Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)
The NAMI Klima is the overall winner here: it rides more maturely, feels structurally tougher, and delivers a more confidence-inspiring, "grown-up" performance scooter experience while still being daily-commute friendly. Its suspension and chassis refinement are on another level in this class, and it feels like a scooter you build a long-term relationship with, not just a fast fling.
The KAABO Mantis King GT still makes sense if you want slightly lower price, a flashier look, a lighter chassis, and a very playful, lively ride with strong acceleration and a great TFT cockpit. It's a terrific "fun first" machine for riders who prioritise punch and style over ultimate solidity and refinement.
If you care most about ride quality, durability feel, and all-weather confidence, get the Klima. If you want a slightly lighter, more extrovert rocket with lots of visual flair, the Mantis King GT remains tempting.
Stick around for the full breakdown - the differences are subtle in the spec sheets, but very obvious once you actually ride them back-to-back.
Put the NAMI Klima and the KAABO Mantis King GT side by side and you'd be forgiven for thinking they're interchangeable: same voltage, dual motors, big batteries, hydraulic suspension, serious brakes. On paper, they're both "middleweight missiles" sitting just below the hyper-scooter tier, promising to turn your commute into a highlight of the day.
On the road, though, the personalities couldn't be more different. The Klima feels like it's been hewn from a single block of metal and then given a suspension setup straight out of a downhill bike. The Mantis King GT, in contrast, feels like a sharpened sports scooter: agile, punchy, flashy, and eager to show off. One wants to be your daily weapon of choice; the other wants to take you for a spirited night ride with underglow.
Both are serious machines for experienced riders, but they answer slightly different questions. Let's dig into who each one really suits, and where the spec-sheet numbers quietly stop telling the real story.
Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?
These two live in the same price and performance neighbourhood: high-end, dual-motor, 60 V scooters that can easily outrun city traffic, crush hills, and still be "just about manageable" in terms of size and weight. They're what riders graduate to when they outgrow their Xiaomi or Ninebot and decide they never want to complain about lack of power again.
The NAMI Klima targets the rider who wants a premium-feeling, almost "industrial-grade" scooter - something that feels designed from the frame up rather than pieced together from a catalogue. It's the "enthusiast engineer" choice: brilliant suspension, sine wave controllers, beautifully rigid frame, and a focus on genuine ride quality.
The KAABO Mantis King GT, on the other hand, is the natural evolution of the legendary Mantis line. It's aimed at riders who want big performance with a bit of drama: gorgeous TFT display, bright side lighting, aggressive styling, and that trademark Mantis agility. It's less about being a tank, more about being a very fast, very entertaining road toy that can still commute.
They sit close enough in price and spec that most buyers will realistically be cross-shopping the two. Same class, similar performance envelope, very different interpretations of what a "GT" scooter should feel like.
Design & Build Quality
Pick up (or at least try to pick up) the NAMI Klima and the first word that comes to mind is "monolithic". The welded tubular frame feels like a single, continuous structure rather than separate pieces bolted together. The welds look purposeful rather than dainty; you get the impression the frame will outlive a couple of owners and a few sets of bearings. The overall aesthetic is stealthy and functional - more special forces equipment than showroom bling.
The Mantis King GT goes in a different direction. Its frame is also made from quality aluminium, but it looks and feels more conventional: boxier deck, sculpted neck, gold or red accents, and those signature deck lights that scream "look at me" after dark. The finish is clean, and the new-generation KAABO frames are much better than the "fast but slightly rough" era, but the underlying design philosophy is still very much performance scooter with some polish, not a re-think of the platform.
Where the Klima really pulls ahead is structural feel. That tubular unibody gives almost no flex or creak, even when you start throwing it into corners or hammering over broken tarmac. Stem wobble - the curse of this segment - is essentially a non-issue once the steering damper is set up correctly. On the Mantis King GT, the updated "claw" latch and sturdier stem are a big improvement over older Mantises, and at sane speeds it feels solid enough. Push into the top of its speed range on rougher surfaces, though, and you're more aware that this is still a classic single-stem scooter that relies heavily on its geometry and clamp rather than brute structural overengineering.
