Comparing NIU KQi E-Scooter Models! Which One is the Best Value?

[@mikeg3950]

Having all the models standing right next to each other is the best way to tell the differences visually. Great iob on this video you really are helping me make an informed decision! 🙏

[@marshapelo9830]

I bought the Nio KQi3 Pro four months ago. Ridden about 1,000 miles. It still works great. Very well built and I love it.

[@jakobbunge1023]

How's the battery doing, approaching 200 miles on mine

[@Theforbiddenkingdom7095]

@@jakobbunge1023 I bought one used for dirt cheap 3 months and the guy said it probably has 1000 miles but couldnt be sure cuz it wouldn't connect to his phone so we don't know for sure. I have put at least 300 miles myself and it rides for 15miles in a full charge in California.

[@marshapelo9830]

I ride everyday 10 miles. I charge the battery everyday. Still good. I heard the battery uses Panasonic cells.

[@Juice_2288]

I’ve owned my 2 Pro for 14 months and ridden over 400 miles and the is a slight drop in battery life but not bad. If there is a physical NIU store in your city, they could help you connect to the app. There is one here in North Park San Diego where I just bought my new 3 Max and a guy had just had his computer module replaced because of a bad Bluetooth in it.

[@SalamHerbs-db5nt]

​@@Theforbiddenkingdom7095is it th3 KQi3 model?

[@richk562]

I love it.I just bought the KQI2.What a good scooter!

[@corleone04]

me too

[@ctnative203]

got the kqi3 pro last summer because of your recommendation i love the scooter, NIu is the perfect scooter to start with you dont find equal build quality for the price range its amazing .

[@PUGS21]

I got the sport for $400, it was the cheapest at the time. It was already on sale, plus an extra hundred dollars of for if you go to a flag ship store, preventing them from paying for more shipping

[@ctnative203]

@@PUGS21 That's cool I got mines on sale also think they did a 25 percentage of for the forth of July I only payed 600 for a 800 scooter 😎 gotta get those deals man!

[@PastLife_VHS]

Got the KQi3 pro a few days ago and I've been watching tons of videos, my guy R9 is pumping them out in real time

[@Baldhill7070]

The KQi2 was my first scooter and was an amazing starting scooter

[@EpicPlayer954]

I owned the KQi2 and then upgraded to the KQI3 Max for more power. I feel that the KQi2 has better build quality than the 3-max

[@RK9Rides]

Surprising! I think the KQi3 scooters feel more solid overall

[@Sky9th]

I ended up going with the KQi1 pro, the lighter weight was important to me as im carrying it up stairs regularly, and dont ride more than a few miles on city streets so dont need crazy power/speed. I bought mine in late march of 2024 and it actually has a proper speedometer now! I know i didnt accidentally get the wrong model either cuz the battery pack is still upfront.

[@basedboy4158]

I just bought a kqi2 and it’s a beast .

[@Juice_2288]

I bought my KQi2 Pro for $430, 14 months ago and have put over 400 miles on it. I use it a lot in my neighborhood to run errands and it has worked flawlessly. I highly recommend it. It is very well built, reliable and has good range. Perfect for commuters and students. I just bought the KQi3 Max because I want more range and the extra speed is useful. The brakes are powerful. The 2 Pro has good brakes but the 3 Max are almost too good because it locks up a lot. I think I’m still getting used to it. They all go on sale frequently. The 3 Pro sells for $749 on sale and the 3 Max for $799. For $50 more, the 3 Max is the much better value.

[@satwikk9896]

Hey! I'm looking to buy the Kqi2pro and I've heard a lot about it's build quality.. but what do you think about the area near the front wheel.. at the bottom of the stem, basically where the Base goes around the stem. So I saw a kqi2 in my neighbourhood and at that specific area, I see the base that goes around the stem has a striped joint. And that person's scooter was basically unaligned at that joint. I wish I could send a picture of it to show what I mean. That didn't seem like a very good design choice but I'm not sure..

[@GermanResources]

@@satwikk9896it could be broken

[@HappyPianos]

Haven’t seen it mentioned here, and maybe I missed it in the video, but in NIU app you can now remove the kick to start function.

