Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Haoqiebike vs KuKirin
Haoqiebike
Higher score in this comparison
KuKirin
Haoqiebike vs KuKirin: the differences
| Compare | HaoqiebikeReviewVisitVisit | KuKirinReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | HAOQI Mustang Premium Electric Mountain Bike, HAOQI Black Leopard Pro, HAOQI Squirrel Folding Electric Bike, HAOQI Camel Electric Cargo Bike | KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4 |
| Price from | $999 | €259 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 35.4 | 25 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500 | 350 |
| Claimed range (km) | 193Higher | 39 |
| Weight (kg) | 18.14 | 16Lower |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120.2Higher | 120 |
| Tyres | Pneumatic | Solid |
| IP rating | IP55 | IP54 |
| Markets | US | AT, BE, BG, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, FR, GR, HR, HU, IE, IT, LT, LU, LV, NL, PL, PT, RO, SE, SI, SK, GB |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 360 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Vehicle type (Kick scooter), Folding (Yes), Suspension (Yes), Warranty (24 months), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Haoqiebike: 193 vs 39.
- Weight (kg) is lower at KuKirin: 16 vs 18.14.
- Maximum load (kg) is higher at Haoqiebike: 120.2 vs 120.
- Support channels: only Haoqiebike offers Phone, Help centre, Community.
- Brakes: only Haoqiebike offers Hydraulic disc, Mechanical disc.
- Brakes: only KuKirin offers Disc.
- Markets: only Haoqiebike offers US.
- Markets: only KuKirin offers AT, BE, BG.
Our verdict on each
Haoqiebike
Haoqiebike suits US riders who want a throttle, a hub motor and a wide spread of bike types without a dealer visit. The Mustang, Black Leopard Pro, Squirrel and Camel range starts at $999, and every bike carries 2 years of frame cover plus a money back window of 15 days.
KuKirin
KuKirin suits commuters who want a folding kick-scooter with strong claimed range and a supply of replacement parts behind it. The flagship model claims 39 km of range and carries 120 kg, which leaves headroom for a larger rider, a full backpack or a small dog.
Score breakdown
| Area | Haoqiebike | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2Entry price $999 and top price $2,499 put Haoqiebike mid field, with a cost score of 9.2. | 9.2The listed starting price of €259 sits below the electric-scooter median of €399. |
| Offer | 9.2HigherThrottle, removable battery, 193 km of claimed range and 204 kg of payload, scoring 9.2 on offer. | 9.0Claimed range of 39 km, a warranty of 24 months and replacement parts from the brand itself. |
| Trust | 8.9Frame and battery cover of 2 years with a money back window of 15 days give a trust score of 8.9. | Not confirmed |
By the numbers
| Fact | Haoqiebike | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range (km) | 193 | 39 |
| Weight (kg) | 18.14 | 16 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120.2 | 120 |
| Warranty | 24 months | 24 months |
If neither fits
Ridstarofficial has claimed range (km) at 290, against 193 for Haoqiebike and 39 for KuKirin.
Ridstarofficial reviewSources behind this comparison
Haoqiebike
- haoqiebike.com: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026
KuKirin
- kukirin-scooter.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | Haoqiebike | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Electric scooters | 8 of 58 | 10 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Haoqiebike | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Road-legal in | Not confirmed | De |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, Mechanical disc | Disc |
| Legal entity | HAOQI LIMITED | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United States | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Haoqiebike | KuKirin | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed (km/h) | 35.4highest quarter | 25below the median | 30 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 500at the median | 350below the median | 500 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 360below the median | Not confirmed | 612 |
| Claimed range (km) | 193highest quarter | 39lowest quarter | 89.25 |
| Weight (kg) | 18.14above the median | 16below the median | 17.82 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120.2at the median | 120below the median | 120.2 |
Median across 48 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Haoqiebike
Pros
- A throttle is fitted, so riders can pull away under power on a stop start commute rather than pedalling up to speed.
- The battery is removable, and claimed range of 193 km makes charging easy to plan around a desk at work.
- A spare parts shop is sold by the brand, so replacement parts come from the same source as the bike.
Cons
- Belt drive is a no across the range, so the drivetrain runs on chains and regular cleaning stays on the schedule.
- Service runs on a partner network, partner, which puts workshop work with outside shops rather than brand run branches.
