Dualtron Achilleus vs Teverun Fighter Mini Pro - HyperScooter Muscle vs Compact Tech Rocket

DUALTRON Achilleus 🏆 Winner
DUALTRON

Achilleus

2 402 € View full specs →
VS
TEVERUN FIGHTER MINI PRO
TEVERUN

FIGHTER MINI PRO

1 673 € View full specs →
Parameter DUALTRON Achilleus TEVERUN FIGHTER MINI PRO
Price 2 402 € 1 673 €
🏎 Top Speed 80 km/h 65 km/h
🔋 Range 120 km 60 km
Weight 40.2 kg 35.5 kg
Power 4648 W 1000 W
🔌 Voltage 60 V 60 V
🔋 Battery 2100 Wh 1500 Wh
Wheel Size 11 " 10 "
👤 Max Load 120 kg 120 kg
Speed Comparison

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

If you want the more serious, planted vehicle that feels closest to a small electric motorbike, the DUALTRON Achilleus is the overall winner: it rides more stable at high speed, has a bigger battery, wider tyres and a more "monolithic" chassis that just begs for long, fast stretches.

If you want maximum features and tech per Euro, lighter weight, and a smaller but still wild "pocket rocket" that's easier to live with day to day, the TEVERUN Fighter Mini Pro is the smarter choice - especially for urban riders who don't need brutal top-end speed but love apps, TFT screens and plush suspension.

Think of the Achilleus as the long-legged autobahn cruiser, and the Fighter Mini Pro as the ultra-modern city weapon with a mischievous streak.

If that already has your head spinning, keep reading - the real differences only reveal themselves once the wheels start turning.

There's a particular grin riders get the first time they step up from a "fast commuter" to a true performance scooter. I've seen it hundreds of times - and both the Dualtron Achilleus and Teverun Fighter Mini Pro are very good at triggering it.

On paper they live in the same universe: dual motors, serious speed, serious range, and weights that make your gym membership look redundant. On the road, though, they have very different personalities. One feels like a slimmed-down hyperbike; the other like a tech-packed street fighter that somebody shrunk just enough to fit in a hatchback.

The Achilleus is for riders who want that classic Dualtron "freight train" stability and a huge tank of energy under their feet. The Fighter Mini Pro is for riders who want the latest toys, creamy power delivery and something that feels as clever as it is quick.

Let's dig in and see which one actually fits your life - and which one you'll still want to ride after a long week of commuting.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

DUALTRON AchilleusTEVERUN FIGHTER MINI PRO

These two scooters live in that delicious middle ground between "sensible commuter" and "this should probably come with a race helmet". They're both priced well above rental-scooter money, yet still below the eye-watering sums of the biggest hyper-scooters.

Both run on 60 V systems with dual motors, both will casually outrun city traffic, and both are heavy enough that carrying them up more than one flight of stairs becomes a character-building exercise. They're aimed at riders who already know they love e-scooters and are ready for a serious, long-term machine.

They compete because they promise a similar thing through different philosophies:

If you're choosing between them, you're probably torn between raw, proven hardware and newer, smarter tech. That's exactly where this comparison gets interesting.

Design & Build Quality

Specs Comparison

Pick up the Achilleus (or try to) and it feels like a solid block of metal with wheels attached. Dualtron's industrial aesthetic is unapologetic: exposed arms, angular deck, thick stem, aggressive kicktail. The frame uses stout aluminium sections and steel where it matters, and the whole thing radiates "I will outlive your knees". There's a faint whiff of over-engineering, which, in this segment, is not a complaint.

The Fighter Mini Pro, by contrast, looks like it just stepped off a tech expo stand. The lines are sleeker, the surfaces a bit more sculpted, with carbon-style accents and an integrated TFT display that makes most older scooters look prehistoric. The cockpit is tidy; that big display and NFC reader are built into the stem, so you don't get the usual forest of clamp-on gadgets.

In your hands, the Achilleus feels heavier and more "monolithic". No part seems delicate. Lock the stem clamps correctly and you get that reassuring "one piece of metal" sensation. There is the classic Dualtron party trick - a tendency for the stem to develop a creak if neglected - but mechanically it's a well-known, easily sorted quirk rather than a structural worry.

