InMotion V12S Review (2026): Specs, Range, Price and the V12, V12 HT, V12 Pro

InMotion V12S specs

InMotion V12S specifications: InMotion's product page and the V12S user manual, read November 5, 2026

Spec	InMotion's V12S page	V12S user manual
Battery	1,440 Wh; 20S4P Samsung 21700 50S cells	1,440 Wh rated energy; 84V maximum voltage; battery pack IP67
Motor	2,500 W rated, 6,000 W max, 130 N·m torque	2.5 kW rated, 6 kW max; 12-inch motor, IPX6
Top speed	43.5 mph	70 km/h (43.5 mph) designed maximum speed
Range	75 miles	80 to 120 km (50 to 75 miles): full charge, 198 lb (90 kg) load, 77°F, 12 to 25 mph on a flat paved road
Climbing	35°	35°, from "a large amount of tests" with a 198 lb rider
Tire	16-inch tubeless road tire	3.00-12 at 2.8 bar (41 psi) from the factory
Suspension	90 mm hydraulic	90 mm
Weight	77 lb	35 kg (77.2 lb)
Max load	309 lb	140 kg (309 lb)
Size	21 x 8 x 20 in	535 x 205 x 724 mm (21.1 x 8.1 x 28.5 in); 515 mm (20.3 in) across the open pedals
Water rating	IP56 in the table; "IPX6 for the whole vehicle, IP67 for the battery and controller" in the text	IP56 body, IP67 battery, IPX6 motor
Charger	84V 2.8A; 7 hours	84V 2.8A in the table, 7 hours (2 hours at 10A); two GX16-4 charge ports
Lights	12 W headlight with adjustable beam; brake light; 256 lighting effects	12 W headlight, 2 W tail and brake light, 5 W ambient light
Rider	Not listed	Ages 16 to 55; 120 to 200 cm (3 ft 11 in to 6 ft 7 in) tall
Temperature	Not listed (the page says the cells work from -4 to 140°F)	Riding 14 to 104°F (-10 to 40°C); storage -4 to 104°F (-20 to 40°C)

The page and the manual agree on the numbers that matter most: 1,440 Wh, 2,500 W rated, 43.5 mph, 90 mm of travel, 77 lb and a 309 lb load limit. The gaps are in the details. The page's 21 x 8 x 20 inch size is the manual's length, width and pedal span; the wheel stands 724 mm (28.5 in) tall with the handle down. The page lists IP56 in its table and IPX6 in its copy, and the manual says IP56. In IP codes the first digit is dust and the second water, so IP56 and IPX6 rate the same against water; the manual's IP67 for the battery is the stronger rating.

The manual also contradicts itself on the charger. Its spec table lists an 84V 2.8A charger, which matches InMotion's page and FAQ ("a 2.8A charger" that "takes up to 7 hours"), while the charging page of the same manual calls the original charger 84V 9.6A and gives 19.2A as the most the wheel will take through both ports. We go with the 2.8A figure that three InMotion sources share. The range test in the manual uses a 198 lb (90 kg) rider, heavier than the 165 lb InMotion uses for the V11Y, so the V12S figure is the less flattering of the two.

Two setup facts are worth knowing before delivery. InMotion's FAQ says the V12S must be activated in the INMOTION app (iOS 12.1 or Android 7.0 and later, per the manual) before the first ride; after that the app is optional. And its RideConnect anti-theft module, which locks the wheel remotely, tracks it and sends an alert if a locked wheel is moved, comes with a free one-year trial, after which InMotion does not say what it costs.

InMotion V12 vs V12 HT vs V12 Pro vs V12S

The V12 family: the V12 Series user manual (V12 and V12 HT), InMotion's V12 Pro page as archived November 29, 2025, and the V12S page and manual

