10 Ways the NEW Unagi Voyager is Unlike Any Other Scooter: In-Depth Review
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
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What are your thoughts on the all-new Unagi Voyager? Would you lease it out? Let us know in the comments below!
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I'd buy over leasing.
They want you to lease because that's where the money is. Even assuming a wheel replacement, you buy it in like 16 months if it's $1,200 (note they fire-saled the E500s last month for like half that). If they release a new model every year though like Apple, then it might make sense for those that want the latest & greatest (buy they are paying way more).
@@ricochet48 the insurance makes a world of difference. When leasing it's easier for the consumer to get repairs done IMO. And since it's geared towards the stylish consumer, most would want a different scooter after 1 year. Purchasing means that wouldn't be possible. If you decide to rent, it allows you to swap for a different color, or a new model, when available.
@@thetds101 I understand the concept, but recognize that people pay a huge premium for it (which is why Unagi pushes it and does not care much about those that buy outright). How many people want to upgrade a scooter every year... this isn't an iPhone (but it's marketed to those that are moronic enough to 'upgrade' to a new iPhone every year). You can buy for $1,200, spend $50 in new tires and sell in a year for half that and still be $240 ahead than if you spent $890 to own for a year through the rental program.
The only thing I find really elegant about the design is the tapered stem that is wider where it needs to be. That's very nice, albeit subtle. The rest to me looks very humdrum and not particularly eye-catching.
A personal revelation on this channel: I have been very impressed at the analytical and consistently applied approach to comparisons on this channel. I wondered about this until I saw that Paul has a PhD in Physics - that explains everything!
That’s right! Paul is a genius and our MVP! Thanks for stopping by. -Vosk
key question: is the f. battery replaceable or not? if NOT, then GO TO HELL, UNAGI, do you hear me: GO TO HELL!!
I really wanted to get the voyager but living in NYC, it’s practically impossible. With the classic, I literally felt every bump in the pavement, EVERY SINGLE BUMP. I’ve had to get off and walk on certain stretches of road because the vibrations were so severe. I’m shocked they didn’t add shocks to this model because its desperately needed. Aesthetically, this is by far one of the best looking scooters ever and the durability is mind blowing. I could not possibly recommend this scooter for people who live in cities with rough roads.
Many other options for sure!
I ride the unagi model one voyager in NYC there are cases with the bumps but I usually just go slower to not feel full impact.
Thanks Paul! They are pretty but slow. I strongly prefer the E-Twow GT, Mosquito or Inokim Light 2 for ultra portables. The lack of folding handlebars also sucks when you need that ultra compact form factor.
Thanks for stopping by & for the years of support. -Vosk
Which of those 3 you like the best and why?
@@AX5Terminator I prefer the Mosquito. 25MPH, sub-30lbs, 20+ miles range, ultra small footprint when folded. For someone who has more than a few miles to travel it is a great ultra portable. I have many thousands of miles on E-Wow Boosters and can attest to their performance and durability. I have also had many hyper, dual-motor scooters and those are a totally different use case.
@@RCDevotee does the mosquito have more range than the GT Sport? They seem like very similar scooters at first glance.
@@AX5Terminator Not certain. Never really take them to full range checks.
I rented this for about 4 months on NYC streets ans just like someone else said I felt every single possible bump in the road. Just the dividing cracks between concrete tiles on side walks I felt. Seriously this could not have been made for a daily commuter. This is strictly for a college campus or maybe a large factory campus. THAT'S IT. I went and bought a new Ninebot G2 max with suspension and what a world of difference. Triple the range, faster top speed, more torque and acceleration than the Unagi while being just single motored. And best part I ride on NYC streets and have no knee, ankle and neck pain. When you ride them one after the other the difference stands out even more drastic. I love the lightweight of the Unagi but the trade off with ride comfort with the heavier G2 Max is MORE than worth it.
Thanks for the feedback!
