Segway at CES: a powerful pair of e-bikes, a 50mph scooter, and a robot mower
For CES this year, Segway ditched the goofy self-balancing pods and paintball-shooting go-karts and got back to basics.
The Ninebot-owned brand, once known for its pioneering self-balancing scooters, is reintroducing a pair of e-bikes (both first announced last year) with additional information on pricing and ordering. And it’s also rolling out its next-generation lineup of kick scooters, with more powerful drivetrains and rugged, all-terrain features. And because it’s CES, it’s also giving us new details about the robot mower it introduced last year.
The e-bikes Segway announced last year, the powerful Xyber and the more approachable Xafari, are scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2025. Presales for both start on January 7th, with open sales kicking off on February 3rd.
The Xyber is the more imposing of the two, with a motorcycle-like design that skirts the limits of what can be defined as an e-bike. With a starting price of $2,999.99, the Xyber looks like it packs a wallop — because it does. A rear-mounted 750W torquey direct-drive motor helps propel riders from zero to 20mph in just 2.7 seconds.
It still has pedals and caps out at 20mph, which may leave some riders feeling short-changed. After all, the Xyber looks like it’s meant to go as fast as some of Segway’s unruly e-scooters (we’ll get to those in a second), but alas, the e-bike classification in the US is what it is. Segway says there is an off-road mode that “goes beyond Class 3” — which means speeds faster than 28mph — but only in areas where it’s legally allowed.
The Xyber can go up to 112 miles between charging in its 2,880Wh dual-battery configuration and 56 miles for the single-battery with 1,440Wh — though those ranges are likely only good for the lowest power setting. Still, that’s a staggering range for any modern e-bike and a good sign that Segway is trying to give its customers what they want.
But despite its futuristic, moto-inspired aesthetic and cast aluminum, double-cradle frame, there are actual pedals and 12 — yes, 12 — different levels of pedal assist, as well as three ride modes (Eco, Sport, and Race) of throttle-only operation. There’s 110mm of suspension in the front and 100mm in the rear. A 1,330-lumen headlight comes equipped with smart light features. And the 2.4-inch TFT display shows real-time information like speed and battery charge as well as navigation.
While the Xyber is designed to compete with popular high-powered mini-bikes from Juiced and Super73, the Xafari is for customers with more traditional tastes. With a low-step frame and wide tires for maximum comfort, the Xafari is for “long rides and endless exploration,” Segway says.
Starting at $2,399.99, the Segway Xafari rocks a 750W motor with 80nm of torque and a 936Wh removable battery for up to 88 miles of range (in the lowest power setting). Front and rear suspension, as well as big 26 x 3.0-inch all-terrain tires, will help maximize comfort for anyone looking for a less bumpy ride.
Both bikes sport Segway’s Intelligent Ride System, which includes automated features like headlights, bike locking, and adaptive pedal assist. The AirLock system, in particular, is pretty innovative. Using the app, owners only need to throw down their kickstand and walk away from the bike. After they get 10 meters, the AirLock system locks the handlebars and rear motor and sets an alarm automatically, without any need to fumble with a bike lock.
“This is the stack of technologies that we’ve integrated into these bikes to allow the bicycles to act more like the automobiles that we’re used to driving,” said Nick Howe, who heads Segway’s business division.
But as much as Segway wants to become a known brand for e-bikes, its true DNA is scooters. The company is releasing its third-generation kick scooters this year, ranging from entry-level to high-performance super-scooters.
Segway is replacing its popular GT1 and GT1 with the all-new GT3 Pro and GT3 scooters with a spec list not for the fainthearted. The GT3 Pro — which is the only vehicle announced today not to have a price attached — leads the pack with acceleration of zero to 30mph in just 3.9 seconds in Ultra Boost Mode, a stinging top speed of 49.7mph (!!), and a range of up to 86 miles on a single charge thanks to its dual 3,500-watt motors (with a total max output of 7,000W) and 2,160Wh battery.
The GT3 is also great for hill climbing, with the ability to tackle slopes up to 38 degrees. It also features a very advanced suspension system with coil-sprung, hydraulically damped shocks in the front and rear. And everything is customizable to your exact riding specifications, which ensures maximum comfort.
Segway is also highlighting something it calls “SegRide,” which is the company’s ride enhancement system. That includes the geometry of the scooter, things like stem angle, trailing distance, ergonomics, and the angle and curvature of the handlebars.
Segway is also releasing its F and E series e-scooters for commuters as well as its Max G3, which the company describes as the luxury sedan in its lineup of scooters.
And lastly, Segway is upgrading its lineup of robot lawn mowers with the Navimow X3, which will go on sale in spring 2025. The new robots are designed to cover a lot more ground than the previous generation: 2.5 acres versus just a quarter-acre for the company’s i Series of robot mowers.
The X3 also combines mowing and trimming for a more well-rounded piece of equipment. It can climb slopes of up to 27 degrees, has IP6-rated waterproofing, and improved AI capabilities that can recognize pets and other wildlife. It can also integrate with your smart home, so you can activate it using Google Home or Amazon Alexa.
Segway didn’t reveal any pricing details, so we’ll have to wait to find out how it compares to the i Series ($999) and H series ($1,899) mowers.