RAZOR Raven vs RAZOR E100 - Two Classics, One Clear Winner for Young Riders

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The RAZOR Raven is overall the better scooter of the two, mainly because its modern lithium battery, higher cruising speed and proper folding design make it far more usable for teens and light adults in everyday life. It rides a bit more like a "real" small commuter, not just a toy with a motor bolted on.

The RAZOR E100 still makes sense if you're buying for a younger child who just wants something indestructible to buzz around the cul-de-sac, and you don't care about range, portability or grown-up features. Parents who value ultra-simple tech and don't mind overnight charging will still be happy with it.

If you want an electric scooter kids won't outgrow in one season, lean toward the Raven. If you want the classic "first e-scooter" experience for an eight-year-old and budget is king, the E100 is still very hard to argue with.

Stick around for the full breakdown - the devil, as always, is hiding in the details, steel frames and rear wheels made of stone.

The Razor logo has probably bruised more shins than any other brand on earth, and now those same kids have grown into teens asking for something faster than a kick scooter but not as terrifying as a full-fat adult e-scooter. That's exactly where the RAZOR Raven and the RAZOR E100 collide - one pitched as a "bridge" to real electric riding, the other the long-running kids' classic.

I've spent saddle-free kilometres on both, from cracked suburban pavements to campus-style paths. One feels like Razor's attempt at growing up; the other feels like Razor refusing to abandon its 2000s playbook. Both can be fun. Both also make some very deliberate compromises that you should understand before you put one under a birthday cake.

If you're torn between "modern teen scooter" and "indestructible kids' toy with a plug", this comparison will help you decide which trade-offs you're willing to live with - and which ones will have your child (or you) walking home.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

On paper, these two shouldn't be rivals: the Raven targets teenagers and light adults, the E100 is aimed straight at primary-school kids. In practice, parents and relatives are usually standing in the same shop aisle or browser tab trying to pick which Razor with a motor is "the right one".

The Raven lives in that low-budget, entry-level electric scooter tier for teens and students who want something they can actually take somewhere - to school, to the bus stop, around a campus. It's light, it folds, it uses a lithium battery and has a cockpit that at least pretends it belongs in this decade.

The E100 is the opposite philosophy: old-school steel chassis, lead-acid batteries, no folding stem, and performance aimed at keeping eight-year-olds grinning rather than plastered across the tarmac. It's closer to a powered toy than a transport tool, and Razor is pretty honest about that.

They overlap on one crucial axis: "first electric scooter". One is a first scooter you can actually travel on; the other is a first scooter you can abuse mercilessly. Which matters more to you will drive the decision.

Design & Build Quality

Both scooters lean heavily on steel frames, and both can take a battering. But they express that toughness very differently.

The Raven looks like Razor finally accepted that teenagers don't want to ride something that screams "toy aisle". Its all-black, slightly aggressive silhouette, clean stem and tidy folding joint feel much more in line with budget commuter scooters. The deck has a textured polymer surface that grips well even with damp soles, and the whole package feels reasonably tight - not a rattly mess straight out of the box.

The E100, by contrast, wears its mechanics on the outside. Steel tubes, exposed chain on some versions, battery box under the deck - it's the scooter equivalent of a kids' BMX. It looks ready to be dropped, kicked, left under a hedge and resurrected in spring. The paint is loud and cheerful; the overall aesthetic is firmly "fun toy", not "personal mobility device".

In the hands, the Raven feels more "engineered" while the E100 feels more "agricultural". The Raven's joints and latch are clearly designed with folding in mind; the E100 doesn't really bother with such niceties. That said, the E100's simplicity has its own charm: fewer moving parts to flex, warp or loosen over time.

If you care about your scooter looking vaguely adult and packing real-world ergonomics, the Raven is ahead. If you want something built like a small steel hammer that you won't cry over when it gets scratched to bits, the E100 still plays that role brilliantly.

Ride Comfort & Handling

Both scooters play the same tyre game: soft up front, punishment at the rear - but they execute it differently.

The Raven rolls on a big, air-filled front tyre and a smaller solid rear. That oversized front wheel does a lot of heavy lifting. Hit typical city cracks or those hateful driveway lips and the front glides over with a reassuring thump-but-no-drama. Most of the sting gets soaked up before it reaches your wrists. The rear, on the other hand, reminds you of your life choices every time you cross a patch of broken asphalt. It's not brutal, but after a few kilometres of bad pavement your heels will know exactly what's under them.

The E100 swaps in a slightly smaller pneumatic front tyre and a hard urethane wheel at the back - think oversized skateboard wheel. For a 25-kg child rolling around smooth cul-de-sacs, it's tolerable. On rougher concrete it turns "buzz" into "rattle", and the kid will feel it through their heels. The small front wheel also gives a slightly twitchier steering feel compared to the Raven's big roller; at kid speeds it's fine, but it doesn't have that planted sensation the Raven manages.

Deck space and stance also matter. The Raven's deck is sized for teens and slim adults; you can ride diagonally, weight nicely split, and it feels stable even close to its top speed. On the E100, the deck fits kids perfectly but asks older or taller riders to play foot Tetris. For its intended age group, though, it's stable enough - low centre of gravity, wide enough for a comfortable kiddie stance.