[@d4daniel-usa]

Please cover safety features in your reviews. Does the NIU KQi 1 Pro include an electronic horn, headlight, and taillight? Thank you.

[@deplorablechump8758]

Mechanical horn. Yes to headlight and taillight. Solid scooter for $219 when it’s on sale.

[@ludlos]

Bought the kqi2 pro for 390 during black friday, but havent got the chance to tide it yet

[@basedboy4158]

390 from where ? I got my kqi2 for 420

[@ludlos]

@@basedboy4158 it was 389 on the niu website but it was only during Black Friday weekend 389 before taxes

[@claire2134]

I'm upgrading to a Nami Klima but the Niu KQi3 Pro was perfectly serviceable for me as my first scooter.

[@lexg1455]

I have a KQi3 max and am drooling over rhe nami klima. Seems perfect for an upgrade. But the KQi3 max is so well built and comfortable I cant let go just yet. 23mph is pretty good. But I want to go 28-30mph

[@claire2134]

@@lexg1455 Seems like a lot of KQi3 owners are upgrading to Nami Klima's. I really enjoy mine, just looking for a more comfortable ride and faster speed.

[@DTPsince77]

Great video! I just picked up the kqi1 Pro on sale for 315 plus tax. Adult first time rider here and I’ve read reviews from people similar size to me, it seems like it’s going to do what I need. If it does what I need and I like it I’ll get something much bigger 😆

[@rietzhu]

Pretty cool rides! Thanks for reviewing each 1!

[@cucurezenita]

Just ordered the KQi3 pro for £479 yesterday...i think that's a good deal😁

[@tomcat452]

Mind sharing where you got it for that price?

[@cucurezenita]

My bad, was £479 on Amazon cause I'm in Scotland. There was a 20% discount from £600

[@raylivengood8040]

The max sounds 👌🏻. The KQI3 pro is still going strong 💪🏻

[@montrealgoprorides]

Love your videos, I look forward to watching every one.

[@YOQishere]

Great video. Sold my kqi3pro for and ebike, for more comfort, got a flat after 2 days, no thanks returned it. I have done thousands of kms on NIU scooters with no flat issues. So deciding should I get the max or inmotion s1 of course for more comfort having the suspension. anyway, what are you using to shoot this video? what go pro and chest mount? Thanks!

[@delasse3178]

Not happy with my NIU! the tire inflator extension they give you doesn't work on the rear tire, and after trying to get it to work over and over, the tire no longer holds air. I also hit a bump and it shut off indefinitely, and displays an error code as well. My NIU is now in pieces. It also refused to get off of e-save mode and literally flashes it when i was actually using the scooter. Sometimes it would appear it was in e-save mode, other times it just said it was, but, as others have reported, it may not actually be in e-save mode. It also does not go above 20mph for me even after unlocking the max speed. I have a $250 dollar scooter that hits 21mph. I wrote to NIU, nothing back. Will never buy from them again.

[@richk562]

From all the other reviews it sounds like you got a bad scooter.

[@unloveableandre]

I have a 3 Max, the flashing e-save is stupid but it's normal. You're using custom mode, with whatever speed you set as maximum. That makes the e-saves blinking thing. The scooter has 3 modes: e-save, sport, and custom. When you enable custom, you cannot jump from e-save to sport and vice-versa Max speed on display is 22 mph. And range is way below 40 miles. I am a 160 lbs rider. Selling mine as I made the mistake of not buying via Amazon. 100 miles only.

[@thevoiceofreason4104]

Sounds like you work for Segway and are paid spread FUD about NIU. I have the KQi3 Max and KQi3 Pro and have tested a few dozen scooters over the years. The NIU build quality is head and shoulders above the competition.

[@Icarus_Ridexx]

It's been a year since this review video and I think my KQI Air is definitely from the glorious future.

[@silvaroo]

Hello! I have just placed an order for the KQi2 Pro, it was about $500 on Best Buy which isn’t too bad. Thank you so much for your reviews, they’re really helpful! Keep up the amazing work!

[@satwikk9896]

Hey! How'd you like the kqi2pro so far? I'm looking to buy it and I would like your review on it's range. Like how far it can run on a single charge if you went like a constant 15mph. Also, does it weigh a lot?

