TeeWing X5 Review: $1,500 41mph BEAST!

We don’t usually get dramatic over scooters, but the TeeWing X5 had us doing that nervous laugh you do right before you realize, “Oh… this thing’s serious.” We unboxed it, pulled the seat off (because, no), checked out the brakes and suspension, then sent it in gear 3 hard enough to make our eyes water.

Unlocking the scooter and first look

Out of the box, the lock feels straightforward: press down, lift up, and it clicks into place. Solid start.

Then we noticed the seat setup. The seat clamp and post are bolted down to the deck with a plate and screws, which tells us the manufacturer really wants you to sit. We respectfully disagree. Sitting on a fast scooter feels like standing while driving a bus. It’s just goofy.

Removing the seat post (and regaining our dignity)

We pulled the screws from the plate and took the whole seat post off. And once it’s gone, the scooter looks super clean. No wobbling perch, no “tour guide at the mall” vibe.

Also worth saying, the seat didn’t feel fully confidence-inspiring when mounted. If you don’t tighten it perfectly, it can shift, and that’s the last thing we want on something this quick.

Brakes: hydraulic discs, big confidence

Brakes matter more than top speed, because speed is fun, stopping is survival.

Rear brake: 160 mm hydraulic disc
Front brake: smaller than 160 mm, but still felt legit

We also noticed branding on the brake hardware (looked like “Garaml” on the parts). Either way, the setup looks like it belongs on a real performance scooter.

Unboxing the extras (and the stem bag surprise)

In the box we got the expected stuff, plus a couple “aww, that’s cute” add-ons:

Two mirrors and mirror mounts
Manual
A TeeWing-branded charger
A small cargo box for the stem

And inside that little stem cargo box, it gets even better.

Charger and battery details

The charger is rated at 5 amps, and the scooter has a 38Ah battery. Doing the rough math, a full charge from dead should land around the 7 to 8-hour range (give or take). There’s a status light for charging and charged, and it sure looks like it finishes with a trickle.

What’s inside the cargo box?

It came loaded with small essentials:

Phone holder
Tools
A basic combo-style security lock (with numbers)
A tiny bicycle pump

It’s almost wholesome, like the scooter’s saying, “Go cause problems, but be prepared.”

Lights, blinkers, and rear suspension

Out back, we’ve got red running lights that double as brake lights, plus actual rear blinkers. Up front, the headlights look like angel-style fog rings, old-school car people know the vibe.

Suspension-wise, there’s a rear shock that’s clearly meant to take hits when you’re weighting the back of the deck, especially over bumps.

And yes, it has that “party mode” energy too, the kind of scooter that makes you want to ride with friends and act like your commute is a music video.

First ride: that throttle is not playing

The throttle feel stood out immediately. It’s smooth, but the response is violent in the best and worst way.

In gear 3, you barely touch it and you’re moving. Not “rolling,” not “building speed,” just moving. We got that instant punch that makes your arms tense up and your brain go quiet.

Brie hopped on too, and of course the banter started. The scooter didn’t care, it just kept trying to launch whoever was holding the bars.

Speed run reality check (we hit about 41 mph)

We pushed it hard, and from the run (and the chapter notes), we were around 41 mph. On a standing scooter. With a short wheelbase. That’s a different kind of fast.

Two things hit us at the same time:

Our eyes watered (no glasses, straight wind to the face).
The front wheel wanted to get light, so we had to keep weight forward to keep it planted.

We also noticed the battery barely dipped a few percent during the quick rip, which is impressive, but also not the point when your brain is busy screaming.

Specs and value that don’t sound real

Here’s the quick spec snapshot we rode:

Feature	What we got
Motors	Dual motor
Power	6,000 watts
Battery	38Ah
Charger	5A
Price mentioned	Around $1,500

That price point is wild. We’ve been around plenty of performance scooters, including heavy hitters like the Wolf King GT. This is about $1,500 cheaper, and it feels like it could keep up in the “hold on for dear life” department.

Folding system and the “don’t carry this” warning

It folds, but it’s not a one-latch-and-go situation.

You can loosen a nut to fold the grips inward, then you work through the stem latches. There’s a safety step where you pull it out of a notch, then the stem folds down and snaps in, then a secondary latch locks it.

Now the real talk. If you think you’re casually picking this up and walking it to your friend’s house, we need to know what your training program looks like. This is the kind of scooter that makes you rethink your gym attendance.

Conclusion

The TeeWing X5 is cheap, loud, fast, and honestly a little scary, which is exactly why people love scooters like this. We got real performance for around $1,500, plus solid brakes, useful extras, and enough torque to make us rethink gear 3. If you ride one, ride it like you respect it, because the speed shows up instantly. If you want the behind-the-scenes stuff that’s too spicy for the main feed, join our members-only section.