{"id":14125,"date":"2024-04-19T11:35:38","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T11:35:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/eridehero.com\/?p=14125"},"modified":"2024-05-16T11:05:08","modified_gmt":"2024-05-16T11:05:08","slug":"niu-kqi-air-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eridehero.com\/niu-kqi-air-review\/","title":{"rendered":"NIU KQi Air Review: The Holy Grail of Lightweight Scooters"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The NIU KQi Air has been my daily commuter for over two months, covering more than 400 miles through city streets and hills. I\u2019ve benchmarked its performance and pushed it to its limits to see how far it\u2019ll go against the most popular competitors. But does the KQi Air live up to the hype? Find out in the data-driven review.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The KQi Air, NIU's latest electric kick scooter<\/a>, is arguably the most innovative model in 2024. It sets itself apart by being \u201cimpossibly light\u201d without compromising power, comfort, or safety, thanks to its body made from 70% carbon fiber and 30% magnesium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Too many retailers and \u201cbrands\u201d are still pushing outdated designs as flagship models, but NIU is among the few constantly innovating\u2014and I\u2019m all for it. The result? A design that is simply better than any other ultra-light scooter I\u2019ve tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Tested Speed<\/div>
20.1 MPH<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Tested Range<\/div>
24.2 miles<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Acceleration 0-15 MPH<\/div>
4.99 s<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Acceleration 0-20 MPH<\/div>
13.1 s<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Hill Climb (8% incline)<\/div>
15.6 MPH (A+)<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Brake from 15 MPH<\/div>
13 ft (B+)<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n
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