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KuKirin-scooter review

Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 30, 2026

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Our verdict

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.

Key facts

Best for
Short urban trips in Germany on a tight budget, with parts sold on the same site.
Vehicle type
Kick scooter↗
Reference models
KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro ABE, G2 Max, G4↗
Price from
€259↗
Top speed (km/h)
25↗
Nominal motor power (W)
350↗
Claimed range (km)
39↗
Weight (kg)
16↗
Maximum load (kg)
120↗
Folding
Yes↗
Tyres
Solid↗
Suspension
Yes↗
IP rating
IP54↗
Warranty
24 months↗
Spare parts shop
Yes↗
Markets
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↗
Founded
2018↗
Support channels
Email↗
Road-legal in
De
Brakes
Disc
Official website
kukirin-scooter.com

Facts checked September 30, 2026, 7 sources

Pros and cons

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.
  • Cover runs 24 months from the seller that built the scooter.

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.
  • At 16 kg the entry model is heavy work to carry up stairs or hold while boarding a train.
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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.

Core features

The headline model carries a claimed range of 39 km, which fits an urban hop better than a long commute. It weighs 16 kg and is rated for a load of 120 kg, so a heavier rider or a full set of bags sits inside the stated limit. Suspension is fitted, which takes the edge off kerbs and broken surfaces that a bare deck passes straight to the rider. Folding is available, and that matters for anyone who mixes the scooter with a car or a train. It is also where the 16 kg weight argues back, because a folded scooter still has to be lifted. Cover runs 24 months, and the site includes a spare parts shop, so replacements can be ordered from the seller that built the scooter rather than tracked down elsewhere. That is the part of the offer that quietly costs riders money later on cheaper brands, and here it is included. Read 39 km as an honest urban figure rather than a touring one. Riders who live within a few kilometres of home will find it workable, while anyone covering a long day between charges will want more pack than this one offers.

The company behind it

KuKirin has been trading since 2018, so this is an established seller rather than a recent launch, with a catalogue that covers several uses under one name. Contact is the soft spot in the picture. Support runs on email, which means a rider with a fault writes and waits for an answer instead of calling a service line. A breakdown on a commute, a flat battery or a bent brake lever all turn into a written exchange, so plan for that delay rather than expecting a same-day fix.

How KuKirin-scooter compares

Where KuKirin-scooter is available

Available
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom

Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 30, 2026)

Frequently asked questions

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.

What range does the entry model give?+

Claimed range is 39 km, a short urban figure rather than a touring one. Hills, cold mornings and a heavy load will eat into it, so treat that as a guide and plan a charge between trips if your commute is longer than the stated reach.

How fast and how powerful is it?+

Top speed is listed at 25 km/h with nominal motor power of 350 W. That pairing suits flat streets and short hills in town, and it will not hold pace with fast road traffic or long gradients, so plan routes accordingly.

How heavy is the scooter to carry?+

The listed weight is 16 kg and folding is available. Into a car boot or onto a train it is manageable with help, but stairs and station concourses are where the weight shows, so check whether you will be carrying it rather than rolling it.

Where does KuKirin ship?+

Shipping is offered to DK, NL and BG, a wide spread of European destinations. Delivery cost and any duty for addresses outside that list depend on the destination, so the checkout figures for your own country are the ones that matter.

What support and warranty come with it?+

Warranty cover runs 24 months and contact is by email only. There is no phone line, so a fault that stops you riding means a written exchange and a wait, which is the practical cost to budget for after the purchase.

Which KuKirin models are available?+

The reference line covers KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro ABE, G2 Max, G4. The headline figures on this page come from the entry model and the road-legal one, so read the other names as part of the range rather than confirmed specifications for every model in it.

What brakes and tyres are fitted?+

Brakes are listed as disc, the tyres are solid and the weather rating is IP54. Solid tyres remove puncture worries but send more of the road surface upward, which the fitted suspension helps take out.

Sources

Compiled from 7 source pages, checked September 30, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Battery capacity (Wh).

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Short urban trips in Germany on a tight budget, with parts sold on the same site.

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