Hiboy S2
~$330Last-mile

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Hiboy S2

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10.8 mi estimated · 17 mi claimed · 11.4 mi tested

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

The S2 is one of the most-ridden scooters in this catalog by sheer volume, and the owner record splits cleanly. On one side, riders reporting three thousand miles of daily commuting with no maintenance beyond a tire. On the other, the failure the S2 is known for: the stem snapping. It is common enough that Hiboy shipped a revised design, and owners of the newer revision specifically call out that it fixed the problem — but out-of-warranty snaps are not covered, and one owner's went at roughly two thousand miles. If you buy one, buy the current revision and treat the stem as a wear item. The rest is unremarkable in a good way: 31.9 pounds, solid tires that never puncture, rear suspension, a front disc and an app. Tested range is 11.4 miles against 17 claimed, so this is a two-to-three-mile-each-way scooter.

Approx. price
~$330
Estimated range
10.8 mi
Claimed range
17 mi
Top speed
18.6 mph
Weight
31.9 lb
Weight class
Carry up stairs

Best for: A short flat commute where punctures are the thing you refuse to deal with

31.9 lbSolid tires, no punctures

Specifications

Estimated range
10.8 mi
Claimed range
17 mi (1.6x the estimate)
Tested range
11.4 mi
Top speed
18.6 mph
Motor
Single motor, 350 W
Battery
270 Wh at 36 V
Wh per dollar
0.82 Wh/$
Wh per pound
8 Wh/lb
Weight
31.9 lb — carry up stairs
Max rider weight
220 lb
Tires
8.5" solid
Suspension
Rear
Brakes
Front mechanical disc with regen
Charge time
4 h
Folded size
Folds
Lights
Headlight, taillight
App
Yes
Cruise control
Yes
Approx. price
~$330
Released
2021

Under 35 lb — a normal person gets this up a flight without planning it. Estimated range is our own calculation from the battery capacity; the claim is the manufacturer’s.

Features

  • 31.9 lb folding frame
  • 8.5-inch solid tires
  • Rear spring suspension
  • Front mechanical disc with regenerative braking
  • App with speed modes and cruise control
  • Four-hour charge

In its favour

  • Solid tires mean a puncture is not a failure mode at all
  • 31.9 lb and folds small
  • Owners have reported three thousand miles of daily commuting on a single unit
  • Four-hour charge, and an app at this price

Against it

  • The stem has a documented history of snapping; buy the revised version and inspect it
  • Hiboy does not replace snapped stems out of warranty
  • Tested 11.4 miles against a 17-mile claim
  • 220 lb rider limit and no published water rating

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 S2 is one of the most-ridden scooters in this catalog and the owner record splits cleanly down the middle. On one side, riders reporting three thousand miles of daily commuting with essentially no maintenance. On the other, the failure this model is known for: the stem snapping. One owner's went mid-commute at well over two thousand miles, with the warnings — which are widely discussed — having come true exactly as described.

Hiboy shipped a revised design, and owners of that revision specifically credit it with fixing the problem. But the company will not replace a snapped stem out of warranty; the owner above was offered a discount on a different model. If you buy one, buy the current revision, treat the stem as a wear item and inspect it, and do not assume a scooter that has done two thousand miles has proved itself.

What owners like

  • One owner reported roughly three thousand miles of daily commuting with no maintenance at all beyond a tire nearing replacement
  • Solid tires mean a puncture is not a failure mode — for a scooter used as sole transport that matters more than the comfort it costs
  • 31.9 lb and a small fold, which owners moving from bulkier scooters specifically look for
  • The revised version fixed the stem problem, and owners of that revision say so directly
  • An app and cruise control at a price where neither is guaranteed

Common complaints

  • The stem snapping is the failure this scooter is known for — one owner's went mid-commute at over two thousand miles
  • Hiboy will not replace a snapped stem outside warranty, and offered a discount on a different model instead
  • Tested 11.4 miles against a 17-mile claim
  • 220 lb rider limit and no published water rating
  • Solid tires plus only a rear spring makes the ride harsh on bad surfaces

Questions people ask

Is the stem problem fixed?
On the revised version, owners say yes — one rider with three thousand miles on a new-revision S2 Pro reported no trouble at all. The older design produced repeated failures. Buy new rather than used, and check the stem for play monthly regardless.
What happens if it snaps out of warranty?
Hiboy does not replace it. The owner whose stem broke at over two thousand miles was told it was out of warranty and offered a cheaper deal on a different model. Treat the stem as the part that ends the scooter's life rather than as a repairable component.
How far does it go?
About eleven miles in regular riding, measured independently, against a 17-mile claim. The pack is 270 Wh. That makes it a two-to-three-mile-each-way scooter with a margin, not a commuter for anything longer.
Solid tires — good or bad here?
Good if the scooter is your only transport and a puncture would strand you, which is exactly the case the S2 is bought for. Bad for comfort: with solid 8.5-inch tires and only a rear spring, rough surfaces reach you directly.

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