The Teverun feels slightly lighter and more intricate. The folding joint and hook system are precisely machined and the frame is impressively rigid, but the overall impression is of a more complex, feature-dense machine. That's the trade: more integrations, more tech, more to love - and occasionally more to baby.

Build quality on both is high, but they're aiming at different tastes. If you like simple, beefy hardware that could pass for military surplus, the Achilleus is your scooter. If you like modern, integrated, "designed object" vibes, the Fighter Mini Pro will make you smile every time you walk past it in the hallway.

Ride Comfort & Handling

Within five minutes on each, the difference in suspension philosophy is obvious.

The Achilleus uses Dualtron's rubber cartridge system. Stock cartridges are on the firmer side: the scooter feels planted, quiet, and slightly taut, like a well-damped sports car. It soaks up high-frequency chatter - tiles, small cracks, rough tarmac - beautifully. Hit something big, like a deep pothole, and you'll still feel it through your legs. Swap to softer cartridges and it becomes more forgiving, but its DNA is still more "performance cruiser" than plush sofa.

The Fighter Mini Pro swings the pendulum towards comfort. Those KKE hydraulic shocks, with their broad adjustability, give you a much more "floating" sensation when set soft. Cobblestones, expansion joints, broken bike lanes - it just shrugs them off. Wind them up firmer and it tightens nicely for fast road work, but even then it remains more compliant than the Achilleus. If you live where the city thinks asphalt is optional, the Teverun will keep your spine happier.

Handling-wise, the Achilleus' wider 11-inch tyres and long wheelbase make it feel seriously stable. On fast sweepers it tracks like it's on rails. You steer more with subtle lean than with big bar inputs, and it rewards smooth riding. In tight city work it's still surprisingly cooperative for a big scooter, but you're always aware there's a lot of tyre and mass underneath you.

The Fighter Mini Pro, with its 10-inch wheels and shorter chassis, is more agile - sometimes almost too eager. At city speeds it darts through gaps and changes direction eagerly; it feels playful and light on its feet. Push towards its top speed and you need to be more deliberate with your weight distribution and bar input. That "twitchy at the very top" feedback from riders is real: not a death sentence, but a reminder that this is a compact frame carrying serious power.

In long-ride comfort, the Achilleus wins on sheer deck real estate and that excellent kicktail. You can move your feet around, brace hard under acceleration and braking, and stretch a little on longer runs. The Teverun's deck is still generous for its size and its rear footplate is well-angled, but tall riders will find the Dualtron more relaxed for really long days out.

Performance

Both scooters are comically quick compared to anything you'd rent from a street corner. The way they go about delivering that speed, however, is very different.

The Achilleus is raw. Dual square-wave controllers and chunky dual hubs give you that old-school Dualtron punch. In full power mode, you pull the throttle and the scooter doesn't so much accelerate as lunge. It will very happily lighten the front wheel if you're lazy with your stance. The noise from the motors and controllers adds to the drama: you feel like you're riding a machine that wants to go fast, all the time.

The Fighter Mini Pro is more civilised - at least until you ask for everything. Those sine wave controllers and Bosch motors make initial take-off buttery smooth. Low-speed control is vastly better; creeping along a crowded pavement or doing a tight U-turn is less of a rodeo. Wind the power up and it flips personality - the surge is still fierce, just more progressive and easier to modulate. It's like the Achilleus yells "GO!" while the Teverun politely asks, "Ready? Okay, now GO."

Top-end, the Achilleus stretches its legs further. On a long, clear stretch of road it feels utterly in its element, cruising at speeds where the Teverun is starting to feel a bit frantic. The fat 11-inch rubber and longer chassis give you the confidence to actually use that performance.

Hill climbing is almost a non-issue on either. The Achilleus simply mauls steep inclines; even heavy riders will find it pulls uphill with the sort of determination normally reserved for diesel locomotives. The Fighter Mini Pro is not far behind - in practice, in a hilly city, both will make slopes feel embarrassingly small compared to what commuters on single-motor machines are dealing with.

Braking performance is excellent on both. Dual hydraulic discs and electric braking give you real, repeatable stopping power. The Achilleus' system feels a tad more "old-school race bike": lots of bite, lots of feel, with that polarising electronic ABS buzz if you enable it. The Teverun's hydraulic set-up is very strong and a bit more refined in lever feel; riders coming from bicycles or motorbikes will feel at home almost instantly.

