S2/S2R Plus Electric Scooter, 8.5″/9″ Tires, Up to 17/22 Miles Range, 350W Motor & 19 MPH Portable Folding Commuting Electric Scooter for Adults with Double Braking System and App

After a months use, I would say it is very reliable. I have not touched water with the scooter as recomended not to. The battery charges fast, has the exact mile range, is a bit hefty in weight, and travels max 13 mph. Assembly was a few screws and value was definitely worth the cost. This has saved me tons of time commuting in dry weather and is very easy for starters.

This was a gift for a 5 foot 10-year-old who is 120 pounds. It fits her perfect and is easy for her to maneuver. She uses it to ride to other homes in the neighborhood. I like the fact that you can control the speed from the app, so she is unable to go faster than the max that is set for her. It is very well-made, almost too heavy for me to lift into the trunk of the car. Battery life seems to last forever. We’ve had not one issue with it over the past five weeks. Great purchase.

Don’t be fooled by all the available scooters out there this is a great commuter and has been a blast. It is an entry so expect feeling bumps and wanting to change the grips or tire for more comfort on the go. Seriously great buy and assembly is only 4 screws a charge!! OFF YOU GO!!

Like many I was hesitant after reading so many negative reviews. I soon discovered many were user error and decided to purchase with my Prime account. It was delivered in 2 days. After opening the box I did started to assemble it. Right away I could not get the wires down far enough to install the handlebar. *There is a foam plug you need to remove with needle nose pliers. After doing this you can gently push the wires down. I found a way to cool them so that one part tucked up in the handlebar itself. The bigger end I stuffed in the down tube. I powered it on and the battery was at 48%. I connected to the app with no issues. The temporary PASSWORD is 888888. Once connected I changed it.*Something I want to mention that was very frustrating and gave me some anxiety about my purchase. Hopefully you do NOT do the same! So my Hiboy S2 was charging and I was curious if it would connect to the app. I opened the app and saw the scooter wasn’t showing up so I pressed the power button. In that moment it connected to the app and simultaneously turned off with a beep. It would NOT power on no matter what I did. I continued to charge it. Light was RED and charger was warm. After 3 hours the light was still red but charger was still RED. I unplugged (turned GREEN) and attempted to power on and it flashed once, beeped and shut off like it was plugged in still. It would NOT flash on again after many tries. I plugged and unplugged still nothing.Then out of curiosity I unplugged from the scooter and from the wall to the charger itself. The light STAYED GREEN for close to 30 seconds without power before going out!! I plugged everything back in and waited 5 minutes. Then unplugged the scooter and it powered on right away AND was at 100%.I have no idea what happened or why. But do NOT plug it in while it is ON or turn it ON while it is charging no matter what you hear or read!Having said all that, after backing off the 14mm shock bolts until only 3 threads were showing I rode it for about 4 miles. I’m 6’ 190lbs. It quickly accelerated to 19mph in sport mode. It did so consistently the route I was on. Up a small incline it went 15mph. I did the same loop many times. The ride was actually better than I expected. Sure the front is a little bit brittle over rough terrain but the REAR setup the I said was very plush. The bumps I felt in the front tire were non existent in the rear. It’s WAY smoother than a skateboard or kids Razor scooter. I was a bit twitchy for the first few minutes, but after relaxing my grip and bending my knees slightly things smoothed out a LOT! By the end I was doing the lap wide open using cruise control and no brakes. 19mph on the slight downgrade 15mph coming up. 12mph up a short steep “hump” on the trail.It was easy to fold, easy to carry and stow in the back of my Audi A4 Allroad.So far so good. I enjoyed my ride. I had fun most of all. Know how to use the different modes and you should have no problems. I did use the “eco” mode for the first few minutes until I got used to the throttle and acceleration.

I have been using this scooter for almost 4 months continuously now, and I have found many things about it. First is that it is quite fast and lasts me more than a week for me on my college campus where I use it to get to class every day. But the main issue I have with this scooter is the brakes. They are very grabby, and the first time I used it I almost got thrown off the front. The regen brake should be pressed very lightly to slow down slowly, but the disc brake is usually fine. Overall, this is a great buy considering the price and the fact that when the battery is above 50%, it can climb decent inclines at speed.