Spec	V12 (sold as the V12 HS)	V12 HT	V12 Pro	V12S
Battery	1,750 Wh (two 875 Wh packs), 88.8V rated, 100.8V charger	Same	1,750 Wh, 100.8V charger	1,440 Wh, 84V
Motor (rated / max)	2,500 W / 5,000 W	2,800 W / 5,500 W	2,800 W / 5,600 W; 160 N·m	2,500 W / 6,000 W; 130 N·m
Top speed	70 km/h (43.5 mph)	60 km/h (37.3 mph)	37.3 mph	70 km/h (43.5 mph)
Climbing	35°	45°	45°	35°
Range claim	160 km (99 miles), 165 lb rider at 12.4 mph	152 km (94 miles), same test	96.3 miles	50 to 75 miles, 198 lb rider at 12 to 25 mph
Suspension	None	None	None	90 mm hydraulic
Weight	31.5 kg (69.4 lb)	31.5 kg (69.4 lb)	69.3 lb (64 lb in the page's FAQ)	77 lb
Max load	120 kg (265 lb)	120 kg (265 lb)	265 lb	309 lb
Water rating	IPX5 body, IPX7 battery	IPX5 body, IPX7 battery	IPX5 body	IP56 body, IP67 battery
Charger	100.8V 2.3A, about 9 hours	Same	100.8V 2.3A, 9 hours	84V 2.8A, 7 hours
Certificates listed	CE, FCC, ETL	CE, FCC, ETL	Not listed	UL 2272 (TÜV Rheinland), CE, FCC
Status, November 5, 2026	Refurbished at eWheels, $1,299	Refurbished at eWheels, $1,399	Gone from InMotion's store; last archived at $1,799 sale, $2,199 regular	$1,999 sale, $2,399 regular (InMotion)

The V12 and V12 HT share a chassis, a 1,750 Wh battery in two 875 Wh packs and the same 9-hour charger. InMotion's own comparison post sets out the trade: the HT's 2,800 W motor climbs 45° against 35° but tops out at 60 km/h instead of 70, and it came with an off-road tire on a thicker rim where the V12 had a street tire. The same post says both reach "up to 70 miles", against the 160 and 152 km (99 and 94 miles) in the manual, which was measured at a gentle 20 km/h (12.4 mph) with a 165 lb rider.

The V12 Pro was InMotion's last version of that chassis. Its page lists the HT's numbers (2,800 W rated, 45°, 37.3 mph, 1,750 Wh) with 5,600 W peak and 160 N·m of torque, and credits an "Enhanced Driver Board" with an improved PCB layout and more durable MOSFETs that raise maximum power output by 23%. It also adds height-adjustable pedals (up to 20 mm), a four-LED headlight and a brake light, and links the V12 Series manual as its own. Our InMotion lineup guide recorded it as sold out on October 9, 2026; by November 5 the page itself was gone.

So the V12S trades voltage and battery for comfort and features. 84V against 100.8V means less headroom for the motor near the top of its speed range, a point our battery voltage guide explains, and 1,440 Wh against 1,750 Wh means roughly 18% less range at the same riding style. In return it gets the suspension the old V12 never had, a 309 lb load limit against 265 lb, a better water rating, a tubeless tire, a UL 2272 certificate and RideConnect's remote lock and tracking, which none of the V12 sources we read mention. The touchscreen, speakers, light strips and USB ports carry over from the V12 in updated form. It is 7.7 lb heavier.

The V12's 2022 driver board replacement

The original V12 had a driver board (the controller) problem that InMotion fixed by sending out new boards in 2022. Its May 10, 2022 notice to V12 riders apologized for delays shipping the replacement V12 driver boards: a Covid-19 lockdown in Shanghai had closed its MOSFET supplier, the first batch shipped that May, and InMotion expected every board to arrive by the end of July 2022. A second notice, published June 16, 2022, was titled "V12 New Driver Board Cut Out Investigation". Its text was an image that the Internet Archive did not keep, so we cannot tell you what it found; the title ties the new board to cutouts, where the motor stops holding the rider up.

InMotion's later boards point the same way. The V12 Pro page sells its enhanced driver board on MOSFET durability, and eWheels says its refurbished V12 and V12 HT units have "V12 Pro Controller" boards installed "for improved power and reliability". A search of the CPSC's recall database found no InMotion recall on November 5, 2026, and GOV.UK's product safety reports list none for InMotion. Neither the V12S page nor its manual mentions the V12 board history. The V12S uses a different controller, which InMotion calls the Raptor-Y and says supports 300A of output current on an 84V system.

If you are looking at a used V12, V12 HT or V12 Pro, the board is the first question; the used checklist further down covers the rest, and our cutouts and tiltback guide explains the failure itself.

