NIU KQi2 Pro Part 2: Never Sitting Still
, we expected it to be a capable, short-distance little A-to-B commuter that we’d have some fun with, then put aside and get back to our usual routine of walking short distances and driving anything past a half a mile or so. Turns out: the little NIU e-scooter can change your life.Image courtesy NIU Technologies.a rental BirdWith the NIU smartphone app installed, connection secured, and the little white scooter’s settings all the way we wanted them , it was time to take off.
The first thing we noticed was that the KQi2’s throttle was much more linear than what we were used to. Instead of a very distinct “off” to a very sudden and jerky “on,” the NIU’s throttle has plenty of– not sure if “mid-range torque” applies here, but you can modulate the throttle very nicely here. Beyond that, the pneumatic tires are a claimed 15% bigger than competitive scooters , and they soak up the bumps and sidewalk seams.
The whole scooter feels solid. The handlebars and deck are wider than the rentals we were used to. And the brakes, too, add to the feeling of mass, solidity, and the comfort that comes from the confidence of knowing the scooter isn’t going to snap or catch on uneven pavement and send you flying. On most rental scooters, 15-20 mph is a thrill ride. On the NIU? All in a day’s work … and I think that’s why we’ve taken to it so completely.
The KQi2 Pro has even replaced her Volvo on a few errands that are usually car rides. A trip to the market here, a visit to the brother-in-law there, and– all of a sudden– the car hasn’t moved in two or three days. And, after all, isn’t that the point of e-mobility solutions like this? It is. And, unlike all the heavy e-bikes and “lesser” e-scooters we’ve ridden over the years, this is the one that finally seems to have replaced our car. Around our neighborhood, at least … and maybe yours? There’s only one way to find out., and offers a 17-ish mph top speed, nearly 25 miles of range, a smart connected app, and the ability to power 100 kg of rider up a 15% grade.
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