Updated September 30, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
KuKirin-scooter vs Prophete
KuKirin-scooter
Higher score in this comparison
Prophete
Where KuKirin-scooter and Prophete differ
| Compare | KuKirin-scooterReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | PropheteReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro ABE, G2 Max, G4 | Hansa by Prophete, Geniesser 3.3, Dice 5.0, Urbanicer 4.0 |
| Price from | €259Lower | €1,149.95 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 25 | 20 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350 | 300 to 390 |
| Claimed range (km) | 39 | 220Higher |
| Weight (kg) | 16Lower | 17.5 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120 | 137 to 138Higher |
| Tyres | Solid | Pneumatic |
| 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, GBCovers more | DE, IT, LU, NL, AT, BE, PL, EE, LV, LT |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | Not confirmed | 275 to 468 |
| Suspension | Yes | Not confirmed |
| IP rating | IP54 | Not confirmed |
| Warranty | 24 months | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Vehicle type (Kick scooter), Folding (Yes), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Price from is lower at KuKirin-scooter: €259 vs €1,149.95.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Prophete: 220 vs 39.
- Weight (kg) is lower at KuKirin-scooter: 16 vs 17.5.
- Maximum load (kg) is higher at Prophete: 137 to 138 vs 120.
- Support channels: only Prophete offers Phone, Help centre.
- KuKirin-scooter is available in 16 more countries.
- Brakes: only KuKirin-scooter offers Disc.
- Brakes: only Prophete offers Hydraulic disc, Rim.
- Markets: only KuKirin-scooter offers DK, BG, HR.
Our verdict on each
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.
Prophete
Prophete suits a European rider who wants a single brand to cover city, commuter and cargo bikes, with its own service network behind it. You pay more at entry than the site median, so check the Hansa by Prophete at €1,149.95 against cheaper shortlists first.
Score breakdown
| Area | KuKirin-scooter | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.2HigherThe entry model in KuKirin S1 Max, G2 Pro ABE, G2 Max, G4 starts at €259, below €399 for the scooters compared. | 8.7The Hansa by Prophete starts at €1,149.95, above the site median of €876.09, and the range stops at €3,199.95. |
| Offer | 9.024 months of warranty, fitted suspension, a folding frame and a spare parts shop cover the ownership side of the purchase. | 9.3HigherBike types run city, commuter and hybrid, with service network own and a spare parts shop. |
| Trust | 8.5Trading since 2018 with a spare parts shop, but contact runs on email only, which is the limit. | Not confirmed |
Availability and regulation
| Country | KuKirin-scooter | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
Available in 10 countries for both. Additional countries for KuKirin-scooter: 16.
Sources behind this comparison
KuKirin-scooter
- kukirin-scooter.com: 19 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Prophete
- prophete.de: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | KuKirin-scooter | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Electric scooters | 39 of 58 | 40 of 58 |
| Road-legal e-scooters | 7 of 9 | 8 of 9 |
| Lightweight e-scooters | 17 of 24 | 18 of 24 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | KuKirin-scooter | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Road-legal in | De | De |
| Brakes | Disc | Hydraulic disc, Rim |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Prophete In Moving GmbH |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Founded | 2018 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | KuKirin-scooter | Prophete | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €259lowest quarter | €1,149.95highest quarter | €499.99 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 25below the median | 20lowest quarter | 30 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 350below the median | 300 to 390lowest quarter | 500 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | Not confirmed | 275 to 468below the median | 612 |
| Claimed range (km) | 39lowest quarter | 220highest quarter | 89.25 |
| Weight (kg) | 16below the median | 17.5below the median | 17.82 |
Median across 48 listed brands.
Pros and cons
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.
Prophete
Pros
- The service network is own and a spare parts shop is available, so wear parts and repairs come from the company that built the bike.
- The range spans city, commuter and hybrid, so a city bike, a step-through, a mountain bike and a cargo hauler all come from the same maker.
- Cargo and longtail models are rated for a payload of 200 kg, which covers a weekly shop, a laptop or a small child.
Cons
- The Hansa by Prophete costs €1,149.95 at entry, above the site median of €876.09, so Prophete is not the cheapest route into an e-bike.
- The lightest bike listed still weighs 17.6 kg, which rules it out for anyone carrying a bike up stairs or onto a train.
- Support runs on email, phone and help centre and stops there, with no live chat listed for quick answers.
Who each suits
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.
Prophete
Who it suits
- Riders in the countries Prophete ships to, who would rather have the brand's own workshop and parts shop than a third-party dealer network.
- Households with mixed transport needs, from a step-through city bike for one rider to a cargo hauler for the school run.
- Buyers who keep a bike for years and value replaceable parts over a wide dealer network.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tern, whose bike types are cargo, commuter and folding, is the closer fit if your shortlist is built around cargo, commuter and folding bikes.
- Kalkhoff, listed as city, hybrid and step through, suits riders who want city, hybrid and mountain shapes rather than a range this wide.
- HK Beirui Trade Co., listed as commuter, folding and fat tire, is the pick for fat-tire riding, while Prophete's types are city, commuter and hybrid.
Current offers
Prophete
Current offer
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Source, checked September 30, 2026
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Country by country
| Country | KuKirin-scooter | Prophete |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | Yes | No |
| Croatia | Yes | No |
| Czechia | Yes | No |
| Denmark | Yes | No |
| Finland | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Greece | Yes | No |
| Hungary | Yes | No |
8 of 26 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
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.
Prophete
How much does a Prophete e-bike cost at entry?+
The cheapest bike listed, the Hansa by Prophete, costs €1,149.95, and the priciest listed bike, a cargo model, runs to €3,199.95. That is the whole span of the range rather than a subscription, so the figure you read is the figure you pay. Finance is offered if you would rather spread the entry cost over time.
What range do I get on a charge?+
One listed model is quoted at a claimed range of 220 km, and the biggest battery in the bike range is 799.9 Wh. Read that range figure as a claim made under set conditions rather than a promise, since weather, load and gradient all move it. A larger battery also means more weight to lift, so size the pack to your real route.
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