The NEW Mantis V2 Escooter: Unboxing & Review
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- Опубліковано 26 лип 2024
- What are the biggest updates to the Kaabo Mantis V2 Fluid Edition for 2022 and why do we think the LG version battery is the best option for most riders?
The Kaabo Mantis has been an iconic escooter since its initial release in 2018. The newest 2022 Mantis V2 from @fluidfreeride has many reasons to be the best electric scooter with the name Mantis we have reviewed. The sine wave controllers make for ultra smooth acceleration and not the jerky feeling you get from Minimotors square wave controllers.
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Improvements on the 2022 Kaabo Mantis V2 Fluid Edition include:
Sine wave controllers
IPX5 water resistance rating
Turn signal indicators
Stiffer suspension
High mounted forward facing light
Glued down silicone deck
Extra tire hugger fender
Rubber grips
Eco/turbo and single motor/dual motor buttons have feedback
Can't get enough of the Kaabo Mantis V2? Check out our full written review at: gotscooter.com/2022-kaabo-man...
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Every thing on the Mantis 2 looks so sleek and well thought out. Great review.
Feel like the front corner deck lights should be red/orange like the back to make it more obvious they are indicator lights. Add a thumb throttle either as standard or an option and I think it’s an amazing package 😀
I love my mantis V2 I got it a week ago it's a bullet it's the fastest thing on Earth. ♥️👍
Thanks for the review Jimmy. I'm very interested in this!
Been recording my rides on the mantis for the last 4 months. lots of ups, lots of down, 100% a blast
Great video, very informative, definitely helps to make a choice. Keep it up 👍
Awesome review! I’ve been intrigued about this scooter for a while, but didn’t watch video reviews until now. Also, this is my first time purchasing a scooter (I’ve been a bike person for ages) so making a decision has been really hard. This video made my decision easier 👍
Small, nimble, powerful and playful. That’s certainly sums up the Mantis. The new Mantis is a fantastic upgrade from the previous model. Plenty of nice improvements, especially with the new sine wave controller which produces a much smoother power delivery. Another great review Jimmy and Andrew. Cheers from Perth, Australia 🇦🇺
I love 🇦🇺
Thank’s Jimmy, I’m also a member and one of the admins of Perth’s fastest growing and most active escooter groups - WA Scooter Enthusiasts (WASE). Hopefully one day you boys can take a trip downunder and come on a group ride with us. 😉🛴👍
Very good review.. balanced relaxed. On point and not rushed..
Great review!
I have a Mantis Pro SE, these scooters are great for getting around the city.
Don’t let it fool you, it actually is fast for the price you pay. Wear your helmets!!!
I'll be getting the newest version this summer for my birthday to add to my collection!
Good, fair review, Jimmy.
i love the fact that now you can tell when your in eco mode or dual motor mode with mine i could never tell i know im in eco cause top speed is 31mph and the only way to tell if im in dual motor mode is to lift the scooter off the ground to see if both wheels are spinning.great review
That's what I do I lift the front tire to see if it's spinning 😄
Great, balanced review. One of the few out there that didn't smell like a shill review.
"....you'd always have stuff up the back of your shirt." My Wolf Warrior is more like a bidet 🤣 . Wonder if it would fit on the Wolf Warrior, if you can buy it from Kaabo separately.
Just got mine today
Kaabo Wolf are my favourite scooters!!!
But when we talking about mantis everything goes opposite....🤷
1.. How can this scoot compere, Blade 10, zero 10x, or vsett 10+ (21a battery)...
2.. I have IN MY HANDS, the upgrade controllers that give kaabo (ORIGINAL) for mantis and wolf X (from September 2021) they are 30a sinewave (THE SAME Blade 10, blade x) you test these scooters and can understand the difference, and they still use 25-27a controller (in one box) to 2022 model!!
3.. tires 10*2.5.... why...?? It's a 60v, 2 motors, scoot... Not a Xiaomi m365!!
4.. suspension still 2 springs (event you say that they upgrade them)
5.. front light.. Wolf scoots has the best front lights in the market and on mantis what is this.....???😤
Over all the scooter is perfect!!! You give 2000 Euros (in Europe) and you take a 60v Beast goes 38 miles (60 klm)...😁
Kaabo must take a Serious look to mantis scooters... Not only on Wolf models!!
I love and Respect your opinion very much!!👏👌
So, you don't like the mantis? I'm not seeing a solid opinion here
@@Ekairah extremely confused myself😂
are u sober? get help before u post again
Looks like a job well done from Kaboo. All they need to do now is ship the mantis with the "Rugged" clamp as standard.. instead of that horrible opposing twin thing..
Great review. Can you get off road tires? And would you choose this over the Wolf Warrior X?
