We tested: KuKirin G2 electric scooter - King of the mid-range category

The KuKirin G2 is deceptively similar to the G4. True, you have to squint a little, but you can easily mix the two vehicles.

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Introductory

This article will be interesting because KuKirin released the G2 after the G2 Pro, Max and Master versions, so without a suffix. And this G2 has become a completely different scooter than the versions with the last name, it is terribly similar to the G4.

The G4 was not flawless. I got both cold and hot because of my test, because I dared to call it the best city scooter. Many think it's a great machine, and others think it's a waste. And there is almost no opinion between the two statements.

It is a fact that the geometry of the chassis is a bit messed up. In fact, it became very difficult. In fact, quite a few people complain about the tendency of the front wheel to spin. It is also a fact that the copy I had did not want to sift at all.

Since I don't want to cast doubt on the many negative opinions, and of course the many good opinions, including my own, this leaves two explanations. One is that, in addition to the design error, the production quality is quite scattered, that is to say, there are quite poorly assembled pieces. The second possibility lies in the treatment, i.e. some people deal with it, others don't. Along with this, the design errors still remain, some people just live with it better, others less so.

The quality of the assembly is not too much of a problem anyway, since with Chinese scooters it is worth taking the installation a little more seriously than adjusting the brake.

When I saw the first pictures of the G2, I immediately thought of the extent to which the smaller, weaker version (that is, the G2) inherited the faults of its big brother, the G4. Have they repaired the front landing gear? Are they cut from the weight of the machine? And, of course, the main question is, after the 2000-watt G4, how is the 800-watt G2 in terms of acceleration, torque and driving comfort.

You will get answers to these questions from this article!

Unpacking, installation and exterior

Let's start with the weight of the machine, which in this case is 26 kilograms. This is already an acceptable weight, especially considering that the G4 weighs no less than 43 kilos. I'm not saying that it wouldn't have been possible to shave a few more kilos from these 26, but this weight means a machine that can be lived in, used, and even carried.

The external dimensions have also become smaller, as the KuKirin G2 is only 125,8 x 66 x 126 centimeters, compared to the 4 133,6 x 66 centimeters of the G129,5. Another significant difference is that the wheels are "only" 4 inches compared to the 11 inches of the G10, so the tread is also lower. At the same time, visually, if the two scooters are not next to each other, the G2 does not look small at all, in fact, it looks more like a strong, large machine.

Typical of this is that a scooter rider stopped me during my test rides to ask what kind of scooter it was and how fast it could go, because he had never seen such a rough-looking machine before, and he said approx. he guesses that it is at least 60, but rather more in the end speed. When I told him what he could do, he was even more surprised.

But I wasn't surprised, the G2 really seems more than what it is. But let's not rush ahead, I will write more in the experiences section!

The basic installation is no different from the G4, so the mudguard and steering horn are the only things that need to be bolted on. Of course, it is also appropriate to check the brakes, but if they are also adjusted, then you can go on the first test lap.

I recommend that you inspect (or inspect) the machine before using it for an extended period of time. Check the screws, loosen those that are overtightened, tighten those that are not. Check the screws to see if they have received fixing paste, the presence of grease at the pivot points, if not, replace them. These are the basic operations.

The KuKirin G2 externally has the same industrial design as the G4. That's why it looks like a much rougher machine than it is. I think this exterior is cool, the whole thing looks like it's welded together from angle irons. The paintwork is simple, gray, black, this also adds a lot to the design, simplicity in this case is more of an advantage than a disadvantage.

What else is the same between the KuKirin G2 and G4 are the lights and the dashboard. The front lights are built into the head unit, as is the dashboard, of course the latter is at the top, and the lights are at the front. The rear light is under the tread, on the rear fender we only find a cat's eye. The KuKirin G2 also received the solution for the G4 index, there is no difference between the two machines.

Let's see the specification!

Paper form

I already wrote about the dimensions and weight, so let the other data come!

The electrical system is 48 volts, the battery capacity is 15 Ah. The hub motor built into the rear wheel is 800 watts, the maximum power (peak) is 1200 watts. For this performance, we also get 29 Nm of torque, which will come in handy if you really have it.

