Niu Uqi Pro vs Honda Em1 E
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Niu Uqi Pro vs Honda Em1 E. Niu Uqi Pro: Approx. 1.5 kW (2 hp) continuous; 3 kW (4 hp) peak output – NOTE: exact figures may vary by market variant hp, Approx. 68 kg (curb weight with battery) weight, top speed 45 km/h (electronically limited; estimated real-world), Motoryk rating 7.0/10. 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.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Niu Uqi Pro
Honda Em1 E
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Horsepower
Approx. 1.5 kW (2 hp) continuous; 3 kW (4 hp) peak output – NOTE: exact figures may vary by market variant
1.7 kW (2.3 hp) continuous / 1.7 kW rated output
Torque
Approx. 80 Nm (hub motor instantaneous torque) – NOTE: best estimate, verify with official NIU specs for specific variant
90 Nm @ 0 rpm (wheel torque, estimated; motor output torque approximately 15.9 Nm)
Top Speed
45 km/h (electronically limited; estimated real-world)
45 km/h (limited to AM licence category)
Weight
Approx. 68 kg (curb weight with battery)
96 kg (curb weight)
Fuel
N/A – Electric; estimated ~2-3 kWh/100km equivalent energy consumption
N/A - Electric vehicle; estimated energy consumption approximately 1.5–2.0 kWh/100km (real-world estimate)
Individual Reviews
"Smart urban commuter, but battery health makes or breaks the deal."
Pros
+Excellent connected app integration
+Solid build quality throughout
+Low running costs
Cons
−Battery degradation a real concern
−Limited highway capability
−Replacement battery eye-wateringly expensive
"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
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