In the cockpit, it's a closer fight. The Klima's large central display looks like a tool you'd find in a lab: bright, functional, very informative. Buttons are tactile and logically placed, cables are neatly wrapped, and the overall vibe is "serious instrument". The Mantis counters with that very pretty TFT screen - colourful, modern, and extremely legible in bright sun. It undeniably wins the style contest here, even if some of the button clusters feel a touch cheaper than the price tag would suggest.
Overall: the Mantis looks flashier and more showroom-friendly, but the Klima feels like the better-engineered vehicle once you look past the cosmetics and focus on structure and hardware philosophy.
Ride Comfort & Handling
Ride these back-to-back over a few kilometres of bad city pavement and the differences jump out immediately.
The Klima's KKE hydraulic coil suspension is frankly ridiculous for a scooter in this class. With adjustable rebound and generous travel, it doesn't just mute bumps - it actively controls how the chassis returns after impacts. That means no pogo-stick nonsense, no repeated bouncing after a speed bump, just a composed, planted glide. Cobblestones that make cheaper scooters rattle your teeth become a low rumble. The deck is long and roomy with a proper integrated rear footrest, so you can get a wide, relaxed stance and brace without awkward foot gymnastics.
The Mantis King GT's suspension is also hydraulic and adjustable, and to be fair, it's one of the best setups KAABO has ever put on a scooter. You can dial it soft and plush for rough city streets or firm it up for higher-speed carving. Paired with its wide hybrid tyres, it handles typical urban abuse - cracked asphalt, expansion joints, light gravel - with ease. But it doesn't quite have the same "magic carpet" feel the Klima pulls off. You notice a bit more vertical movement through the bars and deck when you start pushing over truly terrible surfaces.
Handling-wise, the Mantis is the more playful of the two. It has that classic Mantis agility: quick to lean, easy to flick through S-bends, and genuinely fun carving up wide bike paths. If you're the type who treats your commute like a slalom course, the King GT will encourage your bad habits.
The Klima steers a touch slower but far more confidence-inspiring at speed. It feels like it wants to track straight and true, letting you relax your grip even when you're "making progress". In tight city navigation it's still perfectly agile, but its natural state is calm, planted stability rather than hyperactive responsiveness. On long, fast stretches or technical descents, that difference is worth its weight in skin left on your knees.
In short: Mantis King GT is "sporty and fun", Klima is "planted and sophisticated". Your wrists and knees will probably vote for the Klima after a week of real-world commuting.
Performance
Both scooters are stupidly quick by any sensible city standard. If you're upgrading from a rental Lime or an entry-level commuter, either one will feel like you've strapped fireworks under your feet.
The Klima's dual motors, tied to those sine wave controllers, deliver a wonderfully progressive sort of savagery. In the milder modes you can roll along at walking pace beside pedestrians without any jerkiness. Crank it up, lean back on that rear footrest, and it surges forward with a deep, controlled pull that just keeps going. The acceleration is strong enough to snap your head back if you get lazy with your stance, but it never feels spiky or unpredictable. Hill starts? You barely notice you're on a hill, right up to gradients where bikes are already zigzagging.
The Mantis King GT, by contrast, has more of that "hit" off the line. In its spicier modes, when you jab the thumb throttle, it responds quickly and with real urgency. It rockets to urban traffic speeds in a blink, and it feels eager all the way through to its top-end. Here too, the sine wave controllers have done wonders: older KAABOs had that slightly binary on/off aggression; the GT is much smoother, but it still feels a bit more excitable than the Klima.
At maximum speeds, both can get you into serious trouble with the law and with physics if you're not respectful. The Klima feels calmer at those velocities - the chassis and suspension work together to stay composed, and you feel that little bit more margin for error. The Mantis will do it, and feels stable for a single-stem machine, but you're more aware you're riding something that's been tuned for fun first, composure second.
Braking is strong on both. The Klima's Logan hydraulics bite hard with excellent modulation; one-finger stops become second nature, and you get that reassuring "anchor dropping" feeling from the rear. The Mantis' Zoom hydraulics are also very capable and backed by electronic braking that's better integrated than on older models. In a panic stop, both will haul you down quickly, but the Klima's suspension and frame rigidity make emergency braking feel a fraction more controlled and less dramatic, especially on uneven ground.