And might I add I was getting ready to get the Unagi and do the 69$ monthly subscription and did not know there was a $300 security deposit that you get back if you return it in good condition but my payment upfront would be $429 when I can go out and get a faster scooter with suspension For the same price upfront and I would own the scooter or just $100 more of $429 own the scooter right off the jump
Most rizzed videos of all time that are continually getting better. Paul is the Rizzard of Oz 🧙♂
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Wow! Thanks so much for the kind words. -Paul
Looks like a fair refresh to the line, but sad to see they cancelled the next generation model with dual suspension!
Thanks for stopping by! Nice refresh. -Vosk
Agreed - rented an unagi for a few months and the horrible ride quality is what keeps me from coming back to this.
@@DwayneHoover94 Yep... rented for a month in Austin and it seemed unsafe compared to my UScooters Booster V I now use in NYC. If they happened to fix the suspension here I probably would switch back.
@@brandall101hey, I just signed up for a month. It cost me 250 bucks 200 for a security deposit and 50 bucks for a setup charge. What can I expect the restock fee to cost if I don't like it after my first month?
I don't see unagis much in the wild if at all but we ride well past 12 miles and the value in price per mile trends negatively. Thanks for another great review.
Thanks for stopping by. -Vosk
If you're riding around a campus or similar short distance journey ON SMOOTH SURFACES, it could be a decent choice. But, I don't think it's really an appealing option for most people looking for a commuter scooter on city streets / in the bike lane. Not unless you want to experience a horribly uncomfortable ride.
A lot to like concerning everything you mentioned: Portability, weight, power for it's size, simple design, etc. But, it really does have a very limited potential market. In fact, I think some people who buy a UNAGI (in error, not fully understanding what it's designed for) will seek to upgrade soon after. Hopefully they don't consider the harsh ride quality (due to the tires) to be a common experience and just give up on scooter riding altogether.
I appreciate all options in the market, and I think that resources like ESG can help niche market items, like the UNAGI, find the correct buyer.
As always, an informative review.
Thank you for your feedback! Appreciated. -Vosk
Agreed with this as well - ESG’s fawning over the unagi makes me question their independence/bias. It’s completely non-feasible in a real city.
At similar weight (29lbs) and price ($1,000), the e-TWOW GT SE goes faster, farther, with dual suspension, app connectivity, and folding handlebars for greater portability. It’s just missing the ultra-sleek look.
We look at Unagi like apple just so sleek and refined compared to some other scooters in its category. -Vosk
The Model One Voyager expands our previous award-winning model's range and acceleration while staying ultra-lightweight and portable. Thanks for the thoughtful review ESG!
Thanks so much for the kind words! We really enjoyed reviewing the voyager and wish you all the best moving forward. -Vosk
You need to get some suspension on your scooters. Right outside your store in NYC you see how terrible the roads are, there is no way you say your scooters can ride on anything like that or anywhere else in Manhattan. You have a nice design and unique look but I wouldn't buy that scooter even though you offered it to me for $450 when I wanted to return the rental. And the retail price of $1K to have such a dreadful ride when there are other scooters with way better ride quality for the same price and more range is unjustifiable. Also need to make the stem more sturdy. It felt like it would break eventually. What happened to your Model 11????
We understand that preferences can vary when it comes to ride quality and suspension. While Unagi scooters are designed to provide a smooth and comfortable ride on most urban surfaces, we acknowledge that different environments may have different levels of road conditions. We appreciate your feedback and will take it into consideration as we continue to improve our products.@@philipjean6309
Food for thought- for Unagi.
#1) Please make it or update firmware/ software so we can have a cruise control mode (maybe double- tapping the throttle to engage cruise control..).
#2) Make a more rigid kick stand (seems kind of weak at the pivot point).
#3) Make a better charger port cover.. lol It's kind of hard to uncover at times (I have no nails long enough to help pry the cover out to charge it).
#4) Make an Unagi-branded cell phone mount (I've bought 3 now from Amazon, and all of them are hard to install and don't fit good- the mount gets in the way of the throttle/ brake leavers due to the way the scooter's handle bars are shaped and not being perfectly round)
#5) Make an Unagi- branded scooter bag/ satchel to fit on the scooter's stem, but enough to carry a phone and/or charger for on the go charging.
