Electric Scooter Review: Skooza K1S First Ride

Electric scooter noob Matt Locke gives us a look and review of the Skooza K1S.
After a quick walk through, Matt takes the the Skooza through Austin to check out performance, comfort, and the ins & outs of riding around on those fat tires.
(Spoiler Alert) Batman’s motorcycle has nothing on this little cruiser. It gets up to about 28 mph and has no problem pulling hills from a dead stop.
Don’t forget you can get our hookup for free shipping (about $300!) if you buy this electric scooter using this link here: bit.ly/3c67D0N and when you use discount code ELECTRIFYEXPO.
Leave a comment below to tell us what you think of the Skooza - or our video!
What other electric scooters or e-bikes should we review next?

[@paullucas9174]

*Battery life is great **Latest.Bike** Scooter . Love the different driving modes. It’s got a little headlight and taillight too. Gets lots of looks haha*

[@StellaHulliet]

Hey there! I just stumbled upon a new project called the freebeat Morph 2-in-1 eBike and it seems pretty impressive. It offers a range of up to 60 miles on a single charge, and what's really cool is that it can be charged indoors too! Plus, with its brushless 750W motor and puncture-resistant fat tires, it can handle any terrain. The Smart Saddle Detection+ feature sounds interesting too, keeping you motivated during both indoor and outdoor rides. It's great to see innovation in the e-bike industry, and I'm excited to give the Morph eBike a try. Keep up the awesome content! 😄

[@seminolerider]

I chose the Mototec Fat Tire Scooter (very similar) and I must say, I had just as much fun as you did in this video when I first rode it (still do). Mine has 2000w, 18AH battery and is 60 volts. It has a lot of torque and gets up to 32 mph (according to the sellers) and has a 20 mile range. I love it. -This video was instrumental in me ordering one.

[@outdoorsiebros9115]

Loved the video

[@jeremywinston7199]

Funny he says no one can steal it cuz of the lock. Maybe not ride off but could easily be lifted up and tossed in the back of truck.

[@ElectrifyTV]

Look at the brains on Brad! :)

[@jeremywinston7199]

@@ElectrifyTV I'm just saying. Probably should have left the theft part out on the video lol. Overall. A good vid guys.

[@ElectrifyTV]

Sorry, it's a Pulp Fiction movie line. One of our faves. :)

[@jeremywinston7199]

@@ElectrifyTV 👍

[@klouddsurferful]

Easily picked up? Nope. These things usually weigh well over 100 lbs. Nonetheless, it is still possible for them to be, as you say, lifted and put on the back of a truck.

[@seunawovlog379]

When is it going to be available?

[@tysoncantara5273]

Lol a street legal Honda ruckus is cheaper than this thing......why

[@ElectrifyTV]

Ha but can it self balance? 😎😎

[@Bait_R6]

Electrify Expo yea

[@jeffjeff4477]

@@ElectrifyTV Ya Man, Batman wouldn't ride a Ruckus

[@Ethan.s..]

My Honda ruckus would smoke this bike. 43 mph and a actual 105 mpg I get. Electric bikes are nice but they’re still not as affordable. I have a electric skateboard too, it goes 24 mph and 14 miles on a charge.

[@cartooncottage2024]

I would wear the RID tag as a necklace. Smarter move.

[@paintriarchdave7977]

I bet these tires are a treat to put on the trims.

[@stephanelambert2587]

How Much cost the shopping un Drummondville Québec Canada ?

[@RaveeMattRavee]

Pass for me, price is outrageous... && little things bother me, like how u basically get a card to pushtostart like a Tesla, but no turn signals that could of easily been integrated

[@ElectrifyTV]

That's one thing we are hearing a lot of...people want turn signals!

[@djdickey]

@@ElectrifyTV Yes, at the speed it does, it qualifies as a moped in most jurisdictions. It should be an add on at least. You wouldn't need them at the beach, camp ground or golf course.

[@SheikAshii]

Weight limit?

