Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
iHoverboard vs KuKirin-scooter
iHoverboard
Higher score in this comparison
KuKirin-scooter
Where iHoverboard and KuKirin-scooter differ
| Compare | iHoverboardReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | KuKirin-scooterReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | i9, i8, i9Max, i10Plus, iX5S | KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro ABE, G2 Max, G4 |
| Price from | £99.99 | €259 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 30 | 25 |
| Claimed range (km) | 30 | 39Higher |
| Weight (kg) | 12Lower | 16 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 100 | 120Higher |
| Suspension | No | YesHas it |
| Warranty | 12 months | 24 monthsHigher |
| Markets | GB, DE, FR, US | DK, 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 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 270 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Vehicle type (Kick scooter), Nominal motor power (W) (350), Folding (Yes), Tyres (Solid), IP rating (IP54), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- iHoverboard scores higher overall: 9.3 vs 9.0.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at KuKirin-scooter: 39 vs 30.
- Weight (kg) is lower at iHoverboard: 12 vs 16.
- Maximum load (kg) is higher at KuKirin-scooter: 120 vs 100.
- Suspension: only KuKirin-scooter.
- Warranty is higher at KuKirin-scooter: 24 months vs 12 months.
- Support channels: only iHoverboard offers Phone, Chat, Help centre.
- KuKirin-scooter is available in 25 more countries.
- Brakes: only iHoverboard offers Regen.
- Markets: only iHoverboard offers US.
Our verdict on each
iHoverboard
iHoverboard suits commuters who want a folding scooter and a bike range from one seller serving Britain, Germany, France and the US. Entry sits at £99.99 with 12 months of cover, and 270 Wh packs a 30 km claimed range, while 468 Wh tops the bigger bikes.
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.
Score breakdown
| Area | iHoverboard | KuKirin-scooter |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherPrice from £99.99 puts it 5 of 52 on price from, and cost scores 9.7. | 9.2The entry model in KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro ABE, G2 Max, G4 starts at €259, below €399 for the scooters compared. |
| Offer | 8.8Entry priced at £99.99, bikes topping out at £639.99, with finance and 12 months cover; offer scores 8.8. | 9.0Higher24 months of warranty, fitted suspension, a folding frame and a spare parts shop cover the ownership side of the purchase. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.5Trading since 2018 with a spare parts shop, but contact runs on email only, which is the limit. |
Pick iHoverboard if, pick KuKirin-scooter if
Pick iHoverboard if cost and weight (kg) matter most.
Pick KuKirin-scooter if claimed range (km), maximum load (kg), and suspension matter most.
The numbers side by side
| Fact | iHoverboard | KuKirin-scooter |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range (km) | 30 | 39 |
| Weight (kg) | 12 | 16 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 100 | 120 |
| Warranty | 12 months | 24 months |
Licences and countries
| Country | iHoverboard | KuKirin-scooter |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
Available in 1 country for both. Additional countries for KuKirin-scooter: 25.
How they place
| Ranking | iHoverboard | KuKirin-scooter |
|---|---|---|
| Electric scooters | 25 of 58 | 39 of 58 |
| Lightweight e-scooters | 9 of 24 | 17 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | iHoverboard | KuKirin-scooter |
|---|---|---|
| Road-legal in | Not confirmed | De |
| Brakes | Disc, RegenCovers more | Disc |
| Legal entity | LTTGFRS LTD | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2018 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
E-bikes
| Fact | iHoverboard | KuKirin-scooter |
|---|---|---|
| Bike types | Commuter, Folding, Step through | Not confirmed |
| Price up to | £639.99 | Not confirmed |
| Motor position | Hub | Not confirmed |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 250 | Not confirmed |
| Assist class | EU 25 | Not confirmed |
| Largest battery (Wh) | 468 | Not confirmed |
| Removable battery | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Maximum payload (kg) | 150 | Not confirmed |
| Belt drive | No | Not confirmed |
| Frame warranty | 2 years | Not confirmed |
| Battery warranty | 0.5 years | Not confirmed |
| Sales model | Both | Not confirmed |
| Service network | Own | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Finance | Yes | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | iHoverboard | KuKirin-scooter | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed (km/h) | 30at the median | 25below the median | 30 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350below the median | 350below the median | 500 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 270lowest quarter | Not confirmed | 612 |
| Claimed range (km) | 30lowest quarter | 39lowest quarter | 89.25 |
| Weight (kg) | 12lowest quarter | 16below the median | 17.82 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 100lowest quarter | 120below the median | 120.2 |
Median across 48 listed brands.
Pros and cons
iHoverboard
Pros
- Price from £99.99 puts the brand at 5 of 52 on the site, so entry is priced at the sharp end.
- Finance is available and the bike range tops out at £639.99, so the pricier frames can be spread rather than paid outright.
- Support runs on email, phone and chat with servicing in-house, and a spare parts shop lets wear parts be ordered directly.
Cons
- Suspension is absent on the scooter, so the ride suits smooth urban routes more than broken ones.
- Belt drive is absent on the bike, so the drivetrain is the part that needs regular attention.
- Battery capacity of 270 Wh ranks 16 of 20 brands on the site, well under 436.7 Wh.
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
iHoverboard
Who it suits
- Commuters who want a kick scooter that folds and weighs 12 kg, so it can go on a train or under a desk.
- Riders buying scooters and bikes from one seller, with commuter, folding and step through frames, finance and a spare parts shop under the same roof.
- Readers who want an own-brand shop to put against iSinwheel and AOVO Official, weighing i9, i8, i9Max, i10Plus, iX5S against GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W and AOVO T1 Pro, AOVO X9 Promax, AOVO X11, AOVO G2.
Who should look elsewhere
- Riders after a belt drive or suspension, since both are absent from the parts of the range described.
- Long-distance commuters, because 270 Wh sits well under 436.7 Wh for the site, so pack size is worth weighing against iSinwheel or AOVO Official first.
- Buyers shopping outside GB, DE and FR, where neither the range nor the service network reaches.
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.
Country by country
| Country | iHoverboard | KuKirin-scooter |
|---|---|---|
| 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
iHoverboard
What does entry cost, and can the bigger bikes be financed?+
Entry is priced at £99.99, which places the brand at 5 of 52 brands on the site for price from. The bike side is wider, with commuter, folding and step-through frames (commuter, folding and step through) and prices topping out at £639.99. Finance is available, so a larger frame can be spread rather than paid in one sum.
How far does one charge go?+
The folding scooter carries 270 Wh and a 30 km claimed range, a headline figure rather than an independent check. Larger bikes take 468 Wh, so the extra capacity sits on the bike models rather than the scooter. At 12 kg, the scooter is a short-commute machine with a 100 kg load limit for errands.
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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