#6) Be nice if there was a plug-in USB adapter module that can be tied into the power connector on the handle bars so we can charge our cell phones from- especially now with there being an app for the scooter.
#7) Please update firmware/ software so there is an option to turn kick-to- start on or off.
#8) And... dreaming here... make it to where we can unlock unlimited top speed (not just the 20MPH).
That's just my ideas. Great scooter though!!
They make more money in the long run through consumers renting them instead on owning my owning them. Genius
Insightful! Thanks for stopping by. -Vosk
Definitely a work of art, contrary to the iron- Air that if you get mud on it you don't want the look of off- Roading on it!
Work of art that is for sure! -Vosk
Done over 300 fun-filled miles on my unagi e500. I love it, up there as one of the best things I ever bought.
Great to hear! Stay safe out there. -Vosk
I really want to see what Unagi would design with a heavier scooter. set them on designing a 50lb scooter and see what they come up with
Should be a interesting scooter for sure! -Vosk
It's sad the model 11 never made it. My wife and I both had a model one and we just upgraded to voyager. Love them.
That’s awesome! Glad you like them. -Vosk
I can say that you are the master of scooter reviews...Keep up the good work..
Wow, thanks! We always do our best. -Vosk
After trying a friend's Model One I don't think I could ride it for more than 12 miles anyways 😂 small solid tires and no suspension make for the worst ride of any scooter I've tried.
It’s more for the ultraportable/beauty design last mile scooter!
I have the unagi e350 reach 25 mph I don’t know how it pretty fast get me to the gym back and forth save me gas
Design and weight doesn’t overcome personal performance preferences, miles/speed/suspension. Maybe unagi could make a 40-45 lb performance model. Thanks paul, love the new look
Thanks for the feedback & for stopping by. -Vosk
not true. Unagi was supposed to be a commuter, city model. why f. performance? I want to go through cities, catching buses, never knowing how much distance I'm gonna need. which means I need a backup battery. but there is no f. backup battery with f. Unagi. no. f. Unagi wants you to buy yet another f. Unagi every few years when your battery dies on you. read my lips Unagi: it will never happen...except if an inventor, in his garage, comes up with carbon fiber, or even carbon fiber and graphen compound and the f. replaceable battery. such inventor will become the new elon musk of f. scooters. everybody in the world will buy such scooter, billions of people would buy such scooter. economy of scale
@@Burevestnik9M730 performance? Over bridges and uphill, both are horrible on lesser powered escooter. Performance doesn’t necessarily mean really fast speeds, i simply want 20mph on level ground or uphill, not sub-10mph. As batteries goes, range and speed are compromises we make. I commute on my scooter, I don’t want to carry a battery dead scooter. Nor do i want “carpal tunnel” feet from road vibrations. Anything else you have a problem with in “my” opinions?
Someone needs to come up with a scooter that uses different tires so if you want to use solids, tubeless, or pneumatic you can do it.
I was excited for this voyager and while there are improvements, they still decided to have no suspension and have solid wheels.
Very insightful! Thanks for sharing. -Vosk
I just subscribed for the Voyager, The reasons were,My San Francisco Hill climbing abilities,The styling and the dual motors. One other nice thing about the Voyager is the sick cobalt blue color! It's a no brainer color choice.Peace
Great choice! -Vosk
Ok, so i got a Voyager for my 400ft elevation change over 1.5mils was only a challenge on one hill (35+%) but got me 1/2 way up in its 15 locked mode.
Ill test a longer (8mile) and more hills tonight when the temperature is not 100.
Thanks its great for a test but i think my needs are about 50% more climbing torque but i still need my final PEV to be bus and uber easy… im thinking about saving up for the klema.
Thanks for the feedback!
unagi still havent found a way to fold the handlebars in 😂
They are definitely innovating so hopefully there will be changes in the future!
