S1

Name: Kugoo S1
Brand: Kugoo

scooter

Origin

The Kugoo S1 arrived around 2019 as one of the brand's lightest and most affordable offerings — an 11 kg foldable scooter aimed squarely at last-mile urban commuters who needed something pocketable for transit integration. At under €250 it traded range and pneumatic tires for simplicity and low maintenance. The S1 was later updated into the S1 Pro and S1 Plus variants with larger batteries; the original S1 remained the budget entry point.

Specifications

Weight: kg
Brakes: Electronic regenerative front brake + rear mechanical footbrake; braking distance ~4 m

The verdict

+Strengths

Very light at 11 kg — genuinely portable for transit integration and apartment storage
Solid tires eliminate puncture risk entirely, reducing maintenance for urban riders
IP54 water resistance is above average for this budget tier

−Weaknesses

Small 6 Ah battery limits real-world range to ~20-25 km; not suitable for longer commutes
No suspension and solid tires transmit all road vibration directly to the rider
Budget battery cells documented for premature degradation with daily use over 6-12 months