The NEW Kaabo Mantis King GT Review: Much More Than a Refresh!
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- Опубліковано 30 жов 2024
- Kaabo Mantis King GT current pricing: bit.ly/3dbXXYU
Kaabo outdid themselves when designing the brand new Mantis King GT electric scooter. They took all the things we hated about the previous versions and improved on the weaknesses tremendously.
The Kaabo Mantis King GT has become one of Andrew's favorite eScooters of 2022, but it still has it flaws.
In this review, we put the Mantis King GT through the paces and tell you what we love and hate about the brand-new Kaabo scooter
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Upgrades on the Kaabo Mantis King GT compared to previous models are adjustable hydraulic suspension, dual 30 amp sine wave controllers, TFT LCD display, folding mechanism, controllable LED lights, hybrid tires, M16 3-pin chargers, taller stem, wider handlebars, and IPX5 water resistance rating.
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Gotta say outta of all the epv channels I watch yours the most. Short and sweet video that don’t waste my time and give me all the info I need!
Guys, I live in Italy and I'm a big fan. Just want to thank you. Thanks to this video I've finally decided which is the right scooter for me.
Scooter looks and performs awesome. I like the black version. You guys should have done a trunk test to see how well you can fit it in a normal sedan. I also want to hear what the horn sounds like. They should start using cree led headlights which are much brighter than regular ones.
Jimmy sold his car and I have an SUV, so we had no trunk to test it out in. It should fit similar to the previous Mantis scooters but the handlebars are two inches wider.
You guy's are freaking awesome!!!! I completely missed this scooter
Just purchased mine today. Can't wait to see where it takes me! Thanks for the vid
hello, did you already receive it? are you happy riding it? I'a about to order one too, thanks
Thank you so much to both of you, you make quality videos without beating around the bush. This review encourages me to buy this model, especially since today it's €1500 in France.
I'll take advantage of it, thank you very much, and let's stay cautious on the roads.Sabel from Marseille (France)
This looks very well built. Very impressive. That looks like a lot of fun.
Can't wait for mine to come in the mail! I'm tired of renting these damn Lime scooters in Seattle.
Great video as always!
The Scooter looks beautiful, it makes me think if a Wolf King and Eagle One had a baby with the King GT's cockpit, and adjustable suspension? Just Wow... so good.
IMO the throttle dead zone, if you were at 5 dual motor and someone ever touches that throttle or say you bump it with no dead zone, you're going to send it, with you included depending on how hard you're holding it.
A Wolf King GT will rip your arm out the socket, or the kick stand will chop your ankle to the bone in a second.
P.S Keep up them dank slides 👌
😮 You are definitely making me rethink the escooters I'm looking at.
never had a problem with deadzones. seems like something only reviewers dislike
You guys always complain about very minor details!!!😢
Some are designed for your safety!!!🎉😂❤.
These aren't really proper full review.Mostly just a minor reviews.FOR SALES😊.
Great looking scooter, still happy with my Vsett 10+ seems similar spec wise since I upgraded my suspension and put 160mm rotors on, Jimmy what elbow pads you using? They look comfy👍
I was debating between the two. I'm surprised the Mantis King has has roughly the same top speed as the Vsett 10+ because it (the Vsett) has 600 more volts.
This is a superior product to the vsett 10
@@rootstriker1618 well marginally better and to be fair the Vsett 10+ has been out well over 12 months
@@rootstriker1618 If it has the same price it will for sure.
Anyway I am really liking the adjustable suspension and not the fake hydraulic suspension that still is only spring suspension like some scooters have.
Thank you for the ending that reminded viewers to wear their Safety Gear! I always wear a helmet, and usually gloves and jeans, at a minimum.
Really liking your channel. I was wondering if you could include folded length measurements so people would know if scooter will fit in their trunk or backseat?
Now that's a 👑 Mantis GT
Awesome piece 🤩👍
Great content guys.
I got mine today from Voro Motors and they definitely didn’t fix that rear fender. Took it on a ride tonight and it was flapping in the breeze just as bad as ever.
Thanks again for another informative video. I’ve never been a fan of Kaabo scooters. It sure why but this version has changed my thoughts. It looks amazing with its colour scheme. It reminds me of wonder women 1984 which suits its power and toughness.