They only charge me $50 and I just received it before days later
No, $300 security deposit
One and only reason I don't buy it is because it has only electric brake. Should implement atleast one drum brake like E-twow scooter. One of the reasons I got E-twow instead of this one. Don't trust Unagi braking.
Noted! Thanks for sharing. -Vosk
I'm so glad I did the zoom survey for this... They definitely are going in the right direction
Awesome! Thanks for your support. -Vosk
Paul has this crazy talent of standing insanely still
Paul you are an awesome educator on micro mobility ....we luv ya bro ❤
I appreciate that very much! -Paul
Should I purchase the voyager if I already have the E500?
The range has almost doubled! So if you need range it’s def a game changer.
The small tires and lack of suspension make it accident prone and unsuitable for all but the smoothest pavement. It's a light last-mile solution and display scooter but that's it.
Probably the best quality last mile commuter/portable scooter we have ever tested! -Vosk
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide If you'd like to race it against a Tiger t8 pro (aka Splatch Twin), I'm down.
I've been considering this recently as an impulse purchase for their half off deal they have going on. the subscription model is really attractive because I don't have to keep it during the many winter months and I can have it for 4 months or so during the summer.
Yea it’s a attraction option! -Vosk
Wait... Unagi ONE E500 for half of the price? That's a really good deal, no?
I want this scooter so bad but it's a huge issue that it's only for rent and not sale. Renting is a waste of money!
They do have it for sale at most times!
I was getting ready to get the Unagi and do the 69$ monthly subscription and did not know there was a $300 security deposit that you get back if you return it in good condition but my payment upfront would be $429 when I can go out and get a faster scooter with suspension For the same price upfront and I would own the scooter or just $100 more of $429 own the scooter right off the jump
Thanks for the input! Stay Safe
it does look pretty nice, and is definitely a very different beast than my Wolf King GT Pro. I’d almost rent one just for how small and light it is. But there’s an additional $5 a month + if it gets stolen you’re on the hook for a $300 deductible.
It works out to $888 a year and you never own it, that’s steep. I suppose it’s a good option for people who can’t afford to buy a scooter but that’s pretty damn steep.
Also, hilariously if you outright want to buy one they’re $1490. That’s complete and utter madness.
Interesting take! Thanks for stopping by.
They should start selling them especially in places like Costco
Best Buy sells them. -Paul
Costco sells the original on their website only
@@larryc1616 not any longer though
anyone else looking at the Niu air instead? Lighter weight - 25 lbs, carbon fiber, $400 less than unagi voyager, and immediately available for sale.
Both excellent options!
Love my new voyager scooter ❤
We love ours also! Thanks for stopping by. -Vosk
So many choices and not enough of true specs ….. I just want an electric scooter for a large guy (I’m 6’4 270) , with a wish of o scooter for road and off road with 30+ speed and a lot of miles ….
Check out our website! Electric-scooter.guide and check comparison chart
Dam all these upgrades and it still only goes 12 miles on a charge? I actually had one of the first ones when they came out but it didnt go far enough on a charge. And still dosent imo
It’s a last mile commuter for most ppl! -Vosk
Is it true that UNAGI has discontinued sales in the EU, Australia, and Canada? Someone in the Reddit group makes this claim
We have not heard of that!
I enjoy my Unagi Voyager. The range was disappointing at first, but after a couple of cycles, it seems the range improved to something like 16-17 miles. I DO wish it had suspension though. Brakes are great, power is great speed is great, if not slightly sketchy. Very fun!
Appsumo theme song lol
ahh yes you get more range in dual motor mode wtf? that got to be a mistake. if that is true then why would you ever use single motor mode?
Single motor puts a bigger strain on the scooter then using both engines.
No $300 security deposit
Weird, I didn't have to do a deposit when I rented. -Paul
only dual motor under $1k.
splach twin am i a joke to you??!?!?1
We have not tested that one yet!
Does the Voyager have the capability for Ludicrous mode??? If so, what is that top speed?
