Is The Razor A5 Lux The Best Value Adult Kick Scooter?

So before you read the rest of this review, if you want to see our full list of premium adult kick scooters then go to the adult kick scooter comparison page. I've looked at all of the best of adult kick scooters including the Razor A5 Lux featured here.

So now for a rundown of the various Razor A5 Lux models because they are different enought to warrant a comparison. For example, the Carbon Lux does not fold and the A5 Air has air tires and a more sleek look. Click on the links in the table to buy that particular model. All prices are the live lowest price as provided by Amazon.

Razor A5 Lux Kick Scooter Comparison Table

Image	Name	Rating	Features	Color	Product Type	Carry Strap	Folding	Brakes	Deck	Frame	Handlebar	Max Deck Length	Deck Width	Deck Height	Max Handlebar Height	Min Handlebar Height	Max Rider Weight	Lowest price	Tires	Weight	Wheel Bearings	Wheel Diameter	Wheelbase	Mudguards	Suspension	Warranty Description	Details
	Razor A5 Lux	5	Kickstand, light weight aluminium steel frame for easy manoeuvrability. Front and rear mudguards, rear fender brake. Large 200mm PU wheels and tall handlebars allow for a smooth yet comfortable ride.	Blue	Adult Kick Scooter	No	Yes	Rear fender brake	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	13.0 "	4.0 "	2.4 "	35.5"	26.0"	220lbs	$77.04 Buy now	Low resistance polyurethane	8.5 lbs	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	200.0 mm	28.3"	Front and rear fender	No	6 months warranty against manufacturing defects. Does not cover normal wear and tear, tires, tubes or cables, or any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, or storage.
	Razor A5 Lux	5	Kickstand, light weight aluminium steel frame for easy manoeuvrability. Front and rear mudguards, rear fender brake. Large 200mm PU wheels and tall handlebars allow for a smooth yet comfortable ride.	Pink	Adult Kick Scooter	No	Yes	Rear fender brake	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	13.0 "	4.0 "	2.4 "	35.5"	26.0"	220lbs	$66.60 Buy now	Low resistance polyurethane	8.5 lbs	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	200.0 mm	28.3"	Front and rear fender	No	6 months warranty against manufacturing defects. Does not cover normal wear and tear, tires, tubes or cables, or any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, or storage.
	Razor A5 Lux	5	Kickstand, light weight aluminium steel frame for easy manoeuvrability. Front and rear mudguards, rear fender brake. Large 200mm PU wheels and tall handlebars allow for a smooth yet comfortable ride.	Red/Silver	Adult Kick Scooter	No	Yes	Rear fender brake	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	13.0 "	4.0 "	2.4 "	35.5"	26.0"	220lbs	$107.54 Buy now	Low resistance polyurethane	8.5 lbs	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	200.0 mm	28.3"	Front and rear fender	No	6 months warranty against manufacturing defects. Does not cover normal wear and tear, tires, tubes or cables, or any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, or storage.
	Razor Black Label A5	5	Special edition black color. Kickstand, light weight aluminium steel frame for easy manoeuvrability. Front and rear mudguards, rear fender brake. Large 200mm PU wheels and tall handlebars allow for a smooth yet comfortable ride.	Black	Adult Kick Scooter	No	Yes	Rear fender brake	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	13.0 "	4.0 "	2.4 "	35.5"	26.0"	220lbs	$104.95 Buy now	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	8.5 lbs	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	200.0 mm	28.3"	Front and rear fender	No	6 months warranty against manufacturing defects. Does not cover normal wear and tear, tires, tubes or cables, or any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, or storage.
	Razor A5 Air	5	Extra-wide 16.75” handlebars, air-filled tires, anti-rattle handlebars and folding system, kickstand, light weight aluminium steel frame. Front and rear mudguards, rear fender brake, tall handlebars, smooth rubber handlebar grips.	Black	Adult Kick Scooter	No	Yes	Rear fender brake	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	13.4 "	4.0 "	3.0 "	35.5"	26.0"	220lbs	$122.22 Buy now	Pneumatic (60 PSI) commuter air-filled tires	11.1 lbs	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	200.0 mm	28.3"	Front plastic and rear metal fender	No	6 months warranty against manufacturing defects. Does not cover normal wear and tear, tires, tubes or cables, or any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, or storage.
