Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
iHoverboard vs KuKirin
KuKirin
iHoverboard
Higher score in this comparison
Where iHoverboard and KuKirin differ
| Compare | iHoverboardReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | KuKirinReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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) | 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 9.1.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at KuKirin: 39 vs 30.
- Weight (kg) is lower at iHoverboard: 12 vs 16.
- Maximum load (kg) is higher at KuKirin: 120 vs 100.
- Suspension: only KuKirin.
- Warranty is higher at KuKirin: 24 months vs 12 months.
- Support channels: only iHoverboard offers Phone, Chat, Help centre.
- KuKirin 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
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 | iHoverboard | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.7HigherPrice from £99.99 puts it 5 of 52 on price from, and cost scores 9.7. | 9.2The listed starting price of €259 sits below the electric-scooter median of €399. |
| Offer | 8.8Entry priced at £99.99, bikes topping out at £639.99, with finance and 12 months cover; offer scores 8.8. | 9.0HigherClaimed range of 39 km, a warranty of 24 months and replacement parts from the brand itself. |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | iHoverboard | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Electric scooters | 25 of 58 | 10 of 58 |
| Lightweight e-scooters | 9 of 24 | 3 of 24 |
What we checked
iHoverboard
- ihoverboard.co.uk: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026
KuKirin
- kukirin-scooter.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | iHoverboard | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| Road-legal in | Not confirmed | De |
| Brakes | Disc, RegenCovers more | Disc |
| Legal entity | LTTGFRS LTD | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
E-bikes
| Fact | iHoverboard | KuKirin |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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
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
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
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.
Country by country
| Country | iHoverboard | 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
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
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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