Just FYI, the suspension can be softened. It ships with the suspension at max firmness. On the underside, behind the seat post hole, there is a nut on each spring that can be adjusted with a 14mm wrench. 2 and a half full turns on each nut made a huge difference in the ride.
@@jeremyrudder9009 I'm 5'11 140 and this scooter is phenomenal, it has lasted a while (purchased in September 2021) and reaches 19mph consistently and on hills gets up to 17pmh. Gets 21 miles range most of the time, which is more than enough for me.
@@dantefamularo6764 yes you can push it and still ride it if the battery ever runs out. I've had my S2 pro for a year and I've never completely ran out of battery.
The reason why he said that is because when he did this review his scooter is actually 350w the s2 pro when it came out was 350w but ever since it's upgraded to 500w!
Funny that I am looking at maybe getting a Max and adding the 48 volt kit (which gets 26-28mph for $275) just to avoid all the shortcomings of the other ones. How many miles have you had yours and do you have any problems?
My suspension i had to replace after a year due to riding it on crappy roads. It isnt the best if your roads/sidewalks are not smooth as the tires are solid and you will feel every imperfection/bump. But overall its a decent scooter that'll get you from a-b pretty quick. Also hiboy sent me the replacement rear shock assembly parts free of charge, which was nice.
Thanks for the review. I purchased these scooters for my kids so we could go on family rides. We are very pleased with the S2 Pro. Great Helpful Review!
hey, I'm looking at this scooter for my daughter to ride mainly to and from school. looking at this on line in its folded state looks like it'd fit in a locker, but since your kids have 1, do you think it would fit in a locker for school?
I really like that there is a separate electronic regenerative brake, most of the time you can just use that unless you need to stop fast then use both, the brakes will last a long time
I recently picked this scooter up, and it's fantastic. Stellar bang for the buck. I agree with all of your pros and cons, and want to add one more con: You cannot rotate the throttle or the regen brake levers. The throttle placement is fine for me, but I really wish that I could rotate the regen brake lever so that it's oriented with the tab much more down facing. As it is, I feel like I need to raise my thumb way too high to hit it, and sacrifice grip strength on the bar. In an emergency situation when I'm suddenly grabbing it and my weight is being cast into the bar, I could see this being dangerous. Especially if it's raining or something and my hand is already slippery- There's a chance that my hand could slip forward entirely off the handlebar and that would 100% result in me on the ground. During braking is when I want the most hand surface on my grips.
@@_inked_out It's holding up great! Awesome little scooter for the money. I upgraded to an electric unicycle earlier this year but still keep the scooter around for friends to ride when they come over.
@@abubakaer1086 I have had it for 2 weeks now and it’s exactly how they say, I’ve been trying to find the right scooter for 6 months and this was the best purchase, it goes very fast and is very cool,
I own this scooter and you are exactly right about the ineffectiveness of the rear suspension. Hitting bumps with the front wheel can be bone-jarring. I knew this before buying it, however - based on similar reviews. I didn't want pneumatic (smoother) tires because I wanted the peace of mind of never having to worry about getting a flat PLUS I knew that I was planning to ride the scooter on well-paved roads, sidewalks and paths. It's definitely not an off-the-road scooter. Even the smallest bumps, even the seams in the pavement are felt. Cobblestones? Forget it! GREAT REVIEW!
Some had talked about the stems on other scooter, boosted rev stem is similar to this scooters. people hated how the stem leans towards you. I didn't have a though. Good review man.
I got the first major problem after 2 years. When i try to press the throttle it wont go forward, so i have to give it the smallest amount of throttle for it to go. The first year of using it, the tyre and the rim wasnt sticking together anymore, so if i would try and be fast of the line it just wont go. You would achieve alot of problems down the line, so thats why i upgraded to a Ienyrid M4 Pro S+ Max. I would say that is the best for the buck. (Edit) i wasn't behaving the Hiboy S2 Pro very well... i were doing a bunch of stunts, burnouts ripping it across the city, and acting like i had quad suspension. I was driving it through the winter full throttle, and never washed it.
Outstanding review. The thing about the angle of the handlebar thing was interesting especially. This seems good for the money but a bigger guy wants big suspension and battery size.
Love this scooter. The rear suspended is great for coming off of curbs and can soak up holes if you shift your weight to the rear. If feels heavier than my xiaomi pro 2 did but it also feels more solid and has a suspension and solid tires which adds weight.
For a scooter that's meant to get you to work on time solid tires win that said my wife's Segway f30 feels more planted and so far I've avoided loose gravel and wet spots on the hi boy.
I have the KS4 Pro one thing I like about it over the S2 pro is the electronic brake and rear handbrake both are applied at the same time by just pulling the brake lever . the lever is also on the left side where it should be.They both work at the same time so you can slow down really fast and it feels very stable. braking with just your front brake is not ideal.
EV's use only regen/electric braking 90% of the time called 1 pedal driving makes you never have to replace the mechanical brakes. I plan to do the same on the s2 pro
I got my GoTrax G4 about 3 weeks ago, its the same 20MPH Top Speed but I've already put 250 miles on it. I'm surprised the thing hasn't rattled apart by now
Just got my nanrobot x4 2.0 today and based on first Impression I think it is amazing for the money it blends a commuter scooter and a performance scooter
Nanrobot is the worst scooter company I've ever done business with. I, along with many others, despise that brand. Low quality and 100% profit over safety. God forbid you need any post-sales support or parts... Not sure what that has to do with this video, anyway...