I have now owned this scooter for 18 months, use it for about ten minutes a day/six days a week, and it’s still going strong with ZERO issues. The people who complain about the battery life are very likely keeping this on a charger at all times, which, of course, is absolutely the worst thing you can do for a rechargeable battery. Charge the scooter, run it down to when it needs another charge, charge it until the green light is lit, and then immediately take it off the charger. A year and a half later, it still goes 19mph, and I charge the scooter every 1-2 weeks whenever the battery indicator turns red.I have ridden this scooter through rain AND light snow with no issues. The rear brake rotor and caliper WILL rust if you get them wet, so you’ll just need to clean them/keep the fasteners/brake cable oiled, and you’ll be fine.My only issue with this scooter are the solid tires/wheels. As I stated in my title, this is a short-range scooter, and the hard wheels are to blame. Unless you’re riding on a very smooth surface (mine is primarily used as transportation back and forth to a garage in my apartment complex, and all of the surfaces are paved blacktop), you probably won’t like this model. I rode this scooter about two miles on sidewalks, and the main road, and it was an extremely rough ride. If you’re looking for a scooter to commute with, and you’re going to be riding on asphalt, or main roads, you’re going to want a scooter with inflatable tires. They require more maintenance, and an air pump, but the ride is MUCH smoother and more comfortable. Spending another couple hundred dollars would be well worth it in that situation. However, for this particular model, it does exactly what it claims it can do, and has given me absolutely zero problems in almost two years (I even wrecked it at full speed once, and there’s not a scratch on it). Fantastic product and a great value!