UL 2272: the V12S certificate

TÜV Rheinland's Certipedia database lists certificate CU 72500032, held by INMOTION TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD., for the "Electric system of unicycle", model V12S, to ANSI/CAN/UL 2272:2024. It was issued January 13, 2025, covers the US and Canada, and showed as valid on November 5, 2026. InMotion's page says the same: "UL2272 certified by TUV Rheinland", plus CE and FCC.

One oddity: the certificate shown in the photo beside that claim on InMotion's V12S page is numbered CU 72500641 and dated February 25, 2025, and Certipedia lists that number for the V9. The V12S's own certificate exists, so this looks like the wrong photo rather than a missing certificate, but if you need to show the number to a landlord, an employer or a building, use CU 72500032.

The old V12 and V12 HT manual lists CE, FCC and ETL marks, and does not say which standard ETL tested to. If you buy in New York City, where Local Law 39 of 2023 requires UL 2272 certification for devices sold, leased or rented in the city, the V12S has a certificate you can check; for a V12, ask the seller what standard its ETL mark covers. UL 2272 covers the electrical system (battery, battery management and charging), not balance or cutouts; our UL 2272 guide explains what it tests. For comparison, the V14 Pro received its own certificate, CU 72610160, on November 4, 2026.

InMotion V12S price and where to buy it

InMotion V12S and V12 sellers, November 5, 2026

Seller	Wheel and price shown	Notes	Warranty
InMotion (inmotionworld.com)	V12S, $1,999 sale, $2,399 regular	Black Friday price to November 30 with a refund if it drops by then; free V12S power pads (listed at $159); arrives in 3 to 7 business days	12 months on the page; battery 6 months under InMotion's policy
Amazon (InMotion's brand store)	V12S, see the buy box	In stock, sold by Inmotion Direct; $1,999 when we checked	Not stated on the listing
Alien Rides	V12S, $2,399	In stock	Alien Rides' own terms
eWheels	Refurbished V12 (HS) $1,299, was $1,599; refurbished V12 HT $1,399, was $1,699	Under 100 miles and under 10 miles; V12 Pro controller fitted; no new V12S listed	One year from shipping, from eWheels

At $1,999 the V12S costs the same on InMotion's store and on Amazon, and $400 less than at Alien Rides. InMotion's store is the purchase its warranty clearly covers: the policy asks for proof of purchase from InMotion's website, sends buyers from an authorized distributor to that distributor, and does not mention Amazon. If you buy on Amazon, ask through Amazon who handles a warranty claim before you order.

InMotion's V12S seat is sold on Amazon by InMotion's store too, and fits only the V12S; our accessories guide covers seats and pads.

V12S top speed: 43.5 mph

InMotion lists 43.5 mph, the manual's 70 km/h "designed maximum speed". One of the manual's notes, which reads as the basis for that figure, gives a full charge, a 198 lb (90 kg) payload, 77°F, no wind and a flat road. A heavier rider, a low battery, cold weather or a climb all leave the motor less in reserve, and a self-balancing wheel stays upright only while the motor can push the tire back under you. Treat 43.5 mph as the firmware's ceiling, not a cruising speed.

Neither the page nor the manual gives the V12S's tiltback or alarm settings. On the old V12 Pro page, InMotion said the battery management system and controller lower the top speed as the battery drains, and put average cruising at 15 to 28 mph depending on the rider. Ride well below 43.5 mph, slower on a low battery, and read our cutouts and tiltback guide before you explore the top of the range.

Range and charging

InMotion's page claims 75 miles. The manual is more careful: 80 to 120 km (50 to 75 miles) with a 198 lb rider at 77°F, riding 12 to 25 mph on a flat paved road, and it adds that temperature, tire pressure, road and riding habits such as hard acceleration and braking all change the result.

V12S range at the range calculator's profiles (1,440 Wh, 85% usable), InMotion's claims and the old V12 for comparison

Riding profile or claim	Wh per mile	V12S range
Easy (light rider, flat, mild weather)	20	61 miles
Mixed city riding	28	44 miles
Fast, hilly or heavy	40	31 miles
InMotion's 75-mile claim	About 16	75 miles
Old V12 (1,750 Wh) at mixed city riding	28	53 miles

Plan on about 45 miles of mixed riding: enough for a 20-mile commute each way with a little reserve, and less in winter. The V12 Series manual says range at -4°F (-20°C) may be half or less of what you get in mild weather, and the V12S manual sets 14°F (-10°C) as the lowest riding temperature. Run your own numbers in the EUC range calculator.

