Boosted Rev Scooter

The Boosted Rev scooter is probably going to be on top of my list of 2019 gadgets. Yes of course it is a gadget. Despite the truth that it helps preserving the environment (I use this 1.5kW electric vehicle now to drive to work instead of my 250kW fossil fuel Subaru) and decreases my contribution to traffic jams that plague the city, first and foremost it is a fun toy.

It is by far the best engineered scooter I've had an opportunity to drive. Limes, Birds, Jumps.... even the extremely successful Xiaomi, are all a far cry from this one.

I'm not sure which feature I like the most, but probably the overall handling is what differentiates it from the crowd. And it also looks great. Despite its weight and power, it is extremely easy to ride. It has a wide platform that sits low (this is not a cross-country scooter) that contributes to the overall stability. It has wide inflatable wheels that, despite of the lack of a full suspension, deliver very smooth riding experience. And then it has the power. 750W in each wheel is probably the maximum that is possible in a scooter without any active traction control system. The acceleration is phenomenal and dual axle drive adds a lot to stability.

And finally there is this thumb "scroll-wheel" controller which gives the ultimate handling precision. Breaking action is so powerful that I barely use the rear wheel disc brake (which is always nice to have for emergency or stunts...). I had never had experienced something like that before and wish my car could do that trick.

Overall - it tops the chart. It is a joy machine. Yes it is expensive, which is relative of course. But if you can afford it, there will be no regrets as it delivers on all fronts.