InMotion V12S review

The V12S wins our ranking because it has no hole in its spec sheet. For $1,999 on November 13, 2026 you get 90 mm of hydraulic suspension, a 2,500 W motor, 1,440 Wh, an IP56 rating, UL certification and a smart BMS, plus a 309 lb load limit that most mid-size wheels don't reach. It is not the fastest, the lightest or the longest-legged wheel here. It is the one where nothing is missing, and that is what 9.3/10 means. The cost of all this is 77 lb.

Because our formula rewards what a seller is willing to put in writing, and InMotion wrote down more for this wheel than anyone else did for theirs. Suspension travel: 90 mm, hydraulic. Water rating: IP56. Electrical safety: UL certified. Battery management: smart BMS. Rider load: 309 lb. Each of those lines is a criterion, and the V12S scores well on every one while sitting right in the middle of our price list.

Faster wheels lose points on weight and price. Cheaper wheels lose them on suspension or protections. The V12S simply doesn't lose many anywhere. If you are comparing it with a Begode at a similar price, read InMotion V12S vs Begode T4 Pro: the difference is mostly what each page proves.

This is where the V12S earns its "luxury" reputation. The 4.3-inch touchscreen means you can change settings without pulling out your phone. The kickstand means it stands on its own at the coffee shop. The trolley handle rolls 77 lb through a lobby with two fingers. A speaker and customizable lights are there if you want them and easy to ignore if you don't.

RideConnect adds remote lock, tracking and alerts. Check the subscription terms, as with any connected service. For the commute, it ranks No. 2 of 8 in our ranking for commuting, behind the V9 mostly because of the weight and the price.

For most riders, comfortably. InMotion claims 75 miles; as always, read that as a best case. By the yardstick in our electric unicycle range guide (25 to 40 Wh per mile, with 20% kept in reserve), 1,440 Wh works out to about 29 to 46 miles, depending on your weight and your pace.

The thing to know is charging. The page lists a 2.8 A charger and 7 hours, and no fast-charge rating. If you ride to work, that is fine: plug in at night. If you want to ride out, charge over lunch and ride back, wheels like the KingSong F18 or the V14 Pro are built for it and this one, on paper, is not.

InMotion lists the V12S, a power cord and the user manual. On November 13, 2026 the page added a set of V12S power pads (sold at $159 on the same store) free to every order. Check that the offer is still shown before you pay.

Charge fully (7 hours), then use the touchscreen or the app to set your speed limit and pedal feel. Adjust the suspension for your weight before the first ride. If this is your first wheel, start with a low limit and a fence; the weight makes early drops heavier than on a small wheel.

Before the first ride, a helmet and wrist guards at the very least: our electric unicycle safety gear guide lists what riders wear at each speed. Rules change by state and by city, so check where an electric unicycle is legal to ride before you plan a commute around it.

Shipping is free. The wheel is complete out of the box, so the extras are personal: a full-face helmet at this speed class (InMotion sells one at $139), wrist guards, knee pads. Ask about RideConnect pricing. Returns cover unopened boxes for 15 days.

Per watt-hour of battery, that is $1.39: the figure our tie-break uses when two wheels land on the same score.

Each criterion is marked from the figure InMotion publishes; anything the page doesn't publish gets the lowest mark. Claimed top speed is not a criterion. The weighted result is placed on our 7.5 to 9.6 scale. The scales and the weights are on our methodology page.

$1,999 at InMotion on November 13, 2026. Black Friday price on InMotion's store on November 13, 2026 (the page says it ends November 30); InMotion lists $2,399 as the regular price.

If that is more than you planned, the Begode T4 Pro costs $1,899 and scores 8.6/10. One step up, the InMotion V14 Pro is $2,499 for 8.9/10. We link to InMotion because that is where we read the price and the stock.

The two closest in price: Begode T4 Pro ($1,899, 8.6/10) and InMotion V14 Pro ($2,499, 8.9/10). Put all three side by side.

Head-to-heads: InMotion V12S vs InMotion V11Y, InMotion V12S vs Begode T4 Pro.

Rankings with this wheel: best electric unicycles, best electric unicycle for commuting, off road electric unicycle, fastest electric unicycle, best electric unicycle for heavy riders.

Guides that mention it or help you decide: Electric unicycle safety gear, Electric unicycle vs Onewheel vs e-scooter, Electric unicycle range, explained.