The X-Treme X-500 Electric Scooter is a great “bang for your buck” electric scooter, and fun too! I got three days with the X-Treme X-500 Electric Scooter and I really put it to the test of endurance. I received the X-500 and immediately put it on the charger for the recommended 6-8 hrs.(closer to 6 as I was excited). Once the charger light turned from red to green, I took the X-500 for a spin, and this thing moves quickly! I could get it to go 18 mph, and I was getting around 14 miles distance on a charge. The X-500 seemed sturdy, and I encountered no real issues with it during its three day stay with me. I had to use my front and rear bicycle lights on the X-500 because it does not come with them. The X-500 is the best Chinese produced scooter I have ridden to date. The price difference between X-treme’s X-500, and a similar, United States made scooter, makes the X-500 more easily obtainable for those that are not ready to spend $1,000.00 on an entry level US made scooter. The suspension is okay, but I did bottom out on big dips and some large potholes, but that is expected with anything. Overall I put lots of miles on this scooter and only came close to running out of juice one time out of 10-12 longer rides. The batteries started to fade when I was several blocks from my house but I made it home, and put it on the charger. I took it out again as soon as it was fully charged, and all was well. The X-500 equals a great entry level electric scooter that will save you money on gas, and improve your mood at the same time.

Pros:
-Strong aluminum foot deck
-User friendly controls
-Front and rear suspension
-Smooth 500 watt motor
-Good range
-Smart charger makes charging a “no-brainer”
-Seat included
-slotted disk brakes
-Good for the environment
-Pneumatic tires add to the smooth ride
-Great entry level scooter

Cons:
-Not as fast as I hoped for
-Some of the little parts were very fragile
-Suspension bottomed out a couple of times (granted the bumps were sizeable)

More Info / Buy: X-Treme X-500 Electric Scooter