Battery & Range

This is where the Dualtron flexes its big-battery muscles. The Achilleus carries a noticeably larger pack, and you feel it in real-world use. Ride it the way it begs to be ridden - brisk pace, dual motors, no hypermiling - and you still get ranges that many mid-tier scooters only dream of on their marketing brochures. Go gentle and the distance becomes faintly ridiculous.

The Fighter Mini Pro has a smaller, but still respectable, battery. Use it enthusiastically and you're looking at roughly a long urban round trip with some spirited blasts thrown in. Ride more sensibly and it goes from weekday commuter to very capable weekender. What helps is its efficiency: for its weight, it squeezes range out of each watt-hour impressively well.

The psychological difference is interesting. On the Achilleus, "range anxiety" is something you mainly read about in forums. You have so much energy in reserve that even long detours feel casual. On the Teverun, you're more aware of the gauge in fast modes, especially if you're a heavier rider - not nervous, but conscious. It encourages a slightly more measured riding style if you don't want to be hunting sockets.

Charging is the painful part of big batteries. The Achilleus, with the bundled slow charger, takes an age from empty; it's the kind of thing you start after dinner and forget about until the next day. The saving grace is the dual charge ports - buy a second charger or a fast brick, and the situation improves dramatically. The Fighter Mini Pro charges quicker out of the box, simply because there's less battery to fill, but you only get one port, so your upgrade options are more limited.

Portability & Practicality

Neither of these is "carry it on the bus" material unless you're training for a strongman contest, but there are practical differences.

The Achilleus is the heavier of the two and feels it. Lifting it into a car boot is very doable if you're reasonably fit, but you won't look forward to it. Where it redeems itself is in folded volume: those folding handlebars and neat stem latch make it surprisingly slim once collapsed. In a car, it sits more neatly than many bulkier 11-inch rivals.

The Fighter Mini Pro shaves a few kilos and has a slightly more compact footprint. Rolling it around folded is easier, and awkward manoeuvres in tight elevators or corridors are less of a wrestling match. The folding mechanism is quick and confidence-inspiring, and that hidden hook under the rear footplate is genuinely handy when you're juggling doors and ramps.

As a daily tool, the Teverun's IP rating and built-in NFC lock feel very commuter-friendly. Sudden shower? Mild stress only. Quick coffee stop? Tap, lock, walk away. The Achilleus demands a bit more planning: you respect puddles, you think twice about leaving that much scooter unattended, and you tend to treat it more like a motorbike than an appliance.

If your routine involves any regular lifting or stairs, the Fighter Mini Pro is the less punishing of two heavy choices. If you mainly roll from garage to street and back, the extra heft of the Achilleus is less of a problem and buys you benefits elsewhere.

Safety

At these speeds, safety is less a sidebar and more the main course.

The Achilleus feels innately safe at speed thanks to its long, stable chassis and those gigantic tyres. High-speed wobble simply isn't something you normally fight - if it happens, it's usually rider-induced (death grip, poor stance) or bad road camber. The brakes are fierce but communicative, and the rear kicktail gives you a rock-solid brace point under heavy deceleration.

Lighting on the Dualtron is visually dramatic but slightly lower in outright beam performance than you might expect from the light show. The high, integrated rear lighting on the kicktail is genuinely excellent for visibility though; you sit dangerously close to car bumper height on any scooter, so getting that tail-light up higher is not just pretty, it's smart.

The Fighter Mini Pro leans on tech to bolster safety. Full hydraulics with ABS, traction control, turn signals, and that razzle-dazzle Lumina lighting system make you hard to miss in traffic. The side indicators, where whole strips flash, are far more visible to drivers than tiny add-on blinkers. The weak spot is the stock headlight: for proper high-speed night runs on dark roads, you'll want an auxiliary bar-mounted light, just as many owners have already done.

Where the Teverun gives up ground is extreme top-speed stability. Up to typical urban limits it's absolutely fine and actually feels more agile. Above that, the light steering and short wheelbase demand more rider skill. It's not "unsafe" - plenty of riders cruise there daily - but the margin for sloppy posture is smaller than on the Achilleus.

