Our pick · No. 1 of 15
InMotion V12S
1,440 Wh · 2,500 W · 90 mm travel · 77 lb
$1,999$2,399Nov 13, 2026
InMotion V12S vs InMotion V11Y
InMotion V12S or V11Y? They finish 0.2 apart in our formula, so pick on the detail that matters for your rides.
$1,999at InMotion, Nov 13, 2026
Check price at InMotion
The challenger · No. 3 of 15
InMotion V11Y
1,500 Wh · 2,500 W · 85 mm travel · 66 lb
$1,299$2,399Nov 13, 2026
Short answer: InMotion V12S wins this one, 9.3/10 against 9.1/10, mainly on suspension and published protections. InMotion V11Y answers with price and weight.
What really separates them?
InMotion's two mid-size wheels were $700 apart on the day we checked, mostly because the V11Y carried the deeper Black Friday cut. The batteries are a draw (1,500 Wh and 1,440 Wh) and both motors are rated at 2,500 W. The V12S's money goes into refinement and proof: hydraulic suspension with 90 mm of travel against 85 mm of air, IP56 plus UL certification, a 309 lb load limit against 265 lb, and a touchscreen. The V11Y is 11 lb lighter and accepts 10 A charging. If you are close to the V11Y's 265 lb limit with gear, or your building asks for a UL mark, the V12S. Otherwise the V11Y at its sale price is very hard to argue with.
Which one is for you?
Choose the InMotion V12S if
- You want more suspension: 90 mm of travel against 85 mm
- You want the protections in writing: IP56, UL certification and a smart BMS (the V11Y's page states IPX6 and a smart BMS)
- You are a heavier rider: rated for 309 lb, against 265 lb
Choose the InMotion V11Y if
- You want to spend less: $1,299 against $1,999
- You lift it often: 66 lb against 77 lb
InMotion V12S vs InMotion V11Y: the numbers
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| Wheel | ||
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | Second wheel or confident beginner | Second wheel or confident beginner |
| Battery | 1,440 Wh | 1,500 Wh |
| System voltage | 84 V | 84 V |
| Motor | 2,500 W (6,000 W peak) | 2,500 W (7,000 W peak) |
| Torque | 130 N·m | 100 N·m |
| Top speed | 43.5 mph (claimed) | 37 mph (claimed) |
| Range | 75 mi (claimed) | 75 mi (claimed) |
| Suspension | 90 mm travel | 85 mm travel |
| Tire | 16 in | 18 × 3 in (2.75-14) |
| Weight | 77 lb | 66 lb |
| Max rider load | 309 lb | 265 lb |
| Water rating | IP56 | IPX6 |
| UL certification | UL certified (per the seller) | Not stated |
| Battery management | Smart BMS | Smart BMS |
| Full charge | 7 h (stock charger) | 8 h (stock charger) |
| Fast charging | Not stated | Up to 10 A |
| Hill grade | 35° (claimed) | 40° (claimed) |
| Size | 21 × 8 × 20 in | 19.7 × 7.1 × 29.3 in |
| Trolley handle | Built in | Built in |
| Price per Wh | $1.39 per Wh | $0.87 per Wh |
| Warranty | 1-year | 1-year |
| Returns | 15 days, unopened | 15 days, unopened |
| Shipping | Free | Free |
| Sold by | InMotion | InMotion |
| Where to buy | Check price at InMotion | Check price at InMotion |
✓ marks the better figure. "Not stated" means the seller's page doesn't publish it. Speed and range are claims. Prices checked November 13, 2026 at the seller named in the table.
Which one has more power and battery?
InMotion V12S: 2,500 W (6,000 W peak) motor, 1,440 Wh on a 84 V system. InMotion V11Y: 2,500 W (7,000 W peak) motor, 1,500 Wh on a 84 V system.
The two motors carry the same nominal rating. The V11Y has the bigger battery, by 60 Wh, a gap too small to feel. As for speed, the published figures are 43.5 mph, per InMotion for the V12S and 37 mph, per InMotion for the V11Y. Those are the sellers' figures, not speeds to plan a ride around, and they are not part of our score: motor power is. For range, compare watt-hours; our electric unicycle range guide shows how to turn them into miles.
Which one rides more comfortably?
InMotion V12S: hydraulic suspension, 90 mm of travel, on a 16 in tire. InMotion V11Y: air suspension, 85 mm of travel, on a 18 × 3 in (2.75-14) tire.
The V12S has 5 mm more travel, which counts on curbs, roots and broken pavement. Rider load: 309 lb for the V12S, 265 lb for the V11Y, gear included.
Which one is easier to live with?
V12S: 77 lb, trolley handle built in, kickstand; charging: 7 hours with the 84 V / 2.8 A charger. V11Y: 66 lb, trolley handle built in, kickstand; charging: 8 hours with the 2.5 A charger; accepts up to 10 A.
The V11Y is 11 lb lighter, which matters every time stairs or a car trunk are involved. Published protections: InMotion V12S, IP56, UL certification and a smart BMS; InMotion V11Y, IPX6 and a smart BMS. A water rating we can't read on the seller's page is a rating we can't count. Whichever you pick, a helmet and wrist guards go in the same basket: see our electric unicycle safety gear guide.
What do they cost, and what cover do you get?
On November 13, 2026: InMotion V12S $1,999 at InMotion ($2,399 regular), InMotion V11Y $1,299 at InMotion ($2,399 regular). That is $700 between them. Per watt-hour of battery: $1.39 for the V12S, $0.87 for the V11Y.
Warranty: InMotion V12S, 12-month warranty on structural and mechanical parts, counted from delivery, per InMotion's warranty page; InMotion V11Y, 12-month warranty on structural and mechanical parts, counted from delivery, per InMotion's warranty page. Returns: InMotion V12S, 15 days, unopened items only, per InMotion's return policy; InMotion V11Y, 15 days, unopened items only, per InMotion's return policy. Shipping: free shipping from a US warehouse, per InMotion for both. None of these sellers takes back a wheel you have ridden, so decide before you open the box.
Where to go from here
Full reviews: InMotion V12S review and InMotion V11Y review. Both appear in our ranking of the best electric unicycles, best electric unicycle for commuting, off road electric unicycle, fastest electric unicycle, best electric unicycle for heavy riders.
Other head-to-heads: InMotion V12S vs Begode T4 Pro, InMotion V11Y vs KingSong 16X Pro.
Still deciding what kind of wheel you need? Read our guide: How to ride an electric unicycle.
By Miles Carter, editor, electric unicycles · updated November 13, 2026
InMotion V12S or InMotion V11Y: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the InMotion V12S better than the InMotion V11Y?
In our formula, yes: 9.3/10 against 9.1/10, with the edge on suspension, published protections and rider load. The InMotion V11Y is ahead on price and weight, which may matter more for your rides.
Which has more range, the V12S or the V11Y?
The InMotion V11Y has the bigger battery: 1,500 Wh against 1,440 Wh. Claimed miles are measured differently by each seller, so compare watt-hours.
Which is cheaper, the V12S or the V11Y?
The InMotion V11Y: $1,299 against $1,999 on November 13, 2026.
Which is lighter?
The InMotion V11Y: 66 lb against 77 lb.