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Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team

Hiboy vs KuKirin-scooter

Hiboy scores 9.2 and KuKirin-scooter 9.0 out of 10. Compare their differences and shared features below.
Hiboy

Hiboy

Higher score in this comparison

9.2/10
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KuKirin-scooter

KuKirin-scooter

9.0/10
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Hiboy vs KuKirin-scooter: the differences

Hiboy vs KuKirin-scooter
CompareHiboyHiboyReviewSee alternativesSee alternativesKuKirin-scooterKuKirin-scooterReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives
Reference modelsHiboy P6, Hiboy EX9, Hiboy EX6, Hiboy EX6FKuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro ABE, G2 Max, G4
Price fromCA$1,142.99€259
Top speed (km/h)3025
Nominal motor power (W)500350
Claimed range (km)120Higher39
Weight (kg)16.516Lower
Maximum load (kg)100120Higher
IP ratingIPX4IP54
Warranty12 months24 monthsHigher
MarketsCA, US, AE, SADK, NL, BG, HR, AT, BE, LU, GR, IT, LV, DE, FR, SI, PL, IE, EE, SE, LT, SK, HU, CZ, RO, FI, PT, ES, GB
UL 2272 certifiedYesNot confirmed

Same on both: Vehicle type (Kick scooter), Folding (Yes), Tyres (Solid), Suspension (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).

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Key differences

  • Hiboy scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
  • Claimed range (km) is higher at Hiboy: 120 vs 39.
  • Weight (kg) is lower at KuKirin-scooter: 16 vs 16.5.
  • Maximum load (kg) is higher at KuKirin-scooter: 120 vs 100.
  • Warranty is higher at KuKirin-scooter: 24 months vs 12 months.
  • Support channels: only Hiboy offers Help centre, Community.
  • Founded is lower at Hiboy: 2014 vs 2018.
  • KuKirin-scooter is available in 25 more countries.
  • Brakes: only Hiboy offers Hydraulic disc, Mechanical disc.
  • Brakes: only KuKirin-scooter offers Disc.

Our verdict on each

Hiboy

Hiboy suits commuters who want a fat-tire or step-through e-bike with a throttle and a removable battery, and who are happy to buy and service through one company. E-bike prices sit at CAD 1,142.99 and CAD 1,349.99, with a 1 year frame warranty behind them.

Read the full Hiboy review

KuKirin-scooter

KuKirin suits riders in Germany who want a folding kick-scooter for short urban hops and a seller that stocks spare parts. The entry model pairs 39 km of claimed range with fitted suspension, a 24 months warranty and 16 kg of weight, and road-legal status is listed for de alone.

Read the full KuKirin-scooter review

Score breakdown

Hiboy vs KuKirin-scooter
AreaHiboyKuKirin-scooter
Cost9.7HigherEntry at CAD 1,142.99 and top at CAD 1,349.99, plus finance, keep the outlay modest for a fat-tire bike.9.2The entry model in KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro ABE, G2 Max, G4 starts at €259, below €399 for the scooters compared.
Offer8.8Throttle, a removable battery, 720 Wh of battery and a 30 days money-back window in one package.9.0Higher24 months of warranty, fitted suspension, a folding frame and a spare parts shop cover the ownership side of the purchase.
Trust8.9HigherRun by FREEMAN INVESTMENT HOLDING LIMITED from CN and founded in 2014, with support on email, help centre and community and no crash replacement.8.5Trading since 2018 with a spare parts shop, but contact runs on email only, which is the limit.

Where they rank in our lists

Hiboy vs KuKirin-scooter
RankingHiboyKuKirin-scooter
Electric scooters30 of 5839 of 58
Lightweight e-scooters12 of 2417 of 24

Every fact side by side

Hiboy vs KuKirin-scooter
FactHiboyKuKirin-scooter
Road-legal inNot confirmedDe
BrakesHydraulic disc, Mechanical discDisc
Legal entityFREEMAN INVESTMENT HOLDING LIMITEDNot confirmed
HeadquartersChinaNot confirmed
Founded2014Lower2018
Support channelsEmail, Help centre, CommunityCovers moreEmail

Helmets and locks

Hiboy vs KuKirin-scooter
FactHiboyKuKirin-scooter
Product typeLockNot confirmed
Integrated lightsNoNot confirmed
Crash replacementNoNot confirmed

Where each stands against the rest

Hiboy vs KuKirin-scooter
FactHiboyKuKirin-scooterMedian
Top speed (km/h)30at the median25below the median30
Nominal motor power (W)500at the median350below the median500
Claimed range (km)120above the median39lowest quarter89.25
Weight (kg)16.5below the median16below the median17.82
Maximum load (kg)100lowest quarter120below the median120.2
Warranty12 monthsat the median24 monthsabove the median12 months

Median across 48 listed brands.

