InMotion V9 Review (2026): Specs, Range, UL 2272 and Price

InMotion V9 specs

InMotion V9 specifications: InMotion's product page (read October 30, 2026) and the V9 user manual

Spec	InMotion's V9 page	V9 user manual
Battery	750 Wh; 20S2P Samsung 21700 50GB cells; 84V charger	720 Wh rated energy, 72V rated voltage; battery rated IP67
Motor	1,000 W rated, 2,000 W max, 90 N·m torque	1 kW rated, 2 kW max
Top speed	28 mph	40 km/h (24.9 mph) "designed maximum speed"
Range	37 miles "under ideal conditions"; 20 to 30 miles typical (FAQ)	60 km (37.3 miles): full charge, 90 kg (198 lb) load, 77°F, 20 to 40 km/h (12 to 25 mph) on a flat paved road
Climbing	30°	30°
Tire	"16 x 3 inches", tubeless; "3.00-10/14x3" in the FAQ	3.00-10 on a 10-inch motor, 2.8 bar (41 psi)
Suspension	60 mm, aluminum air springs	60 mm stroke, dual air suspension
Weight	50.7 lb (spec table)	23 kg (50.7 lb)
Max load	265 lb	120 kg (265 lb)
Size	18.8 x 7.4 x 24.9 in	478 mm long, 187 mm wide, 633 mm tall; 472 mm across the pedals
Water rating	IPX6 (body)	IP56 (body), IPX6 (motor), IP67 (battery)
Charger	84V 4A; 5 hours, or 1 hour with 10A chargers (spec table); about 2 to 2.5 hours (FAQ)	84V 4A; 2.5 hours; 4A maximum input; one GX16-4 port
Lights	Headlight, brake light, side light strips with 256 effects	Automatic headlight, 12 W LED daytime running lights, brake light, colored strips on both sides
Extras	Dual speakers, USB-A and USB-C ports (20 W out), RideConnect cellular link	Touch screen; Bluetooth name "E25-" plus the last 8 digits of the serial number
Temperature	Not listed	Riding 14 to 113°F (-10 to 45°C); storage -4 to 113°F

Two of those gaps are one fact described two ways. The tire is a 3.00-10: 3 inches wide on a 10-inch motor rim. InMotion's FAQ calls its overall size 14 x 3 inches, the spec table says 16 x 3, and eWheels' listing title says 15 inches, but all three describe the same part. The pack is 40 cells, 20 in series (84V at full charge, 72V nominal) and 2 in parallel; the manual's 720 Wh is 4% below the 750 Wh InMotion advertises, a gap that matters far less to range than speed and rider weight do.

Weight is the other muddle. The spec table and the manual agree on 50.7 lb (23 kg), but other parts of InMotion's page have given 48.5 lb and 24 kg. We use 50.7 lb. The top speed and charging gaps are real differences, covered in their own sections below.

The V9's UL 2272 certificate

InMotion's page calls the V9 the "World's First UL-Certified Electric Unicycle". The certificate behind that claim is public. TÜV Rheinland's Certipedia database lists certificate CU 72500641, held by INMOTION TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD., for the "Electric system of unicycle", model V9, to ANSI/CAN/UL 2272:2024. It was issued February 25, 2025, as a US and Canada certificate (the cTUVus mark), and it showed as valid when we read it on October 30, 2026.

The mark on a V9 will be TÜV Rheinland's, not UL Solutions'. UL 2272 is a standard, and labs other than UL Solutions certify to it: OSHA expanded TÜV Rheinland of North America's Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory status to cover UL 2272 in November 2023, per TÜV Rheinland's announcement. New York City's Local Law 39 of 2023 requires that kind of certification for devices sold, leased or rented in the city, so the V9 is one of the wheels a New York buyer can check before paying. Ask the seller to show the mark on the label or the box.