	Razor A5 Air	5	Extra-wide 16.75” handlebars, air-filled tires, anti-rattle handlebars and folding system, kickstand, light weight aluminium steel frame. Front and rear mudguards, rear fender brake, tall handlebars, smooth rubber handlebar grips.	Silver	Adult Kick Scooter	No	Yes	Rear fender brake	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	13.4 "	4.0 "	3.0 "	35.5"	26.0"	220lbs	$139.24 Buy now	Pneumatic (60 PSI) commuter air-filled tires	11.1 lbs	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	200.0 mm	28.3"	Front plastic and rear metal fender	No	6 months warranty against manufacturing defects. Does not cover normal wear and tear, tires, tubes or cables, or any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, or storage.
	Razor Carbon Lux	5	Non-folding, kickstand, plastic carbon-fibre style non-slip deck. light weight aluminium steel frame, rear fender brake. Large 200mm PU wheels and tall handlebars allow for a smooth yet comfortable ride.	Black	Adult Kick Scooter	No	No	Rear fender brake	Plastic	Aluminum	Aluminum	13.0 "	4.0 "	2.4 "	35.5"	26.0"	220lbs	$109.00 Buy now	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	10.7 lbs	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	200.0 mm	28.3"	Rear fender	No	6 months warranty against manufacturing defects. Does not cover normal wear and tear, tires, tubes or cables, or any damage, failure or loss caused by improper assembly, maintenance, or storage.
	Razor A5 Prime	5	Extra wide 16.75” handlebars with 2 degree sweep for taller riders, easy-folding mechanism, extra wide deck, full grip tape deck, ergonomic rubber grips, retractable centre kickstand	Gunmetal Gray	Adult Kick Scooter	No	Yes	Rear fender brake	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	13.4 "	5.1 "	2.4 "	35.5"	26.0"	220lbs	$172.75 Buy now	Low resistance polyurethane	11.2 lbs	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	200.0 mm	28.3"	Front plastic and rear metal fender	No	6 months warranty
	Razor A5 DLX	5	Extra wide 16.75” handlebars with new patent-pending, anti-rattle folding T-bar, easy-folding mechanism, extra wide deck, retractable centre kickstand	Silver	Adult Kick Scooter	No	Yes	Rear fender brake	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	13.4 "	5.1 "	2.4 "	35.5"	26.0"	220lbs	$115.46 Buy now	Low resistance polyurethane	8.8 lbs	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	200.0 mm	28.3"	Front plastic and rear metal chrome	No	6 months warranty
	Razor A6	5	Extra wide 16.75” handlebars with new patent-pending, anti-rattle folding T-bar, easy-folding mechanism, extra wide deck, retractable centre kickstand, extra large wheels, extra tall handlebar, designed for taller riders	White	Adult Kick Scooter		Yes	Rear fender brake	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	13.4 "	5.1 "	2.4 "	42.0"	26.0"	220lbs	$188.00 Buy now	Low resistance polyurethane	11.0 lbs	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	254.0 mm	28.3"	Front plastic and rear metal fender	No	6 months warranty
	Razor A6	5	Extra wide 16.75” handlebars with new patent-pending, anti-rattle folding T-bar, easy-folding mechanism, extra wide deck, retractable centre kickstand, extra large wheels, extra tall handlebar, designed for taller riders	Silver	Adult Kick Scooter		Yes	Rear fender brake	Aluminum	Aluminum	Aluminum	13.4 "	5.1 "	2.4 "	42.0"	26.0"	220lbs	$177.77 Buy now	Low resistance polyurethane	11.0 lbs	ABEC-5, high performance self lubricating	254.0 mm	28.3"	Front plastic and rear metal fender	No	6 months warranty

Now don’t laugh at this particular review, but you might be wondering why a 40 something would actually review a Razor A5 Lux Kick Scooter and then be recommending it as an adult ride on…but I am and it rocks. It is a slight upgrade from the Razor A5 Scooter and great as an adult ride.

