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KAABO Mantis 10 Lite (new scooter preorder) $1299 at Kaabo USA

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This is a brand new Kaabo scooter model. It frankly looks fantastic and I'm considering selling my Mantis 8 which I love and is also on sale for $800 to upgrade to this scooter.

Has all the great features of Mantis 8 with big upgrades:

10 inch pneumatic tire
NFC lock
53 lbs
Larger battery

They kept the same stem design though which I don't love

Lots of great scooter deals out there this year. Just need to decide which one best suits you.

https://www.kaabousa.com/collecti...ic-scooter
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Created 05-18-2023 at 07:08 PM by DMMMM
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fithos
05-18-2023 at 08:09 PM.
05-18-2023 at 08:09 PM.
Looks like battery is same size. 48v 13ah.
Also it is listed as 62 lbs.
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05-18-2023 at 08:22 PM.
05-18-2023 at 08:22 PM.
I think mantis 8 is 11.8 ah. Also the description says 53 lbs. I saw specs list at 62 lbs but I believe that is weight with all packaging and anything extra that comes with it.
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Jigged
05-18-2023 at 09:20 PM.
05-18-2023 at 09:20 PM.
What's so good about this? Thought Segway was a premium brand. Guess not.
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05-19-2023 at 04:50 AM.
05-19-2023 at 04:50 AM.
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What's so good about this? Thought Segway was a premium brand. Guess not.
Segway is a premium brand, but you pay a lot of the brand name. I would say the comparable Segway scooter to this one is the P100s [segway.com], for $2,000, any it doesn't even come with dual motors!
To get to a dual motor level from Segway you have to move up to the on sale $3,300 GT 2 [segway.com].

The GT2 is obviously an all around better scooter than the Mantis 10, but in order to get a dual motor you have to get to that level scooter at Segway.

I personally think dual motors are crucial for anyone that plans to use their scooters to go up steep inclines. I was about to write I wouldn't consider a scooter without one, but in truth, even the ones with dual motors are still super fun so I would probably get one without it too, but I do highly prefer dual motors.
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05-19-2023 at 09:56 AM.
05-19-2023 at 09:56 AM.
Quote from DMMMM :
Segway is a premium brand, but you pay a lot of the brand name. I would say the comparable Segway scooter to this one is the P100s [segway.com], for $2,000, any it doesn't even come with dual motors!
To get to a dual motor level from Segway you have to move up to the on sale $3,300 GT 2 [segway.com].

The GT2 is obviously an all around better scooter than the Mantis 10, but in order to get a dual motor you have to get to that level scooter at Segway.

I personally think dual motors are crucial for anyone that plans to use their scooters to go up steep inclines. I was about to write I wouldn't consider a scooter without one, but in truth, even the ones with dual motors are still super fun so I would probably get one without it too, but I do highly prefer dual motors.
Agree there. Once you ride a dual motor scooter you don't want to go back to single motor. Another advantage besides hill climbing is more traction on all surface. Your speed drops to like half on single motor on wet grass or loose dirt but you still get close to full speed on dual motors.
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05-19-2023 at 02:48 PM.
05-19-2023 at 02:48 PM.
Quote from DMMMM :
Segway is a premium brand, but you pay a lot of the brand name. I would say the comparable Segway scooter to this one is the P100s [segway.com], for $2,000, any it doesn't even come with dual motors!
To get to a dual motor level from Segway you have to move up to the on sale $3,300 GT 2 [segway.com].

The GT2 is obviously an all around better scooter than the Mantis 10, but in order to get a dual motor you have to get to that level scooter at Segway.

I personally think dual motors are crucial for anyone that plans to use their scooters to go up steep inclines. I was about to write I wouldn't consider a scooter without one, but in truth, even the ones with dual motors are still super fun so I would probably get one without it too, but I do highly prefer dual motors.
Just as a fuddy duddy PSA, I thought I'd point this out. Imagine going down at the speed you like to go on any scooter, would suck eh ? Bike helmet is designed for bike speeds, skateboard helmet, skateboard speeds. Dual motor scooters that goes 30+ mph, go with at least a motorcycle helmet and motorcycle leathers, just in case you go down at motorcycle speeds of these scooters. Seems electric bikes and electric scooter horrible injuries numbers at emergency rooms are shooting up. Try to live through it by having adequate gear to keep yourself alive. Yes I have a scooter, yes I've gone down, no fun going down. Put as much money into staying alive as you do towards a go-fast scooter.

One last thing...... jumping off a 3 story building is a 30 mph impact, both have the same force, think about that one when the scooter speedometer says 30 mph.
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05-19-2023 at 03:00 PM.
05-19-2023 at 03:00 PM.
I own the KAABO GT King Pro, a much beefier scooter than this one. I am only speaking on the brand itself and it's been pretty good. They make purchasing replacement parts rather easy. They take time, but not super obscure to get.

I also share the sentiment about dual motors. I live in SF and we have as many steep hills as we do homeless.

As a father, I will say please purchase all the safety equipment for your kid. I have 4 kids, the two teenage boys die to ride my scooter but I simply do not let them. These scooters are soo powerful, one gnarly 30-40mph accident and I might be visiting them in a coma. I am more worried about them wiping out on the scooter than them getting hit by a car.

Stay safe my friends
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05-19-2023 at 03:55 PM.
05-19-2023 at 03:55 PM.
Quote from Hartage :
Just as a fuddy duddy PSA, I thought I'd point this out. Imagine going down at the speed you like to go on any scooter, would suck eh ? Bike helmet is designed for bike speeds, skateboard helmet, skateboard speeds. Dual motor scooters that goes 30+ mph, go with at least a motorcycle helmet and motorcycle leathers, just in case you go down at motorcycle speeds of these scooters. Seems electric bikes and electric scooter horrible injuries numbers at emergency rooms are shooting up. Try to live through it by having adequate gear to keep yourself alive. Yes I have a scooter, yes I've gone down, no fun going down. Put as much money into staying alive as you do towards a go-fast scooter.

One last thing...... jumping off a 3 story building is a 30 mph impact, both have the same force, think about that one when the scooter speedometer says 30 mph.
Completely agree!
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