The manufacturer says that with this performance and torque, we can overcome a 20-degree incline, the maximum achievable speed is 45 kilometers per hour, and the maximum distance that can be covered on a single charge is 55 kilometers.

Here it is important to note that although KuKirin is considered by many to be a bad manufacturer, according to my experience, their motor performance and battery capacity are as much as they promise, there is no trickery, 800 watts will really be 800 watts, the peak torque (in this case 1200 watts) is not as real performance, but as additional data. They also proudly state that the factory data are available with a body weight of 65 kilos!

There are some more data. One is that the battery can be charged from zero to one hundred in 8-9 hours. This is important, because this way you can fill it to the brim in one night or one working hour. It is also important that we get IP54 protection against water and dust. This means that it will withstand splashing water, but it will not be suitable for a diving scooter. Oh, and don't take it with you to the shower, and not just because it scratches the shower tray.

I haven't talked about the brakes yet, we are slowed down by mechanical disc brakes at the front and back. According to the manufacturer, the braking distance is 4-10 meters, which of course depends on your speed and body weight. It is also important that we can choose from 3 speed levels. The ECO 25 - the second Sport 35 - the third Race allows a top speed of 45 km/h.

Oops, I almost forgot, of course there are front and rear shock absorbers, their tension can be adjusted!

I think I have described everything, the experiences can come!

Experiences

Since I had the G4 not too long ago, the experiences are still fresh. For this reason, and of course because of its external similarity, I expected that I would stand up for the KuKirin G2 and that it would work for me like the G4. Of course, it didn't work out that way, since the performance is not even half, 2000 watts vs. 800 watts. However, as it turned out later, this is not a problem at all, in fact, I consider it rather a positive thing.

What you will immediately notice after starting is that the dashboard is just that worthless thing, like many other KuKirin scooters. The sun shines a little, and you can't see anything on it right away. Fortunately, the mode change was solved with two quick presses of the power button, but you should see which gear you are currently in on the display. You won't be able to see how far you're going, whether you're indexing, or whether the light is on.

You won't see the touch-sensitive buttons with which you can turn on the light, change the operating mode, or set the display to Km/hour or Miles/hour. Let's say the latter is unnecessary to see. In the case of the first two, as I wrote, the power button comes to your aid. Do not press for a long time when you are riding the scooter, because then it will turn off.

The controls are good, although the index switch of the G2 Master could have been put here, I liked it better. Indexes are worth almost nothing anyway. At the front, on both sides of the light, built into the headrest, they flash at least high enough, there is a chance that the motorist will see it. On the other hand, the lamp is low at the back, under the corner support.

In the case of the KuKirin G4, many owners changed the index to a lever solution afterwards. These are much better. The scooter already has the electronics and switch, so I recommend those blessed with a little electronics + technical vein to put regular LED indexes on the KuKirin G2!

The treadle is long enough and wide enough for the KuKirin G2 as well. With my 44 and a half feet, the space wasn't even a little tight, in fact. If you use the heel support, even those blessed with much larger feet won't have it. Together, the 10-inch balloon wheels and shock absorption smoothly smooth out road imperfections. However, the factory setting was too soft for my weight (100 Kg), and it hit me when I had bigger road faults. The solution to this is the adjustment of the tension, but if this proves to be insufficient, stronger shock absorption can also be installed, although this will cost extra money.

As usual, I feel that KuKirin does not cheat with the technical data as a crazy big positive (and I already wrote about it above). 800 watts is 800 watts, not 1200 watts, as in the case of the OOTD S10, where 1200 is given as factory data, but on the climb used for the test, the OOTD gave up the fight just where the KuKirin, which is much weaker on paper, only has 800 watts G2. It was not for nothing that I said that the OOTD S10 does not have 1200 watts, even during the test I estimated its power at 800 or a maximum of 1000 watts, and here it is, it seems that I was not wrong.

For me, the torque of 29 Nm is a bit slim compared to my body weight. With this, I was still pushing myself on medium climbs, but the steep ones, which were a bit more difficult, already ordered me to stop. Well, as I always say, high performance is not only necessary for speeding, but also for taking the scooter up the mountain!