Hill climbing? Call it a draw in practice: both demolish steep inclines with heavy riders on board. The Klima just feels like it's doing it more effortlessly and with fewer complaints, while the Mantis feels like it's actively attacking the hill.
Battery & Range
On paper, the Klima in its larger-battery guise has a bit more energy in the tank than the Mantis King GT. In the real world, ridden like an actual enthusiast rather than a lab technician, the picture is more nuanced.
On the Klima, riding at brisk city speeds with some hills and a decent amount of "because it's fun" throttle, you're typically looking at a day's worth of commuting plus a bit of play without range anxiety. The 60 V system holds its punch deep into the discharge - you don't get that frustrating "half battery, half power" feeling you see on weaker systems. You can still blast up hills and maintain pace even when the display starts to dip towards the lower end.
The Mantis King GT's battery is slightly smaller, but its efficiency is respectable. In the same mixed-use scenario, you can reasonably expect a similar ballpark of real-world range, give or take a few kilometres. Ride it conservatively in Eco modes and you can stretch things surprisingly far, but honestly, buying a dual-motor Mantis and then creeping along at bicycle speeds feels like ordering a steak and eating only the garnish.
Charging is an area where both scooters respect your time, but in different ways. The Klima tends to ship with a faster charger right in the box, so a full refill doesn't take all night. Plug it in after work and it's easily ready to go again by the time you're thinking about an evening ride.
The Mantis King GT counters by giving you two charging ports and often two chargers. Use both and you can bring that big battery back up while you sleep, or get a solid top-up over a working day. The chargers themselves can get warm and aren't the most compact bricks around, but the flexibility is welcome.
Range anxiety on either scooter, for most riders, will be more about your own self-control than the battery capacity. If you commute medium distances and ride with a bit of restraint, both will comfortably cover your daily use; if you treat every traffic light as a drag race, you'll still finish your fun before the scooters do - you'll just be hunting for a socket slightly sooner on the Mantis.
Portability & Practicality
Neither of these is what I'd call "portable" unless your idea of portable includes a gym warm-up. But there are meaningful differences.
The Mantis King GT is the lighter of the two by a few kilos, and that absolutely shows the first time you try to lift a wheel up a kerb or wrestle it into a car boot. Its folding mechanism is quick and confidence-inspiring: flip, clamp, click, and the stem hooks into the rear deck, creating a single piece you can actually grab and lift without the front end swinging around like an angry pendulum. For short carries - a few stairs, a gap between train and platform - it's painful but doable.
The Klima is very much in the "semi-portable" category. Rolling it into lifts, garages and offices is no problem. Lifting it up multiple flights of stairs on a regular basis, however, quickly becomes a cross-training session you didn't sign up for. The lack of a stem latch to the deck when folded is the big usability miss: you fold it, pick it up, and the stem wants to do its own thing. For many owners, this is more annoying than the additional weight itself.
In terms of footprint, the Klima's non-folding wide handlebars and sturdy frame mean it occupies a chunk of space wherever you park it. The Mantis has similarly broad bars, so neither is ideal for a tiny wardrobe-style hallway, but the Mantis' integrated latch system and slightly slimmer overall silhouette make it a bit easier to tuck into a car or corner.
For practical day-to-day commuting where you roll from home to work without stairs, the Klima's extra solidity and better weather protection arguably trump its portability flaws. If your routine includes repeatedly lifting the scooter - into cars, over obstacles, or up staircases - the Mantis King GT pulls ahead purely on being that little bit more manageable and a tad better thought-out when folded.
Safety
Both scooters tick the big safety boxes: hydraulic disc brakes, decent electronic braking, big pneumatic tyres, and frames that don't feel like they'll fold in half at the first emergency manoeuvre. But there are layers to this.
Braking confidence is strong on both, but the Klima's larger rotors and superb suspension tuning mean emergency stops feel slightly more controlled. The front end stays better composed under hard braking on ugly surfaces, when the Mantis can feel a little more willing to dive and transmit bumps through the bars. Not dramatically - we're comparing two good systems - but enough that, in back-to-back testing, the Klima feels like the safer partner when things go wrong at speed.
