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XPRIT Kick Scooter (6.5" wheels) Review

This scooter lacks power, range, and portability, yet the modest price tag matches the performance
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XPRIT Kick Scooter (6.5" wheels) Review
Price:  $250 List
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Manufacturer:   XPRIT
By Nick Miley and Austin Palmer  ⋅  Jun 12, 2019
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OVERALL
SCORE
  • Range - 25% 5.0
  • Power - 25% 3.0
  • Ride - 20% 3.0
  • Portability - 15% 5.0
  • Braking - 15% 7.0

Our Verdict

While the XPRIT falls well short of the competition in terms of power, range, portability, and ride, these shortfalls are compensated by a price point that matches the product's performance in our testing regime. As such, this product may be a good fit for the needs of consumers looking for an affordable toy as opposed to a transportation solution.
REASONS TO BUY
Powerful brakes
Inexpensive
REASONS TO AVOID
Slow
Poor hill climber
Rough ride

Our Analysis and Test Results

WARNING:

We have received a notification from XPRITINC stating that if “you purchased all red accelerator and brake components Scooter … from XPRIT, Inc. between 2018-2019. We have discovered that, under certain circumstances, if the battery on the unit is overcharged, i.e., charged past its maximum capacity of 3-5 hours the battery can overheat, posing a risk of the products smoking, catching fire and/or exploding in a rare case. If you are in possession of this Scooter that you have purchased between 2018-2019. We suggest to never charge the scooter overnight. Once the green light on the charger has turned on, please unplug the charger. Please always remember to only charge 3-5hrs or until the light turns green. Do not place the scooter near hot areas or flammable materials during charge. Failure to follow the above instructions and other misuse may occur in injury, damages or loss. Use at your own risk.”

For more information contact XPRIT at 951-454-6388 or support@xpritinc.com

We try to temper our final assessment of products by considering their value in light of how they performed in our testing regime. While we don't find the XPRIT to be particularly impressive in any metric, we do think that for specific applications (such as putting around the neighborhood), this modestly priced scooter can fulfill some customers' needs.

Performance Comparison


xprit kick scooter (6.5" wheels) - the xprit lacks in speed and hill climbing capacity.
The XPRIT lacks in speed and hill climbing capacity.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Power


This bimodal metric is a reckoning of flat ground top speed and the ability to maintain speed up hills. Our climbing tests are conducted on grades of 10.5% and 3.5%. The XPRIT 6.5" did not fare well in this test as it barely crawled its way to the top of the less steep hill. As such, the second test was deemed a failure.

The speed trials are a full-tilt run on flat ground with a topped-off battery. This trial is run three times in a row, and the average is converted to miles per hour. In this case, the average max was 12.5 mph; about a mile and a half below the review average.

xprit kick scooter (6.5" wheels) - in portability tests the xprit made a poor showing due to an oddly...
In portability tests the XPRIT made a poor showing due to an oddly shaped handle and a difficult folding mechanism.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Portability


Portability is an evaluation of how challenging or easy it is to fold, pick up, and store an electric scooter. Testers' primary complaint was that the XPRIT's carry handle is square. This shape was regarded as uncomfortable and quick to cause fatigue.

xprit kick scooter (6.5" wheels) - solid rubber tires make for a rough and rattly ride.
Solid rubber tires make for a rough and rattly ride.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Ride


Ride is an evaluation of the magnitude of oscillation a scooter transmits from the road's surface to the rider when passing over features such as cracks in a concrete sidewalk. After testing many wheeled consumer products, we know that this metric is primarily an assessment of the type of tires on the machine. The XPRIT has solid rubber tires, and as such, the rider experiences much of the road's irregularities. Therefore, this machine did poorly in this metric as well.

xprit kick scooter (6.5" wheels) - the xprit sports a paddle electronic brake mounted on the handlebar...
The XPRIT sports a paddle electronic brake mounted on the handlebar and a rear fender brake.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Braking


The XPRIT has a dual brake system consisting of an electronic motor brake and a fender brake in the rear. To render an accurate assessment of a machine's braking capacity we split the test into two parts: hill braking and flat ground stopping. The first is an evaluation of speed modulation on a descent. The second assays the ability to stop the rider and scooter if, say, a pedestrian stepped out in front of a rider unexpectedly. While the XPRIT has a relatively weak electronic brake, its rear fender brake is quite effective; particularly on flat ground.

xprit kick scooter (6.5" wheels) - the xprit has a battery charge meter in the center of the cockpit.
The XPRIT has a battery charge meter in the center of the cockpit.
Credit: Jenna Ammerman

Range


Our range tests assess both travel radius and the battery's charge time. Travel radius is a bimodal metric that captures both effective range and maximum range. Effective range is the distance a scooter will traverse on flat ground at its max cruising speed. The maximum range is a measure of how far the machine will go at any speed. The XPRIT's effective range of 10.1 and maximum rage of 10.7 miles puts it just above average for its class. Conversely, the battery recharges in five hours and forty minutes, about forty minutes slower than average.

Value


As discussed above, we are not that fired-up on XPRIT. However, it has an extremely competitive price point. Consider that this scooter works as advertised, is significantly less expensive than the other scooters in the class, and that it outperforms other more expensive models. With that in mind, we think that this product has a reasonably high value.

Conclusion


Sometimes the scooters that perform the best overall have a way of blocking out others that have merits and value when put in their proper context. We think that the XPRIT is one of these products. If you're looking for a simple, reasonably priced scooter for short distance commutes or just to play around on, then the XPRIT is worth a look.

Nick Miley and Austin Palmer