Know what the certificate covers. UL 2272 tests the electrical system (the battery, its management system and charging) for fire and shock hazards. It says nothing about how the wheel balances, brakes or cuts out when pushed past its limits. Our UL 2272 guide explains the standard and the CPSC's proposed rule, and our cutouts and tiltback guide covers the riding side.

We can't confirm "first". The same database shows InMotion's own V12S certificate issued January 13, 2025, six weeks before the V9's, and other makers' certificates sit in other labs' directories. A search of the CPSC's recall database for "InMotion" on October 30, 2026 returned no recalls.

InMotion V9 price and where to buy it

InMotion V9 sellers, October 30, 2026

Seller	Price shown	Notes	Warranty
InMotion (inmotionworld.com)	$799 sale, $1,299 regular	Also sold as V9 + Seat and V9 + Power pads; arrives in 3 to 7 business days; 15-day returns	12 months on the page; battery 6 months under InMotion's policy
Amazon (InMotion's brand store)	See the buy box	In stock	Not stated on the listing
eWheels	$1,199	Listed as available	eWheels' own terms

At $799, InMotion's own store is $400 below eWheels, and it is the purchase InMotion's warranty clearly covers: the policy applies to products bought on InMotion's official website and sends buyers from an authorized distributor to that distributor. It does not mention Amazon, where the V9 is sold through InMotion's brand store. If you buy there, ask through Amazon who handles a warranty claim before you order.

InMotion's own V9 seat and V9 power pads are sold separately on Amazon as well; our accessories guide covers what they do.

InMotion V9 top speed: 28 mph or 25?

InMotion's page lists 28 mph (45 km/h). The manual's spec table lists a "designed maximum speed" of 40 km/h (24.9 mph). The manual's footnotes give test conditions for its figures (a full charge and a 198 lb load at 77°F on flat ground, no wind) without marking which note goes with which row. InMotion does not explain the 3 mph gap; a firmware or regional difference would fit, but no source we read says which.

Treat either number as the firmware's ceiling, not a cruising speed. A self-balancing wheel stays upright only while the motor has power in reserve to push the tire back under you, and the V9 carries its 50.7 lb on the same 1,000 W rated motor as the 35.2 lb V8S. That reserve shrinks as you near the limit, as the battery drains, and on a climb. Neither InMotion's page nor the manual describes the V9's tiltback or speed alarm settings; the dashboard shows Comfortable, Sport and Parking modes, set in the InMotion app. Ride well below 25 mph, and slower on a low battery.

Range and charging

InMotion's page claims 37 miles "under ideal conditions", and its FAQ says riders typically see 20 to 30 miles, with at least 15 miles in any conditions. The manual states the test behind the 37-mile figure: 60 km (37.3 miles) on a full charge with a 198 lb load at 77°F, riding 12 to 25 mph on flat pavement.

V9 range at the range calculator's profiles (750 Wh, 85% usable) and InMotion's own figures

Riding profile or claim	Wh per mile	Range
Easy (light rider, flat, mild weather)	20	32 miles
Mixed city riding	28	23 miles
Fast, hilly or heavy	40	16 miles
InMotion's 37-mile claim	About 17	37 miles
InMotion's "20 to 30 miles typical"	About 21 to 32	20 to 30 miles
InMotion's "at least 15 miles"	About 42	15 miles

InMotion's FAQ figures land on the calculator's own profiles, which is a good sign for the FAQ. Plan on about 20 miles of mixed riding, which covers a 10-mile commute each way with little reserve, and less in cold weather. The manual's riding range starts at 14°F, and cold packs deliver less. If your round trip is longer, look at the InMotion V11Y and its 1,500 Wh pack, or run your own numbers in the EUC range calculator.