Based on first impressions I say buy it but I have only had it for a day so idk about lo g term performance also ginger on wheels love your videos keep up the good work and thanks for the feedback
Nice review man! Maybe I missed it, but exactly how many miles did you put on it? I just did my range test video in 'comfort' mode and got 22.5 miles range (195lbs) It also exceeded my expectations in this department. Also a note on the rear suspension, I'm pretty sure its just for users with the seat. I've got the seat and you can really feel those springs in action when all/most of your weight is over the rear tire. Also, fun fact, you can prevent the grips from moving back and forth by removing them and spraying hair spray inside. :) IMHO this is still a better buy than the Ninebot MAX when you account for features, range, power, and price. Nice job with the review.
I'm not sure how many miles I put on it. I would have liked to test it for longer but a have a a few things lined up for the channel that are gonna take up my time starting this week so if figured this would be the best time to get the review out. I'll post updates about it if anything happens though. Stoked to see your review!
I live in a particularly hilly area, and my route to work goes over two small but steep hills. hopefully I find a scooter capable of climbing said hills, that doesn't cost as much as a used car.
I'm happy I picked Xiaomi Mi Pro 2. More robust and easily hackable. On full charge it goes 33km/h (20.5miles/h) @27A and real range is 25-35km (depending on hills). Anyways, great review!
I Ordered the S2 Pro last week the specs then matched specs you listed. Now they have changed specs on their web page. It is supposed to now have a 500 watt motor, and only carry 220 max load. I got based off of the 260 max load. Thinking of sending back when it arrives.
I have this one and mine won't top 19 MPH. The only dislike are the bars. I feel they just aren't wide enough. It has decent range. I was able to get 21 miles on Sport mode.
I bought the scooter and I love it, but I tried using similar handlebars to what you showed and the caps on the ends didn't go on, and it didn't hold in place properly? Could you do a tutorial or show what kind of handlebars work specifically on this scooter? Love the content btw, helped make my choice between this and the Levy pretty clear!
Hello, I enjoyed this video. Yesterday I found one of these scooters sticking out of someone's garbage can. I just ordered a charger for it because the scooter is still in decent shape and turns on. I don't know if the battery will be any good though. I'm pretty convinced to buy a new battery for it after watching this video. I don't know why someone would throw something so cool in the garbage.
I weigh 205 & I hit 19mph great scooter . I have the s2 tho. A little bumpy over cracks but really fun. Idk how long the stem will last with all the bumps
Great review dude. Very complete. Why not use extended grips for added handlebar extensions on each side. Would that be a viable option for this setup?
I have the normal s2 shipping as my first scooter, and your videos have been so informative! I'm wondering about the narrow handlebar complaint, would it be possible to find longer locking grips to get 2 birds with one stone?
My question for you is. I brought this scooter also it is very nice. However does this scooter performs when there is water present on the pavement. I used only once slipped on a puddle of water and fractured my leg had to have surgery and no longer able to ride it.
Thank you so much for this detailed review…. I saw this one on Amazon & wanted more information. They also have this model with a 500w motor…. Is it worth the extra $100+? I’m just sick n tired on flats on my bicycle & it’s unreliable on my weekday commutes. I’m sick n tired of dodging broken glass & not knowing if I’m gonna get another flat & be stranded 3-4 miles from work or home.
Great, but I need a scooter with great battery life and great range with puncture proof tires and a waterproof rating with great headlights and awesome braking along with a bell!
All your videos are great. I have the Hiboy s2 scooter I love it. In jamaica everyone is going crazy over it belive me. I would like to ask you. It go's 19 MPH and it's got Km/h... Now go's up 30 Km/h now is it my mind . But seems to go faster. Lol 😂 am I right? I'm thinking to buy Splat twin. As another alternative. Hope you can do a review on it
I got the scooter in October last year and it did me great for about 10 month until the Folding mechanic some how broke or got extremely loose I checked it and there were two screws missing then big Big problems occurred after that the handlebar after a 10 mile ride would end up oneven with the tire. A few days ago The motor didn't function correctly I think the gears got messed up. It sounded like a dirt bike Just huge problems occurred like that. I bought a Varla eagle one yesterday and hope to update you guys
@@DyLemmaOG I’m confused I’m hearing a lot of diff things bout the actual motor people saying 500 and 350 but even the 500 r still 350 so what r they taking bout?
The "slime" puncture repair fluid was a great tip for newbies like myself. 👍 Could you possibly give us some more tips on: - What causes punctures? - How to avoid punctures. - How to replace inner tubes, tips tools etc
So, all of the video showing the scooter standing still were on grass. All of the video of it moving were on pavement. I'm curious to know the performance of this scooter on grass for short distances. I want to get one for a job where I will need to navigate about the equivalent of a city block on grass several times a day, on the weekends. I have to do it relatively quickly and in dress shoes. Doing this in the past is a killer on my old feet and I can't use a golf car like the owners. Any experience with something like that?
Does the basic model already have a hole ready to mount in the seat? Like can you purchase the seat/mount separately after purchasing the basic Hiboy S2 Pro Electric Scooter w/out the seat initially?
Any recommendations for a scooter for me? My daily commute is 6 miles total but the way there is almost all uphill. Plus money is sorta tight so I’m leaning towards a lower end price
The red brake throttle is kinda dumb. They could've used the brake lever with integrated e-brake. I know the Hover scooter has that. Pressing the brake lever a little will activate the E-brake.
Stick with the Xiaomi, trust me on this, the build quality is on another level and with custom firmware you can improve performance if you need to, go for something like the Xiaomi 1s, the ride quality on these solid tire types are horrendous.
Really nice review. I’m debating over this and 2 other scooters being the go trax elite/ g4, and the kugoo G max that I’ve heard great things about. Hav you ridden any of these? My gripe w all these scooters is the warranty which shows they don’t tend behind the product.
