The electric scooter handlebar height is critical for comfort. If not suitable for your height, you will have difficulties riding. This can often be a major problem for tall scooterists.
In this article I’ll go cover almost every electric scooter’s handlebar height and help you calculate your ideal personal handlebar height.
Electric scooter average handlebar height
The average scooter handlebar height is 39.1 inches / 99.3 cm. This is close to the perfect height for adults of average height. Most electric scooters have an adjustable handlebar height, which can add or subtract up between 1 and 4 in / 2 and 10 cm from the average.
Electric scooter handlebar height data
We got the average by going through the data for the scooters in this list.
These are all the electric scooters for which handlebar height was available.
By looking at this data, you can make an informed choice when getting your scooter.
| Electric scooter | Handlebar height (cm) | Estimated? | Adjustable handlebar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nami Burn-E 2 Max | 109 | est | no |
| Inokim Mini 2 | 106 | est | yes |
| Hiboy S2 | 106 | est | no |
| Zero 11X | 105 | est | yes |
| Inokim OXO | 105 | est | yes |
| Inokim OX 21Ah | 105 | yes | |
| Inokim OX 13Ah | 105 | yes | |
| GoTrax XR Ultra | 105 | est | no |
| Levy Plus | 104 | est | no |
| Levy | 104 | est | no |
| FFR City Rider | 104 | est | yes |
| Dualtron Spider | 104 | est | yes |
| Apollo Phantom 52V Mechanical | 104 | no | |
| Zero 10X | 103 | est | no |
| Varla Pegasus | 103 | no | |
| UScooters GT Smart | 103 | yes | |
| UScooters Eco | 103 | est | yes |
| UScooters Booster V | 103 | yes | |
| Kugoo S1 Pro | 103 | est | yes |
| Kugoo S1 | 103 | est | yes |
| Ninebot Max | 102 | no | |
| NanRobot LS7 | 102 | est | no |
| Currus NF | 102 | est | no |
| Swagtron Swagger 5 Elite | 101 | est | no |
| Kugoo M2 Pro | 101 | est | no |
| Kugoo ES2 | 101 | est | no |
| Swagtron Swagger 7 | 100 | est | yes |
| Swagtron Swagger 5 Boost (update) | 100 | est | no |
| Macwheel MX Pro | 100 | est | no |
| Kaabo Mantis Pro SE | 100 | yes | |
| Emove Touring | 100 | est | yes |
| Varla Eagle One Pro | 99.8 | no | |
| Zero 9 | 99 | yes | |
| Turbowheel Swift | 99 | yes | |
| Swagtron Swagger Pro 3 | 99 | est | no |
| Ninebot ES4 | 99 | est | no |
| Ninebot ES3 | 99 | est | no |
| Ninebot ES2 | 99 | est | no |
| Ninebot ES1 | 99 | est | no |
| Ninebot E45/E45E | 99 | est | no |
| Glion Dolly 225 | 99 | yes | |
| Glion Dolly | 99 | yes | |
| Dualtron Compact | 99 | est | yes |
| Xiaomi M365 Pro | 98 | no | |
| Turbowheel Lightning | 98 | est | yes |
| Speedway Mini 4 Pro | 98 | yes | |
| Speedway 5 | 98 | yes | |
| Kaabo Skywalker 10S | 98 | est | yes |
| FFR Horizon | 98 | est | yes |
| Emove Cruiser | 98 | est | yes |
| WePed GT | 97 | est | no |
| Kugoo G-Booster 20Ah | 97 | est | no |
| Kaabo Wolf Warrior 11 | 97 | est | yes |
| InMotion Lively | 97 | est | yes |
| GoTrax GXL V2 Commuter | 97 | no | |
| GoTrax GXL Commuter | 97 | no | |
| Unagi Model One 500 W | 96 | est | no |
| Razor E300 | 96 | est | no |
| Hiboy Max | 96 | est | no |
| Dualtron Thunder | 96 | yes | |
| Xiaomi M365 | 95.2 | no | |
| Varla Eagle One | 95 | no | |
| NanRobot D5+ | 95 | est | no |
| Kugoo M4 Pro | 95 | est | yes |
| Inokim Light 2 | 95 | est | yes |
| GoTrax XR | 95 | no | |
| Swagtron Swagger 3 (update) | 94 | est | no |
| Mercane Widewheel Pro | 94 | est | no |
| GoTrax G2 | 93 | no | |
| Kugoo Kirin S2 | 92 | est | yes |
| Kugoo Kirin S1 | 92 | est | yes |
| Kugoo G2 Pro | 92 | yes | |
| Speedway Leger | 90 | est | yes |
When the handlebar height data was not available, but the general scooter height and its tire size data were available, a visual estimation and calculation was used. Even though I reached out to all of the companies for this data, only some of them responded. The estimated handlebar heights are marked as such.