Lighting is a tale of usefulness versus theatrics. The Klima's main headlight is a proper road light: bright, mounted high, and actually aimed at illuminating the path ahead rather than your front tyre. It lets you ride fast at night without that "I'm out-riding my lights" anxiety. Its turn signals are a welcome addition, even if their relatively low placement means taller vehicles might occasionally miss them.
The Mantis King GT has a very decent high-mounted headlight plus the famous deck and stem lighting, which is fantastic for being seen from the sides and for general "I exist" visibility in traffic. It's arguably more noticeable overall to other road users, even if its primary beam isn't quite the torch the Klima carries. For urban visibility and style, the Mantis wins; for pure functional night riding, the Klima takes it.
Stability at speed is where the Klima subtly but decisively edges ahead. Its frame stiffness, geometry and damper give it a planted, predictable character. You feel like the scooter always has a bit more grip and composure up its sleeve than you're using. The Mantis, while much improved over earlier generations, still feels a bit more alive under you at the top of its range - fun when you're focused, slightly less comforting when conditions deteriorate.
On water resistance, both are suitable for those inevitable surprise showers, but the Klima's implementation feels a little more thought-through, especially around the deck and display. That said, regardless of what's printed on the rating label, riding any performance scooter hard in the wet demands extra respect - tyres and painted lines don't care how expensive your scooter is.
Community Feedback
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Price & Value
Both scooters live in that "serious commitment" price bracket where you're not just casually trying e-scooters any more - you're making a deliberate lifestyle choice. The Mantis King GT usually undercuts the Klima slightly, which is nothing to sneeze at when we're talking four-figure purchases.
Value-wise, the Mantis King GT makes a strong case: high-quality battery cells, hydraulic brakes, proper suspension, sine wave controllers, TFT display, dual chargers - if you tried to retrofit all of that onto a cheaper base scooter, you'd blow past its retail price quickly. It's one of the better deals in the "big power, decent refinement" segment.
The Klima, however, gives you a level of structural engineering and suspension quality that many riders normally only see on much more expensive hyper-scooters. You aren't paying for glitter; you're paying for that one-piece welded frame, KKE suspension, serious water-resistance work, and a scooter that arrives essentially "fully upgraded" in all the areas that matter. Over a few years of heavy use, that can absolutely tilt the value equation in its favour, especially if you care about long-term tightness and ride feel more than initial showroom flash.
Short version: if you're stretching your budget and need to squeeze every Euro, the Mantis King GT gives you a lot of scooter for the money. If you can afford the Klima's slight premium, you're buying into a more refined platform that feels built for the long haul.
Service & Parts Availability
Both NAMI and KAABO lean heavily on strong distributor networks in Europe, the UK and North America. That means your real-world support experience depends more on who you buy from than on the logo on the stem.
KAABO has sheer scale on its side. The Mantis line has been around for years, which means lots of parts in circulation, plenty of donor scooters, and a sea of YouTube tutorials for almost every job you might want to do. From brake pads to controllers, it's not hard to get replacements or upgrades, and your local performance scooter shop probably has at least one Mantis in bits in the back.
NAMI, while younger, has built a reputation for listening to the community and iterating quickly. Parts for the Klima and its big brother are generally easy to source through specialist dealers, and the design is very DIY-friendly: decent access to internals, standard connectors, and modular components rather than sealed mystery boxes. When issues crop up - a batch of dodgy bolts, for example - NAMI tends to address them in subsequent runs instead of waiting years for a "new model".
For pure volume of third-party guides and community hacks, the Mantis ecosystem is bigger. For responsiveness from the top and enthusiast-grade support, the Klima and its dealer network punch above their weight.
