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NIU is one of the world’s leading smart electric scooters and micro-driving companies, and has just launched a new light commuter option, the NIU KQI 200F. The new model is designed for riders who need a balance between portability and performance, which introduces folding handlebars – Follow-up features At the end of last year NIU’s popular KQI scooter series.

The compactness of the NIU KQI 200F is immediately noticeable. Thanks to the foldable handlebars and stems, it easily fits in tight spaces such as office corners, public transportation or the trunk of a car.

While almost all electric scooters can be folded on the stem, the wide scooter handlebars still tend to protrude and limit storage options. With the help of folding handlebars, the widest component of the KQI 200F is probably its deck, which is only 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) wide, making it ultra-thin and easier to get into tight spaces.

Under the hood, the KQI 200F comes with a 48V 7.8AH battery that provides 365WH of storage capacity. A single charge alone is enough for a 33.6 miles (54 km) range. The scooter is powered by a 350W rear hub motor that peaks at 700W with 22 nm torque, allowing it to oscillate enough to cope with the hills and reach a top speed of 20 mph (32 km/h).

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Compared to NIU’s KQI2 Pro scooter, the motor can be significantly improved, including a 7% increase in speed, a 33% increase in climbing, a 17% increase in power and a 38% torque. The battery also offers a 35% range.

At 44 pounds (20 kg), it is not the lightest scooter on the market, but considering the relatively high performance of the scooter, it is a reasonable weight compared to the more basic scooter. NIU also rated the rider’s KQI 200F at 265 lbs (120 kg).

The KQI 200F comes with 10 x 2.3-inch pneumatic tires, which should be smoother than smaller or solid tires on many ultraportable scooters. The front suspension fork also helps to facilitate more popular riding. The scooter includes dual-wheel brakes with front disc brakes, combined with rear regenerative brakes to enhance stop power. NIU claims to be at a distance of only 14 feet (4.2 meters) at a medium speed.

The scooter also includes bright LED headlights, taillights and integrated side lighting for nighttime safety, as well as handlebar-mounted turn signals to increase the chances of actually seeing the car and correctly interpret turn signals.

Technically, the scooter is connected to the NIU app via Bluetooth, allowing riders to remotely lock the scooter, customize riding modes, track riding and monitor battery health. The LED dash display on the handlebar shows speed, battery level and riding mode. For customization on the hardware side, NIU offers multiple grip tape options that allow riders to use the aesthetics of the scooter (although the scooter still has only one color I like to call the Niu Gray).

The price of the KQI 200F is $799, But it sells for $100 off at $699 During launch, it is positioned competitively with other mid-range electric scooters. In addition to competitive pricing, NIU also has its reputation as a major smart scooter company (known for its standing scooters) to distinguish itself in an increasingly crowded market.

For those unfamiliar with NIU, the company was founded in 2014 and quickly became known for itself, producing connected electric motorcycles and scooters for city commuters. In fact, We recently went to the company’s factory To peek behind the scenes at how they produce millions of such smart electronic oscilloscopes.

NIU now operates in more than 50 countries and sells millions of cars worldwide. In the United States, NIU is known for its expansion of standing electric scooters and commuting E-Mopeds or sitting electronic disk seats, but in Europe and Asia, their seated electronic oscilloscopes dominate.

Electrek’s view

By offering folding handlebars on the KQI 200F, NIU appears to be targeting urban residents who may have limited storage space or need to mix scooter commuting with public transportation. It’s an interesting move, especially as the demand for last-mile solutions grows, cities around the world encourage alternative car ownership.

NIU has long been known for its technology-focused scooters, so in addition to getting a great performance ride, I think a large part of the value here is the connectivity NIU has built in these things. I have a niu kqi 200f with my name on it and I’m so happy to test it as soon as possible so I’ll definitely be back and let you guys know what I think.