V9 charging figures by source

Source	Charger	Time stated
InMotion's spec table	84V 4A	5 hours, or 1 hour with 10A chargers
InMotion's feature text	"16A fast charging"	"as little as 1 hour"
InMotion's FAQ	Included 4A; 5A recommended maximum	About 2 to 2.5 hours
V9 manual	84V 4A; 4A maximum input; one charge port	2.5 hours
Our charging calculator (72V nominal, taper factor 1)	4A	2.6 hours from empty, 2.1 hours from 20%

The FAQ, the manual and the arithmetic agree: the included 4A charger fills the V9 in about 2 to 2.5 hours, while the spec table's 5 hours matches the 2A charger the same table listed when we read it on October 9. The fast-charge claims do not agree with anything else InMotion publishes. The spec table mentions 10A, the feature text 16A, the FAQ recommends 5A at most, and the manual gives a 4A maximum input. InMotion's warranty excludes damage from charging with non-approved chargers, so use the stock charger, or get InMotion's approval in writing before you buy a faster one. The charging time calculator works out other chargers.

The manual's charging rules: use the original adapter, do not charge indoors, do not charge a damaged or wet battery, close the port cover afterward, and charge a stored wheel once every three months. Our battery storage guide covers the off-season routine.

Air suspension, tire and weight

The V9's 60 mm of travel comes from air springs, not coils, so it has to be pumped up. The manual says to inflate the suspension before the first ride, "otherwise, it may damage the product", using the pump in the box through the valve under the red cap at the bottom of the air spring by the footrest, and to check the pressure every three months. Its pressure table sets the springs by rider weight:

V9 air suspension pressure by rider weight, from the V9 user manual

Rider weight	Air pressure
Under 132 lb (60 kg)	80 to 120 psi
132 to 154 lb (60 to 70 kg)	120 to 130 psi
154 to 176 lb (70 to 80 kg)	130 to 150 psi
176 to 198 lb (80 to 90 kg)	150 to 180 psi
198 to 220 lb (90 to 100 kg)	180 to 200 psi
220 to 287 lb (100 to 130 kg)	200 to 220 psi

The table's top band runs to 130 kg (287 lb), past the 265 lb (120 kg) maximum load in both the manual and InMotion's page. The load limit is the one that counts, and it includes your backpack and gear.

The tire is a 3.00-10 street tire, run at 2.8 bar (41 psi) per the manual. InMotion's FAQ says only street tires ship and knobby tires do not fit the V9's motor, so the V9 is a pavement and packed-path wheel. For gravel and trails, see our off-road wheel guide; for tire sizes and pressures in general, the tire guide.

At 50.7 lb, the V9 is 15.5 lb heavier than InMotion's V8S, but its shell is only 7.4 inches wide, and it has a trolley handle (press the switch under the handle to release it, hold it to retract) and a stand. The manual's rider range is 120 to 200 cm (3 ft 11 in to 6 ft 7 in) tall. Rolling it through a station is easy; carrying it up three flights every day is not. Our lightweight wheel guide covers the lighter options.

RideConnect: the cellular link

The V9 carries a cellular transmitter and a data SIM, which InMotion calls RideConnect. Through the app you can see the wheel's location, charge, trips and settings from anywhere with cell service, and lock or unlock it. InMotion's FAQ says the data service is included for the first year after activation; the page does not say what it costs after that, so ask before you count on tracking in year two.

Two practical points. The FAQ says a one-time activation through the app is required before the first ride, so you need a phone that runs the INMOTION app (iOS 12.1 or Android 7.0 and later, per the manual). And the manual says the owner's authenticated app account controls the lock, so if you buy a V9 used, have the seller remove it from their account before you pay; our used EUC checklist covers the rest. The same app pairs two V9s to play one phone's music through both wheels' speakers and changes or turns off the side lights.

Warranty and service

InMotion's page headlines a 12-month warranty, but its warranty policy splits coverage by part, and the V9's battery gets 6 months; only the V14 and P6 get 12.

