Just received my Mantis King GT today and for anyone wondering yes it’s amazing and yes the cons have been fixed(rear fender/latch) so if you are on the fence about it just get it👌
i just upgraded from Niu KQi3Max to Mantis King GT and i totally understand the video title, like putting a saddle on a tiger is a PERFECT description for this scooter. the first time i put it in dual motor mode was quite an experience.
@@sunnykundi2479 just passed 100 miles on the mkgt and i love it. i still have my Niu but have no desire to ride it anymore. as for the mkgt my only complaints - need to hold the mode button to change to dual motor mode every time you turn on the scooter, the updated rear fender still slaps the rear tire on bumps i upgraded to an aftermarket that mounts to the brake bracket. i did consider other larger scooters but i think the mgkt is the perfect balance of high performance and the 75 pound weight is manageable when i do need to lift it.
Loved this review! Beautiful shots and great information, subscribing right away! Also, I'm thinking of upgrading from a Vsett 9+, I love the Vsett, but I need more range and this just looks so perfect.
As nice as the King GT here is, I'm still a fan of the V2 I bought. Kaabo seems to have been the right pick for me overall. :) Gonna stick around this brand for a hot minute going forward.
Eating my words a bit. Wish I'd gotten the king gt. It has all the upgrades I wish my V2 had when I've talked to others about things. Oh well. Live and learn! C: That'll be the next one I buy.
Great video, thanks! I'd really love to see your comparison with the v2 base model, since I owe one. For me it's all about the price/performance I get. And as far as I can see, the major upgrades are: locking mech., adjustable suspension and the bigger branded battery. However, the price in my region is €2150 for a King GT vs €1215 for a V2 Base model (And ~€1900 for a v2 pro model). I've added semi off-road tyres (€50) and an extended rear fender (€25) and that's it. The performance it delivers is more than enough for most people. 64 km/h top speed on a full charge; smooth and rapid acceleration, ipx5 water protection; zoom hydraulic brakes; great suspension (which is on a firm side) which is great on pavement and fairly good on light gravel paths. 18.2AH battery gives me a range of around 40km on a 3rd gear all the time. Should we, the base model owners, upgrade to a King GT? Is the difference in riding quality worth ~€850?
You are the king of scooter reviews, thanks for making our decisions a lot easier! I have a stupid question if you have the time, if you could only have either this scooter or the voro RoadRunner, not the pro, which would you choose, I know they are completely different. Thank you
Think I'll stick with my Mantis Pro and get a Wolf Warrior when I can be arsed or as/if/when UK eScooter Laws change. Upgrade from a 2000 Watt to a 2000 watt? Who are you trying to kid. It's not a upgrade it's just marginally better.
Congrats for the video. A kind question: In your opinion, are the handlebars too high for a 1.70 m person? I would like to know the height from the footboard to the steering knob.
Wanted to point out an error from the article. The USB port does not charge devices. I reached out to Kaabo and Voro customer support and they confirmed this for me. The Wolf King GT is able to charge a device with the USB port.
🙏Please explain the built-in steering damping. This video is the only place (including marketing material from Kaabo) that I’ve heard mention of it. A lot of mantis owners like to add dampers, but the apparatuses I’ve seen are easily visible.
0:54 just got mine, have approx 15 miles on it and it shuts down while driving and screen goes blank. Have to unplug the screen for it to turn back on then it goes out again after about 10 minutes. Very irritating for a new scooter.
Hi! I just published my review of the SPLACH Titan on my website (www.electricscooterinsider.com/electric-scooters/reviews/splach-titan-review/) . It's a brilliant scooter. One of the best I've reviewed all year. I also got an exclusive discount which lets you get it for $1,149 + free accessories worth $169 (total savings $1,219 on original price) - hope this helps!
Would the mantis king GT and the wolf warrior x GT be strong/big enough for a person who weights 230 pounds or would you suggest bumping up to the wolf king GT. Smaller riders I’m sure they are all great but for bigger taller riders should we even consider these?
Great review 1 of many I’ve watched and easily more informative than most one thing that would have been nice was to explain the suspension adjustment more in detail as for a novice to stiffen clockwise and soften anti clockwise other wise great ps no other review covers this info either regards new buyer S M barracroc
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
I would say mantis king GT.. I purchased a phantom v3 but due to apollo taking forever to ship and steadily pushing the ship dates back over and over I canceled my order and went with the mkgt. So excited to receive it. Should have went with mkgt first after looking at stats, customer support, parts availability, and community reported issues that were solved. Mkgt for the win
Any idea what the usb is for then? I recently bought this scooter and assumed I had faulty usb port since I couldn't charge my phone or the usb bike light I added. Disappointing as it would have been handy to keep my light topped up when it's still attached to the scooter.
Do the brakes normally have a drumming sound to them when held down? Mine kind of has a clack clack clack rumbling sound happening.. they work great I just wanted to make sure that sound is normal. First high performance scooter so definitely a noob
It sounds like you may have the anti-lock braking system on. It rapidly increases and reduces braking pressure multiple times per second to stop the wheels from locking up and skidding. My suggestion would be to check whether it's on via the displays advanced settings - you can find how to do this in the manual. (If my memory serves me right I think you have to hold and press down the plus and minus buttons together immediately after the scooter has been turned on to access the settings).
@@ElectricScooterInsider Thank you so much man! You were exactly right, I certainly did have ABS Mode on. Iol total noob coming from a Hiboy S2 Pro. I appreciate your help!
Great question - my guide on whether or not you should buy the Phantom V3 should give you that clarity - www.electricscooterinsider.com/to-buy-or-not-to-buy-apollo-phantom-v3/
@@ElectricScooterInsider Its awesome mate I love mine. ip rating was tested and done really well going though puddles whilst raining and got it to 42.7 mph on gps in cold conditions.
My friend bought this GT, I can't wait to kick his a** on my Inmotion V12. If you learn how to ride EUC, there is no reason why to bought this. V12 is more powerfull and compact for the same money :).
To anyone considering investing in this scooter, beware. The thing doesn't have a waterproof rating, so to call it 'all terrain' is sort of misleading. Don't go over any puddles/wet terrain and DON'T GET CAUGHT IN A RAIN STORM!!! Also, the flashing LED lights are sort of cringe. Those are meant for your computer, what purpose do they serve on a motor vehicle?? Upon closer review, not surprisingly, KAABO is a Chinese company, LED lights should have been a dead giveaway LMAO. They can give you flashing computer lights, but can't waterproof the unit? Talk about priorities. Should be the other way around, waterproof WITHOUT the unnecessary strobe effects. But hey, you do you. Personally, I wouldn't trust investing thousands of dollars into something not made and manufactured in North America. This product does not seem like it's designed to go the distance and last you for years.
@@duncansosso8010 Bold of you to assume I'm using a smartphone. I 'handed' my iPhone in four or five years ago after the battery died and I've never gone back to using cheap Chinese crap. It now sits in the desk collecting dust.
@@Mwellmac You're more likely to attract the attention of a criminal who will rob you at gunpoint than you are to get run over by someone driving a truck. Most scooters are equipped with front and back lights in some capacity.
@jimbob6270 That's my point.. the lights do that. My original reply was in reference to the lights being "cringe".. I agree 100% thats why I also carry a gun. Crooks and dogs. Dont wanna shoot a dog but may find yourself getting mangled if not careful. Dogs hate floaty people
@@jackanderson2773 out of Dulatron you get performance but not necessarly quality and reliability. They all have their pros and cons. Dualtron are also priced high and spare parts are high too. Up to you.
