IENYRID ES60 vs KUKIRIN G3 Pro - Budget Beasts or False Economy?

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The KUKIRIN G3 Pro edges out as the more rounded scooter here: it feels a bit more sorted as a performance package, with strong dual motors, serious brakes, and a ride that, while not perfect, inspires more long-term confidence. The IENYRID ES60 hits harder on paper - bigger battery, wilder suspension, more "look at me" lighting - but it also feels more like a spec-sheet stunt than a fully matured product.

Choose the G3 Pro if you want a fast, brutal everyday performer that behaves predictably and you're okay with a heavy, car-replacement kind of scooter. Pick the ES60 if you absolutely prioritise range, plush suspension and party lights, and you don't mind some tinkering or rough edges in exchange for maximum "wow per euro".

If you're still reading, you're clearly the kind of rider who cares about the details - and that's where this comparison gets really interesting.

There's a certain type of scooter that doesn't just replace your bicycle; it quietly starts replacing your car. Both the IENYRID ES60 and the KUKIRIN G3 Pro sit firmly in that camp: big dual motors, big batteries, big weight, and big potential to get you into trouble if you treat them like toys.

I've spent enough kilometres on both to know they're aiming at the same rider: someone who's long past rental scooters and 25 km/h commuters, and now wants real speed, real hills, and the freedom to ignore bad roads and gravel shortcuts. But they go about it in slightly different - and not always equally convincing - ways.

The ES60 is the flamboyant overachiever: huge battery, wild suspension, nightclub lighting, and a spec sheet that screams "how is this this cheap?". The G3 Pro is more of a rough-but-serious workhorse: less show, a touch more focus, and a riding experience that feels a bit more grown-up once the novelty wears off. Let's dig in and see which one actually deserves to live in your hallway.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

Both scooters live in that mid-range "prosumer" performance bracket - the point where you've happily sacrificed portability and subtlety in exchange for power, range and off-road capability. They sit well above city hire scooters and entry-level commuters, but below the ultra-premium monsters that cost as much as a used car.

The IENYRID ES60 targets riders who want maximum hardware for roughly a mid-four-figure budget: big voltage, serious suspension, removable battery, and an everything-on-it approach. It's for the rider who wants to blast to work, then disappear down a gravel track after without swapping scooters.

The KUKIRIN G3 Pro hunts the same prey: heavy riders, hill dwellers, speed addicts, and people who are done with "cute" scooters. It's slightly more expensive, with a bit less battery on paper, but leans into a simpler, more industrial design ethos.

They are direct competitors because both promise: dual motors, hydraulic brakes, off-road tyres, full suspension, removable batteries, similar weight and similar headline speeds. On a shop page, they can look almost interchangeable. On the road, the differences start to matter.

Design & Build Quality

Park them side by side and they both look like they've just rolled off the set of a dystopian sci-fi film, but the design language is different enough that you'll know instinctively which camp you're in.

The ES60 goes for an aggressive, almost theatrical stance. The chassis is chunky, the double-wishbone suspension is proudly on show, and the rainbow-style side LEDs scream "please look at me" from a block away. In the hand, the frame does feel reassuringly stout, but there's also a bit of that familiar budget-performance vibe: external cabling that could be tidier, plastic odds and ends (like mudguards) that don't quite match the toughness of the main frame, and the usual advice to go over every bolt with a tool the first weekend - which tells you something about quality control.

The G3 Pro is more utilitarian. Black-and-orange, industrial lines, dual stems, wide deck and a rear kickplate; it feels more like a stripped-back tool than a tech toy. The welds, hinges and stem hardware feel marginally more consistent, with fewer "do I really trust this bit?" moments when you first unfold it. It's still very much a budget performance scooter, but the overall construction feels a touch less experimental and a bit more sorted.