[@silvaroo]

@@satwikk9896 On a single charge, the KQi2 Pro can run up to about 25 miles or so (don’t quote me on that) - the KQi2 Pro is about 40 pounds ish so it’s a little heavy. The speed can go up to 28 miles once you beat the tutorial and it’s pretty nice! I’ve used the scooter almost every day for commuting to grocery store, the park, and for fun!

[@silvaroo]

@@satwikk9896 For a single charge at a constant 15 mph, I’m honestly not too sure! I remember riding about 15 km on full charge and had 45% left. I’d recommend looking at other’s experiences as mine are different. Best of luck on your search and have fun!

[@TommyDennis-nu5sc]

Such a shame. I just got one from Best Buy for 380. Can’t wait to try it out.

[@Bananarama-x9d]

I own the kqi2 and it is my favorite electric scooter

[@PastLife_VHS]

Does slime work on the tubeless tires as preventative care/repair?

[@RK9Rides]

Yeah, tire sealant works even better on tubeless than tubed in my experience

[@marshapelo9830]

Yes. I put Slime in the front tire of KQi3 Pro after a thorn puncture. Been three months of riding everyday, it's still good.

[@PastLife_VHS]

@@RK9Rides awesome, thanks boss! Would you recommend pre sliming before any punctures?

[@RK9Rides]

@@PastLife_VHS Yes, I highly recommend doing before any punctures

[@FuryDash09]

This review was exactly what I needed. Bought the 2 for just under $400!

[@powrvr]

I’m looking to buy the same scooter would you recommend?

[@FuryDash09]

@@powrvr Honestly I never even got to try it. The package was supposed to come the day of and the same day 3 hours before the end of the scheduled hour I check & see that the package was damaged and being returned to the sender. I contacted NIU and they needed the scooter to come back to their warhorse first before sending a new one. Almost two weeks go by and I just say fuck this & ask for a refund. I ended up getting a different scooter i10max, came in a week later.

[@FuryDash09]

@@powrvrI had typed out a decent response, I guess it didn’t post. I never got the scooter. On the day of delivery It was “damaged” and no delivery attempt was made as it was returned to the sender. They wouldn’t send a replacement until the damaged one got back to their warehouse. 2 weeks almost going onto 3 goes by and I just ask for a refund & ended up getting an i10Max

[@powrvr]

@@FuryDash09 oh dang that sucks I just ordered mine of Amazon so hopefully the same thing doesn’t happen to me

[@FuryDash09]

@@powrvr It probably won’t. I was having a very unlucky week so one thing after another. What really upset me was the waiting time. After the scooter got to their warehouse, I wasn’t getting an update for almost a week so I just got fed up because It would’ve taken probably another 2 weeks to get the scooter & they wouldn’t send another out asap.

[@TheQuixotic1]

As someone who's at the top of the weight limit for the 3 Pro/Max (down from 390lbs at my heaviest), I feel the 100 watts of power in the Max is absolutely necessary for me. I would love to see a version with a suspension and dual motors (either dual 350 or 450); something that's comfortable and a confident hill-climber. Seems like the market goes from single 500 watt to dual 1000 watt beasts with no reasonable in between.

[@dracorosso7129]

Buy a bike my guy to lose weight.

[@TayT300]

I'm 108kg and have the pro and It's good, gets to top speed until the battery is low but definitely would get a more powerful one like the max, but if i get another i will get an ebike so i have both.

[@Itwasntalieitwastrueinmymind]

Great Video! trying to figure out why my KQi3 Pro blk came in a White box with “KQi3/Sport” ordered on Amazon Canada & 99% of reviews I see online come in a black box saying “KQi3 Pro”.

[@Ghost-sz7uo]

how's the QA on these scooters? the only thing i worry about these up and coming brands is the reliability.

[@Éthy-flow]

Hi, I have a problem with my scooter. KQI1 I forgot my password and I can no longer operate it. Please provide a solution. Thank you very much.

[@rahularora9868]

Kqi2 pro has been in my amazon cart for the longest time lol ... I like the value and the drum brake for simplicity, i dont mind the lack of power I dont think. I just dont know how much use I'd be getting with it considering how un-scooter friendly the roads are around here.