Maybe it would make sense to check on the settings - were they maxed out? On what P-Settings did you ride? Scooters can feel awfully different depending on the settings and i assume you were just using whatever came standard (which would not be that good of an idea IF that was the case).
Thank you so much for your video, I saw this V2 18.2 Ah version on Aliexpress for the very agressive price of 1200€... the bigger battery is priced at 1900€ that is a huge 700€ gap between those two models !
But at 1200€ this scooter seems like a total no-brainer compared to the Dualtron Mini which has many flaws
The one I'm getting has 3 inch wide tires to👍
Hi team. Is this the same as the mantis 10 base plus?
Thank you guys.Happy holidays.
how do they behave downhill ? is there any engine break happening ?
Needs a rear- and brakelight on the rear fender. Needs an adjustabje stand. The front fender should go more downwards to protect damper and bottom of the frame from water and debris. And the horn that blows you in your own face is a bit weird.
What changed with the suspension? it looks the same.
I like my old mantis with upgraded steam, minimoros controller with shunt mod and 21700 18S battery.
Hello! i have seen your reviews and i was wondering kaabo mantis or dualtron victor ?
Can you guys do a video talking about the legality of riding these scooters/PEV on the road in Colorado?
what would be your choice between the mantis v2 and the punk rider pro?
What's the better choice in your opinion. This or the Varla Eagle one V2.0
Do you have a video for the Bluetran Lightning ⚡️??
Hi Jimmy...big fan...and great video as always...my question is...can you point me in the direction to purchase a Weped SST or FS Scooter...I can't find nowhere in the USA that selling Weped Scooters...Thanks and much appreciated.
I just spoke with ewheels, they have them listed but the delays have been crazy with no end in sight.
@@freshlycharged I see buddy and Thanks for the info...I will check ewheels out👍..
Loving the vsett 11,I can only ride in lots so I take it in the car
Why only lots ?
@@Same_ol_jee man these cops are Gung ho,a guy did get crushed though
Do i need remove that top panel to acces cables so i need remove that silicone cover to ?
What are the top speeds for mode 1,2 and 3 cant find that info anywhere
I just got the pro+ minimotor but i feel that mode 1 is slow
Top speed dual turbo was 23 kmh
Top speed single eco 17 kmh….
I have the 35ah battery
It feels bad buying any scooter these days with tubed tires or pneumatic in general. The high end scooters are all going with self-sealing stuff that’s a game changer. Changing popped tires while riding is the worst.
Can you give me an example of such a high end scooter with self-sealing tires
@@h.hristov Nami Burn E2, Teverun Fighter, Blade Gt, a few of the Dualtrons, Apollo City ‘22, off the top of my head.
Please, can you help me with advice, where to buy Mantis V2 with 24.5Ah in Europe, Finland.
I was researching for this scooter for weeks, but still didn’t find it.
If you know something, it would be cool to get some advice, thank you🙏🏻
I have the first mantis. can I put my eye 3 controller on this one. just a swap out?
How do you turn off the annoying flashing light while braking? It's not required when the light is turned off and you're riding during the day, but the braking light just flashes while braking regardless if you have lights on or not. You can see this in the video as well at around 6:45~6:49
Can't decide between this 25.6ah and the mantis v2 24.5ah 60v, which I can buy in person brand new at my local shop. I just like that I can lock the vsett10+
So what's better the kobo Mantis pro V-2 or the Apollo Phantom V-2 Someone please tell me so I can make a purchase
A problem i had with the mantis v2 from fluid was the headlight wouldn't turn off. When you turn the scooter on the head light comes on and only turns off when you turn off the scooter. The fix was replacing the light board, same as the wolf. The V2 is sold out now, Hopefully it will be fixed in the next batch.
That's what happened to me I had it for at least 4 days and after that every time I turned on to scooter the light would come on I just left it
Can you recommend a lightweight portable scooter that can reach speeds of 45-50mph that weigh less than 80lbs?
Would you guys recommend Vsett 10+ mantis pro v2 or wolf warrior x ?
which one did you get?
Can you review the scooter made by. Company called Works electric. They make a handmade premium scooter that appears to be a beast.
I can’t decide for my next scooter the mantis v2 or Vsett t0+
Did you end up going with one ? I’m actually debating over the same two now.
do you use both brakes at the same time? Or do you use the rear than the front.
It all depends on the road conditions. They're videos explaining it.Research & study it.
Is this model better than the mantis 10 elite ?
this is the 18ah version right? the 24ah version has the minimotors controller?
This is the 24.5 amp hour version. There is two V2 versions.
I still think Kaabo needs to work on their durability. Short term it works, long term….er that becomes questionable.
There screws and bolts are horrible i have a wolf warrior and 6 screws sheared off my scooter in 6 months they use hhe worst nuts and bolts!
Which is the more robust and reliable alternative to the Kaabo Mantis in your opinion?
