooter was delivered to my house a week ago. Looking it over, first impressions, it's brilliant. First time out yesterday, again first impretion it's amazing. I recommend this scooter 100%.

[@ryan4640]

Great video, also to remember for people who want the bike once you go under 20% battery the bike automatically goes into Eco Mode so you'll be doing 17-20mph. Something to think about if your low on juice and have to make the journey back home.

[@jamespatterson7809]

Exelant review, my NiGT is being delivered to my house next Tuesday, I am so looking forward to getting out on it. More so after watching your review. After 10+ years and 3 Harley-Davidsons. I very recently decided to considerably downsize from my Softail Street Bob. So traded in for a new Vespa GPS SUPER SPORT HPE. Thought though on the deal i got I must also get an e-scooter the NiGT will be perfect.

[@tri0xin]

One thing it's missing... anti lock breaks/ABS. I rode my NQI GT a lot last year until someone pulled out in front of me, I skidded to the concrete.. broke my arm and dislocated my shoulder. I would gladly would pay more for an ABS version. I read a statistic that 1/3rd fewer deaths on motorcycles with ABS. Aside from that I love the NIU scooter.. I'd say my only complaint other than the ABS is it has a smooth ride but little bumps are pretty harsh, maybe a little better suspension would be nice. Great vid

[@mariorjcorbin]

Glad that you are alive and well enough to ride another day. How did your NIU fare?

[@tri0xin]

@@mariorjcorbin Actually it fared better than I did. Little crack in the sidewall/plastic and a few light scratches.

[@charkswitlazers]

Proper emergency braking would have solved that situation. You should take a riders course.

[@Laramoto]

Hello! Just found you via the Artisan electric bike team! I'm due to ride their ES1-Pro, can't wait!

[@stevebolton8471]

Excellent comprehensive review. Thanks a lot. That looks like a lot of fun.

[@ronaldfaber9443]

Very good review, thx mate! Just looking at one here in Seychelles. Also a TVS I-Cube comes into contention. I like the quirky styling of the Niu. Also like the fact the batteries are removable. This will come in handy when you're out of the country for a while, it's always better to store the half charged batteries separately from the scooter inside your house.

[@shifty277]

Great content Thanks for reviewing. The game changing feature of this is being able to take the batteries out the scooter and take into the home to charge on economy 7. Thanks, thumbs up.

[@stumpusMaximus]

Or in my case, bring the whole bike into the house! Even my wife has her MQI+ in the house spare room 😂

[@RWBHere]

25 seconds to insert both batteries. And if you had a spare pair of batteries, you could have one set charging at home while you go out again using the second pair. Not a friend of scooters, but I like the idea of this one. Thanks James.

[@mktz2]

Too expensive though to have a spare pair of batteries I’m afraid...

[@kevindarkstar]

@@mktz2 agreed, the after market cost of the battery pack is mad, the super soco cpx is £1800+

[@redpsycho90]

It isn’t cheap but I can imagine for a pizza delivery or so it would be a great. Possible to do deliveries non stop, only with a 30sec swap and then again good to go. Faster then petrol and in long term the expensive battery would be compensated by no need to buy petrol.

[@stevenightfox6022]

Note: The indicator sound can be changed to one which is more or less annoying :-)

[@jerrywiniarski1176]

Excellent review and demonstrations...thx much for useful review on this bike 👍😎

[@maximinorellora7188]

Love your bike wish i could have one. Good job sir!

[@Niu_Rider]

Does cleevley ev mobile service Niu mopeds? Had my Uqi a week and loving it, but nearest Niu dealer is 22mile away ☹️

[@petersylvester2905]

Hi James I've got the NGT, you can change the indicator sounds, they are all annoying though, lol. The app is excellent and a big part of these bikes, GPS tracker built in, all sorts of useful info on there, it's probably been locked off though as the owner has to allow access to the app. I thought you were going to lock your keys under the seat!! Thanks.

[@ryan4640]

haha, I got the bike and i thought that first time but there a handy little bumper that stops the lock from catching when the keys in.

[@TomsManShed]

The indicator bong sounds very oriental :)

[@kevindarkstar]

Also, changeable for 7 others built in

[@Mal_Outdoors]

Very interesting, Can't find any details on the website. I hope they put some info up soon.

[@box.10]

Mopeds at 49cc are not allowed on motorways. Is this allowed?

[@mariorjcorbin]

This would be the equivalent of a 125cc when using Sport mode. You need a motorcycle endorsement to ride it.

