Kayo EKB M14

KAYO has absolutely nailed it with the new eKB range.

These aren’t cheap electric balance bikes with a bigger battery thrown in. The eKB has been properly engineered from the start, with a 48V powertrain, geared hub motor, full suspension and hydraulic brakes front and rear.

The M14 runs a 500W peak motor with a 48V 5Ah NCM battery, giving 240Wh capacity and a claimed range of around 25km.

Three power modes limit the speed to approximately 10, 16 and 22km/h, so you can keep things sensible while your kid gets used to the bike and then increase the performance as their confidence improves.

It runs proper 14 × 2.4” tyres, adjustable front and rear suspension and hydraulic disc brakes.

Seat height is just 515mm, so despite having decent suspension and ground clearance, it’s still manageable for smaller riders.

500W peak | 48V 5Ah | 240Wh | 22km/h | 14” wheels | 515mm seat | 19.1kg

The clever bit with these bikes is that KAYO hasn’t chased stupid power figures.

They’ve concentrated on making something light, controllable and properly equipped that a kid can actually learn to ride.

And at 48V, there’s enough performance there that they aren’t going to outgrow it five minutes after you’ve bought it.