Four Wheels vs Hyper-Scooter: KUKIRIN G4 Max Takes on the MIA FOUR X4 (4x4) in a Battle of Overkill Machines

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

If money is no object and you want the most capable, most confidence-inspiring and frankly most ridiculous personal EV in this comparison, the MIA FOUR X4 (4x4) is the clear overall winner. Its four-wheel tilting chassis, quad-motor drive and premium suspension make it feel like a proper engineered vehicle, not just a big scooter with a bigger battery.

The KUKIRIN G4 Max, on the other hand, is for riders chasing raw speed and range at the lowest possible price, and who are willing to accept some compromises in refinement, support and practicality to get it. It's the cheaper ticket to hyper-scooter thrills, especially if you'll mostly stay on roads and light trails.

If you can justify the price and have somewhere to store it, go MIA FOUR X4. If your budget caps well below serious-ATV money but you still want terrifying acceleration and long range, the G4 Max is the more realistic choice.

Stick around for the full breakdown-this is one of the most interesting apples-vs-oranges battles in the high-performance scooter world.

There's fast, there's silly-fast, and then there's "how is this even legal" fast. The KUKIRIN G4 Max and MIA FOUR X4 (4x4) both live in that last category, but they get there in very different ways. One is a conventional-looking two-wheeled hyper-scooter turned up to eleven; the other is a four-wheeled tilting monster that blurs the line between scooter and ATV.

I've spent enough time on both to see their personalities clearly. The G4 Max is the classic budget bruiser: massive power, big numbers, plenty of drama, and a price tag that makes enthusiasts forgive a lot. The MIA FOUR X4 is the opposite philosophy: engineered from the ground up, deeply overbuilt, and priced like a piece of serious equipment rather than a toy.

If you're trying to decide which kind of madness belongs in your life, this comparison will walk you through the trade-offs in the real world-not just on a spec sheet. Let's dig in.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

On paper, these two shouldn't be rivals at all. The KUKIRIN G4 Max lives in the "value hyper-scooter" class: dual motors, huge battery, big suspension, and a price that sneaks in where more established brands are asking half again as much. It targets riders who want motorcycle-like performance from a standing scooter without spending car money.

The MIA FOUR X4, meanwhile, plays in boutique-ATV territory. Four motors, four wheels, a tilting chassis and engineering that looks like it belongs in a motorsport paddock. Its price puts it up against serious e-bikes and entry-level electric quads, not your neighbour's commuter scooter.

And yet, if you're a heavy rider, an off-road addict, or someone actually considering using an electric scooter as a car substitute, these two do land on the same short list: big power, big range, real off-road capability, and the ability to carry a grown adult and gear without flinching. The key question is: do you want "maximum for the money" or "maximum, full stop"?

Design & Build Quality

Picking up (or attempting to pick up) the G4 Max, you immediately feel KUKIRIN's approach: thick aluminium tubing, chunky welds, a deck the size of a coffee table, and that distinctive hollow stem. It's very "industrial cosplay"-looks aggressive, feels solid enough, and definitely doesn't pretend to be light. The removable deck battery is neatly integrated, but the overall finish and detailing sit squarely in the "good for the price" category rather than "luxury object".

The MIA FOUR X4 is in a different league. The frame feels like it's been machined for an aircraft, not bent in a budget factory. Double wishbones, articulated tilt linkages, big hardware everywhere... it's the kind of thing you look at and instinctively start hunting for a brand logo from motorsport. Panel fit, weld quality and fasteners all give that reassuring "this wasn't done by the lowest bidder" impression.

Where the G4 Max feels like a big scooter amplified, the MIA feels like a small vehicle shrunk. I've ridden both on gnarly forest tracks; the G4 Max survives it, the MIA seems to be enjoying it.

Ride Comfort & Handling

On the G4 Max, you stand on a huge, flat deck between tall, wide handlebars, perched on long-travel hydraulic suspension and fat off-road tyres. On decent tarmac and light gravel, it's actually quite plush. It takes the edge off potholes and manhole covers in a way most mid-priced scooters simply can't. Push into corners and it's surprisingly stable for a two-wheeler at this size, though you're always aware of the weight-try to flick it like a small commuter scooter and it will politely decline.

On broken city paving and higher speeds, you start to notice the limitations: the damping is clearly tuned to "soft and comfy" rather than "precision". Hit a series of sharp bumps at speed and the chassis does a little fore-aft hobbyhorse routine. Manageable, but you need to stay light on your feet.

Then you step onto the MIA FOUR X4 and the rules change. Four wide, tall tyres, each with proper suspension linkage, mean you're riding on a moving platform that calmly shrugs off roots, rocks and ruts. You can literally see each corner working under you like a tiny 4x4 truck. Instead of bracing for every bigger hit, you just let the chassis do its thing. The tilting mechanism means it carves turns like a big scooter, but with all four tyres digging in. On loose dirt, where the G4 Max starts to feel a bit vague and "floaty", the MIA just tracks, like it's hooked to rails beneath the soil.

