Punk Rider Pro Review: 3 Months & 500 Miles Later - Too Good To Be True?

[@eRideHero]

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[@sleeplessnacht]

Hey @eRideHero, Got mine last monday, was riding it a couple of days already, one question? is the battery meter in the cockpit and the battery percentage not accurate? talked to my seller bout this and mentioned that fact and just check the Voltage instead. i just wanted to know if the case was same with your model too

[@eRideHero]

@@sleeplessnacht Hi congrats on the purchase. This actually comes down to how batteries fundamentally work and is perfectly fine (and quite common in most scooters). The display typically bases the remaining battery % on voltage. When you accelerate/go full power, the voltage drops. When you slow down again, the voltage goes back to normal. Therefore, the accurate battery % reading only really shows when you're going slow/not throttling at all. Hope that makes sense.

[@1hjehje]

I just discovered your channel and I am very impressed with your reviews. You provide a lot of practical information that addresses several of my questions. Your long term reviews also give a good indication of how a scooter will hold up over time. It is good to hear that the build quality is good. The appearance is great. I really like the 360 degree lighting. My only unanswered question is with respect to parts availability. Thank you for this video!

[@eRideHero]

Thank you so much for the kind words! Means a lot. Spend literal weeks on every single review (which is the reason I don't upload that often). I always try to cover as many miles as possible, not just unbox, ride once and review, like so others do.

[@eRideHero]

As far as parts go, that's always an unpredictable dilemma. But Punk have been around for some time (previously called Hero), so I doubt they'll close doors in any foreseeable future.

[@hhova29]

I stumbled upon this video after debating between this scooter and another few I’ve considered like the updated Ausum Gallop & Leopard pro as my first dual motor scooter. This one is definitely lighter and has regen brake. but the other mentioned bring more bang for your buck like brakes/ suspension and power, not to mention tracking and nfc card for security. What does this have for security features and how do the components handle over time you currently have it? Love this video.

[@eRideHero]

I haven't had the chance to test the Ausom models, so I can't make direct hands-on comparisons, but the Punk Rider Pro continues to hold its own for me. It's still really comfortable and no compoment issues for now. As far as security features go, the only thing I find useful personally is tracking (which can be done with AirTags cheaply on any scooter). Yes, an NFC card will make it less likely that your scooter is stolen, but I'd never leave a $1K scooter unattended without a heavy physical lock, not even for 5 minutes. Hope that helps - I hope to test Ausom models in the future.

[@SagiQuarion]

ERIDEHERO - did you tweak settings via the app for range tests? I have this and an ausom gallop. I’d love to replace them both with a scooter that had the looks and regen of the punk, suspension and decent off roading of the gallop with as energy dense battery I can get. New Apollo phantom 2.0 seems close. There’s so many options I’m sure I’m missing

[@shivgulati710]

I want this so bad 😩 but I can't decide if I want to get an e-bike instead or not LOL

[@eRideHero]

Hi Shiv, Thanks for signing up on the website. Hope you find the tools useful. Well, as an owner of both, e-scooters are way more fun and practical portability-wise. E-bikes generally win in range and safety, though. 🙌

[@pinkfloydhomer]

Ebike, no contest

[@A1-Odyssey]

What age you goin to use it for is the question

[@Fat-bananas]

I'm actually in the process of selling my ebike for an escooter. I commute into NYC and it's too impractical for me to bring my ebike (have to take the bus in from NJ) I also don't think ebikes are really that great for the exercise either, I tended not to ride mine often even casually. My ebike (foxbat from area51 bikes) is too heavy to pedal without the motor, and the motor tends to do most of the work; there's no real sweet spot between the two

[@owiepabilona4867]

we have a seller here in the Philippines and I tell you,it's selling like pancakes!..I'll get myself one soon ❤❤❤..and btw, I'm only 5 ft. tall,and they said they can adjust the pole,dunno how,but I trust them..Thanks for the great review

[@eRideHero]

Seems very popular over there, yes. Interesting that they'd be able to adjust the pole height-definitely not a default configuration. Thanks for the kind words! Happy riding.

[@aleXtreme_]

How does it compare to Apollo City 2024? I mean other than specs, which one would you personally buy and use

[@eRideHero]

If price doesn't matter, I pick the City for the better suspension. Bang for buck, I take the Punk with the coupon.

[@demonocusmetalocus3558]

On my punk rider pro i never even use the drum brakes i just use the regen thumb brake.

[@eRideHero]

Yup it's awesome to have a separate throttle for that!

[@MrBalas3]

@@eRideHeroSeeing other reviews on this model they really showed how poor the stopping power of the regenerative brakes compared to how terrific they were on Apollo’s scooters. Can one use the app to adjust the strength of the regenerative brakes for the Punk Rider Pro?

[@A1-Odyssey]

I'd want to see how this compares to the fluid vista

[@eRideHero]

Good shout. Would love to get my hands on the Vista to try out.

[@A1-Odyssey]

@@eRideHero in leaning towards the vista solely cuz the solid tires

[@MohamedAbouzaid-it6gz]

Kqi3 300x review?

[@eRideHero]

Coming soon - most performance tests finished 🙌

[@eRideHero]

Now live

[@BebeLala-g2e]

I absosutly love my Punk Rider Pro❤😍🤩 my best invesment of the year👌👍

[@eRideHero]

Glad to hear that!

[@xFreyelis]

If only it comes in full black :(

[@eRideHero]

Would definitely be an awesome aesthetic!

[@arialiti1739]

It comes it just u can orrder it from ms energy real brand ms energy flare

[@arialiti1739]

Theres a cheaper versipn and the real version ms energy flare i swearr its 900 dollars i got it its the same shit just the real brand

[@918DEATH]

23 miles a hour?

[@eRideHero]

Referring to the hill test?

[@918DEATH]

@@eRideHero oh ok sorry

[@eRideHero]

No problem at all 🙌🔥

[@Nastja3000]

They have some kind of rubber cassette suspension that wares out quickly, how much those cost to repair ?

[@EryqBadTrip]

Nice!!! I'd like to buy one.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@eRideHero]

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