Enough Suspension? NIU KQI 300X First Impressions

Join Tom as he unboxes the NIU KQI 300X electric scooter, walks through its features, and provides his first impressions on NIU's newly released flagship scooter. His first ride impressions provide a great deal of insight into this scooter's capabilities, especially with regard to its front hydraulic suspension and 1000W peak motor.

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0:00 Intro
0:38 Unboxing
2:04 Assembly
3:43 Feature overview
8:26 First Ride
9:42 Acceleration
10:14 Brake Test
16:33 Off Road
17:44 Wrap-Up

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[tomsgadgetgarage]

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[truckindawg]

I just bought the scooter for five days ago, today is August 29, 2024 and I gotta tell you I love this thing. I carry it around in my semi truck. I used to carry a foldable Lectric bike but unfortunately, that bike is very large and hard to carry in or on my truck. This KQI 300 max is awesome and it fits on the floor in my sleeper. Of course come winter time. I may take it out and leave it home but right now it’s still summer and I’m having a blast with it! I got mine at Best Buy for about $960.

[millyinmn]

Finally a professional review of this scooter! Been waiting forever for this. Thank you so much.

[bluesjuggler]

Great review. You cover every single question I would ask about this scooter.
I'm looking forward to seeing the range and the hill climb. I like my rear suspension on my Max G2. But it is the only scooter I own thus far.
The deck width and length are very important to me. I wear size 14 shoes. And I have a prosthetic left leg.
This scooter sounds like a solid purchase.
We will see what your next test reveals.
Thank you.
An once again, you got the gadgets.

[conmullen]

I just got this scooter last week . My last scooter was the ninebot Kickstart max G30 . Definitely a up grade for this older guy, 64 years young . The acceration took me a while to get use too ! But learning to work with it !

[PokeEnvoy]

Received this scooter today and surprised how fast it can go, going to do more testing!
Was able to get this for a steal $700!!

[bpzay]

Great review i been looking at this and the k300p and 100p, I was leaning towards the 100p as it'll be my chest scooter and likely would use it to go around my neighborhood. But after seeing this video I'm like damn i would like the extra speed 23 mph on your 300x sounds perfect speed. I feel i buy the 100p and would want that extra range and speed. I'm ramblings on anywho great video

[ValiRossi]

Pro tip on the air adapter. Take a pair of pliers and break the brass piece out of the center. That way it won't press on the shrader valve. Use a bike pump that can inflate road tires and the air pressure will press the shredder valve open and no loss of air.

[Del-Canada]

08:34 For me going from the Max to the 300X was kind of a big deal when it comes to acceleration. I didn't think it would be, but it caught me off guard.

[Del-Canada]

Last comment. Which regen modes do you personally use and for which ride levels? On chill I tend to not use regen braking. For the rest I just use the lowest regen setting. I always get caught off guard with the higher regen settings when I let go of the throttle. I used to race motorcycles and hit 300kph easily, but scooters are a whole other paintjob and still taking me some time to get used to. For some reason 25kph seems fast to me on a scooter even tho I am used to insane speeds. It's been some years since I rode on a sport bike tho. I'm pushing 60 and wanted to get that thrill back in my life.

[factcheck]

I have a thuder 2 dualtron which is really fun.. but my first scooter was from best buy okai. Its was slow, not suspension etc but it was really fun and so easy to take anywhere. I just ordered the kqi3 max … and may sell my thunder.

[myksanchez]

Great video and review. I love my 300X; i wish it could do 30 mph; that would make the 300X perfect...

[e-scooterguy]

It’s getting so difficult to choose a commmuter scooter in the 750-1250 sort of price band. I like the design and stem latch mechanisms of the Niu’s and being different with the twist throttle but maintenance wise I’m a fan of the Apollo go with its drum brakes, best ip rating, and of course you get the full suspension and dual motor, but then you get a proven reliable design, full suspension where front is also plush, the drum brake but also single motor and no charging brick with the G2 max! And they all do other models with a bit less or strong features worth considering too. Out of those 3 can you go out on a limb and say which you think is best overall?

[MohamedAbouzaid-itgz]

Hello Tom please do a full compression video about the ninebot max g2 and the kqi3 300x and I live in Canada and it's sold out and best buys don't have it do you know when niu will restock them and is usually a quick process amazing review Thank you!

[racerollebol]

Thank you! Gonna buy the 300P. This brand is really good

[factcheck]

I think if you in the uk with limits on the app you can vpn the app and unlock the speed limit

[bradp]

Great review Tom! I've seen online people complained about the throttle having some dead zone the first 1/4 of the twist and the acceleration being jerky and not as gradual/smooth as they hoped, did you experience any of these issues?

[richardknowlton]

Great review. Much more informative than the others I’ve viewed. Quick question…

I just purchased a new KQI 300P from Best Buy.
Assembly was pretty straightforward. I plugged in the battery and it took about 4.5 hours to charge. I downloaded the app so I could connect via Bluetooth. I pressed the button on the display and nothing happened. I tried long pressing, as well as individual presses. Nothing happened. I reconnected the charger and attempted the same long press / individual press. NOTHING! Am I missing a necessary step? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I reached out to support, but who knows how long it’ll take to get a response . 

[jf]

I have the KQi3 Max with no suspension, and the ride quality looks the same. I've also read other comparisons of the KQi3 Max vs. The 300x people say the suspension is too stiff and barely makes a difference. All say the G2 max's suspension in far superior and that if suspension in the reason for wanting to upgrade from the Max to 300x, to not do it.

[joshuatorres]

Would you happen to know an alternative tire size? I can't find the exact one?