Hiboy MAX Pro
~$657Long-range commuter

Hiboy

Hiboy MAX Pro

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28.8 mi estimated · 46.6 mi claimed

The claim is 1.6× the estimate. How this is worked out.

Hiboy's reputation is worse than this particular scooter deserves, and the owners who have actually put miles on one say so repeatedly. A 240-pound rider reported 28 to 31 miles in the middle speed mode and 20 to 25 miles alternating into sport, against a 46.6-mile claim — which is exactly the kind of specific, honest number that is hard to find for scooters at this price. The same owner, and others, describe the build as substantially stronger than the S2 and S2 Max that gave the brand its reputation. Eleven-inch self-healing tires, dual suspension, a 720 Wh pack and drum brakes front and rear at $657 is a lot of hardware. The limits are real: IPX4 is a splash rating, the 650-watt peak means hill pace is modest, and drum brakes fade on long descents in a way discs do not.

Approx. price
~$657
Estimated range
28.8 mi
Claimed range
46.6 mi
Top speed
22 mph
Weight
51.6 lb
Weight class
Curb lift

Best for: A heavier rider who wants range and comfort for under $700

11-inch self-healing tires720 Wh

Specifications

Estimated range
28.8 mi
Claimed range
46.6 mi (1.6x the estimate)
Top speed
22 mph
Motor
Single motor, 500 W (650 W peak)
Battery
720 Wh at 48 V
Wh per dollar
1.1 Wh/$
Wh per pound
14 Wh/lb
Weight
51.6 lb — curb lift
Max rider weight
265 lb
Rated grade
20%
Tires
11" self-healing
Suspension
Dual
Brakes
Front and rear drum with electronic braking
IP rating
IPX4
Charge time
8.5 h
Folded size
47.2 x 20.9 x 23.6 in
Deck width
7.9 in
Lights
Headlight, taillight, side lights
App
Yes
Cruise control
Yes
Approx. price
~$657
Released
2024

35-55 lb — you can lift it into a boot or over a kerb, not carry it far. Estimated range is our own calculation from the battery capacity; the claim is the manufacturer’s.

Features

  • 720 Wh pack at 48 V
  • 11-inch self-healing tires
  • Dual suspension
  • Front and rear drum brakes with electronic braking
  • 265 lb rider capacity
  • Hiboy app with speed modes and light control
  • Cruise control via triple power-button press

In its favour

  • A 240 lb owner measured 28-31 miles in the middle speed mode
  • Owners consistently rate the build as much stronger than the S2 that made Hiboy's reputation
  • 11-inch self-healing tires and dual suspension for under $700
  • Brakes at both wheels, unusual for the price
  • 720 Wh is a large pack at this money

Against it

  • IPX4 is a splash rating, not a rain rating
  • 650 W peak means modest hill pace for a 51-pound scooter
  • Drum brakes at both ends fade on long descents
  • 8.5-hour charge
  • Hiboy's brand reputation makes resale harder than the hardware justifies

The lists above combine the specification sheet with what owners of this model report.

What owners say

Summarised from owner discussions and long-term owner write-ups.

The MAX Pro has a better reputation among the people who own one than Hiboy has generally, and the owners who have put miles on one say so pointedly. A rider at 240 pounds reported 28 to 31 miles in the middle speed mode against a 46.6-mile claim — the kind of specific figure that is hard to find at this price — and described the build as legitimately impressive, the suspension as handling bad roads without destroying his spine, and the whole thing as unfairly maligned.

The limits are real and worth knowing: IPX4 means splashes rather than rain, the 650-watt peak makes hill pace modest for a 51-pound scooter, and drum brakes at both ends fade on a long descent where discs would not. But 720 watt-hours, 11-inch self-healing tires and dual suspension for under $700 is a lot of hardware, and the owner reports back it up.

What owners like

  • A 240 lb owner measured 28 to 31 miles in the middle speed mode and 20 to 25 alternating into sport, which is a specific real number few scooters at this price have
  • Owners consistently describe the build as much stronger than the S2 and S2 Max that made Hiboy's reputation
  • 11-inch self-healing tires and dual suspension for under $700
  • Brakes at both wheels, which is unusual at this money
  • Easy assembly out of the box — owners report five minutes with a screwdriver

Common complaints

  • IPX4 is a splash rating, not a wet-weather one
  • 650 W peak means modest hill pace for a 51-pound scooter
  • Drum brakes at both ends fade on long descents in a way discs do not
  • 8.5 hours to charge
  • Hiboy's brand reputation makes the scooter harder to sell on than the hardware deserves

Questions people ask

Is Hiboy's bad reputation deserved here?
Owners of this model say no, repeatedly. The reputation comes from the S2 line and its stem failures. The MAX Pro is a different, sturdier scooter, and riders who have owned both describe the difference as obvious. It also means resale is harder than the hardware justifies.
What range does a heavier rider get?
A 240-pound owner reported 28 to 31 miles riding in the middle speed mode at 16 mph, and 20 to 25 when alternating into sport at 22 mph. That is against a 46.6-mile claim, and it is one of the more useful real-world figures anywhere in this price bracket.
Are drum brakes at both ends enough?
For flat commuting at 22 mph, yes — and having a mechanical brake at both wheels is more than most scooters at this price offer. On a long descent drums hold heat and lose bite, so ride within them if your route has hills.
How much rain will IPX4 actually take?
Light rain, briefly. IPX4 covers splashing from any direction and nothing more. This is not a scooter to commute on through a wet winter — the NAVEE and VMAX models at similar money carry IPX5 and IPX6 ratings.

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