Segway
Ninebot F65 KickScooter
Long-distance commuters on smooth pavement who want best-in-class range, trusted brand support, and UL certification under $900.
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Strengths
- 40+ mile real-world range — best in class at this price.
- UL 2272 certified, with a 562Wh battery and mature BMS.
- Tubeless self-sealing 10 in pneumatic tires reduce flat risk.
- Integrated turn signals, bright TFT display, full app connectivity.
- Regenerative braking + front drum work reliably in wet conditions.
Weaknesses
- No suspension — atypical for the premium-commuter tier.
- Drum brake (not hydraulic disc) limits stopping bite.
- 500W rated motor struggles on 15%+ grades with heavy riders.
- 18.6 mph US-locked top speed feels slow versus Apollo Air's 21 mph.
Specs
- Top Speed Mph
- 18.6
- Classification
- Street legal in most states (US-tuned)
- Range Miles
- 40.4
- Motor Watts
- 500
- Motor Peak Watts
- 700
- Battery Wh
- 562
- Weight Lbs
- 49
- Max Rider Weight Lbs
- 265
- Rider Height Range
- 4'9" – 6'5"
- Foldable
- Yes
- Tire Type
- pneumatic (tubeless, self-sealing)
- Tire Size
- 10 in
- Brakes
- Front drum + rear electronic regenerative (E-ABS)
- Suspension
- None
- Display
- Integrated TFT dashboard
- Ip Rating
- IPX5
- Safety Certification
- UL 2272
- App Connectivity
- Yes
The F65 is the range king at $900. 40+ miles on a single charge is best-in-class at this price, and Segway’s tubeless self-sealing tires reduce the most common scooter failure mode (flats).
What it doesn’t have is suspension. At $900 most riders expect at least front damping, and the F65 relies entirely on its 10-inch tires to absorb road buzz. On smooth pavement that’s fine; on cracked or pothole-heavy urban streets it gets tiring fast. The NIU KQi 300P at $799 has hydraulic suspension and trades 10 miles of range for ride comfort.
Pick the F65 if you commute long distances on smooth roads. Pick the KQi 300P if your roads are rough and the suspension matters more than the range.
Sources
Every claim in this guide that isn't first-person experience is traceable to one of the sources below. URLs verified at publication; some may rot — let us know if so.
- Segway Ninebot F65 official product page — SegwayManufacturer specs, price, image.
- Segway Ninebot F65 at Best Buy — Best BuyRetail price confirmation and US-tuned 18.6 mph spec.