This is the New 2022 NAMI BURN. E. 2. Which looks, rides, and feels like the original
but costs about thirty-five hundred dollars. This “reduced performance” version is basically the
iPhone SE of premium electric scooters. It not only keeps much of what we love about the BURN-E
but also adds a few noticeable improvements. In this review: we dive into the 5 new features
and compare the BURN E 2’s tested performance against comparable scooters, inludging original
BURN-E. We’ll also reveal the two features they took away and whether we think you’ll miss them.
Don’t forget to use our exclusive $100 discount code
and the purchase link that you’ll find in the video description.
The original NAMI BURN-E is a 106-pound beast-scooter designed by former Kaabo sales
manager Michael Sha. If you remember, it’s the one that shocked us back in 2021 when it broke
records during 13 of 16 ESG performance tests. The new, slightly lighter, BURN-E 2 looks
the same but has much smaller motor controllers, and a smaller battery.
Lets check out how those changes affect performance.
The BURN-E 2 surprised us,, covering 49.1 miles on our range test course
in top performance mode. Only 4.2 miles short of the original
BURN-E under identical conditions. Not bad,, considering the BURN-E 2’s 20% smaller battery.
The acceleration of the BURN-E 2, also completely exceeded our expectations:
keeping up with the world’s biggest and fastest electric scooters from zero to 35 miles per hour.
it’s only at speeds of 40 miles per hour and above that the bigger scooters pull away.
he BURN-E 2’s braking performance was basically unchanged, stopping from 15 miles per hour in
10.3ft vs. the original’s 10.2. The new Logan 2-piston Hydraulic brakes on the BURN-E 2 feel
noticeably better than the Nutt brakes on the original BURN-E.
The more expensive BURN-E 2 Max will come with four piston Logan calipers,
with even larger brake pads, so we expect its brakes to feel even better.
The BURN-E 2 can sustain 35 mph or more climbing just about any hill. On our 10%
grade hill-climb test, the BURN-E 2 was the 4th quickest production scooter we’ve ever tested,
arriving just ½ a second behind our all-time champ, the original BURN-E.
Top speed, is where the reduced performance spec becomes clear. With an ESG certified top speed of
43.8 miles per hour, the BURN-E 2 is a full 15 miles per hour slower than the original.
Now, I love going fast on electric scooters, it’s one of my favorite things to do,
but realistically…unless I’m out testing, I rarely want to go faster than 40 mph. So 99% of the time,
I wouldn’t feel held back by “only” being able to go 43.8 mph.
So for me , giving up some top speed and saving fourteen hundred dollars, feels totally worth it.
NAMI is the Ferrari of the electric scooter world, and I can say this
from first-hand experience. (bling sound) The hand-welded frame, carbon fiber stem,
adjustable shocks, Logan brakes, and new TUOVTT tires, give the BURN-E 2 better
ride quality than literally any other scooter I’ve ridden, including the original BURN-E.
Let me show you my favorite part: The shocks let you dial in rebound damping from bouncy
to super smooth. The BURN-E is the only high power scooter that combines adjustable
suspension with a welded tubular frame, and that’s why the handling feels so good.
Right out of the box, handling is exceptional, but if you want it to
handle like the race-bike I used to win a road racing championship; check out our NAMI set up
video to help you get the most out of your BURN-E, no matter *which* version you have.
In terms of raw power, it’s hard to tell the two versions apart below 35 miles per hour.
The sine-wave motor controllers give you ultra-smooth throttle control, even in “X” mode,
but it also has five customizable riding modes if you want to tame it even further.
The scooter does have its quirks, though: the dead space in the throttle is still there
but still easy to avoid. Anchor your thumb on the housing and rock your thumb into the lever.
The throttle begins to engage when your thumb is even with the housing. Anchoring also prevents
accidental throttle when you hit a bump. High-speed stability has been improved in
two ways: the bars are now 27” wide vs. 24 and a half, and more importantly, the BURN-E now
comes with an adjustable steering damper, and our set up video covers how to use that too.
The wider bars are also ½ an inch taller, making this the tallest scooter in our database,
and a good fit for riders from 5’7” to well over 6 feet tall.