Both offer removable batteries - a huge plus for flat-dwellers - though the ES60's bigger pack also means more weight in your hands when you actually lift it. Folding mechanisms on both are on the sturdy side rather than elegant: they're designed to keep 40 kg of scooter locked at speed, not to win design awards. The ES60's design flair is fun, but if you value a slightly more mature, less flashy execution, the G3 Pro has the edge.

Ride Comfort & Handling

This is where the ES60 is determined to impress. That double-wishbone hydraulic suspension front and rear is no gimmick: over broken asphalt, cobbles, and the kind of patched-up suburban surfaces that normally make your teeth rattle, it genuinely glides. Add the big air-filled tyres and wide deck, and it does that "magic carpet" thing surprisingly well. Long rides are kind to knees and lower back, and older or heavier riders in particular will appreciate how little violence reaches the body.

The flip side of that plushness is that at higher speeds, you need to respect body positioning. Push it hard into sweeping corners and you do feel a bit of chassis movement and load transfer - not dangerous, but you're aware that the scooter is tuned more for comfort and off-road soaking than ultra-precise carving. It's a big, comfy tank, not a scalpel.

The G3 Pro, with its four-arm spring suspension, rides firmer. It soaks up potholes and kerb drops well enough, and the 10-inch tyres handle nasty city surfaces without drama, but it doesn't have that same "floating" sensation. On the other hand, at speed it feels more tied down; it tracks a line with less bobbing and less of that slightly wallowy sensation you can get on the ES60 when you hit a series of bumps in quick succession. Some riders have reported clunks and squeaks from the suspension out of the box - a bit of grease and tweaking usually sorts that - but from the bars, it feels predictable.

If your daily life is kilometres of awful pavements and patched-up backroads, the ES60 is easier on the body. If you're regularly cruising at higher speeds and like a more controlled, precise feel, the G3 Pro leans the right way.

Performance

Both scooters pull like they're trying to escape from under you, and both make most single-motor commuters feel like children's toys.

The ES60's dual motors deliver the kind of shove that will have you double-checking your stance the first time you hit full throttle in dual-drive mode. From standstill to brisk city speeds, it's more than fast enough to put you ahead of traffic at lights, and it climbs serious hills without the usual "I can jog faster than this" shame. The downside is the throttle tuning: that finger trigger can feel a bit too binary at low speeds. In tight spaces or shared paths, you need a steady hand and some practice to avoid jerky inputs.

The G3 Pro is no slouch either. In fact, in back-to-back runs it feels at least as urgent off the line, and in some cases a bit more eager once you're rolling. It also offers that dual/single motor toggle, plus three speed modes, so you can civilise it around town and let it off the leash when the road opens up. The throttle, while still aggressive in the sportier modes, feels slightly more predictable; the power comes in hard, but there's a bit more sense of progression rather than pure on/off drama.

Top-end speed on both is deep into "you really should be wearing full protective gear" territory. Stability-wise, the G3 Pro's dual stem and slightly firmer suspension setup help it feel more planted when the scenery starts to blur. The ES60 can do similar speeds, but the combination of very plush suspension and lighter front feel means it demands more active input from the rider to keep everything calm.

Braking is strong on both thanks to hydraulic systems. The ES60's levers have a soft, easy feel and plenty of power - especially when combined with the electronic braking. The G3 Pro's setup feels a touch sharper and more immediate. Neither is bad; both can stop hard enough to make you grateful for grippy deck tape. But if you force me to pick which feels more confidence-inspiring when a car pulls out unexpectedly, the G3 Pro takes it by a small margin.

Battery & Range

This is the ES60's big trump card. Its battery is significantly larger, and you feel it in real-world use. Commuting at moderate speeds, you can go out, mess around, detour through parks, and still get home without even thinking about the charger. Push it hard in dual-motor mode and you still have respectable distance in hand. For riders with longer daily routes or who hate the idea of frequent charging, this is a genuine advantage.