Comfort-wise, both are miles ahead of typical city scooters. But the MIA has that rare trick of feeling soft over bumps yet controlled when you really lean on it. The G4 Max prioritises comfort first, precision second. The MIA manages to do both.

Performance

The G4 Max is no slouch. Dual motors and sine-wave controllers mean that when you open the throttle in its sportiest mode, it lunges forward with proper intent. From a standstill to urban traffic speeds, it will embarrass most cars and almost all bicycles. On steep hills, it just keeps pulling; I've taken it up grades where typical commuter scooters turn into sad, buzzing ornaments.

However, the overall sensation is still "scooter that's been tuned to the edge". You feel the front end go light under hard launches, and at higher speeds any small imperfection in road surface or rider posture can start to matter. Braking with the four-piston hydraulics is excellent, but you're always conscious that you're standing on something narrow going very quickly.

Jump on the MIA FOUR X4 and the benchmark shifts. Four driven wheels with absurd peak power mean the initial shove is, frankly, hilarious. There's no scrabble for grip-just this relentless, planted surge that pushes you forward like you've been towed by a winch. I've had moments on damp grass where any two-wheeled scooter would instantly spin a tyre; the MIA just claws forward with all four paws.

Top-speed runs tell a similar story. On the G4 Max, high speeds feel thrilling but require attention: you're reading every camber change and tightening your grip when you see a patch of rough surface ahead. On the MIA, the same indicated speeds feel noticeably calmer. The extra width, the four contact patches and the longer wheelbase simply take a lot of drama out of the equation. It's still fast, still demands respect, but it feels like it was designed to live in that performance envelope rather than occasionally visit it.

Braking on both is strong and hydraulic, but again, four big tyres vs two thinner ones make a difference. On loose terrain, the MIA can use all that braking power without getting sketchy. On the G4 Max, a full emergency stop on gravel demands a bit more finesse from the rider.

Battery & Range

Both scooters pack serious energy in the deck-big 60 V packs that, on paper, promise ranges most people's legs will give up before the battery does. In practice, if you ride them the way they're clearly begging to be ridden, you'll land somewhere in the "long commute plus fun detour" zone rather than "cross-country in one go".

The G4 Max's pack gives very respectable real-world distance. Even ridden hard in dual-motor mode with some hills, you can knock out hefty daily mileage without sweating over the battery indicator. Ride more gently and it stretches further, but let's be honest: very few people buy a G4 Max to potter along at rental-scooter speeds.

The MIA FOUR X4 carries a similarly large pack using branded cells, but it has a tougher job: four motors, four big tyres and more mass to move. On mixed use-some 4x4, some gentler cruising-I've typically seen it end the day with a healthier margin than you'd expect, but you can absolutely chew through its energy if you live in full-send mode on rough terrain.

Where the MIA pulls decisively ahead is in battery strategy. The removable, swappable pack is lighter than the entire G4 Max battery-and-frame combo you'd otherwise be wrestling with, and the design is clearly meant for swapping in the field. For professional use or multi-day trips, being able to carry a spare pack or two effectively removes range anxiety from the equation. The G4 Max also has a removable battery, but it feels more like a charging convenience than part of a true modular system.

Portability & Practicality

Let's be blunt: neither of these belongs on the metro with you. They're ground-dwelling animals.

The G4 Max folds its stem down using a beefy threaded clamp, saving vertical space but not magically changing its mass. Rolling it is fine; carrying it more than a short hop is a gym session you didn't ask for. If you have a garage, bike room, or ground-floor storage and maybe a ramp into a car, it works. If you're on the fourth floor with no lift, forget it.

The MIA FOUR X4 does pull off a neat trick: despite being a four-wheeler, its folding system drops its height dramatically, so it can slide into the back of a large estate car or SUV without requiring a trailer. But you're still dealing with a wide, heavy, wheeled platform rather than a "scooter-shaped object". Manoeuvring it in tight corridors or up narrow garden paths takes planning.

Practicality is where their target use cases really separate. The G4 Max is a plausible replacement for a motorbike or moped for urban and suburban riders: commute, hit the shops, ride home. The MIA is more of a utility-adventure hybrid: perfect on large properties, campgrounds, rural paths or big campuses, but massive overkill-and somewhat obnoxious-on crowded bike lanes.

Safety

Both manufacturers clearly know they're building fast machines, and both have stacked the safety deck more generously than typical mid-market scooters.

The G4 Max relies on sheer mass, big 12-inch off-road tyres and hydraulic suspension for stability, plus excellent four-piston hydraulic brakes to claw back speed. The lighting package is better than average: a real headlight that actually lights the road, side ambient strips that help with lateral visibility, and indicators so you can keep your hands on the bars. At city speeds, it feels reassuringly planted, and even when you creep into silly territory, the chassis doesn't do anything unpredictable-as long as the surface is decent.