Pros & Cons Summary
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Parameters Comparison
| Parameter | NAMI Klima | KAABO Mantis King GT |
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| Motor power (rated) | 2 x 1.000 W (dual) | 2 x 1.100 W (dual) |
| Peak power (approx.) | ~5.000 W | 4.200 W |
| Top speed | ~67 km/h | ~70 km/h |
| Battery | 60 V 25-30 Ah (ca. 1.500-1.800 Wh) | 60 V 24 Ah (ca. 1.440 Wh) |
| Claimed range | 65-85 km | 90 km |
| Real-world range (mixed use) | ca. 45-55 km | ca. 55 km |
| Weight | 36-38 kg | 33,1 kg |
| Brakes | Logan hydraulic discs, 160 mm + regen | Zoom hydraulic discs, 140 mm + EABS |
| Suspension | KKE hydraulic coil, rebound adjustable | Hydraulic, adjustable (front & rear) |
| Tyres | 10" tubeless pneumatic | 10" x 3" pneumatic hybrid |
| Max load | 120 kg | 120 kg |
| Water resistance | IP55 (scooter), IP65 (display) | IPX5 |
| Charging time | ca. 4-6 h with fast charger | ca. 6-7 h with 2 chargers |
| Price (approx.) | 2.028 € | 1.910 € |
Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?
If you strip away the marketing, the flashing lights, and the spec-sheet one-upmanship, what you're left with are two very capable scooters aimed at riders who know exactly what they're getting into. Both will feel absurdly fast to anyone coming from a commuter scooter, both will take the sting out of rough roads, and both can genuinely stand in for a car on many urban journeys.
The NAMI Klima is the better choice if you care most about how the scooter feels as a machine. Its frame solidity, suspension sophistication, and overall composure at speed make it the more confidence-inspiring partner for serious daily use. It rides like a carefully engineered vehicle rather than a hot-rodded toy, and it rewards riders who want a long-term, high-quality platform that won't rattle itself loose after a season of abuse.
The KAABO Mantis King GT is the right call if you're a rider who prioritises fun, flair, and slightly easier handling off the vehicle. It's a little lighter, cheaper, and more visually dramatic, with a TFT dashboard that will make your tech-loving heart happy. For riders who don't need the last word in structural overkill and are content with "very good" instead of "borderline obsessive" in terms of refinement, it delivers a massive amount of scooter for the money.
From a rider's seat perspective, though, if I had to choose one to live with day in, day out - in good weather and bad, on perfect tarmac and on the sort of broken roads we all actually ride - I'd take the Klima. It's the scooter that feels more like a trusted companion than a fast toy, and that matters more the longer you own it.
Numbers Freaks Corner
| Metric | NAMI Klima | KAABO Mantis King GT |
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| Price per Wh (€/Wh) | ✅ 1,23 €/Wh | ❌ 1,33 €/Wh |
| Price per km/h of top speed (€/km/h) | ❌ 30,27 €/km/h | ✅ 27,29 €/km/h |
| Weight per Wh (g/Wh) | ✅ 22,42 g/Wh | ❌ 22,99 g/Wh |
| Weight per km/h (kg/km/h) | ❌ 0,55 kg/km/h | ✅ 0,47 kg/km/h |
| Price per km of real-world range (€/km) | ❌ 40,56 €/km | ✅ 34,73 €/km |
| Weight per km of real-world range (kg/km) | ❌ 0,74 kg/km | ✅ 0,60 kg/km |
| Wh per km efficiency (Wh/km) | ❌ 33,00 Wh/km | ✅ 26,18 Wh/km |
| Power to max speed ratio (W/km/h) | ✅ 74,63 W/km/h | ❌ 60,00 W/km/h |
| Weight to power ratio (kg/W) | ✅ 0,0074 kg/W | ❌ 0,0079 kg/W |
| Average charging speed (W) | ✅ 330,00 W | ❌ 221,54 W |
These metrics are a purely mathematical snapshot. Price-per-Wh and price-per-km/h tell you how much you pay for energy capacity and speed potential. Weight-related metrics show how much mass you haul around for that performance and range. Wh per km is a proxy for efficiency, while power-to-speed and weight-to-power ratios hint at how "overbuilt" the drivetrain is relative to its top speed. Average charging speed simply tells you how quickly, in raw wattage terms, the battery can be refilled.