@@h.hristov Vsett is much better quality and they use to be known as Zero. A new competitor on the block is Varla. But don’t expect any customer support they are known to be none existence. Dualtron fine as it’s tried and true.
If I were to rate how the scooters hold up over time Dualtron first, Vsett second, Varla third & Kaabo last.
Is this scooter rwd or fwd in single motor?
What kind of helmet do you use
Sine wave controllers > any day over normal ones.
How does it compare to the 2022 Mantis Pro SE from Voro?
The Mantis Pro has Minimotors controllers and display. This version has a smoother acceleration where the Mantis Pro has a faster acceleration and top speed.
No offense I get why people enjoy pneumatic tires and foam/tubeless but I'm really enjoying wide solid tires. Tho I get why they wouldn't work on a scoot going 40-60mph lol..
Say again, how do you get the stem to be rock hard? err, rock solid? You said something about putting it in and out, until you get it just right?
fold the stem. look into the bottom of the stem and adjust that bolt to the point that it feels sturdy when the stem is unfolded.
Hey Guys, just getting into the escooter world. Any suggestions for escooter for extremely tall people, like 6'8"+???? Also, have you guys tested/reviewed any Apollo scoots?
I would get a nami because it has a really high stem height
Is this better than a Vsett 10+
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Hy guys, today i received my Kaabo Mantis V2 but the light in teh deck is Blue...not white as yours? Do you have any idea why? Thanks
You can actually program the color i believe with an app
What brand hoodies are those?🤙🏾
Lazy rolling. Safety gear link in the description.
im trying to debate if i should buy the 1200$ original ninebot max and buy battery 48v upgrade that cost 200$ or buy a 1500-1700$ electric scooter :/
With the controller could you not go into the v settings and tweak it
You can adjust the p settings on it.
I have a ms energy e20, I paid 730 euros ... in Europe, Chinese scooters cost a lot
Price?
Would've liked to have seen this under 2k.
The smaller battery version is under $2k
Can anyone start these e scooter? If I went inside a store would I have to lock it up?
@ 8:51 what brand is that helmet?
TSG pass. Link to our safety gear in the description.
It is just weird that when they put Eco and Turbo labels. just put Eco and when it is not Eco it is basically the opposite of Eco.
Will there be a Pro version of the V2?
They have the V2 in the 18.2 ah and 24.5 amp hour version. The pro models are the ones with Minimotors displays and controllers. The V2 is Sinewave vs Minimotors square wave.
I hate that charger. It's a bad brand/model. They always glitch out on what it thinks full charge is. I have 2 of them, 1 only "fully charges"(Green light) at 63.3V and the other only charges up to 61.1V. They are supposed to charge to a full 67.2V for 60V battery but they took a shit so I got me a new charger with a fan that truly charges my 60V battery to 67.2V.
If it doesn't feel like it's going to RIP your arms off then this scooter is not for me. Can you give me a short list of arm tearing scoots ? Thanks
How fast do you want to go? There's too many to list.
@@Andrew-vt4jt 0 TO 60 KPH as quickly as possible and a top speed of up to 80 KPH Thanks
Its funny how I find a better scooter after placing an order for apollo city pro lol
Did the same thing and canceled my Apollo order.
Already got one...lol
They got rid of the mini motors display. Shame. I love my original mantis
They still offer it with the Minimotors display and controller.
Agreed
Do you think the Mantis V2 is better then the Apollo Phamtom V2? Which one do you think is better overall?
It pains me to look at how you guys ride with that throttle pointing up and your wrist flexed backward like that. I see that a lot in riders that don't know how to adjust controls on the bar properly. Your wrist should be neutral and flat at all times. Be an example guys.
Ok Buzoi
Saw a video where the guy flipped the brake levers over and upside-down an it fixed the throttle angle issue. I guess it allows the throttle and brake lever to sit closer to each other and makes for better angle on the throttle.
Maybe it's not their scooter, so they try not to modify it. Maybe they test scooters so you get an out-of-the box review.
FFS another collar clamp and they had a whole year to make it better
The first comment from Iraq
Is it a mantis 8 or 10?
10
I Hate tires with inner tubes. Tubeless tires only please
The slow charger is BS. Lithium batteries recommended slow rate of charge is 0.2C by almost every cell manufacturer. If the charge process is slower, than the longevity improvements are negligible if any. The real reason behind a slow charger is cost.
Late comment for me, but I got mine about three weeks ago and yeah can confirm that my box was also kinda banged up. Scooter was fine!