The G3 Pro's pack is smaller, and its manufacturer claims are, let's say, optimistic in the usual way. Ridden enthusiastically - which you will absolutely do - you're generally in the medium-distance bracket before you start watching the bars. Manage your speed, stick to single-motor mode on the flats, and it becomes a solid all-day commuter, but it doesn't have the same carefree "I'll charge when I remember" feeling the ES60 can give you.

Both offer dual charging ports, and both take their time on a single charger, thanks to the size of the packs. Two chargers cut that wait down to something workable if you're a heavy user. Neither is class-leading for charging speed, but both are reasonable for what they are.

On pure range and energy in the tank, the ES60 clearly wins. On efficiency, once you factor in performance and weight, they're closer than you might think - but if you want to ride far and fast without much planning, the IENYRID simply buys you more margin.

Portability & Practicality

Let's be very clear: neither of these is "portable" in the usual sense. They are both in the "I hope my lift never breaks" weight class. Carrying them up several flights of stairs regularly is a shortcut to a chiropractor.

That said, there are practical nuances. The ES60 folds down into a surprisingly slim package for something that looks so massive when unfolded, so sliding it into a car boot or against a hallway wall is slightly easier than you'd expect. Its removable battery means you can leave the scooter in a garage or bike room and just bring the pack inside. The downside is that, thanks to the larger battery and slightly more elaborate suspension hardware, manhandling it in tight spaces feels a bit more awkward.

The G3 Pro is no featherweight, but the dual-stem and more straightforward suspension layout make it feel a little more predictable when you're lifting or rolling it around folded. It still isn't something you "grab and go", but getting it into a hatchback or storing it sideways in a corridor is reasonably manageable once you've learned the best handholds.

For day-to-day practicality on the road, both are great: strong stands, enough deck space for comfortable stances, and lighting systems that mean you don't have to immediately start bolting on aftermarket lamps. But in the portability battle, it's really a draw: buy neither if you need a train-friendly scooter. If I had to choose one to wrestle in and out of a car every day, I'd lean slightly toward the G3 Pro - less bulky suspension protrusions and a bit more "square" to grab.

Safety

On safety, both tick the right boxes on paper: hydraulic brakes, decent tyres, suspension that actually works, and lighting that doesn't pretend a single weak LED is "enough". The nuances come down to execution.

The ES60's "360-degree" lighting with bright strips and flowing indicators makes you very visible from all angles. You look like a moving light show, which is no bad thing in city traffic. The headlight itself has useful throw, and the wide deck and big tyres give solid stability at sensible speeds. The frame is rigid enough that, once you've done the initial bolt-check and maybe tightened the headset, high-speed wobble isn't a major issue.

The G3 Pro takes a more brute-force approach: multiple front lights, flanking side illumination and pronounced rear lights. It's arguably less theatrical than the ES60's light bars, but just as effective at screaming "I am here, please do not drive through me". The dual-stem design and firmer chassis add an extra layer of confidence at the top of its speed range - especially in crosswinds or on rougher tarmac - and the wide tyres give plenty of grip, whether you're leaning on asphalt or picking your way along a dirt path.

Both scooters are happiest under an experienced adult in proper gear, and neither is forgiving of complacency. But when you're flirting with their upper performance levels, the G3 Pro feels that little bit calmer and more locked-in, which is exactly what you want when things go wrong quickly.

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Price & Value

On sticker price alone, the ES60 undercuts the G3 Pro by a noticeable margin. For that lower spend, you get a bigger battery, similarly strong motors, and a more sophisticated suspension layout. On paper, its value proposition looks almost suspiciously good.

In reality, the question is what happens after the honeymoon period. The ES60 can feel like a screaming deal if you're comfortable wielding tools, checking bolts, and living with some cosmetic compromises. If you judge value purely by how many watts and watt-hours you get per euro, it comes out ahead. But there's a faint whiff of "sell it cheap, let the rider sort the details" about it.