- Shipping is limited to US, so buyers elsewhere have no direct route from the brand.
KuKirin
Pros
- Claimed range of 39 km covers a week of short hops or a long weekend ride on a single charge.
- The line folds and has suspension, so it stows on a train rack and takes the sting out of kerbs and tram rails.
- Replacement parts are sold by the brand and the warranty runs 24 months, so worn items get swapped rather than the whole scooter.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, so a fault mid-ride leads to a written exchange rather than a phone call.
- Road legality covers de only, so riders in other European markets must check their own rules even though the brand ships to AT, BE and BG.
- At 16 kg the heaviest model is a two-handed carry up stairs, and its solid tyres give up some of the comfort a pneumatic tyre would bring.
Who each suits
Haoqiebike
Who it suits
- US riders who want a throttle and a hub motor for stop start city riding rather than a light pedalling first bike.
- Anyone moving loads, with payload of 204 kg and a cargo bike among the named reference models.
- Commuters who want several bike shapes from the same maker, since the range covers emtb, cargo and commuter.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers outside the US, because Haoqiebike ships to US, so Kalkhoff or Tern are the nearer options for other markets.
- Riders after city, hybrid and step through bikes, where Kalkhoff covers those categories and Haoqiebike leans to cargo, folding and fat tyre.
- Riders who want a belt drivetrain on a commuter, since belt drive is a no here and Tern or Kalkhoff are worth weighing instead.
KuKirin
Who it suits
- Commuters who combine riding with public transport, since the line folds and the heaviest model weighs 16 kg.
- Riders in Germany who need an approved machine, with road legality listed for de and an ABE-approved model in KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4.
- People who keep their scooter long term, backed by a warranty of 24 months and a shop selling replacement parts.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders who want a wider spread of motor sizes: iSinwheel lists GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W, covering both smaller and larger motors.
- Shoppers who prefer a very short catalogue: HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists GT28, K10, a compact model line.
- Anyone cross-checking the model range: AOVO Official lists AOVO T1 Pro, AOVO X9 Promax, AOVO X11, AOVO G2, an overlapping set of names.
Current offers
Haoqiebike
Current offer
Discount code
Fall Clearance Sale: Cheetah2.0 Full Suspension $1,300 off: USD 1,300 off (USD 1,099.00 vs USD 2,399.00)
Limited stock available; listed e-bikes only; free US shipping
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Discount code
Fall Clearance Sale: Rhino2.0 Electric Motorbike $1,500 off: USD 1,500 off (USD 999.00 vs USD 2,499.00)
Limited stock available; listed e-bike only
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Discount code
Fall Clearance Sale: Antelope Pro Cargo $1,000 off: USD 1,000 off (USD 999.00 vs USD 1,999.00)
Limited stock available; listed cargo e-bike only
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Discount code
Fall Clearance Sale: Mustang Premium eMTB $500 off: USD 500 off (USD 1,999.00 vs USD 2,499.00)
Limited stock available; listed eMTB only
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Haoqiebike | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Bulgaria | No | Yes |
| Croatia | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Estonia | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
8 of 26 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
Haoqiebike
How much do Haoqiebike e bikes cost?+
Entry level Haoqiebike bikes start at $999 and the range tops out at $2,499, so the spread covers commuter, folding, cargo, fat tyre and mountain bikes in a single line up. The named references sit at both ends of that spread, one mountain bike and one cargo bike, so the entry figure and the top figure describe very different machines.
How far does the battery go and how is it charged?+
Claimed range reaches 193 km, and the largest battery in the line up is 1,357 Wh. The battery is removable, so charging does not need the whole bike next to the socket, which helps in a shared store or a small flat. Range claims are the maker's own figures, so a rider with a hilly round trip should plan around a margin.
KuKirin
What does the scooter cost, and is there a renewal step?+
The starting price is €259 for the model shown on the product page, a price for the scooter itself rather than a plan, so there is no renewal stage to budget for later. Within the line of KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro (ABE), G2 Max, G4, that figure sets the entry point for the whole brand.
How far does it go on a charge?+
Claimed range is 39 km, which reads as a comfortable day of mixed city riding with something in reserve. Real distance moves with load, hills and tyre choice, and the solid tyres on this model trade grip for puncture-free running. Read the claim as a ceiling for gentle riding.
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