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Urban and suburban transportation has never had so many options, and as long as cities and towns allow these electric scooters on the streets, kids of all ages will be happy to zip around town on them. They're environmentally friendly and lots of fun, and as they grow in popularity they're becoming more affordable. See also Currie Electric Scooter Reviews.
There are a few main differences among electric scooters: (1) Portability: Some scooter (such as the BladeZ, weigh much more than some of the smaller, lighter and more foldable scooters. Check the weight in the spec's listed with each scooter. (2) Speed: Speed, along with distance, will be affected by the weight of the rider, the street surface, wind, and battery power. Heavier riders and adult riders should consider getting a more powerful scooter, but younger riders may do just fine with a less robust (and less expensive) model. (3) Durability: Make sure to get a name-brand scooter that's well built and has a good track record.
Below, we reveiw a number of the most popular scooters available.
BladeZ XTRS-450 Electric Powerboard Scooter Price: $499.99
One of the best and most popular scooter on the market, the XTRS-450 has a large 450W electric motor that will zip you along at up to 16 mph (depending on your weight, road conditions, etc). This is a solid scooter, weighing in at about 58 lbs, and rolls on 10" pneumatic tires. The construction, speed, range and durability of this scooter is hard to beat. Because of the speed and minimum weight requirement (120 lbs.) this scooter is not recommended for very young children.
Pros: Steel frame, chain drive, speed and distance.
Cons: Price.
Bladez XTR Lite 250 Electric Powerboard Scooter Price: $499.99
Slightly smaller, slower, and less expensive than the 450, the the XTR Lite 250 will scoot you along at up to 10 mph, and will run about 8 miles on a single 4-hour charge. At only 35 lbs, this scooter is relatively light-weigh and portable. It's "smart power" feature manages the battery and motor and automatically shuts off when not in use. The 250 can carry riders up to 200 lbs, but will run faster with a lighter rider. Large pnuematic tires, chain drive and hand activated brakes for smooth, safe and comfortable ride, Folds up for compact storage and easy carrying, Great for students, recreation, camping, RV's, botsing and much, much more.
Pros: Steel frame, chain drive, speed and distance.
Cons: Price.
Features:
Top Speed: up to 12 mph
Range: 8-10 miles
Front Disk Brake
Battery: 24V, 24Ah (2x12V, 12Ah)
Motor: 250 W, DC - 24V
Charge: 4-6 -hour Charge time (incl., 2Ah Charger)
BladeZ Moby Extreme 35cc Gas Power Scooter Price: $599.99
This scooter is gas-powered (not battery), and for environmental purposes (pollution and noise), and sheer speed, we don't recommend these. However, they are more powerful and faster (up to 27 mph), and can support much larger riders (up to 350 lbs).
Pros: Much faster, and more powerful.
Cons: Noise, pollution, price.
