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A popular budget scooter on Amazon (2,565 ratings) that Tom's Guide calls a solid value, with regenerative plus disc brakes and lights all around. Its solid 8.5-inch tires give a bumpy ride, it slowed to 3-4 mph on Tom's Guide's test hill, and real range is about 10 miles. Some Amazon owners report fender breakage and weak batteries.
Real-world range: Claimed 17 miles (150 lb rider, 77°F, flat ground). Tom's Guide estimated about 10 miles. Amazon owners are mixed: some report 20-21 miles, others say the battery dies faster than expected.
Weight: 29.5 lb per Tom's Guide; 35.5 lb per Hiboy's product page
Recalls (CPSC): No CPSC recall found for Hiboy (SaferProducts.gov recall search, checked 2026-10-11).
Top complaints
- Rough ride on solid tires
The 8.5-inch solid tires never go flat but give a bumpier ride than air-filled tires; Tom's Guide found itself steering around cracks and potholes. Tom's Guide's roundup now prefers the NIU KQi 100P partly for its smoother ride.
- Weak on hills
On a 6% grade, it slowed to 3-4 mph for Tom's Guide, almost slow enough to walk. Amazon owners are split on hill handling.
- Battery and durability complaints
Amazon's summary says battery life and durability get mixed reviews: some owners say the battery dies faster than expected, and some report the rear fender breaking.
What owners love
- Two kinds of brakes and lots of lights
It has regenerative braking plus a rear mechanical disc brake (which Tom's Guide found very aggressive), a headlight, taillight and side LEDs.
- Fun, easy starter scooter
Amazon owners call it a great starter model that's fun for all ages, with a top speed of up to 19 mph.
- Quick to fold
Tom's Guide says the front latch is sturdy and smart and it folds quickly, though the rear latch is fussy.
Source: Tom's Guide (Hiboy S2 review)
- Your streets are cracked or potholed
- You have hills on your route
- You need more than about 10 miles
- Short, flat last-mile trips
- Never dealing with flat tires
- Buyers on a tight budget
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What experts say
- Tom's Guide (best electric scooters): Also tested (updated 2026-07-29): a great budget option with regenerative and disc brakes, good for all but steep hills. The NIU KQi 100P replaced it as Tom's Guide's budget pick.
- Tom's Guide (Hiboy S2 review): Review: solid value with a sensible design, but not powerful on hills, the ride is rough on rubber tires, and the rear latch is finicky.