InMotion US warranty periods by part, read October 22, 2026

Part	Coverage
Frame and structural parts	12 months
Motor and controller	12 months
Battery	6 months on the V9 (12 months on the V14 and P6)
Display, suspension, charger	6 months each
Headlight, taillight, turn signals	3 months
Tires, inner tubes, shell	Not covered (consumables)

Coverage runs from the delivery date. After the first 7 days, you pay shipping to and from InMotion's service center. Opening the battery, unauthorized repairs, unofficial firmware, unapproved chargers, crashes, overloading and water damage all fall outside the policy, so the IPX6 rating is not water cover. King Song's policy gives its batteries a year; our warranty comparison sets the brands side by side.

How the V9 compares with other small wheels

Specs from each maker's page (V9 read October 30, 2026; the others October 9, 2026); prices as shown on the date given

Wheel	Pack	Motor (rated / peak)	Speed (maker)	Tire	Suspension	Weight	Price seen
InMotion V9	84V, 750 Wh	1,000 W / 2,000 W	28 mph	3.00-10	60 mm air	50.7 lb	$799 sale (InMotion, Oct 30)
InMotion V8S	84V, 728 Wh	1,000 W / 2,000 W	21.7 mph (15.5 mph out of the box)	16 x 2.125 in	None	35.2 lb	$599 sale (InMotion, Oct 9)
King Song 14D Pro	60V, 420 Wh	800 W / 2,400 W	18.6 mph	14 in	None	32 lb	Sold by King Song's Amazon store (see the buy box)
King Song 16S Pro	840 Wh (67.2V charger)	1,200 W / 3,800 W	22 mph	16 x 2.125 in	None	38.4 lb	$1,149 sale (King Song, Oct 9)
InMotion V11Y	84V, 1,500 Wh	2,500 W / 7,000 W	37 mph	18 x 3 in	85 mm	66 lb	$1,399 sale (InMotion, Oct 9)

The V9 is the only wheel here under $1,000 with suspension. Against the InMotion V8S, it adds suspension, a wider tire, cellular tracking and about 6 mph of listed speed for $200 more and 15.5 lb more, with the same motor and nearly the same pack. If you carry your wheel more than you ride rough pavement, the V8S is the better buy.

The closest suspension wheel to the V9 in size is the Begode Falcon: a 100V, 900 Wh pack and 60 mm of travel at 55 lb by eWheels' figures, but no UL 2272 certificate we could find, and every US-warehouse version was sold out at Begode's store on November 7, 2026. Our Begode Falcon review compares the two.

The King Song 14D Pro is the lighter certified option: King Song states it is "UL 2272 certified for electrical and fire safety", and at 32 lb it is 18.7 lb lighter than the V9, but it has 44% less battery, no suspension and an 18.6 mph listed speed. It suits short trips that end on a train. The King Song 16S Pro carries 12% more battery and 20% more rated power at 38.4 lb, sold by King Song's own Amazon store, with King Song's one-year battery cover, but no suspension.

Step up to the V11Y if your rides are long: twice the pack, 85 mm of suspension and 2.5 times the rated power, for $600 more at the October 9 sale prices and 15 lb more weight; our V11Y review covers it. Our EUC spec database lines all of these up against the rest of the market, and the InMotion lineup covers the whole range.

Who should buy the InMotion V9, and who should skip it

Buy it if you want a first or second wheel with suspension for city riding, your round trip stays under about 20 miles, you can roll or lift 50.7 lb, and you want a wheel with a UL 2272 certificate you can check, bought from InMotion's store at $799.

Skip it if you carry your wheel up stairs every day (the V8S and 14D Pro are 15.5 and 18.7 lb lighter), ride gravel or trails (knobby tires do not fit), weigh more than 265 lb with your gear, need more than 20 to 30 miles a charge (the V11Y), or do not want a wheel that needs an app activation before its first ride.

If it is your first wheel, our learn-to-ride guide and beginner picks are the next reads, and the commuting guide sets the V9 against bigger commuters. The manual says to wear a helmet, knee pads, elbow pads and wrist guards for the whole ride; our protective gear guide covers the standards to look for.