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Dualtron Mini Special review

The Dualtron Mini Special packs the brand's ride quality and adjustable suspension into a noticeably more compact frame than most performance scooters. At 50 km/h it's a private land device in Australia, its case is build quality and a relatively manageable size, not legality or outright top speed.

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ScootFinder EditorialChecked against official sources
Published16 Jul 2026
Read time3 min
Last reviewed 16 Jul 2026
Close-up detail of an electric scooter's motor and wheel

Close-up detail of an electric scooter's motor and wheel. Photo for illustration.

Key points

  • Price on application, Minimotors Australia hasn't published a fixed retail figure we can independently verify.
  • Unrestricted top speed of 50 km/h, a private land device everywhere in Australia.
  • Claimed range of 65 km, 45 km realistic, the shortest range among ScootFinder's performance scooters.
  • Weighs 24 kg, the lightest of ScootFinder's performance-class scooters, though still heavier than the legal-class commuters.
  • Front and rear adjustable suspension, a genuine ride quality upgrade in a smaller footprint than Dualtron's larger models.

How we assessed this

Built from Minimotors Australia's general specifications, cross checked against ScootFinder's compliance engine, not a hands on test. We'll update this if a physical test is completed.

The case for it

The Mini Special's pitch is compactness without giving up what Dualtron riders actually want: adjustable suspension and solid build quality. At 24 kg it's noticeably lighter than most other performance scooters in our catalogue, and the smaller frame is easier to store and manoeuvre than a full sized dual motor superscooter, without dropping to a legal-class commuter's much lower power ceiling.

Where it falls short

At 50 km/h, it's well outside the 25 km/h legal class and cannot be genuinely limited to it, a private land device in every Australian state and territory. Range is also the shortest of ScootFinder's performance scooters, 45 km realistic against 70 to 80 km on the Inokim OX Super and OXO, a real trade off for the more compact frame. Pricing is currently unverified, we'd recommend confirming a firm figure with a Dualtron retailer before treating it as a direct like-for-like price comparison against the rest of the catalogue.

Who should buy it

Enthusiast riders with private land access who want Dualtron's ride quality and suspension in a more manageable size than the brand's larger models, and who don't need maximum range. If range matters more than compactness, the Inokim OX Super is the direct comparison worth reading.

Verdict at a glance

Price Confirm with retailer
Legal class (25 km/h lock) No, private land only
Claimed / real world range 65 km / 45 km
Top speed 50 km/h
Weight 24 kg
Best for Compact, private land performance riding
Main compromise Shortest range of the performance scooters, unverified pricing

See our full 2026 buying guide for how it compares, and e-scooter battery care and fire safety before you charge a higher power performance battery.

The Mini Special isn't trying to be the fastest or the longest range scooter in the private-land class, it's trying to be the one that doesn't take over your garage, and on that measure it delivers.

Frequently asked questions

How fast is the Dualtron Mini Special?

50 km/h unrestricted, well outside Australia's 25 km/h legal class. It's a private land device everywhere in the country.

Is the Dualtron Mini Special legal in Australia?

Not for public riding. At 50 km/h it cannot be genuinely limited to 25 km/h, so it's a private land device regardless of your state.

How much does the Dualtron Mini Special cost?

Minimotors Australia hasn't published a fixed retail price we can independently verify, so we list it as price on application.

How heavy is the Dualtron Mini Special?

24 kg, lighter than most of the other performance scooters in ScootFinder's catalogue, though still a private land device given its speed.