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Segway Ninebot Max G2 Review:
The Legend Finally Gets Real Suspension
The Ninebot Max was the default answer to “what scooter should I buy” for years. The G2 keeps the range and reliability that made it a legend, then adds the suspension riders always wished it had. Here is what our testing found.
For about four years, the Ninebot Max G30 was the answer to the question “what is a good scooter to buy.” The reasons were simple: its range and reliability for the price stayed unbeaten for a long time, even as the industry went through a heavy tech revolution and riders got more demanding.
But this is a fast-paced industry, and other scooters were always going to catch up with the original Max sooner or later. They did. So Segway went back to the drawing board and raised the bar on what was already a legend. This is the sequel to one of the most legendary scooters we have tested, and it brings more of everything we loved: range, top speed, ride comfort, and a genuinely deep feature set.
We put the Max G2 through our full performance suite to find out whether it earns the name and becomes the new benchmark. Here is everything we found.
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Safe Riding Reminder: Always wear a helmet, use protective gear, obey local traffic laws, and ride within your skill level.
At a glance
Segway Ninebot Max G2 specs
Speed, range, and acceleration are from our own independent tests and may differ from the manufacturer’s claims.
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The new suspension is the real story
The single biggest complaint about the original Max was the ride. On rough pavement it could beat you up, because the only cushioning came from the tires. The G2 answers that with proper front and rear suspension, and it transforms the scooter.
Cracks, expansion joints, and the small potholes that used to jolt through your hands and feet now get soaked up before they reach you. It is the upgrade that makes the G2 feel like a more expensive machine, and it is the reason a lot of longtime Max riders will want to make the jump.
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Performance and range exceeded expectations
The original Max built its reputation on range, and the G2 pushes that even further. In our testing it covered 26.6 miles on a charge, which is a genuinely long number for a scooter you can buy for four figures. That is enough for most people to commute all week and only charge on the weekend.
Speed and acceleration held up too. We recorded a tested top speed of 21.7 mph and a 0-15 mph time of 4.1 seconds, so it gets up to cruising pace quickly and holds it comfortably. This is a scooter that feels confident merging into a bike lane, not one that leaves you wishing for more power.
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The app and Apple Find My add real security
The G2 gives you much deeper control and security than the original did. The Segway app handles ride modes, firmware, and diagnostics, and the standout addition is Apple Find My support. Your scooter shows up in the same app you use to track your phone and keys, so if it ever wanders off, you have a real shot at getting it back.
For an expensive scooter that you might lock up outside a store or an office, that built-in tracking is more than a gimmick. It is peace of mind that the original Max simply did not offer.
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How the Max G2 compares
At $999 the Max G2 lands right in the thick of the commuter class. Here is how our tested numbers stack up against three popular rivals in the same bracket.
All performance figures are from our own independent tests and may differ from the manufacturer’s claims. The Max G2 trades some weight for the longest tested range and the only full suspension in this group.
The balance sheet
Pros and cons
- New front and rear suspension transforms the ride
- Tested performance and range exceeded expectations
- App plus Apple Find My give much deeper control and security than before
- About 10 lb heavier than the original Max
- Costs more than the Max G30 it replaces
Decision guide
Who should buy the Max G2?
- A daily commuter who wants long real-world range
- Tired of the original Max beating you up on rough roads
- After a scooter with deep app control and anti-theft tracking
- Set on the lightest possible scooter to carry up stairs
- Happy with the original Max and its lower price
- Shopping strictly on price at the bottom of the range
Still deciding between generations? Read our take on the original Ninebot Max, or see how the Max G2 lines up against everything else we track in the Ride Finder.
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Final word
Verdict: the new commuter benchmark
The Max G2 does the hard thing: it takes an already legendary scooter and improves it where it mattered most. The suspension fixes the original’s biggest weakness, the tested range and speed beat our expectations, and the app and Find My features make it feel like a premium product. Yes, it is heavier and pricier than the Max it replaces, but you are getting a lot more scooter for the money.
If you want one commuter that does almost everything well, the Max G2 is the new benchmark, and an easy scooter to recommend.
Common questions
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Ride safe
Always wear a helmet and appropriate protective gear, follow your local traffic laws, and never ride beyond your abilities. Ride safe and wear your gear.
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