KuKirin G2 Electric Scooter

KuKirin gives three speed modes of about 15.5, 21.7 and 28 mph (25, 35 and 45 km/h); the US store rounds them to 15, 21 and 27 mph. The top mode is 8 mph past the 20 mph line in New York's e-scooter definition (VTL §114-e) and nearly double California's 15 mph limit for motorized scooters (Vehicle Code §22411). Scooters are not e-bikes, so the US e-bike classes do not apply. In August 2026 New York City sent cease-and-desist orders to 42 online retailers, Amazon among them, over stand-up scooters that can exceed 20 mph. Where your state caps e-scooter speed, ride in the 15.5 mph mode (holding 15 mph or below in California), use the middle mode only where 21.7 mph is allowed, and keep 28 mph for private land. California also requires a driver's license or instruction permit, and Pennsylvania does not allow e-scooters on public roads.

The 800 W rated motor and a 20° climb rating (stated in degrees, which is about a 36% grade) give it far more pull up hills than the 350 to 500 W commuters most people buy on Amazon. KuKirin publishes no peak wattage.

KuKirin claims about 34 miles (55 km) "at medium speed"; its Italian store adds a 65 kg (143 lb) rider, and the US store calls its figures typical lab values. We estimate range by dividing battery capacity by 22 to 27 watt-hours per mile, a band taken from published full-speed tests of scooters up to about 24 mph and adjusted to a 175 to 180 lb rider. For 748.8 Wh that is about 28 to 34 miles in the 21.7 mph mode. At 57 lb on off-road tires the G2 will sit toward the low end. We give no estimate at 28 mph, which is above the speeds our band comes from; expect noticeably less there. This is an estimate from the spec sheet; we have not ridden the G2. Charging takes 8 to 9 hours, so it is an overnight charge.

This is where the G2 earns its price. The 10-inch tubeless tires run at about 32 to 35 psi, and spring suspension on swing arms at both ends (KuKirin calls it a four-arm shock absorber) soaks up far more than the solid tires and rear-only springs on budget scooters. Disc brakes at both wheels, plus an electronic brake that cuts power, are what a 28 mph scooter needs; the US store quotes stopping distances of 4 to 10 meters. The 2026 version adds a front fender and a 7-light system with four turn signals (the US store still describes the older 5-light layout), and there is a touch-screen display. The catches are the weight, 57 lb, which is more than the Segway Max G2; the folded size, 49.5 x 25.6 x 22.0 in; and the IP54 rating, which covers splashes, not rain riding. KuKirin's US warranty excludes riding in rain or through water deeper than 4 cm. The load limit is 264 lb, though KuKirin's US FAQ suggests 220 lb or less for the best performance.

The only UL claim is on the Amazon listing: its title says "UL 2272 tested", and a bullet shared across the whole G2 family says each model's battery, charger and drive system were "evaluated together to UL 2272 requirements", without naming a lab or a certificate. Neither KuKirin's own site nor its authorized US store makes any UL claim for the G2. With no lab, certificate or file number named, there is nothing for us to look up. That matters in New York City, where Local Law 39 requires UL 2272 for e-scooters sold there, and in California, where SB 1271 has required UL 2272 battery testing for motorized scooters sold there since January 1, 2026. No CPSC recall found for KuKirin as of October 2026. The warranty is 12 months from the US store and on Amazon, and the US store asks buyers from other channels to contact their seller first.

• Segway Max G3 ($999.99 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): also 28 mph, but only after an app unlock, so it ships at 20 mph. Hydraulic suspension at both ends, IPX6 and a 286 lb limit, with a smaller 597 Wh battery, at 54.2 lb. Segway names TÜV Rheinland for its UL 2272 testing.
• OOTD T10 ($499.98 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): a bigger 864 Wh battery and 11-inch tires, shipped limited to 15.5 mph and unlockable to 31 mph, at 62 lb. Its maker sells only in Europe, so US warranty support runs through the Amazon seller.
• Segway ZT3 Pro ($799.99 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): the all-terrain Segway, with 11-inch tubeless off-road tires and a 1,600 W peak motor at 24.9 mph, but 65.5 lb.
• NIU KQi 300X ($899 as of Oct 22, 11:10 AM EDT, subject to change): if you only ride on streets with a 20 mph limit, this is a legal 20 mph scooter with disc brakes, a 608.4 Wh battery and IP55, at 48.7 lb.

Buy the G2 if you want a lot of battery, motor and suspension for the money, ride rough pavement or gravel paths, have hills, weigh up to about 220 lb, and either live where its lower modes are legal or ride on private land. It is the sensible entry to KuKirin's range: the G2 Max, Ultra, Master and G4 add speed you cannot use on public roads and 10 to 25 lb of extra weight. Skip it if you carry your scooter up stairs (57 lb), ride in the rain (IP54), need a documented UL 2272 certificate for a New York City building, or want a scooter that ships at 20 mph; the NIU KQi 300X and Segway Max G2 do, which meets New York's line but is still over California's 15 mph.