Niu Rqi Review

Item: Niu Rqi
Rating: 6.5
Author: Motoryk

"Smart city bike if battery health checks out, otherwise walk away."

Urban commuters wanting affordable electric motorcycle ownership $3,500-$5,500 used 2021-2023

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Key Specs

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Top Speed

~100 km/h (estimated, note: official specs were not widely confirmed at time of knowledge cutoff)

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Power

~40 hp (estimated peak output; official figures not fully published)

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Torque

~100 Nm (estimated; note: unconfirmed official spec)

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Fuel Economy

33.3 km/L

78 mpg · N/A – Electric; estimated ~3-5 kWh/100km (approximately 80-100 km range per charge, estimated)

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Weight

~170 kg

(estimated curb weight; note: official spec not widely confirmed)

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Used Buyer Review

The NIU RQi is a genuinely interesting machine if you can find one in decent shape. It's essentially NIU's attempt at a proper middleweight electric motorcycle rather than just a glorified scooter, and for urban commuting it mostly delivers. The connected app stuff works surprisingly well, and the build quality is a step above what you'd expect from a Chinese brand trying to break into the Western market. Battery range is honest around 60-70 miles in real-world city riding — don't believe the optimistic figures. Buying used, the big thing to scrutinize is battery health. These packs degrade, and a worn battery on an already range-limited bike turns it into something genuinely frustrating. Get the NIU app connected before you hand over cash and check the battery diagnostics. Also check the charging port and suspension — the front forks are decent but not bulletproof. Parts availability is the elephant in the room: NIU's dealer network is thin, and sourcing components can test your patience.