KuKirin S1 Max electric scooter test

I would say don't forget the "basics", but you don't even need to adjust the brakes, or rather I would say that There is no brake that you can adjust. You don't even have to worry about inflating the tires, as they are balloon-free, there is no air in them. After all the monster e-scooters and e-bikes, at first glance this is an almost ridiculously small scooter, but to its defense, it is it was designed for a completely different scenario than racing and off-roading. Instead, rather suitable for city traffic. Also ideal for shorter commutes, as easily accessible by public transport, and this is about Its weight of 16 kilograms but can still carry a maximum load of 100 kilograms.

I wouldn't say it's a crazy massive scooter, but it's a decent size. The design is characterized by the familiar black and orange colors, with "KuKirin" written in several places so that the user never forgets where this e-scooter came from. The frame is as usual aluminum alloy is being made, and under the cover is a 350 watt motor lies. It has 3 modes and

It can "split" at a maximum speed of 25 km/h, so it does not require a KGFB.

It rolls on 8-inch, solid tires, don't expect serious suspension and springing. In the stop electric engine brake It helps, but you'll also need your feet to use it. The interface isn't overly thought out, the display is quite small, and only the basics are included in terms of lights. The battery is 36 volts, 10,4 Ah capacity, so according to the manufacturer even 39 kilometers can do with a single charge. Let's see what all this is enough for!

The S1 Max On 8 inch tires They are not very big, but the good thing about them is that you won't get a flat tire because made of solid rubber They are interesting because they are full of holes, which is often called a “honeycomb” or “cellular” design – this is not a design element, but a functional solution. This is necessary because

The S1 Max has no suspension – no front or rear suspension – so the damping must be done solely by the wheels.

Completely solid rubber (i.e. without holes) would be very stiff on its own: it would be uncomfortable and give a shaky experience. However, this way they improve comfort to some extent, so it is a simple and smart solution in the world of urban scooters, but you shouldn't expect miracles from it.

The step of the scooter is not very large. In practice, this means that you can still comfortably fit on it up to a foot size of about 38-39, but with a foot size of 45-46 it is already uncomfortable. In the stop electric engine brake it helps when you pull – or rather press – the brake lever on the left side of the handlebars, but this is more ideal for gentle deceleration.

If the situation requires more powerful braking, you can step on the rear fender, which acts as a mechanical brake,

It slows down the wheels with physical friction, just like on “classic” scooters. This provides a slightly more serious braking effect than the lever version, but you will be able to stop most effectively if you use the two together.

The S15 Max is recommended for slopes up to 1 degrees, so It's not worth forcing the climb, or use in heavy rain or wading through mud and puddles, as IP54 rated. This means it is protected against limited dust ingress and splashes of water, but nothing special. This is considered average protection for electric scooters and is sufficient for everyday, urban use, provided you pay attention to how you use it and maintain it properly.

You can find the scooter's power button on the right edge of the handlebars. Practically This is the only button on it, but it is multifunctional, because, for example, you can use it to change gears or switch on the lights and cruise control. The steering wheel is quite narrow,

and the built-in display is so small that even the "OFF" text used when turning it off didn't fit properly on it, it became "OF", which, willy-nilly, reminded me of OnlyFans.

It shows the essentials, such as current speed, selected gear, total distance traveled, battery charge level, lights and other feedback. Speaking of lights: not much has been put into the S1 Max, just the basics. The white LED at the front can be tilted just a little, and the brake light is located on the fender that serves as a brake, but it's about as good as the middle of a pretzel. Index was not included in any form on the scooter.

The S1 Max battery has a 36 volt and 10,4 Ah capacity, which takes 7-8 hours to fully charge. According to the manufacturer, up to 39 kilometer range can do it, but it's better to just 25-30 kilometers to count. Especially because you will mostly use the 2nd and 3rd gears for relatively fast and dynamic progress. It is good for short trips, for example, going to school with it or rolling to the convenience store, bus, train, as it can be folded in seconds and easily transported on public transport. You should not expect more from it - you will not conquer the county and the terrain with it.

Our partner, who is collaborating on the zero revision of the KuKirin S1 Max electric scooter, Roll-Base performed by electric scooter and bicycle service. If you need appropriate expertise, if you want to have it repaired or rebuilt, feel free to contact János Varga, at Roll-Base to the owner.