Segway Ninebot Max G2 vs Inokim Light 2
These are ScootFinder's only two scooters that can be genuinely limited to Australia's 25 km/h legal class, so if you've narrowed your shortlist to a scooter you can actually ride on public paths, it likely comes down to these two. The short version: the Ninebot Max G2 wins on range and ride comfort, the Inokim Light 2 wins on weight and portability.
Last reviewed 16 Jul 2026
Woman wearing a helmet commuting on an electric scooter on an urban street. Photo for illustration.
Key points
- Both the Segway Ninebot Max G2 and Inokim Light 2 have an honest unrestricted top speed of 35 km/h and can be app limited to 25 km/h, putting both in the legal class where private e-scooters are permitted.
- The Max G2 has close to double the real world range at 55 km versus the Light 2's 30 km, and rides on larger, self healing tubeless tyres.
- The Light 2 weighs 13.7 kg against the Max G2's 24.3 kg, nearly half the weight, a real difference if you carry it daily.
- The Max G2 is confirmed at $1,199 to $1,299. The Light 2's current AU price isn't published, confirm with Inokim Australia.
- Neither has suspension, so ride comfort mostly comes down to tyre size and your own weight distribution, not adjustable damping.
Once you've decided you want a scooter that's actually legal to ride on public paths in Australia, and not just a fast scooter with a low display setting, the shortlist gets short fast. Of ScootFinder's verified catalogue, only two scooters can be genuinely locked to the 25 km/h device ceiling: the Segway Ninebot Max G2 and the Inokim Light 2. Here's how they actually differ.
Range and ride
The Segway Ninebot Max G2 is built around range and comfort within its class. Claimed range is 70 km, with 55 km realistic, close to double the Light 2's 30 km realistic figure from a 45 km claim. It rides on 10 inch tubeless tyres, which soak up more of Australia's uneven footpaths and bike paths than a smaller wheel would, and the self healing tubeless construction means fewer flats. The Inokim Light 2 trades that range and cushioning for genuine portability: 8.5 inch pneumatic tyres and a lighter overall build mean a firmer ride, and you'll be charging roughly twice as often for the same distance.
Weight and portability
This is the clearest differentiator. At 13.7 kg, the Light 2 is one of the easier legal-class scooters to carry, genuinely manageable up a flight of stairs or onto a train without much strain. The Max G2, at 24.3 kg, folds for storage but is noticeably heavier to lift and carry any real distance. If your commute involves stairs, a lift-free apartment, or multiple transport changes, that weight difference will matter every single day, not just occasionally.
Price
The Max G2 has a confirmed Australian price of $1,199 to $1,299, varying by retailer. Inokim Australia hasn't published a fixed retail price we can independently verify for the Light 2, our data lists it as price on application specifically to avoid quoting a number we can't stand behind, confirm current pricing directly with Inokim Australia before you commit to comparing on price alone.
Which one to buy
If you're prioritising fewer charges, a smoother ride on rougher paths, and don't mind the extra weight because you're mostly riding rather than carrying, the Max G2 is the stronger pick, and we've reviewed it in more depth in our Ninebot Max G2 review. If your daily reality includes stairs, public transport, or a small apartment where every kilogram matters, the Light 2's weight advantage will outweigh its shorter range for most riders. Either way, confirm your state actually permits private e-scooters before you buy, see are electric scooters legal in Australia, and check how to limit your e-scooter to 25 km/h for how the app-based speed lock works on both models.
Head to head
| Segway Ninebot Max G2 | Inokim Light 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (AUD) | $1,199 to $1,299 | Confirm with retailer |
| Unrestricted top speed | 35 km/h | 35 km/h |
| 25 km/h legal class | Yes, app limited | Yes, app limited |
| Claimed range | 70 km | 45 km |
| Real world range | 55 km | 30 km |
| Weight | 24.3 kg | 13.7 kg |
| Tyres | 10 inch tubeless | 8.5 inch pneumatic |
| Suspension | None (long travel tyres) | None |
The Max G2 is the one you ride further on. The Light 2 is the one you actually carry without resenting it. Neither is wrong, they're built for different parts of a commute.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, the Ninebot Max G2 or the Inokim Light 2?
It depends on what you value more. The Max G2 has close to double the real world range (55 km vs 30 km) and rides on more forgiving tubeless tyres, but weighs 24.3 kg. The Light 2 weighs almost half that, 13.7 kg, making it far easier to carry onto a train or up stairs, at the cost of range and a firmer ride.
How much does the Inokim Light 2 cost?
Inokim Australia hasn't published a fixed retail price we can independently verify, so we list it as price on application. Confirm current pricing directly with Inokim Australia. The Ninebot Max G2 is confirmed at $1,199 to $1,299 depending on retailer.
Is the Ninebot Max G2 legal to ride in Australia?
It can be, in the states that permit private e-scooters. Its unrestricted top speed is 35 km/h, but it can be app limited to 25 km/h, putting it in the legal class everywhere except NSW and the Northern Territory.
Which e-scooter is easier to carry?
The Inokim Light 2, by a wide margin. At 13.7 kg it's nearly half the weight of the Ninebot Max G2's 24.3 kg.
Sources
- Segway Australia (checked 16 Jul 2026)
- Inokim Australia (checked 16 Jul 2026)
- ScootFinder.au verified catalogue (lib/scooters/data/segway.ts, inokim.ts) (checked 16 Jul 2026)