The MIA FOUR X4 takes a different route to safety: remove the fundamental weak point of scooters-having only two wheels. Four contact patches, a wide track and a tilting mechanism that lets you lean into turns without risking a rigid quad-style flip are game-changers. On wet leaves, gravel or sand, the difference in security is night and day. Add to that proper hydraulic braking at both axles, a solid lighting and indicator system, and a platform that basically stands upright by itself when you're stopped, and it's very clearly designed with risk reduction in mind.

There is one caveat: the MIA's throttle mapping out of the box is snappy. For an inexperienced rider, that instant shove can be intimidating at low speeds. The G4 Max can be fierce too in its sportiest mode, but its sine-wave control makes the power delivery a touch more progressive when you're deliberate about it.

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Price & Value

This is where head and heart tend to argue.

The KUKIRIN G4 Max is, bluntly, a spec monster for the money. If you line up motor power, battery size, suspension type and braking hardware against anything from a big-name brand at the same or even slightly higher price, KUKIRIN comes out looking embarrassingly generous. That generosity doesn't come for free-you're giving up some brand polish, ecosystem, and dealership support-but in pure euros-per-thrill, it's hard to fault.

The MIA FOUR X4 lives at the other extreme. The asking price could buy you a decent used motorcycle, several very good commuter scooters, or an e-bike plus change. But you're paying for original engineering, a niche platform, higher-end materials, and a level of off-road stability you simply can't get from anything else in this form factor. If you actually make use of that capability-off-road, professional work, large properties-it starts to feel less like a toy and more like specialised equipment, and the price makes more sense. If you're just going to trundle to the office and back on smooth bike paths, it's financial madness.

Service & Parts Availability

KUKIRIN operates very much in the online-direct, value-first lane. In Europe you can get parts, but you'll likely be dealing with third-party sellers, longish shipping times, and the occasional game of "which version of this part fits my specific batch". The community is active and there's a lot of DIY knowledge floating around, but you should be comfortable tightening bolts, bleeding brakes or at least paying a local bike/moto shop to do it.

MIA positions itself as a premium brand, and behaves more like one. Warranty terms are clearly thought-out, and rider reports about support responsiveness are generally positive. The catch is network size: you're dealing with a boutique brand, so not every city will have a MIA-certified workshop round the corner. If you're in a major European hub, you're in decent shape; if you're remote, expect to rely on shipping parts and remote support. The mechanical design is at least sensible enough that a competent mechanic can work on it.

Pros & Cons Summary

Parameters Comparison

Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

After putting serious kilometres on both, the pattern is clear: the MIA FOUR X4 is the more complete, more mature machine-if you actually need what it can do. Its four-wheel tilting chassis, suspension sophistication and overall build give it a level of control and confidence that the G4 Max, for all its brawn, can't quite match. On tricky surfaces and long off-road days, it feels like proper kit, not an overclocked scooter.

But context matters. The KUKIRIN G4 Max costs a fraction of the MIA and still delivers performance that will scare most sane people, with real-world range and braking to back it up. If your riding is mostly fast commuting, urban blasting and the occasional gravel path, it absolutely gets the job done-and does it without requiring you to remortgage the house. You'll live with a bit less refinement and a bit more DIY, but the grin-per-euro ratio is off the charts.

If you're an adventure rider, have space to store a wide vehicle, and want something that can replace a small quad or golf cart while still feeling playful and dynamic, the MIA FOUR X4 is worth every cent. If you're a power-hungry city rider or enthusiast on a more grounded budget, the G4 Max is the realistic choice-just go in knowing you're buying raw hardware value more than polished, long-term ecosystem.

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics tell you, in cold numbers, how efficiently each scooter turns euros, kilograms, watts and watt-hours into speed and range. The G4 Max dominates pure cost-related figures: you pay far less per unit of energy, speed and kilometre of range. The MIA FOUR X4, by contrast, uses its energy and weight more effectively, delivering better efficiency per kilometre, much stronger power density and a lighter feel per unit of performance.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the KUKIRIN G4 Max scores 4 points against the MIA FOUR X4 (4x4)'s 6. In the Author's Category Battle, the KUKIRIN G4 Max gets 14 ✅ versus 25 ✅ for MIA FOUR X4 (4x4).

Totals: KUKIRIN G4 Max scores 18, MIA FOUR X4 (4x4) scores 31.

Based on the scoring, the MIA FOUR X4 (4x4) is our overall winner. Between these two, the MIA FOUR X4 (4x4) is the machine that genuinely feels special every time you step on it. It combines wild performance with a level of control and confidence that lets you actually enjoy that power rather than constantly manage it, and that makes a huge difference in real-life riding. The KUKIRIN G4 Max is still an outrageous amount of scooter for what it costs and will absolutely light up your commute, but the MIA FOUR X4 is the one that feels like it was engineered to be exceptional rather than just impressive on paper. If you can stretch to it and your riding justifies it, it's the one that will stick in your memory-and probably in your garage-the longest.

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.