G30 Sviper Electric Scooter Series (Vlaken G3 Pro ODM) [DISCONTINUED]

G30 Sviper Pro provides responsive performance with full coil + oil suspension, a decent quality South Korean LG battery and a sharp build under $3000

The 38kg package provides a neat, tidy ride that takes the anxiety out of traversing adverse terrain such as bumps on paths.

Many makes and models in this class use Chinese battery cells which degrade quicker over time compared to South Korean cells that maintain capacity over the long term of charge cycles. In addition to offering better longevity, there is also less voltage drop with south Korean cells under heavy throttle. The higher discharge rates of the South Korean cells ensures sufficient current with minimal voltage drop to adequately drive the generous 2x30 amp controllers, while reducing adverse impact on long term battery health and that results in premature reduction of endurance (that impacts realisable range). South Korean cells also have more favourable density-to-weight properties making them lighter than Chinese cells. Note the factory initially only provided 2x25 amp controllers and subsequently introduced the 2x30A at marginal increased cost when paired with the 28.8Ah battery.

Sviper Pro is factory configured-to-order with 28.8Ah battery, 2 x 30 amp controllers, tubeless tyre uplifts and the Fangzhong spring coil + oil suspension as well proven and part of the eScootNow TurboTouch Shocks aftermarket uplift for Nami Burn-e. The suspension provides a significant improvement in ride handling and stability than most other sub $3000 makes/models which have no hydraulic dampening in the suspension and/or use lighter springs. Of all 10" scooters ridden by eScootNow, the G30 Sviper Pro offers one of the most stable and comfortable rides, I would suggest even better than the NAMI Viper which has excellent travel but tends to be somewhat "sloppy" with the stock KKE shocks . The removable battery can be replaced on-the-fly, compatible with Dragon Lightning V2 (some international markets as Unigogo Dual Pro / IBOsmart L11). The tubeless tyres on the Pro reduce likelihood of punctures and give you more tyre choices. You are assured full noise on the sine wave controller, configured for the full 2x30A nameplate rather than the 2x25A version that is fitted to smaller battery versions (such as the 23.8Ah packs).

Other premium makes and models in this class include VSETT 10+, Bolzzen Sniper and Teverun / Blade and Nami Klima 10" Nami's Nami (hence named coined Sviper from Bolzzen Sniper and Nami Viper). At 38kgs, Sviper is significantly lighter than most of those models, with weights near that of Blade GT and Teverun Fighter 11. Sviper is 4.7kgs lighter than Bolzzen Sniper and 2.5kgs heaver than VSETT 10+. The long 63cm usable deck length, combined with 10" wheels allow for a relatively petite scooter - being 2cm shorter than the 11" Bolzzen Sniper and 10" VSETT 10+.

The Taizhou Fangzhong Machinery Technology shock comprising spring + hydraulic oil suspension provides excellent dampening and with heavy springs (150mm long, 1800 lbs rear and 115mm (/125mm) in front). The shock is considered better than KKE and EXA as explained on the TurboTouch Shocks product page. The suspension design, offers excellent rebound resistance offering handling typically reserved for higher end scooters of VSETT 10+, Bolzzen Sniper, Nami and Teverun. G30 Sviper Pro is of similar specification to the Dragon Predator, but with South Korean LG battery (20% smaller than the Predator's Chinese pack), slightly heavier motors (1200w vs 1100w), a more modern folding hinge design and more generous deck length. The relatively low deck centre of gravity offers excellent handling, not feeling as onerous as larger scooters and giving the rider confidence when navigating rough terrain and obstacles.

• Wide, 64cm handlebar width end-to-end including grips, high 107cm deck-to-grip and 63cm deck length including rear footrest. This is a reasonably good length, from memory Dragon Predator was ~60cm. Dimensions: 1280mm (height), 1370mm (length). Note: The legal length in Queensland is 1350mm, but the over-length (combined with quality suspension) does add to stability.
• 80/60-6 4-ply EAKIA semi off-road / hybrid tubeless tyre (4 ply, 40psi) which is likely a rebranded tyre from AoXin Tyre Company (This CTO model adopting tubeless hub design provides lots of 10x3 full height profile options - can be upgraded to CST road tyre or 10x3 PMT's etc).
• Runs XOD Full Hydraulic Brakes that have very nice levers on a very nice 2.5mm thick 160mm wave disc (rotor). There is a factory option for NUTT 2-piston callipers however the factory option is near that of simply acquiring replacement NUTT callipers - from a performance perspective there is little difference. The only downside of XOD is slightly higher chance of premature failure (developing a leak), but this is based on limited observations (mostly across earlier Blade/Teverun models that adopted the XOD calliper).

At under $3000, the Sviper Pro offers exceptional value for scooter with full performance suspension (front and rear long swing arms with excellent hydraulic suspension) with a quality South Korean battery.

Check out the 20 minute rundown video from the labs at eScootNow.

Or watch a more polished review from Moveelectrics which is put together well. These videos are of the standard, non-oil and non-adjustable HLT-100 shock.

They also have a road with point-of-view ride experience. Well designed and built, no "clacking" (nice quiet ride) suggesting engineering has been undertaken well and geometric design is excellent, negating need for a steering damper. they also have an off-road video.

Some other global videos (the global videos may included variants including cable brakes, tubed hubs, battery variances and the standard non-Fangzhong suspension, such as the oil-only HLT-100 shock). The KuKirin ODM Teaser Video:

Ginger on Wheels review of the KuKirin version.

Factory highlights video:

and from Russia - turn on auto subtitles.

Product background: The eScootNow G30 Sviper was originally introduced to international markets late 2022 by ODM Kugoo-Kukirin as KuKirin G3 Pro. Manufactured by Unigogo, the sister company of Unicool who coined the popular Zero brand of electric scooters such as the Zero 10X and one of the world's largest manufacturers of many common makes and models in global markets. G30 is branded by Titan Unigogo as Vlaken G3 Pro. Early adoptors in addition to eScootNow include ODM Mercane as G3 Pro through inaugural stores of iScoot, E Ride Solutions and the former High Voltage Scooters 'n' Bikes Ride Electric North Brisbane (Ride Electric) along with Scooter Bro's. Also in Australia as ODM Veloz GT through Eozzie in Melbourne. In other global markets is also seen as ODM Nanrobot N6 and Roadrunner RS5. Such models may differ to the eScootNow G30 with regard to battery cell origin, suspension, tubeless hubs and controller output (2x25A vs 2x30A).

eScootNow G Series - Detailed specifications
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Product positioning: Most capable sub $3000 electric scooter with South Korean Battery.