Top speed is around 20mph!
What is the tested top speed? Didn’t see it mentioned in the video or in the write up…
Roughly 20MPH!
Can I purchase the new handlebar with Bluetooth and install it on my model one E500?
Please email Unagi and they can assist you with that one for sure! -Vosk
This name instantly made me think about Ross 😅
Is it possible to change the wheels to use a self-sealing tubeless tire?
Not currently! -Vosk
Howmuch longer until the review of the roadrunner 5+ ???
That review was published already! Here is the link ua-cam.com/video/L-o3m6jmPWY/v-deo.html
I'll really consider one when they make the handle bars foldable and bump the top speed up above 20 mph.
We are sure they will be very innovative as they always have been over the years. -Vosk
@Electric Scooter Guide yeah that's the only thing really. The folding handlebars make it fit in so many more places. The handlebars sticking out really takes away a lot of the portability like restaurants and movie theaters.
Every time I see a new ESG video pop up I keep hoping it’s one of the new Solar scooters. I really want to see your FF Lite review.
We will be having many solar review this year! Thanks for stopping by. -Vosk
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Nice. I’m looking forward to them.
I have the Solar E1 and am underwhelmed. But not surprised. I got it for an easy to carry scooter to take camping and eventually for my kids to zip around on. It works well for that. Since I’m 6’3” and 270 lbs I max it out and it won’t take hills with just 500 watt motor. I’m looking to get a dual motor scooter that will have enough power to move me but is also reasonably light and small enough to take camping. Solar has a couple possible contenders but I haven’t found the “perfect” one yet.
I weight about 285lbs would I be able to ride this
It will function but it’s exceeding the recommended weight limit.
There's a lot to like with the design and build quality. I wish they would make a more performance oriented sports model with suspension and more power.
Hopefully that can happen in the future! -Vosk
I've never ridden an Unagi. Even though it looks SUPER cool, I still think a better lightweight option could be the OKAI. My older OKAI that got stolen climbed up hills better than my current Apollo Air, plus had a super dope look. My biggest concern with the Unagi would be ride quality especially because of those tires. If with a scooter like the OKAI that does have some sort of suspension the ride quality was a bit on the tougher side, I could not imagine ridding an UNAGI. There's always going to be trade offs with the scooters we end up buying, but after testing the ride quality of the Apollo Air, it's tough to go back to something so stiff and bumpy like the OKAI and how I imagine the Unagi feels based on those tires.
Unagi and OKAI, in my opinion have it all to make DOPE looking scooters like the Apollo Pro, but at a more affordable price, covering the basics of a daily commuter style scooter.
I wish the Apollo Pro design eventually came to more affordable scooters like the Apollo Air... which is starting to look a bit outdated.
Great video as always, Paul and team! Thanks, ESG.
Thanks for watching our review! Stay Safe. -Vosk
How was your scooter stolen? Was it locked up?
9:28 is that xi'an famous foods on the left?
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Do we get the extra speed unlock on the voyage
It still unlocks to around 20mph. -Paul
Great videos that I really appreciate.
I appreciate that!
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E500 0-15mph is 4.4s whats the voyager 0-15mph
Check our database on our site
electric-scooter.guide
Thanks for stopping by. -Vosk
@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide The stats is not listed for the voyager only the E500
Wide Wheel Pro > Model 1 Voyager
It’s not really similar demographics of riders the WW pro and Unagi voyager. Unagi riders love the power and portability of such as light scooter. -Vosk
We still want that promise 11😢
I think the 11 may be gone forever, but stay tuned. We’re going to interview Unagi soon and maybe they’ll tell us what’s next! -Paul
Is there a seat option?
We have not seen any on the website! -Vosk
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It is too feminine for me. Not just because of the small wheels but also the small wheelbase and deck, no suspension. Just not for me. Seems like a high quality teenager's scooter. Cheers !
Thanks for your feedback!
I’ll still take the Ninebot Max due to the range
It’s dated but still a excellent scooter! -Vosk