Full Throttle Range Test & Worst Flaws On My Favorite Escooter: Kaabo Mantis King GT 

From a motorcycle rider myself. The best safety rule is “see and be seen”. Same applies to scooters.

This is the scooter I got based off of your reviews Andrew. It's a beast for my first scooter. It has the get up and go when I need it, plus the cruising range I'm looking for. Quality of video and information once again is superb!

I have one of these and there are some things a potential buyer should know. The throttle is awful, I have swapped to a 130X thumb throttle, much better, requires minor modification to work with the Kaabo wiring ie, swap the the +5v and sensor wire in the 130X harness, there is a video from ginger on wheels that talks about how to switch to custom throttles for kaabo scooters. The springs are weak, riders 200lbs and over will find they crush them easily. The shocks are complete junk, they blow out extremely fast, you will be riding on pogo sticks. Replacement shocks need to be 125 to 130mm with 1500lb to 2000lb springs, 150mm shocks will technically fit but they will raise the ride height above stock. A percentage of these scooters have faulty motors, the wire shielding on the main wires inside the hub connecting to the stator is brittle and cracks which causes an occasional short to ground which then puts the scooter into limp mode and you roll to a stop, restarting the scooter resets the limp mode and the scooter rides normally again until it happens again. Kaabo is aware of this and will replace the motors under warranty, the issue is actually pretty easy to fix as well, just put high temp insulating tape on the wires and the problem goes away. Kaabo motors are not very water resistant and will rust internally if you expose them to excessive moisture. Stem is a bit short and the handlebars are meh, the on/off and shift button module should be on the right side, easy fix, install some high rise 720mm handlebars and move the module to the right side. Early versions have necks that crack then break, a v2 and v3 have been released that are stronger, available through warranty or purchase on aliexpress, new scooters should have a v2 or v3 neck already installed.. Stem cracking was an issue on early models but a new welding process has been added to address this and it seems to have fixed the problem completely. The TFT display will smash and break on the rear kick plate when folding the scooter because it has an interference fit, be mindful of this and move the display when folding the scooter. The new fender still hits the wheel a bit on rough roads unfortunately, its better than it was though. The torque on this thing is phenomenal, so much so that it is a problem for the front wheel, hit the throttle too hard coming out of a turn and it will spin wildly letting the front end slide out from under you, be careful, there is a setting to adjust the acceleration strength for both the front and rear motor in each gear to minimize risk. Turn the regen brake down to level one in all gears (E-ABS 1), the wires in the motors wont get so hot and the brakes will feel better. That's about all I can think of.

I have two of these scooters and I love them. The fender that it came with wasn't too great, but they did send an additional fender for the back which was shorter and the same as the front one, you could also get the fender extender on Voro if you need the long fender. The clanking from the folding lock doesn't happen either anymore. They added an extra washer or something to make it stiff and not move. The only major issues with this scooter is that it sometimes will go into a no power mode, but I have only had that happen on one scooter out of the two. And Kaabo and VoroMotors are both aware of the issue. I don't mind the deadzone on the throttle because it provides a safety so you don't accidentally press it while not meaning to, and it lets your thumb sit in the most natural position relative to the throttle starting and max speed. But I could see some people not liking it. Also I would contact VoroMotors about your scooter, or check the settings, because on both scooters I have, they both get down to 49v before doing what yours did, where it capped you at 20mph while flashing error 5. And the percentage was also still up, definitely not how it's supposed to be. Going 25mph - 45mph average, I can normally get 30+ miles on a charge.

Great video, thanks for making this video.

Thank you guys for these videos, really helps me a lot in order to take the most reasonable decisions about my Escooters based on my personal needs. Currently I have the Wolf Warrior X, the previous one before launch of the GT edition, and I have been thinking about get an "upgrade" and change it for this Mantis GT. Looks really awesome by the comfort, design and performance. What do you think guys, am I crazy or maybe it´s worth it?

All they had to do was fit that thumb throttle that pushes down instead of across, to solve that problem with those throttles you have to drill a small screw underneath to kill the dead spot

Great Review!!

I have an E-TWOW GT Sport and I love the simplicity and weight of it. The bigger E scooters scare me because they jam all this digital tech onto it knowing damn well it all doesn't function consistently. If I get to 10% battery, I'm actually at 10%, not dead. My only gripe are the breaks. I already wiped out losing friction on the back disc break, I straight up slid and my back wheel tailwhipped to my side, was riding on one wheel for a second. The regen break is just random. It's like 2 different breaks for 2 diff situations and you have to use both of them, there is no middle ground with the breaking, I guess I could use the foot break too lmao.

I use a 3-LED white light on front of the scooter, on strobe/blinking, which ensures I am seen ! During night, I keep it in constant (not strobe).

Hey Andrew could you tell me if the mantis king gt handlebar height is higher then the wolf x pro. Thank you for the great videos

I just saw those ducks online for sale yesterday. It's fate. I also own a 2009 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 I keep in perfect condition. That mindset keeps me safe on the scooter.

Thank you for sharing your weight, that helps clear things up why you didn't see more than 24 mile range. Another thing I don't think you mentioned is the PSI in the tires before starting.

What app is that. Great video. Like the kaabo. I opted to get the bronco. Their releasing an updated bronco 11 xtreme in the US Q1 2023. New suspension, New controllers and 50AH. Keep up the great work.

Question Please! If you had to choose, all things considered, would you take the WWKing GT Pro or the Dualtron Thunder 2 and reasons why please. Thanks

Wolf Warrior X GT is the same price as the Mantis King GT on Voromotors right now. Which is your opinion for complete ownership? It seems like essentially better lights and stability with dual stem vs. Adjustable suspension. Thank you for all the amazing content guys :)

Oye, I had the previous Mantis SE from Voro and loved it....was looking forward to getting one of these but that display issue with the battery I think is a deal breaker.

