NIU KQi Air vs Ridstar MN-26
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Why choose one over the other?
NIU KQi Air and Ridstar MN-26 score evenly across the dimensions we measure — the choice comes down to price and specifics.
NIU KQi Air is $400 cheaper and scores as high or higher overall — the value pick.
NIU KQi Air wins on
No dimension leads — see the spec table.
Ridstar MN-26 wins on
No dimension leads — see the spec table.
Compare the full spec table below to weigh the trade-offs for your use case.
| Spec | NIU KQi Air | Ridstar MN-26 |
|---|---|---|
| ⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | 700 W | — |
| Continuous Power | 350 W | — |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 32.2 km/h | 55 km/h ✓ |
| Max Incline | 17 ° | — |
| Drive Config | Rear | — |
| Dual Motors | ✗ | — |
| 🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 451 Wh | 960 Wh ✓ |
| Amp Hours | 9.4 Ah | — |
| Charge Time | 5 h | — |
| Claimed Range | 49.9 km | 90 km ✓ |
| Cell Chemistry | Lithium-ion | — |
| Removable Battery | — | — |
| Regen Braking | ✓ | — |
| 📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 12 kg ✓ | 37 kg |
| Max Payload | 120.2 kg | — |
| Deck Length | 47 cm | — |
| Deck Width | 19.1 cm | — |
| Ground Clearance | 7.4 cm | — |
| Foldable | ✓ | — |
| 🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 9.5" | — |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | — |
| Puncture Resistant | ✓ | — |
| Suspension | None | — |
| Adjustable Susp. | ✗ | — |
| Seat | ✗ | — |
| 🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | Disc | — |
| Rear Brake | None | — |
| Front Lights | ✓ | — |
| Rear Lights | ✓ | — |
| Turn Signals | ✓ | — |
| IP Rating | IP55 | IP54 |
| Kids' Scooter | ||
| 📱 Tech & Smart | ||
| Companion App | ✓ | — |
| Riding Modes | — | — |
| Cruise Control | ✓ | — |
| OTA Updates | ✓ | — |
| NFC Anti-Theft | ✗ | — |
| GPS Tracking | ✗ | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
📝 Our Verdict
Both scooters score closely overall, making this a genuine toss-up on raw performance. For riders who prioritise speed, the Ridstar MN-26 is the clear choice.
NIU KQi Air vs Ridstar MN-26 — NIU KQi Air
The NIU KQi Air (39/100) and Ridstar MN-26 (39/100) score nearly the same overall. The Ridstar MN-26 leads on claimed range (90 km vs 50 km for the NIU KQi Air). Check the spec table above for the full breakdown.