Community Feedback

DUALTRON Achilleus TEVERUN Fighter Mini Pro
What riders love
  • Tank-like solidity at speed
  • Ferocious acceleration and hill power
  • Huge real-world range
  • Wide 11-inch tyres for confidence
  • Foldable bars and usable kicktail
  • Proven Dualtron ecosystem and parts
  • Customisable rubber suspension
  • Iconic looks and RGB presence
What riders love
  • "Cloud-like" KKE suspension
  • Smooth, quiet sine-wave power
  • TFT display, NFC and app features
  • Great value for the tech included
  • Strong hydraulic brakes with ABS
  • Excellent visibility from RGB and indicators
  • Compact yet powerful "pocket rocket" feel
  • Smart BMS and battery monitoring
What riders complain about
  • Heavy to move when off the deck
  • Classic Dualtron stem creak if neglected
  • Long charge times with stock charger
  • Limited water protection from factory
  • Stock suspension too stiff for lighter riders
  • Jerky low-speed throttle behaviour
  • Short fenders and so-so kickstand
  • Premium price compared to some rivals
What riders complain about
  • Still heavy for something called "Mini"
  • Twitchy steering at very top speed
  • Headlight too weak for fast night rides
  • Finger throttle comfort not for everyone
  • Longish charge on single port
  • Occasional TFT glare/overheat reports
  • Some stem play if not maintained
  • App occasionally clunky to connect

Price & Value

There's no way around it: the Achilleus sits firmly in premium territory. You're paying a noticeable chunk more than for the Fighter Mini Pro, and yes, you can find other 60 V scooters that look similar on paper for less. But once you start factoring brand depth, battery cell quality, parts availability and resale value, the price makes more sense. It's less a gadget purchase and more like buying a serious, long-term vehicle.

The Fighter Mini Pro feels almost cheeky in how much it offers for the money. Dual motors with branded internals, excellent suspension, hydraulic braking, TFT, smart BMS, NFC, traction control, respectable range - usually you don't get that feature list without adding another significant slice on the invoice. If you're measuring "fun and tech per Euro", it punches extremely hard.

So the trade is simple: the Achilleus asks for more up front, but gives you a bigger, more capable platform with a longer-distance focus and very strong residuals. The Teverun undercuts it quite convincingly and gives you a dazzling spec sheet, but with a smaller energy tank and slightly less long-haul bias.

Service & Parts Availability

Dualtron lives everywhere. Minimotors' distribution network is mature: in Europe you'll find dealers, service centres, and third-party specialists who can diagnose, repair and upgrade Achilleus hardware in their sleep. Need cartridges, a controller, or a specific brake lever in two years? That's usually a phone call away. Community knowledge is vast, and you can find guides for almost every conceivable tweak.

Teverun is newer, but it's not an unknown micro-brand - it's backed by people with serious pedigree and has spread quickly across European retailers. Parts availability is good for major components, and the community is catching up fast with guides and mods. The one catch is that, as with any younger brand, your experience will depend more heavily on which local distributor you buy from; some are stellar, some... learning.

If you value a massive, well-established parts ecosystem and the comfort of "everyone knows how to work on this thing", the Achilleus has the edge. If you're comfortable dealing with a slightly younger ecosystem in exchange for cutting-edge features, the Fighter Mini Pro is already in a healthy place and improving.

Pros & Cons Summary

DUALTRON Achilleus TEVERUN Fighter Mini Pro
Pros
  • Rock-solid high-speed stability
  • Huge battery and excellent real range
  • Massive 11-inch tyres inspire confidence
  • Brutal acceleration and hill performance
  • Wide deck and great kicktail ergonomics
  • Foldable bars for easier storage
  • Strong Dualtron support and resale value
  • Customisable rubber suspension cartridges
Pros
  • Superb, adjustable hydraulic suspension comfort
  • Smooth, quiet sine-wave control
  • TFT display, NFC lock, app, smart BMS
  • Great value for spec and performance
  • Strong dual hydraulic brakes with ABS
  • Compact, agile, easy to place in traffic
  • IP-rated for wet-weather peace of mind
  • Traction control and excellent visibility
Cons
  • Heavy; not stair-friendly
  • Long charge times unless you buy extras
  • Limited water resistance out of the box
  • Low-speed throttle can be jerky
  • Stock suspension harsh for light riders
  • Fenders and kickstand are under-spec'd
  • Dated display on some units
Cons
  • Still heavy for "Mini" label
  • High-speed stability demands focus
  • Stock headlight weak for dark fast riding
  • Finger throttle not universally loved
  • No second charge port
  • Occasional stem play and app quirks
  • Smaller battery than big 60 V rivals

