I'm writing this because I couldn't find many (or any) detailed review of this model.
I was looking for a scooter to move quickly over ~12 km trips, avoid traffic, and still feel stable and solid, given how dangerous city riding can be, without spending a fortune. I ended up choosing the Xiaomi Scooter 5 Plus, mainly because of its 12-inch wheels (vs. the standard 10”).
After a month of heavy use, I can confidently say that the larger wheels make a real difference. They’ve helped me avoid several falls when going over potholes, road reflectors, and poorly maintained pavement. I’ve been using it a lot, and the savings on gas and taxis are noticeable. Compared to the Xiaomi Max, it feels more stable, though less smooth.
✅ Pros
1. Large scooter, ideal for riders over 1.75 m (5'9"). I’m 1.81 m (~6 ft) and very visible on the road (I almost look 2 m tall on it), which definitely helps prevent accidents.
2. Feels solid and well-built, not toy-like at all.
3. 12” wheels: for me, the biggest advantage. They handle small potholes, road imperfections, manhole covers, and reflectors that could stop smaller-wheel scooters dead.
❌ Cons
1. Heavy (≈27 kg / ~60 lb). Not an issue while riding, but very noticeable when carrying it up or down stairs.
2. No rear suspension. The big wheels absorb some impact, but you’re not “floating”—the Max is clearly better in this regard.
3. Spare parts and accessories can be harder to find due to the non-standard size, which leads to my question below.
🙏 Advice needed
Does anyone recommend a carry/transport bag for large scooters? Most of what I find online is designed for standard-size scooters.
Any additional experiences or tips are very welcome.
Thanks!
Why buy that, it's super expensive and not suspended. I bought a xiaomi 5 10 month ago, already have 10000 (yes) kms on it, without almost a single problem. And it is way cheaper.
For that hill grade with your weight, you might struggle bit with Xiaomi 5 - I had guests at my place who tried similar setup and motor was working pretty hard 😅. Maybe look into something with little more torque like Ninebot Max, even if it's slightly over budget it's worth the extra power for daily commuting.
reliability, portability, payload and range.
20Kg is a good number for max and min weight.
60Km advertised means a 15 km real world (range listed / 4 - basically 30Km round trip).
100Kg is good for max payload. thats you + a bag.
suspension is necessary for light gravel and for not getting thrown off when hitting a pothole.
the motor power is a wash, some advertised peak, some continuous. so a 350W could be a 700W and a 500W could be a 250W. depending on the brand. so basically ignore it.
i would get a xiaomi 5. not a 6. because its the perfect balance of all the factors.
xiaomi 5. its excellent. i ride thru rain no problem. even salt water is not an issue. the 5 standard has 30 km real world range (60 claimed).
heres mine - [https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricScooters/comments/1rn8up4/scooty\_on\_a\_yacht\_xiaomi\_electric\_scooter\_5/](https://www.reddit.com/r/ElectricScooters/comments/1rn8up4/scooty_on_a_yacht_xiaomi_electric_scooter_5/)
xiaomi 5 or navee equivalent like a GT5 pro is your best bet. im 6'3" and it fits me perfectly.
edit: due to your weight i would go for a navee ut5 max (or ut5 ultra x might be better) instead.
i recommend trying to jump out of a moving car at 30mph+
then decide if something like a xiaomi 5 would be better. mine goes 40 miles easy. and weighs waay less than 70lbs.
5 max here, I'm happy with the purchase. I'm almost max weight and I get 30km range. Yes there is only one brake but you can customize how much it brakes when you let go of the throttle. I like the minimum setting because it let's me cruise when I let go of the gas. Also one brake is not a problem for me since I don't drive dangerously and predict when to let go of the gas to slow down gradually. It's well built and I already have over 500km on it. Lights and turn signals are great as well regenerative braking (max settings) for going down steep hills and it slows you down significantly. I've not had any problems with light rain and shallow puddles. I've only ever cleaned rear shock absorbers few times and lube it up with silicone spray lube. I've not maintained anything else at all, never wiped it down or anything and it's clean. It does slow down or completely stop on really steep hills but it rarely happened to me. I would recommend it.
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