The enormous deck is also good for larger feet, and lets you change your stance during long rides.
We’ve covered the steering damper, wider bars, and Logan brakes, but here’s a
breakdown of some other important changes aside from using a smaller battery,
One of the places the BURN-E saves money is by using generic battery cells.
In the long term generic cells probably lose 5% more charging capacity over the course of
500 charges, but that’s still 25,000 miles. When it’s time to re-charge; the BURN-E 2 now
comes with a single 5A charger that will take it from zero to 100% in 6 hours. I like that the fan
lets you know when it’s charging, but the sound can get old if you have to be in the same room.
Waterproofing has clearly been improved, though IP rating remains at IP55,
and fenders are as good as ever. The motors can now be unplugged from the main
harness, which comes in handy during tire changes. It now has a steering stop that’s more resistant
to bending though the damper actually does that job now
Small improvements are everywhere! Fasteners have been upgraded with much larger heads on
rotor bolts, deck bolts, and fender bolts. This may not seem like a big deal, but trust me,
this will prevent a lot of stripped screw heads. And then there’s the welding of the belly pan.
It doesn’t ride, but it looks much better. Turn Signals now wrap all the way around the
back; and look amazing, though they’re partially blocked by the new motor plug.
The display appears to be slightly brighter, and, as always includes a
USB charging port for your phone. It’s also got cruise control that
lets you dial in your speed, but we’re not sure how useful that is on a beast scooter
(let us know in the comments if you use it) We don’t usually review the box itself,
but let's just say, the original box, was not the most successful design. So
we were happy to see the BURN-E 2 arrive double boxed and in excellent condition.
he BURN-E 2 weighs in at just 4.5 lbs less than the original, but it’s still
a 100 pound beast. It’s not going to fit in your trunk or under your desk,
and you’re not going to want to carry it anywhere by yourself. You can fit it into an SUV, though.
Some will criticize the non-folding handlebars and
slow stem folding, but since this scooter just isn’t very portable,
we appreciate that they optimized for excellent handlebar and stem-feel instead.
The stem latch mechanism itself is unique, well made, and ends up perfectly snug every time.
In our previous review, we called out the short brake cable,
and it’s still a little too short, so be careful pulling upward on the stem when folding.
Also be careful to put your hand here and not here when lifting. We covered it
in the previous review, but it bears repeating. The BURN-E 2 is as safe as a beast scooter can be,
with smooth throttle, excellent braking control, outstanding lights,
and the coolest turn signals ever. Being able to control power delivery
independently to front and rear motors means you could also create your own rain-mode with less
power to the front end, which would definitely make it safer to exit corners in the rain.
Pros include: Amazing performance per dollar
Unbeatable ride quality thanks to the adjustable shocks
and… it’s just really cool Cons include:
Dead space in throttle Potential finger pinch point
Short brake cable
While you’re doing your research, here are a few other Beast scooters that have similar performance
The NAMI BURN-E 2 Max, Name brand battery and higher top speed, but higher price
Wolf King GT Pro: Best high speed stability, but 25 lbs heavier, and more difficult to ride.
Dualtron Thunder II: 10 miles more range, but slower to 30 mph, and less comfortable ergonomics
So who is this scooter for? To be honest, the BURN-E 2 and really,
all 100 lb beast scooters are for hard-core scooter enthusiasts. No
one needs the performance of a 100lb scooter for their commute,
and you need to be a bit of a scooter nerd to appreciate the full tunability of this scooter.
The BURN-E 2 is for riders who enjoy the rarity, long-range, and the ride quality of a hand-built,
premium-scooter, but are willing to forego a name-brand battery
and eye-watering top speed in order to save fourteen hundred bucks.
I’m honestly shocked at how good this scooter is for the price.
This is the coolest scooter you can buy for about thirty-five hundred dollars.
Basically the Ferrari of scooters at a Lexus price.
Maybe they should have called it the NAMI BURN-E “SE”.
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We’ve actually released two NAMI videos today. Click here to check out our Pro tips on How to
set up your NAMI for maximum performance. OR
If you want to see how the original NAMI stacks up against other top scooters for
larger rider’s check out Ramier’s awesome video with his top 5 picks.