Parameters Comparison

Parameter DUALTRON Achilleus TEVERUN Fighter Mini Pro
Motor power (rated / peak) 2 x 1.400 W / 4.648 W 2 x 1.000 W / 3.300 W
Top speed (approx.) ~80 km/h (unrestricted) ~65 km/h
Battery 60 V 35 Ah (2.100 Wh), LG 21700 60 V 25 Ah (1.500 Wh), LG/Samsung 21700
Claimed max range ~120 km ~100 km
Realistic mixed riding range ~60-80 km ~45-55 km
Weight 40,2 kg 35,5 kg
Brakes Hydraulic discs + electric ABS Dual hydraulic discs + ABS
Suspension Rubber cartridges, adjustable stiffness KKE dual adjustable hydraulic (15 levels)
Tyres 11-inch ultra-wide tubeless 10 x 3,0 inch tubeless
Max load 120 kg 120 kg
Water protection No meaningful IP rating stated IPX6 / IP67 elements
Charging time (standard charger) ~20 h (single port) ~12,5 h
Price (approx.) 2.402 € 1.673 €

Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

For riders who see their scooter as a genuine car replacement - long urban or semi-suburban stretches, high average speeds, bigger riders, and lots of open road - the Dualtron Achilleus is the stronger overall package. It feels more planted at serious speed, carries more energy, and its big 11-inch tyres and long deck turn distance into something you chew through rather than survive. You'll curse its weight at the odd staircase, but on the road it feels like a proper, grown-up vehicle.

For riders whose lives are more city-centric - shorter but intense commutes, mixed surfaces, stop-start traffic, a keen eye on budget and features - the Teverun Fighter Mini Pro is incredibly compelling. It costs notably less, rides softer, and showers you with modern tech that genuinely adds to day-to-day enjoyment and peace of mind. If you don't need the Achilleus' extra top-end and massive battery, the Teverun gives you a very big slice of the hyper-scooter experience in a smaller, more manageable, and more affordable form.

My blunt advice: if you dream of long, fast rides and want that "mini motorbike on a deck" feeling, go Achilleus and don't look back. If you live in dense urban reality, love gadgets, and want a scooter that makes every commute feel like playing with a very fast, very grown-up toy, the Fighter Mini Pro is likely to make you happier, more often.

Numbers Freaks Corner

Metric DUALTRON Achilleus TEVERUN Fighter Mini Pro
Price per Wh (€/Wh) ❌ 1,14 €/Wh ✅ 1,12 €/Wh
Price per km/h of top speed (€/km/h) ❌ 30,03 €/km/h ✅ 25,74 €/km/h
Weight per Wh (g/Wh) ✅ 19,14 g/Wh ❌ 23,67 g/Wh
Weight per km/h (kg/km/h) ✅ 0,50 kg/km/h ❌ 0,55 kg/km/h
Price per km of real-world range (€/km) ❌ 34,31 €/km ✅ 33,46 €/km
Weight per km of real-world range (kg/km) ✅ 0,57 kg/km ❌ 0,71 kg/km
Wh per km efficiency (Wh/km) ✅ 30 Wh/km ✅ 30 Wh/km
Power to max speed ratio (W/km/h) ✅ 58,10 W/km/h ❌ 50,77 W/km/h
Weight to power ratio (kg/W) ✅ 0,0087 kg/W ❌ 0,0108 kg/W
Average charging speed (W) ❌ 105 W ✅ 120 W

These metrics quantify different efficiency angles: how much battery or speed you get per Euro, how much scooter you carry per unit of energy or performance, and how quickly energy flows in and out. Lower values are generally better for cost and weight efficiency, while higher values win for raw performance density and charging speed. Together they paint a picture of the Achilleus as the more power-dense, weight-efficient bruiser, and the Fighter Mini Pro as the more wallet-efficient and faster-charging techie.