Pros and cons

Hiboy

Pros

  • Throttle and a removable battery are both present, so a rider can pull away from a standstill and carry the pack indoors to charge.
  • A claimed range of 120 km on a 720 Wh battery gives fat-tire riders usable distance between charges.
  • Hiboy services in-house and runs a spare parts shop, which narrows the gap on dealer-led rivals such as Kalkhoff.

Cons

  • Support runs on email, help centre and community, so buyers with a fault get written answers and a help centre rather than a phone line.
  • The lightest bike still weighs 29 kg, so the folding models suit a car boot more than a stairwell.
  • Crash replacement is not part of the policy, so a written-off bike is not swapped out.

KuKirin-scooter

Pros

  • Suspension is fitted and the brakes are disc, with solid solid tyres that take punctures out of daily running.
  • It folds, weighs 16 kg and is rated for a load of 120 kg, so the same scooter handles a short hop and a heavier ride.
  • A spare parts shop on the same site means tyres and brake parts can be reordered without chasing a third party.

Cons

  • Support runs on email only, so a rider with a fault writes and waits rather than picking up the phone.
  • Road-legal status is listed for de alone, so anyone riding on public roads elsewhere is relying on their own local rules.
  • Claimed range of 39 km covers a short hop rather than a long commute with hills or a heavy load.

Who each suits

Hiboy

Who it suits

  • Riders who want a fat-tire bike with a throttle and a removable battery, and who value one company handling sales and servicing.
  • Commuters who would rather spread the cost than pay CAD 1,142.99 in one go.
  • Shoppers who want bikes, a kick-scooter and a lock from the same seller.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Kalkhoff buyers after hybrid or emtb frames, since those sit outside Hiboy's commuter, city and step through.
  • Tern riders carrying cargo, because cargo is not among Hiboy's commuter, city and step through.

KuKirin-scooter

Who it suits

  • Riders in de who want a scooter the maker lists for road use and the cheapest entry point into the range.
  • Short-distance commuters who can live with 39 km of claimed range and charge between trips.
  • Buyers who want cover and parts from the same seller, with 24 months of warranty and a spare parts shop.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Riders needing road-legal status outside de, since the listing does not reach them.
  • Shoppers set on a different model family, such as the range at iSinwheel listed in GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W.
  • Buyers wanting a shorter catalogue, such as the pair at HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. listed in GT28, K10.

Current offers

Hiboy

Current offer

  • Discount code

    Subscribe & get 5% off your first order: 5% off first order

    Email newsletter signup before first purchase.

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

  • Discount code

    C$20 off for email subscribers: C$20 off

    Email newsletter signup on the Canadian store.

    Source, checked September 30, 2026

Country by country

Hiboy vs KuKirin-scooter
CountryHiboyKuKirin-scooter
AustriaNoYes
BelgiumNoYes
BulgariaNoYes
CanadaYesNo
CroatiaNoYes
CzechiaNoYes
DenmarkNoYes
EstoniaNoYes

8 of 27 countries where either is available.

Questions about each

Hiboy

What does a Hiboy e-bike cost?+

The e-bike range opens at CAD 1,142.99 and closes at CAD 1,349.99. That band is narrow, so the commuter, step-through and fat-tire models sit inside one price bracket rather than spanning cheap to premium. Finance is offered, which spreads the entry figure over time.

Can I pay for a Hiboy bike in instalments?+

Finance is offered across the electric bike collection, so the purchase can be split rather than settled up front. The amount follows the same entry and top prices, CAD 1,142.99 and CAD 1,349.99, so choosing a cheaper model finances a smaller sum over the same period.

KuKirin-scooter

How much does a KuKirin scooter cost?+

The entry model in KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro ABE, G2 Max, G4 is listed at €259 and is sold as a kick scooter. That is a purchase price on hardware, not an introductory deal, so there is no renewal step and no plan fee to pay a second time. The ticket price is the whole outlay for the scooter itself.

Is the KuKirin road legal?+

The road-legal model named in KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro ABE, G2 Max, G4 is the one the maker lists for road use, and the road-legal markets covered are de. That listing does not extend to other countries, so riders elsewhere should check their local rules before riding on public roads or pavements.

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