Hope it’s just a cover lens on the gopro
Great review!
Thanks for the kind words!
I have a 23 mantis king gt with the upgraded digital screen locally posted by me for $1200. It has 33 miles and is 1 year 7 months old. Is this a smart buy or would you be worried about the battery. Is there anyway to check the condition of the battery?
Your videos are excellent 👏. Thanks.
This looks like a big improvement on my Mantis 10 base (2022 model) but I'm not sure that I trust Kaboo after my personal experience. The build quality and quality control is non existant, I have had to dismantle and check the steering and suspension and what I found was pretty shocking, very sloppy assembly, then there was the problem with the e7 fault code which the retailer refused to believe was happening until I started to threaten them with legal action, then they got a tech to look at it and he told me that none of the myriad of electrical connectors were properly assembled and were backed out of the plugs. It took him 2 weeks (part time I guess) to go through everything to get it working properly. No, Kaboo do not make a quality scooter.
Which company does ? Thanks
Seems like you had bad luck.
@Noway vsett 10+, great machine, Great build!
😮😊😮😊😮😮
@@Adstew good luck getting through to their customer service. They don’t even respond. As soon as your scooter breaks down it’s game over mate. Sorry to burst your bubble.
thumbs up for the new GoPro coming soon :) :) nicely done guys :)
I was very interested in Mantis 2 years back. But it was full of holes, not usable for dailly commute. Now I have my Begode Tesla T3 and Inmotion V12 HT, so I do not care about it anymore 😂. But now it looks like perfect scooter in my opinion :-).
EUC ROCKS!
@@freshlycharged hey jimmy thanks for the great review I am debating on this or the vsett10 thoughts?
Great video guys
Am I missing something guys?
Dragy times for the GT king
0-30 in 7.35 seconds
0-40 in 16.98 seconds
Dragy times for the Pro SE in last years video
0-30 in 5.2 seconds
0-40 in 13.1 seconds
Of course there are many other things to consider being a benefit with the GT King including top speed but as far as flat out acceleration is involved, looks like the Pro with the Square wave controller is still the winner here!? Not complaining as I have a Mantis Pro, just was expecting things to be the other way around. All this considered, clearly overall the GT King is the better unit by far overall tho.
Love your videos too!!
Is this right!? How much range do you get on your Pro? I’m trying to decide now if I order the GT or Pro
@@TheJordan954rr I get about 60ish kilometres range with dual motors on and in gear 3. 24.5Amp Samsung battery. I'd get the GT if money was no object
I believe Electric Scooter Guide got a faster time on their video & mentioned that its the fastest Mantis they've reviewed
Awesome! This scooter looks legit super exciting!
Is there any stem wobble at all or is the scooter rock solid in front?Keep up the awesome work!
I did not have any stem wobble. The two bolts on each side of the latch can come loose over time from riding, which may make it feel like stem wobble. But they are easy to tighten and I never have any stem wobble issues besides that. I may loctite them but want to see if the issue persists after my one time needing to tighten it.
@@Andrew-vt4jt Thank you for the very fast reply .I hope there isn't an issue lurking there regarding those two bolts .I will be waiting for any updates regarding the matter
HI, for the What We Hate about the Locking Hatch, you just have to tighten it a bit by its sides.
Thank you for the review. Could you guys please share more information about the following as I have this scooter on preorder and now I am a bit worried due to the issues you guys described. So here comes the main questions :
1. The thumb throttle. When you are saying "dead zone" what exactly do you mean? You press the throttle a bit and nothing happens and you need to push more in order the scooter to move OR you mean that if you press the throttle to the maximum, you feel a delay before the power kicks in? please share more info about this
2. I did not understand the issue with the voltage meter on the display. By saying "Its 2 volts off", It was showing 61V on your display, but in reality you had 59V? And if yes, how did you know that its not correct?
3. Here in Bulgaria where I preordered the scooter, it says the battery is 25 Ah and in your video it says 24 Ah?
Sorry english is not my native language so I was not able to understand, I would really really appreciate if you take a minute or two to share as much information as possible.
I might be able to help with your question about the throttle.
Yes, there is about half an inch or so of distance that it will travel before any power engages. This will save you in case your taking it through a door and bump the throttle, or someone asks "whats that" and touches it while it's powered on.