Speaking of speed, I must also mention (again defending the honor of KuKirin) that the top speed was close to the factory maximum even under me. Of course on a flat road. So, if you are lighter than me, then 45 will definitely be enough!

Finally, a few words about the perhaps most important thing about the chassis and the tendency to drizzle!

Unfortunately, KuKirin did not learn from the mistake of the G4, it was also committed in the case of the G2. The pivot point of the wheel falls in front of the axle, which is why the scooter tends to skid in case of road defects, curbs, or bumps. Bog from Mobilaréna explained this well in his video about the G4, so I'm quoting from him. In other words, the point is to imagine the chassis as the wheel of a Tesco shopping cart, which always turns backwards when you start pushing the cart. The further back the steering wheel pivot point is from the wheel axis, the greater the tendency to turn back.

Fortunately, in the case of the KuKirin G2 and G4, the axle is not much further forward, but it is further forward, and if you load the scooter, then due to the peculiarity of the C chassis, it goes even further. In other words, the situation worsens with higher body weight.

When the load leaves the front wheel, e.g. due to a road fault, the wheel wants to turn backwards. If you don't grip the steering wheel with a loose wrist, it may happen that you oversteer in the opposite direction due to the steering correction, and the drizzle has already formed, and you will fly away like the victory flag.

As I wrote, the G4 and KuKirin G2 also have this error. It is not fatal, and it occurs less on some machines and more strongly on others, which can be caused by the quality of the tire, the amount of pressure in the wheel (how soft the rubber is) and many other things.

As I wrote, in the case of the KuKirin G2, lower engine power and lower top speed are an advantage. Now I'll tell you why!

It is an advantage because the scooter's tendency to skid is greatly reduced due to its lower mass, less powerful acceleration and lower top speed. I didn't feel any uncertainty even when I was playing directly with my hand, i.e. pulling the steering wheel well. Of course, this would have been improved if they put a slightly wider handlebar on the machine, but overall, I didn't feel that this handlebar width was too small for this lower performance machine.

So, on the whole, the KuKirin G2 became a weaker, less well-accelerating, lower top speed machine on the one hand, but because of this it is also safer, and the tendency to skid is much less.

Summary

In my opinion, the KuKirin G2 turned out to be a pleasant machine. The G3 should have been like that too, and I wouldn't have had a word about it. The exterior and design are robust and convincing. The brakes also seem sufficient due to the lower top speed, the size and thickness of the 10-inch wheels are also appropriate.

Who do I recommend the KuKirin G2 to and who not?

If you live in a place dotted with steep hills, it will not be good for you. If you have to overcome smaller climbs, you will love it. If you like sportier solutions, then this could be your scooter, but if you are looking for more conservative, calmer solutions, you may not like it. The exterior is sure to be divisive, if this industrial design suits your taste, you will love it!

If asked, I would say that I would recommend it to young people, youthful (forever young) adults. This would be the scooter I would give my older teenage son if I had an older teenage son, but I don't have one yet. The top speed is livable, of course even at this speed you can hit a merciless big, so the right protective equipment, a full-face helmet, are essential accessories. In the city, I recommend using it on bicycle paths, the KuKirin G2 is not suitable for cars. It's true that at the moment, thanks to idiotic regulations, we can't legally ride any kind of electric scooter on a bike path, but hopefully that will change sooner rather than later!

Of course, we don't discriminate, because it's not right, sporty filigree girls would also look extremely good on the KuKirin G2!

Overall, the KuKirin G2 is a weaker, but more livable scooter than the G4. It's also safer, and you don't have to worry about it so much in terms of its tendency to drip. If you are looking for a machine with such performance for yourself or your child, feel free to buy it, especially since it also has a friendly price tag!

Finally, the price. It is important to point out that with the coupon we received for the article, we received an extra HUF 10 discount compared to the best price so far! The KuKirin G2 can of course be ordered from the EU warehouse, priced at NNNKUKIG2FOLD only HUF 178 with a coupon code. Shipping is free, and since it comes from an EU warehouse, there will be no customs clearance, customs payment, and VAT is included in the price!

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