[@albertoaguirre7691]

HOW CAN I BUY ONE

[@Yaya-ci4hz]

They are all sd out do you know why...I mean of course the obvious but I just think it's strange that they are all sold out will they be coming back soon if you know please let me know Thank you 😊

[@mikel2700]

pretty sure the company went under

[@daytriker]

I think you did an excellent job on the video. Far better to watch than the same old sales pitches. For all the detractors complaining about price, go price a decent Mountain Bike, Recumbent Trike or a factory Electric Bike. I would think those oversize tires would wear out on city streets & I would be concerned about the gimmick features eventually needing service or replacement. Sometimes Keep It Simple For Stupid is the better option.

[@teop7887]

When senior men want to impress the old ladies on bingo night... 😂😂😂

[@ElectrifyTV]

Ha 🤣

[@jamesaseltine2756]

Can I get the gas power model wif lowset recliner chair wif elongated body and akira coneda red bike mod kit thnx!

[@ElectrifyTV]

With or without curb feelers and fuzzy dice?

[@tazzsharif9818]

That WRX😍😍 @4:38

[@johnnymnemonic69]

Props to the thumbnail guy

[@ElectrifyTV]

You should see his toenails. Gross!

[@johnnymnemonic69]

@@ElectrifyTV 😂 now that's a whole different story

[@mtro.aaronbernal5384]

¿dónde lo puedo comprar?

[@goktugilgn787]

Buy ?

[@asyouwere553]

Is it light? Would you say you could lift it easily up a flight of stairs for first floor flat? 🤔

[@fullydetta5859]

95 lbs

[@Voidindiga]

Interested in them fat tyres. Apparently, the bikes in the Dredd films, both Stallone and Urban, had normal cruiser tyres as fat tyres were perceived to be too dangerous for the riders. Did the fat tyre cause a negative handling aspect?

[@ElectrifyTV]

It's definitely a different ride but once you master it, it's a ton of fun.

[@StellaHulliet]

User's comment: Interested in them fat tyres. Apparently, the bikes in the Dredd films, both Stallone and Urban, had normal cruiser tyres as fat tyres were perceived to be too dangerous for the riders. Did the fat tyre cause a negative handling aspect?Reply: Hey there! I stumbled upon a new project that might interest you. Have you heard about the Morph eBike by freebeat? It's a revolutionary 2-in-1 eBike that offers both indoor and outdoor modes. What's really cool is that it can be charged when you use it indoors! As for the fat tyres, the Morph eBike features puncture-resistant fat tyres along with an 80mm front suspension, ensuring a smooth ride in any conditions. So you can enjoy the benefits of fat tyres without compromising on handling. Definitely worth checking out!

[@gothamghostrider4634]

It doesn't fold so when u get a flat how are you supposed to get it home ?

[@ElectrifyTV]

Just do a wheelie all the way home, k? ;)

[@aerofpv2109]

A $2,000 difference just for customization I think is insane.

[@brianh9738]

Just got mine - not for everyone, but a cool toy indeed! Just wish I could figure out how to change the display from Metric to good ol' USA "English" readout!

[@ElectrifyTV]

Did you ever figure this out? If not, we will help ya out.

[@cdrom887]

I love in Austin. Ever need a tester? Im about to get myself an EUC

[@ElectrifyTV]

Thank you. We just might hit you up

[@cdrom887]

Electrify Expo awesome! Sounds great!! I have background in street/longboard skating, and used to own a gas powered scooter/go-ped; also have a background in videography & photography. Just let me know how to get in touch with y’all if you ever need help!

[@seunawovlog379]

I checked your website but all sold out

[@brianmcmanus4286]

Always fully charge the battery after unboxing a PEV.

[@dirtysanchez9449]

I want one that goes 50 mph but in that scooter body

[@ictpilot]

Now they're making them with non fat tires and you need a kickstand. You think they'd offer both.

[@decadantdog4444]

How does it corner?

[@ElectrifyTV]

On rails...ok, not so much. Takes some getting used to, but once you master it, it corners great!