I can't lie, it is an annoyance when you are a little more accustom ey3 throttle or something of that nature, and you can flick the throttle and get instant power.
Depending on how you look at it, it's a very simple but useful safety feature.
IMO, best upgrade you can do it change it to a e-Bike thumb throttle instead, that dead zone is gone and you have very fine tuned manipulation of the throttle.
@@Jadesblood Thanks for the answer, do you mind showing that E-bike thumb throttle, what does it look like ? Its good to know the thumb throttle could be exchanged.
Here is the one I currently use.
Alomejor 130X Thumb Throttle... www.amazon.com/dp/B08F3LDFMY?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Is there a way too reduce the sudden stopping of the breaks?? I prefer a slow smooth stop
Im going to check, but whats the overall folding height and length? Planning to bring it to my commute to work,
Scoot-bus-scoot
Or
Scoot-van-scoot
I am using a Mi Scooter Pro 2 and I am starting to outgrow it, but its size is perfect for dailies
Considering this along with nami burn e 2 not max (but afraid of non brand battery) or Dualtron Achilleus, which would you go with?
Exactly. The Nami Burn E2 would be mine if it had an LG or Samsung battery. I'm torn between the Blade GT+ and this Mantis. Can't beat the 4 year warranty special though.
👍 Thanks guys!
Still a Good Buy 2 years later? Will there be a replacement released soon?
Well done. I'm thiiiiiis close to buying one.
Hey.. i absolutte love your videos!!!
Where did you buy your predator helmets?
And what are your thoughts og King gt vs driving in the rain?
Regards Nick
The emove cruiser was a failure. This is from the same company but there no bad reviews on this or the higher scooters. Do you have an opinion on why they would produce something to problematic? Im a first time buyer and this it the exact scooter I plan on buying. I’d love your input .
saw you guys filming this, we waved at you from the bike path
Thanks for waiving! You'll have to stop us to say hi next time.
Just great now I am torn between a Nami Burn E2, Phatom V3 and now this!Thanks to your contributions of MORE sleepness nights to follow! Pity about the Go Pro. Just have Kaabo replace it for ya' after all you were showing the power of the scooter by ripping up that Gravel.
I’m in the same boat as you but the phantom is out of the race for me because i think the mantis is just better, it has a better screen and better suspension, top speed about the same and I’m not sure which has better range. Then down to the mantis king and Nami burn e 2… while i no the Nami is better I’m not convinced it’s a thousand dollars better no what i mean? This mantis king feels like a smaller Nami in many ways and why I’m leaning towards it for my next scooter.
@@rootstriker1618 Hmmm.... more sleepness nights! Just checked out the V Sett 11 Plus in store....what a beast ! I like it but again too big for my liking
Hi Im thinking of buying the Mantis GT and would like to know if it requires a lot of maintenance like bolt's coming loose and electronics breaking down and having to be repled?
I like it, the stem lock looks like the one from the apollo ghost 2022 and the tires look like from the Splach Titan 10"
Great video guys, thanks.
However be careful with Mantises, I've just bought a Mantis 10 V2 model with a Chinese 18.2Ah battery and I could only ride around 15-18km before the battery if empty. In dual motor, 3rd gear on a flat road with no hills with minimum breaking and accelerating. I've tried to ride on a second gear with dual motors, up to 45km/h, but the range was the same, around 20km. My weight is 70kg.
I've reported the issue to the seller and wrote to Kaabo as well. What they did was: send a us a video showing the battery level, then the range. Then send us another video, then the third showing the battery voltage from a charging port. So in total I've sent around a dozen of short videos during these two weeks. Eventually they just stopped replying me.
I wanted to see how far the scooter can go in eco mode, single motor, as the claimed range was 85km in perfect conditions. Driving it on 21km/h is a torture! But since I drive in perfect conditions, I was able to cover around 30km and the battery still had 2 divisions left, but the scooter just died. Literally, on a road, 3km away from home in just switched off and stopped. Now I can't even turn it on and the battery is not charging, the led indicator on a charging port is always green.
Luckily I still had a couple of days to open a dispute on Ali, I wan't to keep the scooter as I enjoy riding it, but I need a new battery.
What was the name of the seller on Aliexpress?
