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Kaabo Urban vs VMAX VX2 Lite
The Kaabo Urban has the longer estimated range — 20 miles against 20 — because it carries 499 Wh to the VMAX VX2 Lite’s 499. The Kaabo Urban is the lighter of the two at 44 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 20 mi | 20 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 25 mi (1.3x the estimate) | 31 mi (1.6x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 25 mph | 25 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 500 W (1,092 W peak) | Single motor, 500 W (1,400 W peak) |
| Battery | 499 Wh at 48 V | 499 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.62 Wh/$ | 0.62 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 11 Wh/lb | 10 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 44 lb — curb lift | 48.3 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 220 lb | 287 lb |
| Rated grade | — | 28% |
| Tires | 8.5" tubeless | 10" tubeless |
| Suspension | Dual | Dual |
| Brakes | 120 mm disc brakes with electronic ABS | Front drum with regenerative rear |
| IP rating | — | IPX6 |
| Charge time | 5 h | 5 h |
| Folded size | 46.1 x 21.5 x 22.1 in | Folds |
| Lights | Front and rear lighting (K-Mark certified) | Headlight, taillight, turn signals |
| App | No | Yes |
| Cruise control | No | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$799 | ~$799 |
| Released | — | 2026 |
Kaabo Urban: the case against
- 499 Wh is under the 597 Wh of the Segway Max G3 and NAVEE ST3 Pro
- 220 lb rider limit is the lowest of the Kaabo range
- No app and no published IP rating
- 25 mph top speed: a Max G3 at $1,199 does 28
VMAX VX2 Lite: the case against
- Base 499 Wh pack is modest: expect around 20 miles in regular riding
- Front drum with rear regen only, no mechanical rear brake
- 48.3 lb is not a casual carry
- The 874 Wh pack takes 9 hours to charge, against 5 for the base pack