It delivered on Sept. 30th 2021. I have edited this review on Dec. 15th 202 April 26, 2022 & Nov. 4, 2023.I am a disabled Vet and needed something to get around Downtown Seattle and transit with. I’m kinda gimpy. So walking and carrying is tough for me. It hurts…lolAssembly w/seat is very simple. The app download is very simple. Settings are very simple.I am 5’9 235 lbs. it goes 15 MPH on flats, and less on modest inclines >6-7% grade. You may get a 15% grade if you are >180 lbs. Otherwise it’s > 9-12% grade, and if you are low on power (> 50%) you’ll notice it degrades just slightly on speed and torque. 5-6 MPH is what I get on 13% grade @235 lbs.The seat is the game changer! Buy a seat. You will enjoy your ride so much more and you’ll want to ride more often.Lights are bright and the scooter is super stable at speed.Overall, it’s a very nice scooter. It gets me to all the places I need to go within a 5 mile radius. The regen brake didn’t do much it seemed. EDIT: I was WRONG. I am in a new area/address. It’s nothing but hills. I can go 7 miles round trip in downtown Seattle. I have had it to 31 MPH. The regen brakes are relevant for sure at those speeds. I can tell because I get 3 charge bars w/o an issue. It’s prolly 4-5 bars but at those speeds I am not looking down, I am way ahead with my eyes. At 20 mph I glance. 3 bars. DO NOT go faster than 20 unless you have nerves of steel, fast reflexes and years of riding experience. I did it once so you don’t have to.I found this scooter w/seat for $394.70 “used” at Amazon.com. I feel that it’s an amazing bargain for this scooter for that price.I had no surprise issues with the scooter being “used”. The carton appeared compromised at the corner, the styrofoam corner bumper packing had been worn like it was drug on the ground. It was missing the manual. The manual is online. The scooter is like new. Everything was original packing except for the cord twist ties and the shipping box. I am super pleased with my purchase.Range is greatly increased when you run 1/2 throttle. Set cruise control at 10 MPH and comfort mode to start. Finding Google map routes that are not steep hills is the best route. Be careful in the wet with street painted stripes and idiot bumps. It’s a bit clunky to commute with at first. I am a pro now after 3 weeks. You must fold and carry it everywhere on buses.It’s great for running to the store for milk and bread! It’s terrific for little trips! You’ll get noticed for sure. Everyone loves the scooter. I let all the adults ride it around the lot, up and down the street. Everyone wants one and suddenly comes up with a shaky reason why they MUST own one. “It’ll help me get more work done” w/o actually being able to state exactly what work it would help with.The shock absorbers are really nice. If they are too stiff. Adjust them. You should be getting a nice cushioned rebound. Not bottoming out or too stiff/no flex at all. If it’s properly adjusted, you will get a nice rebound when you sit down. Mine came adjusted too tight, but broke in nicely. I wear a backpack with 20 lbs. Total weight is 250-260 lbs. and I get a nice comfy smooth absorption and rebound.The hook on the handlebars is perfect for a full bag of groceries if you are seated and your knees naturally keep the bag centered. It’s very easy actually.It is about as waterproof as you can get. Everything is sealed nicely. Seattle weather doesn’t seem to bother it at all.It is an unbelievably necessary piece of equipment for me now. Uber and rental share scooters are spendy. My scooter has saved wear and tear on my knees and hips. I actually go out and do more things now because of money saved and the convenience. In Seattle I go faster than traffic often. I stay with traffic going downhill. DO NOT do that because it’s really sketchy unless you really know what you are doing. The thing turns on a dime if you have good turning technique. It turns well for novices and up though even if you have poor technique.Safety tip: You can under extreme circumstances “Bunny Hop” the scooter if you are about to bury the front tire and go head over tea kettle. The handle bars will not fail you. Summary…I am getting an s2 Pro for Christmas.I have had to use Hiboy customer service 3 times now. I can not say enough good things about the folks at Hiboy. The customer service is as good as I’ve ever had anywhere. Anywhere! It’s been a real treat to work with them. Parts come from California in 2-3 days.The scooter is easy to work on. Being disabled it means a lot to me. I am dirt poor and need to fix things if I can. I can work on this scooter and fix just about anything on it w/o any trouble. It’s really satisfying to fix something yourself. This little scooter is incredibly empowering!You are not going to find a better product for a better price with better customer service anywhere else. This scooter is worth every penny. The customer service is priceless.NOV. 4 2023 EDIT: Sadly, my little Hiboy S2 was stolen last week. I’m here to finish my review for “ol’ Trusty”.”Ol Trusty” continued to perform flawlessly for well over 1500 miles. The little 8″ tire on the back STILL HAD TREAD! The front was a slick for about 100 miles. (spinning tires accidently) Stick a foot out “motocross style” front axle high when starting to avert that. Just stick a leg out there. It’s a “me” issue and not a scooter issue.It has always been stored indoors. The battery was always immediately charged again at home full charge after riding ready for the next ride. The charger shuts off automatically/no overcharging is even possible.Seattle weather is no match for the S2. It stays in the bike racks in the full weather and never failed. When the rain was really pounding? It did put a grocery bag over it just to make over abundance of care so I ain’t walking home. Little shower caps or if you buy a seat it comes with a cover works well. My biometric lock never failed so get one (about 25 bucks).A friend surprised me with a new S2. “It’s my identity” one person said when I told them the sad story about the end of “Ol Trusty”. It’s become an indispensable mobility device that improved my quality of life to the point that after all this time. I actually HAVE A LIFE!…LMAO! My back and hip isn’t killing me before I get to events. I can actually enjoy the time there fully. Like walking off of light rail 2/3 of a mile to Lumen Field as opposed to scooting past 1000’s of people. Parking at the bike racks and walking 50 feet to the gate. Instead of walking 10 blocks to play pinball? I ride and can stay and play for a long time. It literally goes everywhere with me. I take transit and do not drive. It’s an amazing piece of equipment that takes a beating and can go anywhere and everywhere.One last great piece of news! The newest version has a larger front tire. It makes a big difference in overall performance and comfort. The seat has been greatly upgraded. Suitable for folks with a real life badonkadonk. I can attest!I’ll update this with my new one so stay tuned.