NIU - KQi2

I have a KQi2 and I can buy a spare tire on AliExpress.

Here you go with that tweak applied: I picked up a KQi2 during an Amazon sale about two years ago to replace my Ninebot ES3. I live in Washington, DC, which is a fairly dense city, so I needed something more reliable that could also handle slight inclines. Since then, it’s been a very solid workhorse. I use it for commuting to the office, grocery trips, and generally getting around the city more efficiently. It has more than paid for itself through the money I’ve saved on monthly Metro passes, though it’s now starting to show its age. Which is still commendable given the only maintenance I do is maintaining the tire pressure, and keeping the wheels lubricated. It’s still fairly zippy, but the battery doesn’t last nearly as long as it used to, and I’ve found myself needing to recharge it more frequently. The plastic body is also prone to scrapes and scratches, but those are purely cosmetic and don’t affect performance. My biggest complaint is the regenerative braking. I keep it turned off, but there have been random occasions when it turns itself back on or makes the brakes extremely sensitive. If I brake too hard when this happens, it feels like I could easily be thrown off. Weirdly enough, simply turning the scooter off and back on usually fixes the issue.

I had an niu kq2 as well. Ran over a tack. A literal tack. It's totaled lol. Costs almost as much to get it repaired with a new front tire as it would to buy one new. Last time I get a tired with an inner tuber

This isn't the wheel with the motor tho. That was the one that popped for me. I was told via email I had to ship it to you.

I just went from a Kqi2 to max G3. Night and day difference, NIU I got used but ran beautifully all weather and down curbs. Put a lot of miles on it before their common issues with error codes. Segways new lineup with all the tech and suspension feels great. Horrible battery though.

I do fine-ish with a kqi2 in flat ass Florida. Traveled to NC last week. I had to kick going up hills. Also weigh 260. Food for thought.

For flats and small hills, look into NIU KQi2. It’s okay for standard roads and costs about $500. If you need more torque for steep climbs, I’d suggest Backfire M8 Rover. It’s been my goto lately because it doesn't struggle uphill. And the samsung battery cells are impressive,very consistent performance. It’s a bit pricier around $700, but worth it if you need that extra kick.

This isn't helpful. The person asked a very popular question and you responded with a condescending, "you need more money" tone. You could have referred them to this very question on the escooter sub. There are scooters out there that aren't "pieces of junk" at this price point. HiBoy, while having poor customer service, is a decent suggestion. Buy the extended coverage plan if you order from Amazon or wherever you order from just to be safe. They also sell extra parts which can be difficult to track down for other brands. NIU KQi2/3 is a great, budget friendly scooter which is recommended in the "escooter" sub and is the only "budget" scooter they recommend. The Ninebot model from Segway isn't the most popular, for quite a few reasons, but I certainly wouldn't consider it a piece of junk. It's a 70/30 chance you'll get your full money's worth, 400 dollars is still a good deal of money, which I think OP and I both understand; although to some who can afford better quality products for commuting there are obviously far better options. If you want to just get around for a little while look into these models. Stay away from brands like GoTrax or Volpam or those who primarily sell on Amazon and create fake reviews etc and you have a better chance of getting a decent life on these. My car was stolen and didn't receive enough to make a down payment on a vehicle, so I have tried each of these scooters. I will say the one I went with was the HiBoy, despite the NIU having a better track record and some better features. A review of that for a later time. At the end of the day, yes--you get what you pay for. But, as I said, this is still a decent chunk of change that will get you from points A to B (assuming your commute is primarily campus or city-based). Do not neglect the idea of looking for refurb's or used on FB marketplace and the like (!!!!) Don't get it wet/ride in the rain. Basic stuff. Look out for potholes and crazy drivers/stay safe and you will be good for a bit until you're able to save up for a nicer model. Hope this helps.

RS6 ultra 2900. What I bought. Upgrading from a Nui Kqi

Niu Kqi they have multiple ones to choose from for every budget and there known to be a very good scooter I like mine a lot I have the 100 f

I do not door dash, but i do travel to pick up fast food with my scooters. I bought a food delivery bag/backpack...carries 4 drinks, 4 pizzas. You need 2 motors, 5000W+ for taking hills at 30+. You need dual suspension and model that takes a steering dampener, mirrors because anybody movement with backload is super dangerous. Get an offroad scooter for taking shortcuts. I have 3 foldable scooters: an apollo go, a niu kick, and a Reddydy RD2. I use the rd2 in single motor mode most of the time and get around 50 miles per charge. Another thing to note, is that I wish this one had a regen break, very good for hilly areas.