V12S charging times by source

Source	Charger	Time stated
InMotion's page and FAQ	84V 2.8A (in the box)	Up to 7 hours
V12S manual, spec table	2.8A; 10A	7 hours; 2 hours
Our charging calculator (72V nominal, taper factor 1)	2.8A	7.1 hours from empty, 5.7 hours from 20%
Our charging calculator	5.6A (two 2.8A chargers)	3.6 hours from empty, 2.9 hours from 20%
Our charging calculator	10A	2.0 hours from empty, 1.6 hours from 20%

The stock charger is an overnight job, and the second charge port halves it: the manual says using two chargers at once cuts the time by 50%. Only the 2.8A charger comes in the box, and InMotion's warranty excludes damage from non-approved chargers, so get InMotion's approval in writing before you buy a faster one; the charging time calculator works out others.

The V12S manual's charging warnings are stricter than most. They say not to charge indoors, not to charge with water at the port or on the cord, to use only the original adapter, to close the port lid afterward, and not to charge a battery that is damaged or has been in water. It recommends a charge every three months in storage and more than 80% before a ride. Our battery storage guide covers the off-season routine.

Suspension, tire and weight

The 90 mm of travel comes from a hydraulic shock that InMotion calls "motorcycle-grade" and says is "designed to suit a wide range of rider weights". Unlike the V11Y, whose air springs must be pumped to a pressure for your weight, the V12S manual gives no suspension setup at all, and the page names no adjustment. That makes it simpler to own, and leaves heavier or lighter riders with nothing to tune.

The tire is a 3.00-12 tubeless road tire on a 12-inch motor, which InMotion calls 16-inch (the overall size), set at 2.8 bar (41 psi) from the factory. InMotion's FAQ says it is built to keep enough pressure after a puncture for slow riding home rather than a sudden blowout. The old V12 used the same 16-inch size with an inner tube, and its manual gives the same 2.8 bar. Our tire guide explains tire codes and pressures.

At 77 lb, the V12S is 11 lb heavier than the V11Y and 9 lb lighter than the V14 Pro. It has a trolley handle (press the switch under the handle to raise it, hold it to retract), a kickstand and an anti-spin button that cuts the balance when you lift the wheel, which make rolling it through a lobby easy and carrying it up stairs hard.

Warranty and service

InMotion's page headlines a 12-month warranty, but its policy splits coverage by part, and the V12S battery gets 6 months; only the V14 and P6 get 12.

InMotion US warranty periods by part, read November 5, 2026

Part	Coverage
Frame and structural parts	12 months
Motor and controller	12 months
Battery	6 months on the V12S (12 months on the V14 and P6)
Display, suspension, charger	6 months each
Headlight, taillight, turn signals	3 months
Tires, inner tubes, pedals, shell, fenders	Not covered (consumables)

Coverage runs from delivery, needs proof of purchase from InMotion's website and stays with the original buyer. Once a claim is approved, InMotion either sends the parts with repair guides and remote help, or arranges an authorized repair partner, in which case you pay shipping, labor and tax. After the first 7 days you pay shipping to and from the service center. Water damage, crashes, overloading, opening the battery, unauthorized repairs, unofficial firmware, non-approved chargers and commercial use all fall outside it, so the IP ratings are not water cover. Our warranty comparison sets InMotion against the other brands.

How the V12S compares

Prices read November 5, 2026, except where noted; specs from each maker's page or manual. Prices change often.