@@H.S.H.M. iWheel EU store. Delivery took 5 weeks. To Riga
looks like someone has a free scooter just have to buy new battery but when u get money back that a minor issue prolly evn upgrade to a 21ah LG battery
@@RegularEscooterRider I have mantis 8 which is 48V 18.2Ah and my range is around 45 km when I ride aggressively and around 70km in eco mode (I'm 70kgs), so I am pretty sure that something is wrong with the battery. Recently also ordered teverun fighter 11+ from iWheel, waiting for it to come to Riga ;)
@@vitalijsanisimovs1262 Да я на 90% уверен, что это аккум! И на 10% подозреваю, что может быть контроллер, отвечающий за переднее колесо. Просто сам факт, что в гарантии отказали. К лету закажу новые ячейки от Panasonic и хочу перебрать батарейку. А от Teverun мне больше Mini приглянулся. Но тут каждому своё, потому что мощности и в Kaabo за глаза
Hi guys, I am a 56yrs who used to hike long distances to explore the outdoors, walk up mountains, and so on. Now, due to health issues, i am looking for all terrain e scooters, and I was wondering if this is good for a first timer or if you would recommend something different ? Your help is much appreciated. Thank you for your videos.
I’m glad I found your page! If you don’t mind me asking. What brand of helmet did you use? You guys have cool stuff!
Predator. Safety gear link in the description.
maybe you have rebound confused with compression adjustment?
Yes!!!! I been waiting for this!
This looks good. I like my storm but it's not waterproof, difficult at slow speed , unridable over 30mph and suspension way too hard. This may be a better fit for me.
The gold one looks amazing, def will get that one asap, and it has ipx5
what would you choose, another oxo or mantis gt king.., I'm not interested in speed, but safety and maintenance.. Greetings from Slovakia:)
Awesome video guys 🥰 I am super excited to get mine after watching this 🥰
You're going to love it!
Is a vin number at the frame? Thank you!
I love all of you so much
Great video. ;-)
Is the Kaaba the same asVsett10 ? Cost & power?
Which scooter to choose vsett 10 + lite 20.8 Ah or Kaabo Mantis King GT mileage 1200 miles per year
11 inch tires for off road are a must
How do you know that the voltage indicator is off by 2volts?
Is it possible to limit max speed to 22kmh? Thank you!
About the lack of Loctite criticism you guys said about Kaabo in the video with Monocat Kate - suppose that's just the matter of removing screws and applying locktite ourselves, or is that a deal (and warranty) breaker? How long would it take to perform this preventative maintenance task for a mechanically minded and experienced (motorcycle) rider?
Bro what helmet were you using? If you don't mind me asking.
Thank's!
Predator… Safety gear link in the description.
I got mine yesterday and when I have ABS turned on, the scooter makes a weird noise and vibrates when breaking. Is this normal? The noise almost sounds like that iphone ringtone some people use.
Since when does 'faster rebound' make it "absorb the bumps better" (3:07) ?
I think the term rebound damping doesn't mean what you think it means.
I came to the comments section for this exact reason. I don't think they understand what rebound adjustment does, or is, and why they think it stiffened up the suspension. Don't mean to sound rude, I was just wondering if they, or anyone, cleared up what they observed.
I want to one. Do you think Kaabo will have the thumb throttle delay issue resolved by release date? If not is it something a simple soft ware upgrade could fix?
I doubt they have it fixed but you can add a shim in the throttle to take care of the dead zone. I'll try to find a video on it.
@@Andrew-vt4jt Your channel is an excellent educational tool when shopping for a scooter! Thanks for the info! 👊
@@Andrew-vt4jt O please find the video with the Shim mod. Thanks Andrew!
@@michaelschwab9563 yes please
It’s a safety thing. People complained about touching the throttle and the tires spinning. It’ll prob never change
正在考虑买这一款，外型很喜欢，配制也足够
You mentioned the three pin ports for charging that limit spark. I have a Varla Pegasus. The first few times I charged it no spark ever. But lately, I get spark when connecting. Could it be because I'm having too much power left in the battery still when I decide to charge it? Or is there some other reason causing the spark. Can the collars be trimmed back a millimeter or so maybe to stop the spark. Or is the collar length needed for point connection?
What app did you guys use
What helmets have you guys got on?
