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Razor Electric Scooters Overview
Kick scooters were originally popular ealrier this century. Razor is the
company that repopularized kick scooters a few years ago, making them a must
have holiday gift. The company's scooters designs are somewhat distinctive.
The scooter has a thin body and elongated handle bars that help to
differentiate the brand from other scooter types. This makes razor scooters
more compact than comparable scooters on the market. However, one trade off
that arises with razor scooters, since they are smaller than competitor
offerings, is that the scooter is made out of a more durable material. This
article seeks to examine Razor's two main electric scooter offerings: the
Razor Mini E, and the 131E battery powered scooter. Here's what we found.
Razor Mini E
The Razor Mini E represents Razor's new, low cost electric scooter offering.
The Mini E is roughly the same size as Razor's kick scooters and is
definately very compact. The scooter will go up to 8 miles on one battery
charge - which is enough for many scooter outings. The battery charge time
leaves a little to be desired at 3 hours. However, the battery is easy to
charge and can be plugged into the wall. The razor Mini E also runs on a
smaller motor. It has a top speed of around 8 miles per hour, making it
somwhat slower than other offerings. The other small drawback to the Razor
Mini E is the wheel size - the smaller wheel size may make it necessary to
replace wheels a little more frequently, however they still appear to last
for a good deal of time.
In our opinion, the Razor Mini E is the perfect electric scooter for slightly
younger children. The lower top speeds make this scooter a safer bet than
other electric scooters. Moreover, its compact size makes it easier to ride
and manuever for younger kids. The Razor Mini E also appears to be a great
electric scooter for beginners because of the aforementioned features.
Moreover, the cost is quite reasonable at just under $200. This low price
point allows a beginner to purchase a brand name electric scooter at a
reasonable price. All in all, we feel that the low price point for the Razor
Mini E presents a lot of value for the scooter buyer.
Razor 131 E Battery Powered Scooter
The 131 E Battery Powered Scooter from Razor is the company's initial foray
into electric scooter development. This electric scooter, like many other
electric scooters is compact, and lightweight. The 131 E has a top speed of
just over 10 miles per hour - this gives a scooter rider a little bit more
speed than the Razor Mini E, along with a more powerful motor. One of nicest
features of the 131 E is the fact that the battery can be removed and the
scooter used as a kick scooter. The 131 E has a nice brake feature and a
lot of extras that give this electric scooter a sleek design. The 2.5 hour
charge time is better than the Mini E.
The safety features on the 131 E are quite helpful - the motor automatically
shuts off when the brake is applied and won't engage unless the speed gets up
to 3 mph. We regard the Mini E as a great scooter for intermediate to
advanced riders. Like all Razor scooters, its size is compact and it can be
easily carried or transported onto a bus, train, or car. The price point on
the 131 E is reasonable - just over $300. This pricing makes sense for an
intermediate rider that is interested in a compact motorized scooter. The
control on this is great and the extra features make this a good buy for
intermediate riders.
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