KAABO MANTIS

KAABO MANTIS stands in the middle of the electric scooter field as a performance-minded model that is usually known for stronger acceleration and a more serious ride than the light commuter crowd. By our assessment, that is its real attraction: it tries to give the rider more punch and more road presence without going all the way into the largest, heaviest machines. The trade-off is weight, bulk, and the extra care that comes with a more powerful scooter, especially when folding, lifting, or storing it. In practice this kind of scooter rewards people who want a firmer chassis and more speed than a basic city runabout, but it asks for more patience than a simple push-and-go scooter. It sits above entry-level commuters and below the biggest off-road monsters, which is a useful place if the rider knows what that middle asks for. KAABO MANTIS is about a stronger electric scooter feel, not about being the easiest thing to carry upstairs.