[@luca_uy6529]

Cool, but it’s definitely missing turn signals, speedometer, and mirrors I visited my home country a couple of months ago and these were pretty much parked on every other corner, which from my stand point really makes me thing you guys are supporting a company that just bought these from a Chinese brand, slapped a different logo on it and are selling it for 3x the amount (and maybe a different speed controller to bypass the motors limiter)

[@skooza]

So, to be clear, you're basically assuming: 1. Everyone wants turn signals and mirrors (it has a speedometer) 2. If something's "on every other corner," it has to be Chinese 3. If it doesn't sound Chinese, someone slapped a name on it 4. There's a 3:1 markup on "Chinese by another name" 5. A double redundancy system is used to limit speed in this device And possibly 6. That participating in commerce is, somewhat bad? Well 1. Not if you don't need them / can be added later 2. That's a sterotype, and may be quite accurate. (~95% of the consumables your purchase are Made in China?) 3. If all cows have 4 legs, and one has 3, is it not a cow? 4. On the low end 5. An unecessary complication in our view 6. Capitalism certainly isn't for everyone, mostly for those that like trading money for stuff 🤷 Here-Here's to conscientious consumption! 🍻* *Do not operate this vehicle after consuming alcoholic beverages

[@ElectrifyTV]

Gas stations are all chinese owned...didn'tyaknow???? :)

[@franklinvillagomez5711]

Hi Matt. So how was the skooza. Can you rate it. If it’s a good ride can you tell me where to get a skooza and their address. Thanks Matt

[@ElectrifyTV]

Great ride. You can get directly by clicking here (bit.ly/3c67D0N) and get a special discount by using "ElectrifyExpo" at checkout.

[@fullydetta5859]

@@ElectrifyTV They are sold out and does your discount code still works ??

[@sean2val]

that sure is sweet

[@capo2736]

Weird and awesome at the same time

[@tonys9353]

❤️❤️🖤

[@deggar25]

You guys know How development works right? This release,this ad, it’s all going to bring feedback to the manufacturer who will then tweak and change different things and release a new version that is much better and hopefully cheaper than this version. Everyone sounds so angry and annoyed, but why? You’re saying you’re never going to buy it, then cool. There are people that will buy it. If there’s things you don’t like try pointing them out constructively and then who knows maybe we’ll all have some badass, safe, efficient and cool looking e-scooters and this manufacturer become the next Tesla of scooters. Positivity goes a long way, just spread some love!

[@ElectrifyTV]

What??? Constructive comments on KZbin??? Hell has froze over! haha :)

[@deggar25]

Electrify Expo hahaha you know I realized that as soon as I posted it. Great point. I was like “wait it’s KZbin, not gonna happen”

[@deggar25]

Electrify Expo also, are you the manufacturer? Or are you just running the social media presence for this company?

[@skooza]

Appointed! How Stuff Works - Editor in Chief

[@ElectrifyTV]

Negative. Skooza is the manufacturer. And they're damn good.

[@maxprivate3805]

That skeezer stole my skooza.

[@aldonasviesiene222]

What is the range??

[@ElectrifyTV]

With the 19ah battery, approx 35miles of range.

[@luismorales6548]

How fast can go ?

[@MrPolymers]

Most ebikes are limited by law to 28 mph. Anything faster? Then, you are looking at something that needs licensed. You won't impress the Harley riders too much with these. That said, I built my ebike from a Schwinn for $600. It is fun to tool around the hood. Just no major road use as you'll get run over.

[@chewdock88]

I wish ya sale this chopper electric scooter 2000w

[@naui_diver9290]

No suspension? For 3500? No!

[@ElectrifyTV]

The sidewall on the tires doesn't count? :)

[@JoseMedina-jt6ol]

Bruhhh it’s 3,500?? Lmfaoo as cool as it is I don’t think I would buy it before buying my Honda dirt bike

[@mindureownbusinoseyparker3815]

Read the manual it's the papery thing with writing on it

[@kennethhudson8013]

It's a decent scooter but looks like your body is getting jarred from the sorry condition of roads so they need to add shocks to front and seat

[@jeffjeff4477]

More Batman stuff 😂

[@arizonaadventureriders9384]

There’s a dozen fat tire scooters on the market starting at $800 and up

[@ElectrifyTV]

Have a fave?

[@arizonaadventureriders9384]

Electrify Expo I like the Phat scooters, they seem to have good quality for the price and customer support

[@brutish]

@@arizonaadventureriders9384 They're not $800, Forrest. The man asked if you have a favorite $800 one... well, do ya?