In handling terms: the Raven feels more predictable and settled, especially at its slightly higher cruising speed. The E100 feels lively and a bit bouncy, which kids often interpret as "fun", but from an adult's perspective it's less composed. Comfort crown goes to the Raven, with the caveat that neither has true suspension and both will eventually make you respect potholes.

Performance

Let's be clear: neither of these is going to pull your arms out of their sockets. This is the slow lane of the e-scooter world - deliberately.

The Raven's rear hub motor has noticeably more shove than the E100's little powerplant. On flat ground with a light rider, it gets up to its top speed briskly enough to feel playful, and it actually holds that pace in a way that makes short commutes viable. You're not overtaking cyclists, but you're not crawling either. It also offers multiple modes plus cruise control, which means you can dial it back for younger riders or lazy cruising.

Hill performance is another story. On gentle inclines the Raven will still plod along, maybe asking for the odd assistive kick if the rider is near the upper weight guideline. Anything steeper and you're back to old-school scootering. This is the price you pay for a small motor and a safety-oriented setup.

The E100 feels more basic and, frankly, more dated. The throttle is essentially binary: twist and you get all it can give, let go and you're coasting. For an adult used to progressive throttles this feels crude; for a child it's just "go" and "no go". Acceleration is gentle enough that the on/off nature doesn't throw them around, but you do lose the finesse you get on the Raven.

Top speed on the E100 is a touch lower and feels that way on the road. To a child it still feels thrilling - six inches above the ground everything feels faster - but if you put a tween who has tried a friend's Raven onto the E100, it will feel like stepping back a class.

Braking performance mirrors the power story. The Raven uses electronic braking through the motor plus a rear fender stomp. The e-brake is soft and controllable but lacks the sharp initial bite of a good mechanical system. The fender brake is your emergency backup and works as well as your courage and shoe sole allow. On the E100, the front caliper brake is reassuringly simple and quite well tuned for its speed; a confident kid can haul it down to walking pace in a short distance without drama, as long as they're not leaning over the bars like a Tour de France sprinter.

Overall, the Raven feels more modern and flexible in how it delivers its modest power. The E100 is a one-trick pony: twist, buzz, grin.

Battery & Range

This is where the age gap between the two scooters really shows.

The Raven runs a compact lithium-ion pack. In the real world, ridden in its fastest mode with a typical teen onboard and a mix of slight inclines and flat, you're looking at a comfortable handful of kilometres before the battery gauge starts guilt-tripping you. Nurse it in the slower mode on flat paths and you can stretch that toward the advertised figure, but that requires the kind of self-control teenagers rarely display.

Crucially, the Raven's lithium setup tends to deliver fairly consistent performance until you're well into the discharge curve. It doesn't suddenly feel half-dead just because you've been out for half an hour. For short urban hops - from home to bus stop, bus stop to class - it feels usable, if not generous.

The E100 relies on lead-acid bricks, and they behave exactly like every other lead-acid system ever made. For the first part of the ride, performance is decent. As the minutes tick by, you feel the scooter sag - acceleration softens, top speed droops, and by the time the scooter is ready for a nap your child will be too. On a fresh, healthy battery, the promised continuous ride time is realistic for a light kid on flat ground. Add weight or hills and that window shrinks quickly.

Charging is where the difference becomes glaring. With the Raven, a typical full charge fits into an afternoon or evening - forget to plug it in right after school and you can still be ready for a late outing. With the E100, if you don't connect it the moment it rolls into the garage, tomorrow is cancelled. A full charge cycle is essentially overnight only; there is no such thing as a "quick top-up before dinner" session.

If you hate being a battery manager, the Raven is definitely the lesser evil. The E100 demands more discipline from parents than from children.

Portability & Practicality

This is arguably the biggest philosophical split between the two.

The Raven folds. Not elegantly like a high-end commuter, but well enough that you can collapse the stem, grab the frame and haul it up a staircase without inventing new swear words. Its weight is low enough that most teens - and certainly most adults - can carry it one-handed for short stretches. It fits easily into a car boot, under a desk, or beside a dorm-room wardrobe. That makes it an actual mobility tool, not just something you ride in circles near home.

The E100 does not meaningfully fold. Yes, you can loosen bits and partially collapse things for storage, but that's a workshop job, not a daily routine. And while it looks small, the battery mass makes it deceptively heavy. A grown-up can hoist it into a car without drama; an eight-year-old is going to drag the rear wheel along like a reluctant dog. When the battery dies halfway to Grandma's, that walk back feels very long indeed.

Parking is simple on both: kickstands are solid enough. But day-to-day living leans decisively in the Raven's favour. It's lighter, slimmer when folded and generally behaves like something that might justify taking on a bus or storing in a flat. The E100 expects a garage, a driveway and no stairs between it and the riding area.

Safety

Both scooters are safety-minded, just in different eras and for different rider sizes.

They share a sensible kick-to-start system: you have to be rolling at walking pace before the motor wakes up. That alone avoids an impressive amount of driveway disasters. For first-time riders, it's an excellent compromise between safety and convenience.