[@pochtekas]

Great views and useful review. Thank you 👍

[@Gnoh-NijMik]

Nice Review, only concern from the footage is, tighter corners in the dark. It seems, that the beam is rather narrow. Or is it a false impression i got here?

[@yianfam]

Great review, thanks.

[@gdog1443]

Good in-depth review, Thanks

[@gaznewman9960]

Looks fun but that indicator noise would piss me right off :)

[@timh9990]

Really interesting especially on that miniscule cost per mile

[@Mr.Riffian]

For half the price of this electric one you can buy a petrol scooter and use the price difference to buy a gazillion liters of fuel.

[@shifty277]

@@Mr.Riffian Agreed. On the scale of small mopeds, think 50-200cc engines rev and go the difference is smaller in efficiency compared to say a 5 door 3 series 2L petrol and Long Range Tesla Model 3. 125cc mopeds in the UK last a long time on say £6 worth of fuel.

[@kevindarkstar]

@@shifty277 maybe, but the average cost on these is around £1 per 100 miles, plus if you add in engine oil, filter, air filter spark plug final drive oil ect that cost rises

[@IDann1]

I test rode one a few days ago, I found it perfectly adequate for city riding.I wasn’t impressed with the handling it was very stodgy on the front, also the throttle had a dead spot right at the top. I was impressed that I was able to go through a park without disturbing any of the animals, I wasn’t impressed with going up hills, a bit slow.. all in all I think I’ve been considering buying one for commuting.

[@TheEVside]

Great review as always

[@urbanfireblade]

5 seconds to 30mph 8 seconds to 40mph 11 seconds to 45mph. Not far off what a small car on local roads driving would be like. Amazing video,

[@bruceharrison9798]

Nice work, thanx James.

[@RussellMiddleton]

Excellent review, thanks.

[@Nelson1234]

Good test James. Just ordered my first stand up e-scooter a zero 8. Can you do a test on one ?

[@pikachus5m166]

I'm undecided with this Niu moped as there is another Chinese electric bike called a Suron, also getting good reviews. One downside you didn't mention is the increased insurance premium for ev bikes.

[@mariorjcorbin]

Sounds like insurance companies are taking the mick out of riders. That being said, the Surron is a completely different beast and isn't road legal in many places. What did you decide to do in the end, did you buy an e-scooter?

[@pikachus5m166]

@@mariorjcorbin Got the Niu, and yes the insurance is ridiculous, unless you have existing or had a recent m/c policy. Aside from that I bought an afternarket screen/deflector and topbox, makes it the perfect commuter.

[@mariorjcorbin]

@@pikachus5m166 awesome 👌 I just put a deposit on a pro myself. Thanks for replying.

[@jimporter7418]

Always charge indoors in the winter - temps less than zero centigrade will destroy them when charging

[@DaviDeXtA]

Great video James. NIU is pronounced “new” in English. Would you be able to get your hands on a UQI Pro at some point?

[@g-r0370]

Great video, only moment of worry was when you were removing the second battery and left your keys under the seat before lowering the seat down... thought you’d locked yourself out there! Risky!

[@redandwhite90]

The key when it’s there, actually holds the seat raised a little so it doesn’t latch shut

[@g-r0370]

Oh! Phew! Hehe

[@colinphillipson4830]

Hi James. Is this classed as a moped for UK driving licence rules?

[@kevindarkstar]

No, they are more like a 125

[@jimmielittle877]

Guys in the states are getting up to 50 mph 🏁

[@kevindarkstar]

It's possible to change the indicator sound, there is apparently 7 different sounds built in

[@stumpusMaximus]

NIU (new) is Mandarin for bull. Hence the rear tail light -not brake light- is shaped like bull’s horns.

[@toffee1889]

Nice review, I'm trying to decide between the niu nqi gts pro and super soco cpx. Have you tried the cpx .

[@mariorjcorbin]

What did you decide in the end?

[@furkanbaser]

thanks for valuable information..

[@mjr2567]

Great review

[@jameschapman4824]

Good review James. As you say, for an inner city delivery bike I'm sure it would be very good. Did I miss the price of the Bike?

[@stewartlamb5194]

It's up to £3500.

[@jameschapman4824]

@@stewartlamb5194 Thanks. I must have gone into 'selective hearing'.

[@Alan-ur9jo]

Will the charger (without the splitter) fit under the seat? So I can charge it at the other end of my trip, before riding home?

[@stevenightfox6022]

Unfortunately not. It is a quite big one to charge both batteries in time approciately. I carry it in a rucksack for charging at work. And: dont forget to ask your boss for permission to charge at work.

