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NIU KQi2 Pro vs NIU KQi 100F
The NIU KQi2 Pro 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 | 14.6 mi | 9.7 mi |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range | 24.9 mi (1.7x the estimate) | 18 mi (1.9x the estimate) |
| Tested range | 15.7 mi | — |
| Top speed | 17.4 mph | 17.4 mph |
| Motor | Single motor, 300 W (600 W peak) | Single motor, 300 W (600 W peak) |
| Battery | 365 Wh at 48 V | 243 Wh at 48 V |
| Wh per dollar | 0.76 Wh/$ | 0.54 Wh/$ |
| Wh per pound | 9 Wh/lb | 6 Wh/lb |
| Weight | 40.6 lb — curb lift | 38.8 lb — curb lift |
| Max rider weight | 220 lb | 265 lb |
| Rated grade | 15% | 15% |
| Tires | 10" tubeless | 9.5" pneumatic |
| Suspension | None | Front |
| Brakes | Front drum with regenerative rear | Front drum with regenerative rear |
| IP rating | IP54 | IPX5 |
| Charge time | 7 h | 5.5 h |
| Folded size | 44.1 x 20.3 x 20.1 in | Folds |
| Deck width | 5.3 in | 5.1 in |
| Lights | Headlight, taillight | Headlight, taillight, turn signals |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes |
| Approx. price | ~$479 | ~$449 |
| Released | 2022 | — |
NIU KQi2 Pro: the case against
- No suspension at all — the tires are the whole system
- 220 lb rider limit ties for the lowest in this catalog
- Measured 15.7 miles against a 24.9-mile claim in independent testing
- 17.4 mph is slow enough to matter in traffic
- IP54 is the weakest water rating in NIU's current range
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