The Raven adds a few touches the E100 sorely lacks. An integrated headlight in the stem means early evenings or cloudy days are less of a gamble, and its larger front wheel gives noticeably more stability at speed, especially on mixed-quality pavements. The dual braking concept - electronic plus foot - gives redundancy, even if neither brake on its own is exactly inspiring.

The E100 relies on daytime visibility and bright paint instead of built-in lighting. In its favour, the front caliper brake is familiar to any kid who has touched a bicycle, and the low speeds plus low centre of gravity keep things manageable. But if your child is likely to ride near dusk, you're immediately in the aftermarket-lights game.

One more angle: load limits. The Raven is specced for slightly heavier riders than the E100. Overload either and braking distances increase, handling gets sloppy and motors run hot. The E100 in particular really hates being ridden by enthusiastic older siblings who are already over its weight guideline.

In modern, mixed-use environments, the Raven's lighting and wheel setup give it the edge. For fenced-off driveways and sunny suburban loops under parental supervision, the E100 remains acceptable - but decidedly barebones by current standards.

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Price & Value

On sticker price alone, the E100 is noticeably cheaper. For a pure "first electric toy" that might be used in short bursts in a cul-de-sac, it's hard to argue with that. You get a proven frame, repairable drivetrain and a massive ecosystem of spare parts. From a "hours of grins per euro" perspective for under-12s, the E100 still earns its legendary status.

The Raven, however, brings a lot more actual scooter to the table for its higher asking price: lithium battery, higher cruising speed, folding design, display, integrated lighting, multiple modes and a weight that makes public-transport use realistic. If you measure value in "trips replaced" rather than "laps of the driveway", the Raven quietly starts to look like the smarter buy - as long as the rider is old and light enough to use it properly.

The real question is not "which is cheaper?" but "what do you expect this to replace?" If it's simply replacing screen time, the E100 is fine. If it's supposed to replace some walking or short bus connections, the Raven justifies its extra cost... even if neither scooter exactly screams premium engineering triumph.

Service & Parts Availability

Both scooters benefit from Razor's global presence and long history. You can get batteries, chargers, tyres, tubes, brake bits and more without trawling obscure forums or dealing with mystery sellers. That alone puts them miles ahead of many anonymous online brands.

The E100, being older and insanely common, actually has the edge here. Lead-acid packs are cheap and widely available, and there's a cottage industry of parents swapping them out in garages on weekends. Chains, sprockets, throttles - all can be sourced easily, and there's a decade of YouTube tutorials for every possible fix.

The Raven, as a newer design, still has decent support, but you won't find quite the same depth of community hackery yet. On the other hand, the lithium system should need less frequent intervention, assuming it's treated reasonably well. For pure serviceability and depth of tribal knowledge, though, the E100 still wins by virtue of having been absolutely everywhere for years.

Pros & Cons Summary

Parameters Comparison

Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

If you strip away nostalgia and focus on daily usability, the Raven is the more complete scooter. It folds, it weighs less, it goes a bit faster, it charges in a sensible timeframe and its lithium battery behaves like a modern battery should. For teenagers, students and light adults who actually want to get somewhere rather than just ride in loops, it's the only sensible choice between these two.

The E100 still has a place, but that place is quite narrow: younger kids, protected environments, and families who value rugged simplicity over everything else. As a tough first electric toy that can survive siblings, it remains excellent. As soon as you expect it to serve as any kind of transport, its age shows brutally - heavy, slow to charge, no folding, and a battery that starts yawning halfway through a play session.

If you're buying for a 13-year-old who might want to nip to school, the shop or across a flat campus, go Raven and accept its modest power for what it is. If you're buying for an eight-year-old whose world is defined by the end of the street and who thinks a chain whine sounds like a race car, the E100 will absolutely do the job - just don't pretend it's anything more than that.

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics strip the scooters down to pure maths. Price-per-Wh and price-per-km/h show how much you pay for each unit of energy or speed. Weight-related figures show how efficiently each scooter uses its mass relative to energy, range and power. Wh per km is your energy efficiency on the road. Power-to-speed and weight-to-power expose how hard the motor has to work for the performance you get. Average charging speed simply reflects how quickly each battery refills relative to its capacity.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the RAZOR Raven scores 6 points against the RAZOR E100's 4. In the Author's Category Battle, the RAZOR Raven gets 32 ✅ versus 16 ✅ for RAZOR E100 (with a few ties sprinkled in).

Totals: RAZOR Raven scores 38, RAZOR E100 scores 20.

Based on the scoring, the RAZOR Raven is our overall winner. Between these two, the Raven simply feels closer to a "real" scooter - something you can trust for short daily runs, not just lazy loops around the block. It rides a bit more calmly, asks less of your patience at the charger, and lets teens feel like they've stepped up from toys without stepping into danger. The E100 still has its charm as a bomb-proof, grin-inducing first taste of electric motion for younger kids, but its age and compromises are hard to ignore once you've ridden more modern machines. If you want a scooter that won't be outgrown too quickly - in both size and expectations - the Raven is the one that stays fun for longer.

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.