Sometimes when we choose a product, it’s not only the product itself, but also a lifestyle.
We all want to live a fun, exciting and more interesting life.
That’s what we are going to talk about today, the Kugoo B1 Moped E-bike.
The first impression I got for this e-bike is holy smoke, this thing is ultra-compact and lightweight.
It weighs only 33 pounds, and it looks beautiful too:
it gets rid of all those unnecessities and leaves only what matters.
On top we see the hand brake, a power switch,
a bell, a battery indicator and a multi-functional key.
Long press this key to turn on the lights,
short press this key while you are riding to get into the cruise mode.
While for the right handlebar, it’s also a throttle, rotate anticlockwise to accelerate.
Move down is the battery compartment, I really like the design,
especially the notch part lets you lift the bike with ease.
The B1 bike features two 12’ pneumatic tires,
that means they have good shock absorption on bumpy roads.
For the rear tire it has built-in 250w motor and disc brake.
Overall, I really like the compact, minimalistic, and elegant style of the Kugoo B1. What do you think?
Now, let’s take this thing for a spin.
Press the power key to turn on, rotate the right handlebar and here you go, it’s that easy.
I’ve been using the B1 for my daily drive for about 1 week and here is my user experience.
So first things first, the good.
To be honest, I had low expectations about this e-bike the first time I saw it,
you know it’s so tiny and can’t possibly perform as good as those gigantic e-bikes like Fiido M1.
But I actually came away pleasantly surprised by the B1 e-bike.
It has limits, but it’s much better than I expected.
So first of all, the power.
The B1 features a 250W motor, I know it’s not much power,
but the bike’s tiny 12-inch wheels result in higher torque than most 250W motors deliver.
On flat ground with my 80 kg weight, the bike worked just fine.
I can reach a max speed of 23km/h and 20km range, which is quite close to what they advertised.
On not too steep slopes, the bike again surprised me by climbing without any other assist.
But for large hills… guess no bike can do that?
Second, the portability. It weighs only 33pounds,
you can easily pick it up and go down or up stairs without much effort.
You can also easily squeeze in a crowded elevator or a bus.
The bike folds at the handlebars and can easily fit in nearly any car trunk
or sideways in the back of a SUV without needing to fold down seats or cutting into passenger space.
For others like the fast battery charging, the app, IP54 waterproof, they are not surprisingly outstanding
but consider it a bonus to have all of those.
Now it’s time for the bad.
Yes, I do point out the compromises of the B1 even though it has surprised me with how well it works.
The biggest I guess is the pedal.
Technically it doesn’t have a pedal, that means you can’t pedal it home when you run out of battery.
However, it doesn’t have a chain either,
so I’m not sure if complaining about the pedal is the right thing to do bc that means a total redesign.
Next, it’s a $380 e-bike, shipping fee included, so you can expect something from the bike:
it feels a bit cheap, the tires feel a bit cheap, the handlebar feels a bit cheap,
definitely is not as polished or rugged as some high-end bikes,
it's also not going to last you years and years of hard use.
But again with this price I really can’t complain too much.
While for me, “the bad” lists I mentioned above, nothing is a deal breaker for me,
though they will limit the use case.
So to conclude, is this Kugoo B1 ebike made for everyone?
No! Not at all, for those who need a long-range, rugged, full functional e-bike, look elsewhere,
like this Fiido M1 we’ve tested before would be a perfect choice.
But if you live in the city and need a small e-bike for local trips, your last-mile commutes
or something to stick in the back of your car, this Kugoo B1 could fit the bill.
This is an affordable cute little e-bike that is meant more for light city use
than longer commutes or for recreation.
For a specific niche that won’t break the bank, Kugoo B1 seems to have succeeded quite nicely.
Simple, fun, sexy and exciting, that's what makes the Kugoo B1 truly unique.
Isn't that exactly what we are all looking for in a lifestyle product?
Alright, that's the video.
For more about the Kugoo B1 ebike, please check out the link in the description or on the screen,
it has duty free to 26 countries, and also I’ve set a quite big coupon for you, don’t miss it.
Have fun!