The G3 Pro costs more and gives you a bit less battery, but it compensates with a more sorted feel, a reputation for solid motors and chassis, and a broader owner community with proven upgrade and maintenance paths. It's still firmly in the budget-performance camp; you're not paying for luxury finishes or fancy software. You're paying for a package that behaves slightly more consistently once you start racking up serious kilometres.

If you are absolutely budget-sensitive and happy to tinker, the ES60 is the numbers champion. If you value a slightly more mature overall package over the biggest possible pack and prettiest lights, the G3 Pro justifies its higher price reasonably well.

Service & Parts Availability

Neither of these brands is a premium European name with nationwide service centres, so you should go in expecting a bit of DIY and the occasional email ping-pong with remote support.

IENYRID's after-sales experience varies heavily depending on which reseller you buy from. Some riders report fast, helpful communication; others describe slow responses and a certain reluctance once the money has cleared. On the positive side, the ES60 uses relatively generic components for many parts - brakes, tyres, suspension bits - which means third-party replacements are often easy to source if you're comfortable going off-brand.

KUKIRIN, being an evolution of the old Kugoo ecosystem, benefits from a larger installed base in Europe. That means more third-party parts sellers, more teardown videos and tutorials, and generally more collective knowledge when you do have a problem. Official support is still very much "online-first" and not always lightning-fast, but you're less likely to be the first person to encounter any given failure.

Neither is a maintenance-free dream, but if you like the idea of a big owner community and reasonably accessible spares, the G3 Pro has the advantage.

Pros & Cons Summary

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Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

If you strip away the spec-sheet noise and focus on how these scooters feel to live with, the KUKIRIN G3 Pro comes out as the slightly more convincing overall package. It accelerates hard, stays impressively composed at speed, and, despite some budget compromises, gives the impression of a machine that's been iterated on and refined a bit more carefully.

The IENYRID ES60 is the tempting wild card: a bigger battery, cushier suspension, flashier visuals, and a lower price. For the right rider - someone who prioritises comfort and range over polish, doesn't mind carrying tools, and loves being the brightest thing on the bike path - it can be a fun, high-value choice. But some of its charm rests heavily on that aggressive pricing; the experience itself feels a little more cobbled-together than cohesive.

So: choose the G3 Pro if you want a fast, rugged, "serious" scooter that you can ride hard and often without feeling like you're beta-testing it. Choose the ES60 if you want maximum battery and comfort for the money, are happy to accept some rough edges, and enjoy the idea of taming a slightly unruly beast. Either way, respect the power - these are not toys, no matter how big your grin gets on that first full-throttle pull.

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics zoom in on raw maths: how much you pay per unit of energy, speed or range, how much scooter you're lugging around for each watt-hour, and how quickly the charger can refill the tank. Lower values usually mean better efficiency or better "bang for buck", except where noted - such as charging speed and power per unit of speed, where higher is desirable. They don't capture ride feel or build quality, but they're a useful lens if you care about the hard ratios.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the IENYRID ES60 scores 9 points against the KUKIRIN G3 Pro's 4. In the Author's Category Battle, the IENYRID ES60 gets 21 ✅ versus 23 ✅ for KUKIRIN G3 Pro (with a few ties sprinkled in).

Totals: IENYRID ES60 scores 30, KUKIRIN G3 Pro scores 27.

Based on the scoring, the IENYRID ES60 is our overall winner. Between these two bruisers, the KUKIRIN G3 Pro simply feels like the more complete scooter to live with: it's fast, stable and reassuring when you're pushing on, without constantly reminding you how cheap the spec sheet was. The IENYRID ES60 has its charms - that big battery, that sofa-soft suspension, those lights - but it feels more like a bargain experiment than a scooter you instantly trust for years of hard use. If your heart wants raw range and disco flair above all else, the ES60 will keep you entertained. If you want something that feels like a serious, if slightly rough-edged, transport tool that still makes you grin every time you open the throttle, the G3 Pro is the one that earns its place by the front door.

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.