How does this compare to the Burn E Max 2? thanks
I’m your opinion, what is the best high performance e scooter out there?
How is this compared to the vsett10+? Which is better?
I have a Phoenix300 battery station, can I charge and ride at the same time?
Would like to see what it looks like under the deck
I agree makes a huge make it or break it.
@@shanew7361 huge. Like… is it able to work on easily? Is there room? Is it jam packed? Are the controllers easily accessible when one blows out? Is the battery swap gonna take 4 hours? Are they plugs or heat welded wires? Tired of working with a rats nest!!!
@@hyrulemasterchef9573 Preach brother 🙌
How does it stand against the kaabo wolf warrior x? I have an x in the way and they seem honestly kinda similar, just curious
Bought a second hand mantis 8 only had 142 miles onit did not even have a mark onit looked brand new.
After a few more miles i noticed a wobble on the front end and thought some thing had just come loose, it turned out the stem had cracked and this is a major design flaw on most mantis scooters. the bottom half of the stem bar is welded and ground back flat but it seems the welds do not penetrate properly and this leads to the stem cracking and is dangerous.
on the mantis 8 the tires that come with them are crap the different ply layers are not bonded properly on the production line and this leads to bulging.
If you do not get the pro versions you will get crap cells in the battery packs and they have high internal resistance and under two wheel drive mode three you will see the voltage sag badly.
After i contacted kaabo customer service they did not want to know or help in anyway shape or form, they do not give a toss.
You do not buy a mtb or moped and they fall to bits after 200 miles.
I have 24 ah mantis 10 pro plus does it worth the upgrade?
I have always been wondering which mantis to choose, the mantis v2 fluid or the mantis king gt. It seems that portability is my main concern for the king gt version.
You guys are the best
Great review guys already own the mantis pro but the mantis king looks really nice it could have been a lot faster though 👍
I'm not sure I would like to go much faster on 10 inch tires.
46 mph is plenty fast for this size of a scooter any faster i would want something bigger and heavier with 11in tires
Even the SE is plenty fast for a scoot.
Jimmy what helmet is that? Seems like it has great visibility
I like ur white elbow pads. Are they the EV sports epic pad?
Mine only charges to 66.7 is that the same for you or should it charge to 67.2 ?
My concern is are parts available after warranty expires and for how much. There are some scooters that have been discontinued and parts are hard to get.
How much more expensive do you guys think this would have been, if it came with something like the Boosted Rev curve throttle?
They probably would have had to use a more sophisticated controller.
Everything else on this scooter is pretty cool!:-)
Talk to me about the lights on each side. Can I pick just one color that stay on? I don't like how it cycles through colors giving somewhat of a rainbow effect.
What's your opinión about Wolf Warrior X GT?. It's better the Wolf Warrior X Pro minimotors?
What's better Segway GT2 vs Kaabo Mantis King GT ?
How do you secure it?
this or vsett 10+ 25ah now im conflicted i was all set on vsett now not sure after this came out but wud like to be able to attach a seat like the vsett
But how the kaboo can solve that trothle problem if they dont produce it byself ? or they produce ?
Mantis King GT vs Wolf Warrior GT? Mostly street with some off-road wooded trails. Which would you recommend?
Did you decide on one of these two?
Can you guys compare this new mantis with the Inokim oxo??
Would you choose this over the vsett10+?
I would choose this scooter over the VSETT 10+
Hello, thank you for your vids. I would like to ask how big the hole size on the brake thisc? I would liek to buy a lock, but my scooter only under pre-order. Thank you!
The hole isn't big enough to put a lock through the brakes. But you can get a u lock around the neck and use a brake disc lock as well.
@@Andrew-vt4jt thank you.
Il wait to see an update from the wolf king gt pro :)
Nice scoot, I got the new Nami Burn e 2.0 max 40ah coming!
Any Review about the Blade GT+ ? :)
What's the real world range in top gear at full throttle?
Finally a review! Wooooo
What brand is your helmet? Is fantastic
Predator. Safety gear link in description.
My only issue is that screen is just asking to be broken on a fall or a drop from that weak kickstand.
Guys can you pls tell me where I can buy the helmets you’re wearing??
what is your range like
I had the mantis pro not for very long it was way to jumpy wasnt a fun ride. The wolf king gt pro had the best ride smooth power
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