KuKirin G2 Electric Scooter (2026 Version)

The G2 is the scooter the rest of KuKirin's G-range grew out of — and for most riders it's still the sweet spot. One 800W rear hub motor (1,200W peak), a 48V 15Ah battery, spring suspension at both ends and 10-inch tubeless tyres with enough tread for lanes, park paths and gravel. Three riding modes (25 / 35 / 45 km/h) keep it sensible when you need it to be, 160mm disc brakes haul it up, and at around 26 kg it folds flat enough to lift into a boot without a second pair of hands. Full specification ▾ Motor 800W rear hub, 1,200W peak, 29 N·m, sine-wave controller Top speed 28 mph (45 km/h) — 3 modes: 16 / 22 / 28 mph Battery 48V 15Ah lithium (720Wh) with BMS Range Up to 55 km (34 miles) claimed — plan 25–35 km (15–22 miles) Charging 8–9 hours (54.6V 2A charger included) Brakes Disc front & rear (160mm rear, enlarged front for 2026) + electronic brake Suspension Spring, front and rear Tyres 10" × 2.75 tubeless, off-road tread Lights LED headlight, indicators, tail light with brake flash, side lights Display LED display — speed, battery, trip, mode, cruise control Hill climbing Up to 20° Water resistance IP54 — splash-resistant, not for rain or puddles (2026 controller sealed to IPX7) Max rider weight 120 kg (about 19 stone) Weight About 26 kg Size 126 × 66 × 126 cm riding · 126 × 66 × 54 cm folded · 46 × 18.5 cm deck In the box Scooter, front mudguard (fitted on collection), charger, toolkit, manual More about the G2 ▾ 800W rear hub motor (1,200W peak) 28 mph top speed (45 km/h) 48V 15Ah 720Wh battery 26 kg folds to fit a car boot New for 2026 Front mudguard — the one thing G2 owners kept asking for. It comes in the box and fits with three screws (we fit it for you on collection). Controller sealed to IPX7 — the electronics that matter most are now the best-protected part of the scooter. The scooter as a whole stays IP54: splash-resistant, not for rain or puddles. Enlarged front brake disc for more bite at the wheel that does most of the stopping. Carried over from the 2025 upgrade: 160mm rear disc, the flush tail light in the reinforced rear step, the fully wrapped footboard and the thicker front fork. Honest range talk: KuKirin quote up to 55 km on paper — and that's a 65 kg rider at a steady middle speed. Ridden the way this thing invites you to ride it, plan around 25–35 km (15–22 miles) per charge. That's still a proper afternoon out — we'd just rather you heard it from us than found out in a field. Where can you ride it? Private land with the landowner's permission — e-scooters aren't road-legal in Northern Ireland. The full plain-English rules are in our guide: NI e-scooter law, explained. Which G2 is right for you? G2 (this one) 800W single motor · 28 mph · 48V 15Ah · 10" tyres · ~26 kg — the light, liftable all-rounder G2 Max 1000W · 34 mph · 48V 20Ah · 10" pneumatic · saddle — the range step-up G2 Master Dual 1000W · 38 mph · 52V 20.8Ah — the full-fat one Bought from a real shop, backed by a real workshop. Every G2 comes from our shop in Cookstown — 20+ years trading, our own repair bench, and KuKirin parts on the shelf. Collect it set up and checked over, or we'll deliver across NI. And if Christmas is the plan: reserve yours from £20 with the Christmas Club button above — we hold it, you pay at your own pace, collect by 18 December. See it in action KuKirin's official unboxing & assembly (1:30) Independent 2026 review — GSMaholic (13:20) UK rider's verdict — e-VRC (16:18) Quick answers Is it road legal? No — private land with permission only, like every e-scooter in NI. Full rules here. What range will I really get? Plan 25–35 km (15–22 miles). Gentle riding in the low mode stretches it; full-throttle fun uses it faster. Is it waterproof? No — IP54 means splash-resistant. Fine for a damp path, not for rain, puddles or a hose. Water damage isn't covered under warranty, so treat it like the electronics it is. How long does it charge? 8–9 hours from empty — overnight, basically. Can I lift it into a car? Yes — about 26 kg, and it folds to 54 cm tall in a few seconds. Who fixes it? We do — in our own Cookstown workshop, with KuKirin parts in stock. You're never posting it anywhere. Can I reserve one for Christmas? Yes — £20 minimum Reservation Fee holds it, pay the rest your way, collect by Friday 18 December.