Good video and great scooter! I have that same ducky too LOL people compliment that every day just as much as my scooter do you find lol? Also it's a shame I didn't know that this version of the Mantis was coming out as I just got the new mantis 10 pro V2! Still super fast and amazing all around and these are great therapy for ADHD hyperactive brains! God bless be safe ride safe hashtag awareness is everything

Great review as always. What do you think of the vsett11+super 72? I’m getting one tomorrow and it’s my first scooter. I never rode one before, but I just sold my monster pro that I rode for two years. I watched your review of the Visa 11+ and that is what sold me

Just bought mine this morning. It’s still charging, at about 92%..be out riding soon 🎉

You guys are my go to channel for excellent scooter info. 👊 So I was ready to pull the trigger on the king mantis Gt but with the issues that you and others are reporting I'm hesitant. Should I wait for Kaabo to resolve these issues on the next model? If you had your choice between the king mantis Gt or the Yume X13 what would you go with? I realize they are to totally different animals but I want reliability and longevity.

I love this scooter

hi, How is the stability, ie would you take a hand off the handle bar ? I had a mantis pro and that was terrible for stability.

thinking of getting it now

The app/site you used for calculating distance, range, altitude, etc., where would one find that? The ebike link didn't work. Thanks in advance.

I would love to put those charge port connectors on my mantis pro, but I can't seem to find a whole set available for purchase, I need the connector for the scooter and the charger, which I can solder onto my existing setup. So much better than the previous generation!

If you set the magnet count to 31 and the wheel diameter to 9.8 you will have a more accurate reading on the display.

I'm considering a dual motor scooter in the Spring. Apollo Phantom, or maybe a Kaabo or Dualtron.

Idk how you can go from complete stop on level 5 dual motors. The initial acceleration is pretty harsh. I have to change gears.😂

Thanks for the review... Have yo ridden the Burn E Max 2? If so how does it compare to the Manits King GT? Thanks

Would you choose this over the Wolfking GT?

Love it

Do you prefer the mantis King or the Wolf warriors (not Wolf King)?

Nice product. 😎

Holy crap that looks scary going that fast lol.

Hello 👋 Doe's anyone having issues with the throttle cuts out on mantis GT? I'm reading that, more and more people having this problem lately. Thanks for advance.

There is no IPW rating on vsett? Can’t find anything on my 11+ super 72.

Does this TFT display have save setting feature so you don't have to change the setting it everytime you turn it on?

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Man, trying to decide between this for 1700, vsett 10+ for 1800 (28ah version) , or blade gt +11for 1800. Thoughts? I am worried about the stem issues on this one

I get about 40 miles on my mantis king gt going 25-30mph in modes 3 and 4. I noticed when the battery gets low you get more speed (and range) out of mode 3 vs mode 4. Mode 5 is only necessary if your going over 32 mph from my experience (i know you were intentionally trying to push it to the max for a range test). I wonder if kaabo improved the battery monitoring on the later production models, because mine is pretty accurate and I can do 25mph @ 8% battery left. Kaabo added a plastic washer to the stem clip which prevents the clanking around and they did improve the rear fender finally! Its a lot thicker and only slaps when I hit larger bumps.

You haven't experienced the throttle cutout issue. Won't budge until you go into eco mode and or power off and on. I've also charged fully twice but the counter still says I've only charged it fully once

Had the thumb throttle dead spot been fixed through a software update?

How's the battery meter on the Mantis V2? is it more accurate? I need an accurate battery meter. Throttling your speed at "52%" is unacceptable.

Is dust a problem with electric scooters? I would like to haul one in my car out to the gravel roads and go for nature rides on the boonies.

Now I wish you could ride the Lexus scooter, I mean the segway GT2. Comparable speed, curious what your range would be. Probably very similar. Build quality is fantastic though.

this or vsett 10+ 25ah now im conflicted i was all set on vsett now not sure after this came out but wud like to be able to attach a seat like the vsett

So how does the battery balance if it doesn’t let you charge to 100%?

What app were you using on your phone?

I'm same wieght and my Balde gt does same trip with %24 to %29 left . Average 23miles with battery left ..What is Ah on battery ?

Is freshly charged located in Colorado!? We have an awesome scooter group that rides in downtown Colorado Springs every Friday night at 8:00pm in Acacia park would love for you to ride with us sometime!

What are all these reports on the Facebook group about the motors cutting out and needing restart?

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6:22 error 05 kept coming up ?

I did on my Mantis 40 miles on Eco Mode in New York. My weight is 236 pounds, Could be little better!

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U mean the volts are 67.2 not 66.2 and all thumb throttles have a delay

Going that fast on a scooter just seems crazy to me.

Anyone have any problems with the scooter cutting off

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Mine doesn’t slow down until like 5% something is wrong with that unit

Still working on a top secret weapon scooter

What phone holder?

This is weird bro its showing 17% battery and u get error 5... i only got error 5 when mine got to 0% and 48V... check your settings, my scooter is the same. My weight is 110kg and I got 40km of range on dual motor, gear 5.

Why the name change? I didn't realize the channel name changed.

What's EUC?

The others have a toebar. I see no were to add a toeboard to this one

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This is your favorite scooter? Wait till you see the Teverun Fighter and Dualtron victor luxury plus.

There is a screw behind the horn, if u unscrew it a little the horn will get louder

u should film with the 360 camera filming u ride the scooter its kind of boring watching the road all day

1h14min lol total fail xD