Author's Category Battle

Category DUALTRON Achilleus TEVERUN Fighter Mini Pro
Weight ❌ Heavier, harder to haul ✅ Lighter, slightly more manageable
Range ✅ Bigger battery, longer trips ❌ Shorter real-world distance
Max Speed ✅ Higher top-end potential ❌ Slower absolute top speed
Power ✅ Stronger peak output ❌ Less outright punch
Battery Size ✅ Much larger capacity ❌ Smaller energy tank
Suspension ❌ Harsher, less adjustable feel ✅ Plush, highly tunable KKE
Design ✅ Classic industrial beast look ✅ Sleek modern tech aesthetic
Safety ✅ High-speed stability, huge tyres ❌ Twitchier at very top speed
Practicality ❌ Heavier, fussier in daily use ✅ Better IP, more commuter-friendly
Comfort ❌ Firmer, big hits more noticeable ✅ Softer, smoother over rough
Features ❌ Basic display, little smarts ✅ TFT, NFC, app, TCS
Serviceability ✅ Widely known, easy to service ❌ Newer platform, fewer specialists
Customer Support ✅ Mature Dualtron dealer network ❌ More dependent on reseller
Fun Factor ✅ Brutal, exhilarating freight train ✅ Playful, agile pocket rocket
Build Quality ✅ Overbuilt, very solid chassis ✅ Premium frame, tight assembly
Component Quality ✅ LG cells, quality brakes ✅ LG/Samsung, Bosch, KKE
Brand Name ✅ Iconic Dualtron reputation ❌ Newer, still proving itself
Community ✅ Huge global Dualtron base ❌ Smaller but growing crowd
Lights (visibility) ✅ Strong presence, kicktail LEDs ✅ RGB system, turn signals
Lights (illumination) ✅ Acceptable, improvable beam ❌ Headlight weak at high speed
Acceleration ✅ Harder, more aggressive hit ❌ Slightly softer overall shove
Arrive with smile factor ✅ Hyper-scooter grin guaranteed ✅ Tech toy joy every ride
Arrive relaxed factor ✅ Stable, calm at higher speed ❌ Needs more focus flat-out
Charging speed ❌ Slower on stock charger ✅ Quicker full charge stock
Reliability ✅ Proven Dualtron durability ✅ Good so far, modern design
Folded practicality ✅ Folded bars, compact length ✅ Solid latch, easy hook
Ease of transport ❌ Heavier to lift around ✅ Slightly easier to lug
Handling ✅ Rock-steady at higher speeds ✅ Sharper, nimbler in city
Braking performance ✅ Strong hydraulics, good feel ✅ Equally powerful, very refined
Riding position ✅ Long deck, great stance ❌ Tighter for taller riders
Handlebar quality ✅ Wide, solid, foldable ✅ Clean cockpit, quality feel
Throttle response ❌ Jerky at low speeds ✅ Smooth sine-wave delivery
Dashboard/Display ❌ Older style, basic info ✅ TFT, rich data, customisable
Security (locking) ❌ No integrated electronic lock ✅ NFC + GPS options
Weather protection ❌ Limited, needs rider caution ✅ IP rating, better sealing
Resale value ✅ Strong Dualtron second-hand ❌ Less established used market
Tuning potential ✅ Huge mod ecosystem ✅ Good but still maturing
Ease of maintenance ✅ Well-documented, many guides ❌ Fewer DIY resources yet
Value for Money ❌ Pricier for entry ticket ✅ Outstanding spec per Euro

Overall Winner Declaration

Winner

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the DUALTRON Achilleus scores 6 points against the TEVERUN FIGHTER MINI PRO's 5. In the Author's Category Battle, the DUALTRON Achilleus gets 27 ✅ versus 24 ✅ for TEVERUN FIGHTER MINI PRO (with a few ties sprinkled in).

Totals: DUALTRON Achilleus scores 33, TEVERUN FIGHTER MINI PRO scores 29.

Based on the scoring, the DUALTRON Achilleus is our overall winner. Both of these scooters are deeply satisfying in their own ways, but the Achilleus ultimately feels like the more complete "big scooter" if you judge it as a serious, long-term riding machine rather than a flashy gadget. Its stability, range and sheer unbothered pace make every long ride feel effortless in a way the smaller, more frenetic machines rarely match. The Fighter Mini Pro, though, is the one that surprises you day after day with how clever and polished it feels for the money, and in tight city life it can easily be the more enjoyable partner. Whichever you choose, you're not just buying transport - you're buying a very fast excuse to take the long way home.

That's our verdict when we try to stay objective – but hey, riding is mostly about emotions anyway, so pick the one that will make you look forward to your commute every single day.