Metro Mobility S500 Heavy-Duty Mobility Scooter review
Best for long outdoor trips and larger riders up to 350 lbs. A full-size scooter with a 350 lb capacity, up to 24 miles of range, a padded seat with headrest and 10 in tires. Built for the neighborhood, not the car trunk.
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Model: MD-S500
Brand: Metro Mobility
- Capacity 350 lbs
- Range Up to 24 miles
- Top speed Up to 12 mph
- Battery 2 × 12V 52Ah
- Weight 273 lbs
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Pros and cons
What I like
- Up to 24 miles per charge
- Wide 19.7 in seat with headrest
- Carries up to 350 lbs
What could be better
- 273 lbs, not for car travel
- Very wide 86.4 in turning radius
Full specifications
| Model | MD-S500 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Metro Mobility |
| Type | Mobility Scooters |
| Capacity | 350 lbs |
| Range | Up to 24 miles |
| Top speed | Up to 12 mph |
| Battery | 2 × 12V 52Ah |
| Weight | 273 lbs |
| Seat width | 19.7 in |
| Ground clearance | 3.5 in |
| Charging | About 6 hours |
| Best for | Long outdoor trips and larger riders up to 350 lbs |
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