[@ianofliverpool7701]

Can you charge this at a petrol station if you`re running low on a journey?

[@mariorjcorbin]

With the accessory top case, you can bring your charger with you anywhere and charge at most places whilst you have a bite to eat. There are no fast chargers for this vehicle similar to Tesla's infrastructure though if that is what you mean.

[@urbanfireblade]

Would an electric scooter like this make you want to go out riding? Or is it too 'boring?' to consider having fun on it, i.e Sunday afternoons around the local back roads? You have small scooters like the new Honda Cub 125 which running costs would be very low, about the same range but being petrol you just fill up again and carry on. Have you ridden the new Honda Cub? Be interesting which you'd consider spending your own money on?

[@mariorjcorbin]

You can have just as much fun on this as a 125cc. The three modes, Dynamic and Sport being the most relevant here, can make back roads fun. Especially if you are into exploring roads less traveled. Carry your charger with you in the top box accessory and you can charge the scooter whilst having a spot of tea or better yet, fish and chips

[@zungaloca]

Nice review

[@cosmodoc]

Great test, thanks! Could you please test the Silence SO1 next?

[@kevindarkstar]

Or the sunra robo s

[@bobbye8071]

Nice one Jimbo

[@tomfresh9478]

When I get mine... I'm going to paint is bright orange for visual safety........

[@ewadge]

I’ve been agonizing over purchasing this bike for over two weeks. Just sold my big 1200cc petrol bike fully intending to by an electric bike. My biggest issue is the top speed. I have a fair bit of dual carriage way in my commute and the 50mph top speed can get tiresome. More than that it doesn’t have much grunt for overtaking between 40 and 50 mph for overtaking. The BMW C evolution would be perfect but at €14,000 it is way too expensive. I might have to have one last petrol bike to carry me through for another 4 years until I can get something electric with a bit more power.

[@timscott3027]

There's a new seat scooter coming soon that is based on the silence s01 that might be better for you, I think it has 60mph top speed

[@mariorjcorbin]

NIU is releasing a motorcycle next year. Food for thought.

[@ewadge]

@@mariorjcorbin yep, I’m watching the market like a hawk.

[@roystonevans2223]

@@ewadge I guess you may of purchased another petrol bike for abit... I was also waiting for a faster electric bike... Just bought the niu mqi gt evo 2 weeks ago for my commute to work in town... Its fantastic plus it does 68mp!! They state 62mph but had it up to that a couple of times now... Fantastic bit of kit... I fly past the petrol stations with a dumb grin on my face lol.

[@ewadge]

@@roystonevans2223 I did buy a Honda NC750X in the meantime. Had the NIU MQi been available at the time I would have purchased that. I kinda still want one but I cannot really justify having two bikes and the NC750X is very economical and it makes more sense for me to hang on to it for a bit longer. Next bike will almost certainly be an electric bike.

[@kevindarkstar]

If you think that is good, wait until you can get the silence 01 that will blow your mind!

[@happyhermit2022]

James...as always a great review. The difficulty is that a serious percentage of people in western Europe are a little anti the country of manufacture for reasons that do not need explaining. All the technology has been nicked from somewhere else and knocked out by a population paid three cents an hour. However great the products appear to be the life expectancy is likely to be short. I love the MG5 but never in a million years would I... This takes nothing away from your great quality reviews

[@roflmatol]

I'm curious as to why they'd bother using Bosch motors if they could have just "nicked" the technology

[@MonstaMunch101]

"best put together, best quality and best ride" - Sounds like you haven't tried the all electric version of the Honda PCX yet. It blows this out of the water, as you'd expect.

[@RedIria]

The electric PCX has only 25 miles of range and tops out at 37mp, compared to 43mph and 140 miles of this one. Both of those numbers are likely the most ideal conditions for both.

[@kevindarkstar]

Mmm I'm not sure how, given the Honda's much lower range and speed 🤔

[@leahlambert5737]

Very disappointed in this bike but I'm upgrading ASAP

[@leeatlaox]

any particular reasons ?

[@leahlambert5737]

@@leeatlaox the quality of the bike isn't very good they have did a few update a few days ago.

[@dtz8325]

Made in china Anyone who knows anything about bikes wouldn't buy a Chinese made bike

[@Jamesandkate]

That's exactly what the Brits said about Japanese bikes in the 80's. The same thing will happen here.

[@dtz8325]

@@Jamesandkate the whole world has been buying Japanese bikes since the 80s and still are World leaders in motorcycle manufacturing Read the manual to the nui Battery and motor under warranty for 22k