Been loving mine so far. :D Great rider, genuinely shocked at how awesome this thing has been. The brakes have helped me a ton. The fact that they're so powerful have actually prevented me from wiping out (also not paying attention to how fast I'm going but that's the scooter's fault for being such a smooth ride!). :3
580 mile update:
Had to replace a flat tire, rear tube popped on me, still unsure what caused it as nothing was seen visibly punctured through the tire; verdict is still out on that one. The hex screws were massively overtightened, partially stripped one of the suspension bolts getting it loose enough to get the tire off. Same went for the hinge bolt. Once they were loosened and that seal was broken, it was relatively smooth sailing from there.
Front rotor got warped somehow. I have no idea what could have caused it, wish I could post pictures of what it looks like, but it's kinda wild. Looks like someone grabbed it with some pliers and physically bent the actual disc itself slightly. It doesn't interfere with the riding quality, yet, but it's my next change.
I tend to ride at full power a lot and I've got the lesser battery. Full throttle riding will net you around 18-20 miles, would be my bet, considering everything. I've personally gotten 23 miles out of mine riding at around 28mph on cruise control. I say I got 23 miles because it was nearing that voltage cut off point and sitting at 45v when I was still moving, but hadn't gone out quite yet.
Headlight is plenty bright enough for night riding. LED strips on the underside are VERY helpful for visibility's sake. E-braking is kinda rough if you use both brakes. Often I just use the rear brake, which isn't great because of wear and tear, but it's manageable. I just use it because even 'lightly' braking with the rear brake and having e-braking enabled is actually pretty damn strong. Again, just fairly abrupt feeling compared to having it off.
Gear 1 pushes you to around 17mph, Gear 2 goes up to 25-26, and Gear 3 is all the way up to top speed. I've personally gotten it up to 40 before on a flat road, wearing minimal gear, but it'll often just ride up to around 37mph without issue. Handles the heavier hilly roads here in Gainesville Florida.
Wall of text, but I figure anyone that cares to read might find it useful. If you have any questions, ask away. :) Only regret is not buying the bigger battery version. (Though that can be swapped relatively easily, and since it was bought through FluidFreeride, I get it half off. :D)
did u prefer this or the vsett 10
14hrs to charge? Is that right? That's more than half a day lmfao.. That's a deal breaker. Means u get to use it once a day, but If I use it and get home at 12am, and the battery is dead, I can't use it in the morning at like 7am when I wake up for work. I have to wait till 2pm..WTF
Why haven't more people liked this comment? Isn't what I'm saying worry everyone's thumb up?! Not sure how anyone can skip past this undeniable, not to be ignored, piece of information.
I still honestly think the varla eagle one seems like a better scooter in this class
It really depends on what type of riding you do. The Mantis is much more portable since it locks into itself while folded. The Varla Eagle One has a larger deck. However, the biggest issue is Varla has poor after sale service. If you have anything break down, you have to wait months for parts.
@@Andrew-vt4jt that's good to know, all I actually have right now is the turboant x7 pro, and a onewheel GT in the mail, I wanna upgrade to a better performance scooter sometime soon
U can't compare a varla to a kaabo
Nothing is faster or better than the Mantis V2
@@zaincuriel ended up ordering a kaabo wolf warrior x, should be here next week 👍
Dual or single motor?
🐍 The QSS4 controller is not new, Fluid Free Rides always offered it on the 18.2ah model while VORO MOTORS offered EY3 only. And the fender extension, again is not new. It's always been an optional accessory. It's included in yours by Fluid Free Rides. And the suspension, well,...that's your fault‼️ Your curb hops on the WWXPRO video caused Kaabo to add a coil to the springs and a taller bushing. Good Job‼️
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I agree
Would love to see the Pro version reviewed... check my channel for my Mantis pro 2 V2 vs a dirtbike! The reason its "quiet" is because the base V2 utilizes the hall sensors, makes it way smoother... i wish they would upgrade the pro 10 V2 controller to use the halls, its still non halled squarewave for my Pro!!my motors have the hall sensors available they are just dangling around (same motors)
Hi bro are you from china
Denver, Colorado.
@@freshlycharged Hello, how is this Kaabo Mantis with LT01 and kaabo electronics? Is it powerful in acceleration? That is to say, the wheels spin with a lot of torque or is it quiet and boring? thank you I await your response
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does Andrew have an Instagram account?
There horrible flats all the time
He should he knows way more than jimmy lol
6:42 - go over .... A DOPRDELEE !!!! on that poop ? :) wow .....
Hama
can you send me a scuter plz
the suspension still looks like trash. i had a rear suspension bolt crack the rear wheel well not even riding it like demonstrated in this video..
KAABO needs to stop using cheap screws and bolts 6 sheared off my wolf warrior in 6 months i could of killed myself!
Having the horn pointing at the rider is bloody stupid - if you are riding into a decent headwind, no one ahead of you has a hope of hearing it.
Of course it also means that you are essentially alerting yourself to your existence with a loud horn which will also be annoying as hell.
Absolute facepalm.