[@arizonaadventureriders9384]

Jason Brutish I said scooters start at $800 the one he’s reviewing is not $800 so when did he ask that ?

[@brutish]

@@arizonaadventureriders9384 Very true, I stand corrected sir! ✌️

[@jenarddecastro2597]

I would like to see you do the Trikke "SP33DER" 72TT kzbin.info Right now the 60 volt SP33DER is on the market, but as you see in the video link, the inventor Gildo B. is perfecting the 72 volt out in California

[@ElectrifyTV]

Matt Locke, you hear? Get on it!

[@boomer8393]

If there's a power outage, you've got a $3K + boat anchor. HONDA's ADV 150 scooter is a 70mph capable scoot', that is beyond capable for 'two people,' for a tic over $4K, and will probably outlast its owner...

[@ElectrifyTV]

That’s true. But it’s a gas engine. We aren’t comparing this to ICE’s. Apples to oranges

[@djdickey]

That's not true at all. If there's a power outage you can't pump gas at a gas station either. So in both cases you've only got the fuel or charge in it at the time of the outage. An emergency solar panel can charge the thing in a day. You got an emergency fuel refinery?

[@BonetheStreetwearCreator]

Not with those tires. No rear suspension either. Noooope

[@guillermo3564]

How high would you have to be to spend that kind of cash on that kind of trash?

[@ElectrifyTV]

Duuuuuuuuuuude, you hungry for some doritios yo?

[@CBlocks]

Is this street legal?

[@ElectrifyTV]

Yes, but check local city laws in your area.

[@dickritchie2596]

I might be a taker if it could achieve 40 mph.

[@ElectrifyTV]

Does downhill count? 🤔😎

[@uladzimirc5672]

Nope, it doesn’t - it’s not a carbon bicycle, after all. But it would count if its max speed was ~40mph.

[@fearceigknighter]

I'll stick to my Sur-Ron X, thanks 🤣

[@99trampis]

Can't ever go wrong with Luna!

[@fearceigknighter]

@@99trampis You are correct!

[@johnpaquette6990]

Too bad he can’t read instructions and gives you the impression he is simply a reflex.

[@1scarewolf]

Exskooza me? How much!?

[@ElectrifyTV]

Are your skears plugged?

[@erwinalcantara5147]

sent to me

[@yelwing]

$3k ! No way!

[@kittyokat13]

City Coco comes with shocks. Just sayin. LOL

[@aquious953]

Make one that goes faster 😳

[@trevethan82319841]

On eBay IV seen these for about 1200

[@ElectrifyTV]

Cool man, let us know how that goes!

[@BobbyJetty1502]

I'd much rather buy a motorcycle for$4000 than a sissy scooter. And no turning signals? WTF.

[@ElectrifyTV]

This scooter is anything but sissy, but we hear ya! 🤘

[@drewstewart2715]

Electrify Expo mmmm no it’s sissy

[@BobbyJetty1502]

@@drewstewart2715 long live the CR500 with a rear paddle tire and Seth Enslow at the helm 🤘🇺🇸🔱🔰⚡

[@crystalraf]

Yes, it needs turn signals.

[@jseden]

$4k will get you a lot of bike if you go used.. my rebel250 was 1400 is a totally suitable daily driver for my needs.. will do 65 pretty comfortably and 80 if I wanna push it. I spend less than $5/week on gas and the thing is super easy to maintain. E scooters just aren't for me at this point, especially when I can find a nice goldwing for 2500. I'm clearly not the target market though.. not everyone wants to deal with getting the motorcycle license. Or even has a license for that matter.. or they might drive an SUV that gets 12mpg. A lot of people also take scooters and e vehicles to be safer than a motorcycle. They're horribly wrong but I've seen that misconception pretty often. These people will think nothing of zipping around the city on a 30mph ebike or scooter, often helmetless but tell me that they won't ride a motorcycle because they're dangerous. Yes, I've had this conversation several times with ebike owners in Denver.. the relatively small size of my rebel seems to invite a lot of conversation, it's just a very approchable Motorcycle. It also feels infinately safer than the 50cc mopeds and scooters I owned for 15+ years though. 30mph just isn't fast enough to ride in anywhere but dense city traffic or residential areas. I feel safety ultimately comes down to riding style. My #1 rule to to never assume that I'm seen, IE, Never rely on someone else's reaction time. It's worked well for me so far

[@vestel777]

To bad they don’t make one that can hold up to 300 pounds as I’m 255 pounds.