[@SalamHerbs-db5nt]

I wish NIU made a faster scooter but i know they're kind of more mainstream and reliable than other faster scooter brands

[@Lantea13]

Great overview of the NIU KQi lineup.

[@deplorablechump8758]

Kqi1 pro owner here. Perfect cheap scooter. 15 mph is fast enough. Mine has speedometer. Way better than Segway E2 and at lower price. Recommended.

[@blacksunaccounts]

There are four bolts securing the handlebars of the kqi3. Can i extend the height a bit by only installing the handlebars into the first two wholes?

[@Hoopergames]

Needed this. I want a 2pro but I didn't know if it was worth it to upgrade

[@Juice_2288]

The 2 Pro is very good; good range and reliable. I work from home and use the 2 Pro to runs errands quite often, especially in my neighborhood where parking is difficult to find. I recommend buying a good U-lock

[@martinrenogasanchez2400]

Hey man, a fast question, what scooter do you recommend? And why? HiBoy S2 PRO or GOTRAX G4?

[@AdamsHadEnough]

Great overview, thanks!

[@Matthewd1275]

I've just ordered the KQI 3 PRO its so new to me but how do you guy get on with replacement tyres if required?

[@koreskalp]

I got the KQi3 Pro at 450$ which I believe was a great deal ! Thanks for the review comparison !

[@raynerperalta7486]

Ima thinking about buying Kqi1 pro just to go to work and go around (less than 8 miles) . I'm 5'7 and 160 lb ,would u reccomend it for $244?

[@Curt1813]

Did you get it? I'm 5'11 155 and would also like to get one.

[@raynerperalta7486]

@@Curt1813 Hey I didn't get it . I tried the NIU KQI2 and I love it. I got mine on Ebay for 260 ; It's used but it came as brand new.

[@longsidechain]

​@@raynerperalta7486do you think kqi3 is better or kqi2, im looking to buy one, but cant decide which one

[@blacksunaccounts]

Is this 3max handlebar height shorter than 3pro? I was looking to upgrade but I'm 6'7" and already barely fit the kqi3. It says so on the best buy website but I wanted to be sure.

[@JerKKeR]

I ordered a KQi2 Pro in 2022, I was sent a KQi3 Sport instead. And I too have been calling it the "Middle Child" ever since I got it, so much so that I could believe you heard that one from me lol. But in case anyone wonders, it totally sucks. As said it is a KQi2 Pro in a KQi3 body. Meaning the same 300W motor having to propel a much much heavier body. The KQi3 Sport is one of the slowest and most underpowered scooters I can imagine. It doesnt do its name any justice as there's nothing sporty about its low top speed and high acceleration time.

[@longsidechain]

im looking to buy one, would u recommend me to buy the kqi2 or kqi3 since i need to travel 20km daily to work

[@inkreydible]

hi would you ever considered or have already tried out the VSETT lineup? I'm thinking about getting the vsett 8 and would love your input

[@SalamHerbs-db5nt]

Did you end up getting the Vsett?

[@inkreydible]

@@SalamHerbs-db5nt yes I did! lmk if you had any questions

[@Del-Canada]

I grabbed the Max today. Chose it for the max weight capacity. I'm a big boy. Won't be here until Saturday.

[@nepp-]

5:12 "You're kind of skirting that middle ground between the..." I see what you did there, pun intended?

[@cupspeakup6121]

I can’t decide between this and the hiboy s2

[@hobbiestgarage1209]

Looking for a scooter or E bike for college. My budget is 2k and there are some serious hills, just wanting a speedy and fun way of getting around. What would you recommend?

[@2BigFooted]

Would recommend these if you're in a super hilly area. They're alright but definitely intended for flat ground! Definitely suggest looking into dual motor system you'll be much happier with. Sure a scooter that CAN do 65 mph is complete overkill, but that doesn't mean you HAVE to do 65, you'll have a much more pleasurable 25 curising up hill.

[@romeolopez757]

Value for money,performance,design and balance power take the Niu KQi3 pro….

[@Keyzizu]

i think this is the one brand i'll be getting

[@Jane-zr1xr]

I bought the Kqi3Max. It’s a good enough scooter for a short commute and I was really happy with it. But don’t buy one if you live in Australia. The after sales service is non-existent. Nothing but emails and phone calls with promises and lies. Never again!

