RoadRunner Scooters RS5 MAX vs Vmax VX2 Hub (18.2Ah)
Side-by-side comparison · Specs, scores & AI verdict
Why choose one over the other?
Vmax VX2 Hub (18.2Ah) leads overall (62 vs 57/100). RoadRunner Scooters RS5 MAX pulls ahead most on Build Quality (100 vs 62); Vmax VX2 Hub (18.2Ah) answers on Range (75 vs 47).
Vmax VX2 Hub (18.2Ah) is $1,200 cheaper and scores as high or higher overall — the value pick.
RoadRunner Scooters RS5 MAX wins on
- •Build Quality: 100 vs 62
- •Comfort: 66 vs 47
- •Safety: 100 vs 82
- •Portability: 69 vs 57
Vmax VX2 Hub (18.2Ah) wins on
- •Range: 75 vs 47
- •Tech: 35 vs 10
- •Power & Speed: 65 vs 50
Choose the RoadRunner Scooters RS5 MAX if build quality matters most; choose the Vmax VX2 Hub (18.2Ah) if you prioritise range.
| Spec | RoadRunner Scooters RS5 MAX | Vmax VX2 Hub (18.2Ah) |
|---|---|---|
⚡ Drivetrain | ||
| Peak Power | — | 1.9 kW |
| Continuous Power | 2.8 kW ✓ | 500 W |
| Max Torque | — | — |
| Top Speed | 80.5 km/h ✓ | 53.1 km/h |
| Max Incline | 32 ° ✓ | 19.3 ° |
| Drive Config | — | Rear |
| Dual Motors | ✓ | ✗ |
🔋 Battery & Range | ||
| Battery Capacity | 1664 Wh ✓ | 874 Wh |
| Amp Hours | 32 Ah ✓ | 18.2 Ah |
| Charge Time | — | — |
| Claimed Range | 96.6 km ✓ | 90.1 km |
| Cell Chemistry | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable Battery | ✓ | — |
| Regen Braking | — | ✓ |
📐 Size & Portability | ||
| Weight | 39.9 kg | 25.9 kg ✓ |
| Max Payload | 149.7 kg ✓ | 130.2 kg |
| Deck Length | 52.1 cm | 115.6 cm ✓ |
| Deck Width | 22.9 cm | 53.9 cm ✓ |
| Ground Clearance | 17.8 cm | — |
| Foldable | ✓ | ✓ |
🛤️ Ride Comfort | ||
| Wheel Diameter | 10.5" ✓ | 10" |
| Pneumatic Tires | ✓ | ✓ |
| Puncture Resistant | — | ✗ |
| Suspension | — | Dual |
| Adjustable Susp. | ✗ | ✗ |
| Seat | ✗ | ✗ |
🛡️ Safety | ||
| Front Brake | Disc | Drum |
| Rear Brake | Disc | Disc |
| Front Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Turn Signals | ✓ | ✓ |
| IP Rating | IP67 | IPX6 |
| Kids' Scooter | ||
📱 Tech & Smart | ||
| Companion App | — | ✓ |
| Riding Modes | — | — |
| Cruise Control | — | ✓ |
| OTA Updates | — | ✗ |
| NFC Anti-Theft | — | ✗ |
| GPS Tracking | — | ✗ |
| Warranty | 12 months | — |
📝 Our Verdict
The biggest measurable difference: build quality — the RoadRunner Scooters RS5 MAX leads by 38 points. Both scooters score closely overall, making this a genuine toss-up on raw performance. For riders who prioritise speed, the RoadRunner Scooters RS5 MAX is the clear choice.
RoadRunner Scooters RS5 MAX vs Vmax VX2 Hub (18.2Ah) — RoadRunner Scooters RS5 MAX
The Vmax VX2 Hub (18.2Ah) scores higher overall (62 vs 57/100). The RoadRunner Scooters RS5 MAX reaches 81 km/h top speed. See the spec table above for the full comparison.