[@thomassteele1728]

We gotta start making our own products m8. I daily commute 2 miles on a $130 26" mountain bike. I do believe I overdo the weight limit but the only problem so far is the tire wear. It's not built to handle a guy my size on any kind of wild terrain but it runs on the road just as fast as I can pedal it. If we want better items, fun items like this, we need to make the market for it known. Big people dont buy little toys because they'll break. But I've seen plenty of big boys climbing out of little ford fiestas because its what they can afford. So let us take a moment to think about what we can build, rather than buy.

[@irideahawk2506]

$3,690👀 nice though

[@ElectrifyTV]

Truth. It ain’t cheap, but woooeeeee, is it an awesome ride. 💯

[@60zeller]

@@ElectrifyTV you can spend that on a bike, as in bicycle easy

[@CBlocks]

Trust me it's worth every penny

[@trigger696]

You can get it MUCH cheaper, only if you know where to look though. The more you buy the cheaper they become.

[@mini2nut67]

Drop the self balancing, add a kickstand and sell it for $1,995.

[@cylon5741]

Isn't it self-balancing because of the fatness of the tires?

[@yoltsbp]

you can buy a street legal kymco that goes faster and doesnt have to recharge for 1k less. if you ask me this is a waste of money.

[@dickritchie2596]

Nice bike. Annoying hipster. Bad ink.

[@ElectrifyTV]

Total hipster. Listens to emo too. He’s moving to Brooklyn. Gonna start a clothing brand. Wants a tribal tattoo on the small of his back. What were we thinking.

[@ahmedelnhas4766]

You guys had me up until I saw the prive

[@ElectrifyTV]

What if we say ‘hello?’

[@cdrogers72]

I like the concept, but that price! Seriously? I can get a handful of real used motorcycles for that. Not to mention, a brand new Honda Supercub, which is a tried and true gas equivalent. They only cost a couple hundred dollars more new! The Honda can easily hit 55 mph and go waaaay more than 30 miles. So, the Honda isn't a cool electric. I value riding more than being able to say "that's my electric scooter charging over there." If they ever come down to the $1k range, then maybe.

[@djdickey]

They will never be that cheap and if they are you probably don't want it. The battery costs that much. I've had a different model for two whole years and all I've ever done is charge it at no cost to me at work, wash it, and keep the tires inflated. You've got a hundred different moving parts on and ICE cycle and unless you upgrade to CVT you've got a bunch of maintenance.

[@SereneAuthenticity]

I live in Dirty NYC I would love to own one but I dont trust 90% of the people here

[@ElectrifyTV]

But those 10% are terrific! :)

[@SereneAuthenticity]

@@ElectrifyTV hell yeah 😎 👌 😂

[@rickmanigault6447]

Lots of them around

[@RentaroSatomi_Enju]

#prolifetip look at alibaba you can get one of these babies for 1/4 of what they are charging IMAO

[@ElectrifyTV]

Different product but you get what you pay for.

[@RentaroSatomi_Enju]

No you really can get the same thing I am 100% sure of this xd. You guys ripping people off.

[@ElectrifyTV]

We don’t make this scooter. Share a link, let us see that product you are talking about so we can compare apples to apples 🍎

[@fredmaldonado9204]

OMG, these comments are killing me LoL

[@ElectrifyTV]

It's youtube...so....

[@waynepalmer6743]

3500$ they are high

[@ElectrifyTV]

Like buzzing or spinning?

[@waynepalmer6743]

Like on drugs high. Its a nice little scooter. But priced way way to hi.for what it is.

[@floorfungus4209]

so its just an overglorified electric copy of Honda ruckus, with all the good things about it removed. I hate it.

[@ChrisLoew]

Review=guy who knows nothing and has no idea what he is looking at, great content

[@ElectrifyTV]

The evil plan worked!

