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NIU KQi 100F vs NIU KQi 200P
The NIU KQi 200P has the longer estimated range — 14.6 miles against 9.7 — because it carries 365 Wh to the NIU KQi 100F’s 243. The NIU KQi 100F is the lighter of the two at 38.8 lb, which puts it in the curb lift class. Everything else is below.
| Estimated range | 9.7 mi | 14.6 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 18 mi (1.9x the estimate) | 33.6 mi (2.3x the estimate) |
| Top speed | 17.4 mph | 20 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 300 W (600 W peak) | Single motor, 350 W (700 W peak) |
| Battery | 243 Wh at 48 V | 365 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.54 Wh/$ | 0.87 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 6 Wh/lb | 8 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 38.8 lb — curb lift | 43.4 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 265 lb | 265 lb |
| Rated grade | 15% | 20% |
| Tires | 9.5" pneumatic | 10" tubeless |
| Suspension | Front | Front |
| Brakes | Front drum with regenerative rear | Front drum with regenerative rear |
| IP rating | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Charge time | 5.5 h | 6.5 h |
| Folded size | Folds | Folds |
| Deck width | 5.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight, turn signals | Headlight, taillight, turn signals |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$449 | ~$419 |
NIU KQi 100F: the case against
- 243 Wh gives about 18 miles claimed, and the 100P with the same pack tested at 11.4
- Pneumatic tires with tubes; a puncture means pulling the wheel
- Front drum with regen only; no mechanical rear brake
- 17.4 mph is 2.6 mph below the 200-series
- $449 is $120 below the KQi 200F, which has 122 Wh more
NIU KQi 200P: the case against
- Handlebar does not fold, so it is wider in storage than the 200F
- 43.4 lb is heavy for a 10-inch single-motor scooter
- Front drum brake with regen; no rear disc
- Claimed 33.6 miles; the 200F tested at 18.5
- The $649 list price shown crossed out is not the price to compare against