Honda Em1 E vs Niu Mqi+ Sport
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Honda Em1 E vs Niu Mqi+ Sport. Honda Em1 E: 1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output hp, 96 kg (curb weight) weight, top speed 45 km/h (limited to AM licence category), Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Niu Mqi+ Sport: ~3.7 hp (2.7 kW peak motor output) hp, ~96 kg (curb weight, with battery) weight, top speed 45 km/h (Note: Limited to 45 km/h for EU L1e-B category compliance; some markets may differ), Motoryk rating 7.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Honda Em1 E
Niu Mqi+ Sport
Horsepower (hp)
1.7 hp
3.7 hp
Torque (Nm)
90 Nm
80 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
45 km/h
45 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
96 kg
96 kg
Type
Electric
Electric
Horsepower
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
~3.7 hp (2.7 kW peak motor output)
Torque
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
~80 Nm (at wheel, hub motor; estimated figure)
Top Speed
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
45 km/h (Note: Limited to 45 km/h for EU L1e-B category compliance; some markets may differ)
Weight
96 kg (curb weight)
~96 kg (curb weight, with battery)
Fuel
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
N/A – Electric (estimated ~3-4 kWh/100km equivalent)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Honda Em1 E
6.5/10
"Sensible urban commuter, but range limits everything beyond city boundaries."
Pros
+Honda build quality confidence
+Removable battery pack system
+Near-zero running costs
Cons
−40-mile range ceiling reality
−Battery pack replacement costs
−No fast charging capability
Niu Mqi+ Sport
7.5/10
"Smart urban buy if battery health checks out clean."
Pros
+Robust connected app history
+Nearly zero drivetrain maintenance
+Surprisingly planted city handling
Cons
−45mph ceiling feels limiting
−Battery degradation risk used
−Limited dealer service network
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