Wheel	Pack	Motor (rated / peak)	Speed (maker)	Tire	Suspension	Weight	Price seen
InMotion V12S	84V, 1,440 Wh	2,500 W / 6,000 W	43.5 mph	3.00-12 tubeless	90 mm hydraulic	77 lb	$1,999 (InMotion and Amazon)
InMotion V11Y	84V, 1,500 Wh	2,500 W / 7,000 W	37 mph	18 x 3.00	85 mm air	66 lb	$1,299 (InMotion and Amazon)
InMotion V14 Pro	134.4V, 2,400 Wh	4,000 W / 9,000 W	50 mph	3.00-12	85 mm	86 lb	$2,499 sale (InMotion)
King Song S19 Pro	1,776 Wh	3,500 W / 6,500 W	37 mph	20 x 2.75	90 mm	73 lb	Not on Amazon since November 3
InMotion V12 HT (refurbished)	100.8V, 1,750 Wh	2,800 W / 5,500 W	37.3 mph	3.00-12, tube	None	69.4 lb	$1,399 (eWheels)

The InMotion V11Y is the value problem for the V12S. It costs $700 less, carries a slightly bigger 1,500 Wh battery, has 85 mm of air suspension and weighs 11 lb less. What the V12S adds for the money: 6.5 mph more listed top speed, a 309 lb load limit against 265 lb, a UL 2272 certificate you can look up (we found none for the V11Y), and a smaller 16-inch wheel, which InMotion says makes its V12 line more maneuverable. Pick the V11Y unless the certificate, the load limit or the speed headroom matters to you; our V11Y review covers it in full.

Step up to the InMotion V14 Pro ($500 more on November 5) for trails and speed: 134.4V, 2,400 Wh and 50 mph, at 86 lb, now with its own UL 2272 certificate; our V14 review sets out what that weight costs you. The King Song S19 Pro matches the V12S's 90 mm of travel with more battery (1,776 Wh) at 73 lb, but its Amazon listing went dead on November 3, so it is a King Song store purchase for now. A refurbished V12 HT at $1,399 has more battery than the V12S for $600 less, with no suspension, an older board design, a 265 lb limit and eWheels' warranty instead of InMotion's.

Buying a used V12, V12 HT or V12 Pro

A refurbished V12 HT with a year of dealer warranty costs $1,399, so weigh any private sale against that: InMotion's warranty stays with the original buyer, so a used V12 comes with no InMotion cover. Check these before you pay, alongside our used EUC checklist:

• Which driver board it has. Ask whether the board was replaced under InMotion's 2022 program, or upgraded to a V12 Pro board as on eWheels' refurbished units, and ask for the invoice or photos. InMotion sells a V12 controller and display board assembly for $320; Alien Rides lists a V12 driver board with heatsink at $600.
• How long it sat. The V12 Series manual says a fully charged V12 drains on standby in about 120 to 180 days, that over-discharge damage cannot be undone, and that a chip in the battery records charging, so damage from long neglect is not covered. Ask when it was last charged.
• Both packs. The V12 carries two 875 Wh packs. Charge it fully and read the battery level and any error in the app. eWheels sells a single replacement V12 pack (listed at 843.5 Wh) for $620.
• Which model it really is. The HS, HT and Pro look alike, and the HT and Pro trade 6 mph of top speed for climbing. InMotion's comparison says the HT came with an off-road tire on a thicker rim. Ask for the original box or invoice.
• Tire and tube. The V12 runs an inner tube (its manual covers replacing inner and outer tires); set 2.8 bar (41 psi) per the manual, and check the tread and sidewalls.
• Crash and water history. Look for cracked shells, bent pedals and corrosion at the charge port; InMotion's warranty excludes both kinds of damage even on a new wheel.

InMotion still sold V12 motors ($225 for the V12 and for the V12 Pro) and a V12 Series seat on November 5, 2026, so parts are available for now.

Who should buy the InMotion V12S, and who should skip it

Buy it if you ride rough city streets, want suspension without pumping air springs, weigh up to 309 lb with your gear, need a UL 2272 certificate number you can show, and can roll a 77 lb wheel. Buy it at $1,999 from InMotion's store, where its warranty clearly applies.

Skip it if you want the most range for the money (the V11Y has more battery for $700 less), you carry your wheel up stairs daily (look at our lightweight picks), you ride trails (the V14 Pro), or you want more than six months on the battery.

If it will be your first wheel, read our learn-to-ride guide first: 6,000 W of peak power is a lot to learn on, and the manual says to ask your seller to refer you to a training organization and to wear a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards for the whole ride. Our commuting guide sets the V12S against smaller commuters, and the protective gear guide covers the standards to look for.