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Takani TK1224-RS
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Takani’s current 12in electric balance bike, updated for 2026 with front suspension and a quick-swappable battery.
At a glance
- Australian price $999 AUD
- Motor size 350 W
- Torque 20 Nm
- Road registrable No
- Stated age range 3-5
Full specifications
| Motor | 24 V high-speed brushless hub motor |
|---|---|
| Battery | 24 V lithium-ion, hot-swappable (RS version), frame-integrated |
| Top speed | 25 km/h, adjustable (S1 25, S2 15, S3 8 km/h) |
| Range | approx. 20-25km |
| Runtime | minimum 90 minutes |
| Charge time | 2-3 hours |
| Weight | 11 kg |
| Max rider weight | 35 kg |
| Frame | 6061 aluminium alloy |
| Suspension | Front, 40 mm travel – new for 2026 |
| Brakes | Rear disc, 160 mm, entrapment-free |
| Seat height | 385-445 mm, adjustable |
| Tyres | Innova fat 12.5in x 3.0, on a 10in rim |
| Wheelbase | 685 mm |
| Safety | Coasting/kick-start function, electronic motor shut-off, charge-connector shut-off |
What we are unsure about
- Sold under a ’12 inch’ name, but the wheel rim itself is 10in – the 12.5in figure refers to the tyre, not the rim.
Similar bikes
Other bikes worth comparing with the Takani TK1224-RS:
- Takani TK1652-RS — $1,300 AUD
- Takani TK2060 — $1,999 AUD
- FXB Australia FXB03-12 Pro Cross — $999 AUD (sale), $1,099 (regular)
- Zippi Electric Rippa 16″ — $1,099 AUD
Compare it
Put the Takani TK1224-RS side by side with any other bike in the Bike Index.
Sources: takani.com.au — Takani’s own AU site, 2026 model spec sheet. Checked 2026-08-28.