[@paintriarchdave7977]

Skooza sounds like dirty skooma. Which is already dirty.

[@jkirk1626]

Batman

[@johndoe-ld8bj]

I'd rather get anything else that's 4,000 doll hair

[@earlycuyler2295]

You can buy a legitimate gas powered scooter for about half as much...hard pass

[@ElectrifyTV]

This is true. Our take is that the K1S isn't meant to be the best value, but from a design, aesthetic, and overall cool factor, some people will pay the extra money to roll in style.

[@earlycuyler2295]

@@ElectrifyTV i, and anyone else familliar with electric motors would be more than willing to pay far less and have something reliable enough to trust.

[@earlycuyler2295]

@@ozzy541 i dont think they got the memo.

[@zestydude87]

What is it.. about 10000 dollars...

[@ElectrifyTV]

If you want 3 of ‘em 🤘

[@Magicstockton]

I bought an e36 for cheaper than this thing.

[@ElectrifyTV]

Cmon. No way you got into an E36 for cheaper. Besides, apples to oranges we suppose. That said, E36 is one of the best chassis ever. 💯💪

[@Magicstockton]

Electrify Expo I’m many things but I’m not a liar. I paid $1,500 for my e36 it was a 98 328is. I got it with a little more than 101k.

[@skooza]

@@Magicstockton win a car show w/it then we'll talk prices

[@Magicstockton]

s k o o z a Cut the shit. I actually could win a car show and the price will still be cheaper than this skeleton moped. 😂

[@2012listo]

Way to read the manual first ya donkus!

[@ElectrifyTV]

He’s not the sharpest tool in the shed. Granted.

[@kennethhudson8013]

I hate that our infrastructure, roads, ect, are terrible and we send enough money to influence foreign entities that could fix this

[@roger4375]

I can see these at a tourist locations as rentals. They are expensive for what you get. Why did Scooza choose a wide flat tread tire over a wide hoop style tire? Low speed handling has to be compromised. If it’s on the street, make it at least as street legal as a moped, or the Cheap imported POS scooters from China. That means, turn signals, front/rear braking, DOT head light and Brake/tail light and by all means, some sort of suspension. At a price point of Mid $3K, you should get more than a fat tire electric mini bike. I am in my early 70’s and the Scooza absolutely doesn’t appeal to me. I do have a scooter though, a Suzuki Burgman 650..... now that’s a scooter!! Bottom line is, if you are going to manufacture an electric scooter, you might want to ad some bells and whistles. You can start by adding at least a horn.

[@ElectrifyTV]

Beep beep! Copy that, thanks for your feedback!!

[@MrPolymers]

I owned two Suzuki Burgman Scooters. The 400 and 650 Executive. They are in a far higher league than this little electric skateboard. I'm also 64 and built my ebike. What I find kinda dangerous is the fact none of these have turn signals or other simple safety items. Yes, to keep them legal with no license, they have to keep them under 28 mph. That said, I have a blast with my converted Schwinn bike to an ebike. I did it for around $600. This thing for $3,500?? I'll just ride my Yamaha FJR in that case.

[@aarnaarn3687]

$$

[@waistedsausage1071]

3.2K for something that does 28mph Rather get a 49cc scooter for $450 and it will beat it lmao

[@ElectrifyTV]

49cc scooter, dat's cute doe. ding ding :)

[@selfie183]

no it wuznt bilt for cavemen

[@waynehead7271]

Ridiculous. Also, incredibly dangerous.

[@ElectrifyTV]

We should get you on one. It's not dangerous...it's incredibly easy to ride.

[@waynehead7271]

@@ElectrifyTV The thing doesn't even have mirrors, a speedometer, signals ... I could go on, but I won't.

[@stonedog23]

Wayne Head , you’re thinking moped/scooter with all that stuff you mentioned, but this seems like a traditional scooter, but with a seat.

[@Malaki727]

I wouldn't buy this

[@ElectrifyTV]

Some will. Some won't. All good either way!

[@briefcaseblues6061]

Dude, I could sell me perfectly good running old truck for Kelley Blue Book and still be a THOUSAND short from being able to buy this hunka shit

[@TheHotShit]

What a POS rip off!!!