What electric scooter has the tallest handlebars?
The tallest electric scooter handlebar is on the Nami Burn-E 2 Max, measuring 43 in / 109 cm, making it a great choice for very tall riders.
What electric scooter has the shortest handlebars?
The Speedway Leger has the shortest handlebar at 35.4 in / 90 cm.
Why is electric scooter handlebar height important?
You’ll spend a significant time on your electric scooter, so having a well-fitting scooter is essential for safer and more enjoyable rides.
One critical aspect to consider is the handlebar height, which affects:
- your steering and control
- your comfort
- your safety
If your handlebar doesn’t match your body, it can lead to riding problems.
If it’s too high, your forearms strain, making your ride uncomfortable and causing muscle aches. It affects your control.
Controlling and using an electric scooter is pretty easy, but you do need a good range of arm movement. The handlebar will simply be too far away from the distance where your arms have full control.
On the other hand, a too-low handlebar hinders steering and limits arm movement, essential for easy scooter control.
How to measure scooter handlebar height?
We measure handlebar height as the vertical distance from the deck’s top to the handlebar’s highest point.
It’s important to note that handlebar height differs from the scooter’s overall height.
Often, manufacturers offer handlebar height data, but in some cases, it’s unavailable.
As mentioned above, you may not easily find the handlebar height information. So, if your scooter wasn’t listed in the table, you have a few options:
- measure it yourself, though this might not often be possible
- calculate it, which is a decent alternative when measuring isn’t an option
- ask in online forums, but remember that not all users are active or familiar with less popular scooters
Calculating handlebar height is a viable option when other methods fall short, providing useful information when direct measurements are unavailable.
How to calculate handlebar height?
To calculate the handlebar height, gather three readily available details:
- the unfolded electric scooter’s height
- tire diameter
- an image of the electric scooter
Examine the scooter image, noting the deck’s position relative to the tire. Typically, the deck is roughly half the tire height, often between two-thirds and three-quarters. In some cases (usually off-road scooters), the deck will be almost at the same height as the top of the wheel.
According to that, calculate how high is the top of the deck.
For example, if the tire size is 8 inches, and the top of the deck is at about 3/4 of the tire height, then the top of the deck is:
8 inches * 3/4 = 6 inches
Tire sizes are usually expressed in inches. If you have the scooter height in centimeters, convert the deck height to centimeters too (just multiply it by 2.54).
With all of those pieces of information, you can now calculate the handlebar height.
Simply subtract the top of the deck from the general scooter height:
[Handlebar height] = [Electric scooter height] – [Top of deck height]
Formula for calculating handlebar height
Now we can easily calculate the handlebar height for any scooter. But what height exactly should the handlebar be for you?
What height should my scooter handlebars be?
Determining the ideal handlebar height typically requires some hands-on experience, as it’s hard to evaluate without trying out various scooters.
However, there’s a useful tip that can save you time and effort when searching for your perfect height:
- stand up and let your arms hang naturally;
- bend your arms at the elbows, with your knuckles facing upward, forming an angle of 100° to 120°;
- make sure that you can maintain this position comfortably, as it’s the posture you’ll maintain while riding. Adjust if it feels uncomfortable;
- take note of the distance between your palms and the ground; this is your ideal handlebar height.
If you want the full, detailed version of this method, check out method number 2 in our scooter handlebar height guide.
Also, here you can easily calculate your ideal handlebar height.
For most people, this generally translates to a position a few centimeters higher than their hips, but not above their belly button.
Are electric scooter handlebars adjustable?
Yes, many electric scooters come with adjustable handlebars.
In fact, around half of them have this feature. You can easily change the handlebar height on those models.
Usually, electric scooters have several handlebar height levels.
What to do if the scooter I like doesn’t have adjustable handlebars?
In these cases, the manufacturer may offer various stem lengths to cater to users of different heights, which can help align the handlebar closer to your preference.
If you’re set on a scooter with fixed handlebar height that doesn’t suit you, consider reaching out to the manufacturer to inquire about alternative stem sizes.
Or, you can check if your model has customizable parts for extending the handlebar height.
For example, you can get a specialized part for the Xiaomi M365 and Xiaomi M365 Pro that you install between the stem and the handlebar. It will give you an extra 2 inches of handlebar height. You can find it on Amazon, and other scooters may have similar parts for them too.