Author's Category Battle
| Category | NAMI Klima | KAABO Mantis King GT |
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| Weight | ❌ Heavier, tougher to lift | ✅ Lighter, more manageable |
| Range | ❌ Slightly shorter real range | ✅ Goes a bit further |
| Max Speed | ❌ Slightly lower ceiling | ✅ Marginally higher top-end |
| Power | ✅ Stronger peak punch | ❌ Slightly less peak power |
| Battery Size | ✅ Larger pack options | ❌ Smaller capacity stock |
| Suspension | ✅ More sophisticated, plusher | ❌ Good, but less refined |
| Design | ✅ Industrial, purposeful, unique | ❌ More generic performance look |
| Safety | ✅ More stable, stronger lighting | ❌ Safe, but less composed |
| Practicality | ❌ No latch, bulky folded | ✅ Latches folded, easier handling |
| Comfort | ✅ Best-in-class plushness | ❌ Comfortable, but less magic |
| Features | ✅ Strong core feature set | ✅ TFT, deck lights, dual charge |
| Serviceability | ✅ Very DIY-friendly layout | ✅ Widely supported platform |
| Customer Support | ✅ Enthusiast-focused, responsive | ✅ Strong dealer coverage |
| Fun Factor | ✅ Calm but addictive shove | ✅ Playful, flickable, exciting |
| Build Quality | ✅ Feels truly overbuilt | ❌ Good, but less tank-like |
| Component Quality | ✅ High-end where it matters | ❌ Mixed, some cheaper touches |
| Brand Name | ✅ Premium, enthusiast darling | ✅ Big, established performance name |
| Community | ✅ Passionate, engaged owners | ✅ Large, long-standing base |
| Lights (visibility) | ✅ Strong front, clear signals | ✅ Great deck glow, side visibility |
| Lights (illumination) | ✅ Serious road illumination | ❌ Good, but less powerful |
| Acceleration | ✅ Strong, controllable surge | ❌ Hard hit, but less depth |
| Arrive with smile factor | ✅ Grin from refined power | ✅ Grin from playful punch |
| Arrive relaxed factor | ✅ Less fatigue, more composure | ❌ Slightly more tiring |
| Charging speed | ✅ Faster refill overall | ❌ Slower despite dual ports |
| Reliability | ✅ Solid core, minor quirks | ✅ Mature platform, known issues |
| Folded practicality | ❌ No stem hook, awkward | ✅ Stem hooks to deck |
| Ease of transport | ❌ Heavier, less friendly | ✅ Lighter, better to move |
| Handling | ✅ Stable, precise, confidence | ✅ Agile, playful, nimble |
| Braking performance | ✅ Stronger feel, more composed | ❌ Good, but less planted |
| Riding position | ✅ Roomy deck, relaxed stance | ✅ Sporty, natural posture |
| Handlebar quality | ✅ Solid, purposeful layout | ❌ Wider but cheaper controls |
| Throttle response | ✅ Smooth, highly tunable | ✅ Smooth, lively, well mapped |
| Dashboard/Display | ❌ Functional, less flashy | ✅ Bright, modern TFT |
| Security (locking) | ✅ NFC ignition adds layer | ❌ Standard, no extra trick |
| Weather protection | ✅ Better sealing, IP focus | ❌ Good, but less thorough |
| Resale value | ✅ Strong demand, holds well | ✅ Popular, easy to resell |
| Tuning potential | ✅ Enthusiast-friendly platform | ✅ Massive ecosystem, many mods |
| Ease of maintenance | ✅ Logical layout, standard parts | ✅ Lots of guides, spares |
| Value for Money | ✅ Higher-end feel per Euro | ❌ Great, but less refined |
Overall Winner Declaration
In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the NAMI Klima scores 5 points against the KAABO Mantis King GT's 5. In the Author's Category Battle, the NAMI Klima gets 32 ✅ versus 22 ✅ for KAABO Mantis King GT (with a few ties sprinkled in).
Totals: NAMI Klima scores 37, KAABO Mantis King GT scores 27.
Based on the scoring, the NAMI Klima is our overall winner. In the end, the NAMI Klima simply feels like the more complete, mature package. It rides with a calm confidence that makes every journey - fast or slow, smooth or rough - feel controlled, comfortable and just a little bit special. It's the scooter you grow into and then keep for years. The KAABO Mantis King GT absolutely has its charms - it's fast, fun, good-looking, and easier to live with if you have to move it around a lot - but it never quite matches the Klima's sense of solidity and refinement. If you want the machine that will consistently make you think "this is just right" every time you step on it, the Klima is the one.
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.