MOST EXPENSIVE PRO SCOOTERS

HERE IS YOUR GUIDE TO THE HIGHEST TICKET PRICED PRO SCOOTERS

The scooter industry has been showing growth for the last few years and this growth allows for the limits of innovation to be pushed further than ever. With the growth in innovation, the price tags of some of these new expensive pro scooters have reached some incredible new heights.

In a recent scooter brad video, he showcased an all-titanium scooter that would retail for over $1,300. At the moment prices haven’t gotten close to that as the titanium example is a one-off prototype.

The higher tier of pro scooters presents an interesting landscape right now because of the players, while some might be predictable one of the players in this top level of stunt scooter might surprise you quite a bit. Before we uncover and talk about the most costly completes right now let’s consider why these prices have gotten driven way up.

WHY ARE PRO SCOOTERS SO EXPENSIVE?

Scooters aren’t expensive just for the scooter industry brands to make more money. Taking a closer look at the offerings wrapped up in some of these completes the prices are strictly based on the component packages. On entry-level scooters, you can expect low-cost materials, spotty craftsmanship and frankly ugly uninspired designs.  A basic entry-level stunt scooter will feature a steel fork, smaller 4-inch wide deck, very basic down tube (or neck), squared block-like deck design, basic head-tube with no cuts and no designs.

In complete contrast to the scooters, we consider in this guide a higher-end pro scooter will feature premium materials like Aluminum. Aluminum will typically grace the deck, fork, and handlebars. At the moment no complete scooter features any premium bars but we think it’s coming down the pipe soon. Titanium, carbon fiber and even something exotic like magnesium might surface in an out of the box pro scooter in the next year or so.

COMPONENTS ARE WHAT MAKES STUNT SCOOTERS SO EXPENSIVE

Picking up where we left off talking about bars, wheels are another area that allows for premium components. Right now we are going through somewhat of a revolution. One of the companies that are setting the tone remarkably is Ride 858, unlike any of the other brand’s Ride came right out of the gate dropping signature wheels for their entire pro team. Not only did this strategy make for an incredible product but it also shows dedication and partnership between the brand and its riders.

Forks are another nice area for a high-end scooter to strut its stuff. Aluminum is the main standard on upper echelon scooters, the main differentiation is the process used in making the fork. Complete one-piece forks are becoming increasingly popular in the industry along with full integration.

Decks with extravagant procedures during the manufacturing process are the main calling card on the elite level scoots. A prime example of a trendsetter in this regards is Ethic DC. When they first came onto the scene Ethics down tube with basically no material set the scooter world on fire. Even now that it has been on the market for a few years the allure is still there, however, the reputation of durability isn’t quite there. Top-level sponsored pro scooter riders aren’t really concerned with durability since they will be comped product as they need it. On the flip side if you as a consumer are spending money on a scooter that is $250+ you want something that is durable.

In our opinion, it is very important to check each of the following critical areas to get a scooter that is worth the money.

Premium Bars

Constructed of exotic material like Titanium, Carbon Fiber or at the minimum Aluminum.

Nice Wheels

Wheels with good size preferably 120mm but also good styling and process used during construction. Many companies are making use of Air Wheels and Hollow Core designs. Another commonplace on the high end is forged wheel cores and custom formulas in the polyurethane.

A Beautiful Deck

You should expect nothing less than a forged down-tube and head-tube. Substantial sizing; 4.5 to 5 inch width and 19.5 to 20.5 length.

Proper finishing

The real deciding factor in selecting between the top tier stunt scooters is the details. At this price point, standard colors are options because not everyone is flashy. However, if there are no metallic finishes or graphic dips you are being short-changed.

HOW MUCH IS THE MOST EXPENSIVE PRO SCOOTER

Currently, the most expensive Pro Scooter that we carry is the Kota Icon Pro Scooter in the black colorway  below retailing at $179.99

Kota Icon Specs:

DECK: 4.75″ W x 19.5″ L Aluminum, HEADSET: Fully Integrated Sealed with 83 Degree Headtube

COMPRESSION: Mini HIC for easy assembly, CLAMP: Aluminum Double Clamp, FORK: Forged Aluminum Fork for Stability

BARS: 23″ T x 22″ W Aluminum Alloy Standard 31.8mm Size Bars, GRIPS: ODI Kota Signature TPR Grips

WHEELS: 110 x 28mm 6 Spoke Metal Alloy Core, BRAKE: Flat 2 Bolt Brake

How does the Kota Icon stack up against the rest of the field of expensive pro scooters? Well, to be honest, the Icon is very similar to the rest of the field so the extra $50 from the closest competitor really isn’t warranted. However, we love what the Kota brand is doing and District for that matter. This seems like a great partnership and to get the premium version of that District brand the consumer has to pay for it.

With this move following the whole “Unsponsored” movement from a few years back, it makes all the sense in the world for Dakota to have his own brand.

BEST EXPENSIVE PRO SCOOTERS

Here is our list of the very best Pro Scooters.

Image	Title	Rating	Price
	Madd Gear VX7 Extreme	4.3/5	$299.99	View Price
	Envy KOS Series 6 Soul	4.0/5	$279.00	View Price
	Fuzion Z375 Pro Scooter Complete	4.8/5	$269.99	View Price
	District C253 Pro Scooter	4.9/5	$212.95	View Price
	Phoenix Sequel Pro Scooter	4.7/5	$199.99	View Price
	Lucky EVO 5.0 Complete Pro Stunt Scooter	4.2/5	$199.95	View Price
	Kota Icon Pro Scooter	4.0/5	$179.00	View Price

We hope you enjoyed this guide on the most expensive pro scooters on the market in 2020, we can’t wait for 2021. Overall the scooter market has been heating up and all the industries top players bring their A+ game. The stakes are only going to continue to get higher and higher. Who will jump out on a limb and release the first-ever $500 complete? Only time will tell, until next time.