[@segensreich4122]

Kann mir jemand einen zuverlässigen und soliden, technisch ausgereiften Escooter empfehlen , der nicht irgenein Mogel-Problem hat !? Das wäre echt toll !!!

[@johnsysays]

Why no one ever recommend the KQi1? It's like $250 now

[@deplorablechump8758]

I do. It’s a nice, solid scooter.

[@deafmonkeytrillz]

I just found niu kgi 12 pro this morning by trash i take it home and wait for battery charging but its work ride yesterday 😂

[@pentiuman]

"cheaper enough" reminds me of 'more better'

[@MrYankster]

Kqi2 pro vs kqi3 pro?

[@rafatorr407]

Depends on the price you re gonna pay.. , in spain unlimited kqi 2 pro reachs 28km/h , is nice , a little bit more than the legal thing ( 25km h) but still safe and cops will not say anything.. with the other one you can reach 32kmh I paid 390€ for my Kqi 2 pro a year ago and Im still happy with it

[@pattraparojanasomsith4666]

15 mph is definitely not fast enough it's too slow!! Too slow makes me feel stressed and annoyed!!😠😡 Even 25 mph is still not fast enough for me!!!! I want at least 35 mph!

[@thevoiceofreason4104]

35 mph is definitely not fast enough it's too slow!! Too slow makes me feel stressed and annoyed!!😠😡 Even 45 mph is still not fast enough for me!!!! I want at least 55 mph! FIFY

[@danmac0]

@@thevoiceofreason4104 55 mph is definitely not fast enough it's too slow!! Too slow makes me feel stressed and annoyed!!😠😡 Even 65 mph is still not fast enough for me!!!! I want at least 75 mph!

[@tvthetv7800]

75 mph is definitely not fast enough it's too slow!! Too slow makes me feel stressed and annoyed!! 😠😡 Even 85 mph is still not fast enough for me!!!! I want at least 95 mph!

[@HillMick-m8y]

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[@wing3389]

KQI3 Nice scooter. solid and fun. But, try getting it fixed when something goes wrong. Good Luck! No repair shop will touch them. I had mine 6.5 months. Back tire had multiple cracks so a plug wouldn't work. DON'T PURCHASE ONE !!

[@BoothCyril]

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[@RajuSikder-zt1mg]

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[@jasonflett3587]

If there customer service is anything like it is in Australia don't buy nui scooter

[@itanamullik]

"I will track my speed with my spedometer" why do Americans talk like sped kids

[@unloveableandre]

Got the KQi 3 Max one month ago. Not happy with ride quality. Tested scooters eith duas motor and suspension, and it's hard to go back. Tried to return it but NIU limits the window to 10 miles. If you ride more than 10 miles, done, not eligible for returns. Not happy with that as well. So, I cannot recommend the brand.

[@thevoiceofreason4104]

How can you expect a single motor scooter with no suspension to beat one with dual motors and suspension? How much did the dual motors and suspension scooters cost compared to the Pro? You have unrealistic expectations. SMH.

[@lexg1455]

I think the KQi3 max is grewt for a single motor non suspensiom scooter under 1k. Id say its the best in that category. Build quality is amazing and the ride is great.

[@thevoiceofreason4104]

@@lexg1455 I agree 100%. The NIU scooters are built like a tank and feel like an actual vehicle rather than a toy. Incredible value for the money - it's like they're practically giving these things away! I hope they eventually produce a higher end scooter with suspension, dual motors and bigger battery.

[@satwikk9896]

@@thevoiceofreason4104 Hey! I'm looking to buy the Kqi2pro and I've heard a lot about it's build quality.. but what do you think about the area near the front wheel.. at the bottom of the stem, basically where the Base goes around the stem. So I saw a kqi2 in my neighbourhood and at that specific area, I see the base that goes around the stem has a striped vertical joint. And that person's scooter was basically unaligned at that joint. I wish I could send a picture of it to show what I mean. That didn't seem like a very good design choice but I'm not sure..

[@dracorosso7129]

Kick e scooters are a plague on bike infrastructure

[@TrixiesSourToesYT]

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