After riding one of these for a while, you will understand like I did that there are nothing but advantages to an adult riding one of the best adult kick scooters out there.

This little beauty is the perfect mix of sport styling and adult cruising. With it's larger wheels it can go faster for commuting and so should not be confused with the tiny-wheeled stunt scooters or kids scooters.

So, I have a 20 to 25 min walk to the train station,

I don’t like taking my bike because by the time I get there the bike racks are usually full up. Then to have to take the bike on the rush-hour commuter train just gets me death stares for the next hour.

So, my solution, get a kick scooter.

I had tried my son’s Razor A3 scooter (which I will review soon) with the small wheels and although I liked the build quality, the smaller wheels meant I felt every little bump in the sidewalk and the steering was very sharp if you know what I mean.

So in this first of a series of best Razor kick scooter reviews, I will admit that when I saw the Razor A5 Scooter Lux model with its out-sized wheels (at least compared to what I had seen before) I had to give it a go.

The board

When you first unbox your Razor A5 Lux it is always best practice to go round and tighten up everything and make sure that the steering tube and the collar clamp are secure as otherwise it will feel a little rattly when you are riding it.

The Razor A5 Lux folds up really nicely as well and light at only 10lbs or 4kgs. The body is made out of aircraft grade aluminium which holds my weight (198lbs or 90kgs) without feeling like I will break it.

The manufacturer states that it can hold up to 220lbs or 100kgs. The welding looks nice and strong and after about 100 miles of use

I have not seen any stress fractures or sign of wear!

Wheels

As expected the larger wheels make a huge difference, I can now ride over cracks and bumps with ease. Although you do need to avoid the bigger cracks!

The wheel or tire is made of urethane, the same stuff that skateboard wheels are made of, so you get fantastic grip and a smooth ride that seems to glide for ages on a single push.

The great thing about urethane is that it so durable and will last a long time being ridden on asphalt.

The A5 has fender brake that you stand on to stop or slow the scooter, however I have noticed that in wet weather it does not work as well.

To be fair Razor does not recommend riding this Lux scooter in snow or wet weather. Actually, I do avoid riding it in the wet on the way to work because I don’t want to turn up looking like I have just been off-roading through the wilderness! The water spray can get into your clothes...

I should also warn you that the fender brake does get hot especially if you are using it to control your speed when you are going downhill.

Overall

I think that overall this is a great kick scooter product for both adults and kids as you can adjust the height of the steering column easily, but I would not recommend it for a child under 8 years old. Perhaps even 10 years old would be the minimum age, depending on the kid's height.

My one gripe in this best of kick scooters review would be that handle bar grips are spongy and don’t give you that much confidence, so I changed them over with bicycle grips which give me a better and more solid grip. But that is just a personal preference, you may not feel the same way about the grips.

Oh and it would be really nice to have some fitted strap so that you can just sling it over your shoulder when not in use!

Other kick Scooters in the Razor range include the Razor A scooters which have the smaller 98mm wheels that most people are familiar with and these are great for kids from 8 years old.

This is what my boy has and he loves it. It comes with the ABEC bearings which are right up there in terms of engineering tolerance so the ride is super smooth and allows for a heavier person to ride them in comfort, again up to 220lbs or 100kgs.

They come in very cool color combinations and again are made from aircraft grade aluminium so they are super rugged and will take whatever your child throws at it. Mine throws it around like he is trying to break it!

You are not going to get more bang for your buck than from a Razor A5 Lux kick scooter

that I do promise you.

Recommended accessories are helmets, knee pads & elbow pads because if your kids are anything like my 10 year old they will come back with scrapes and bruises all over themselves.

My son never wanted to wear the elbow pads or other scooter safety gear, but after a few falls and he was wearing them all the time. The knee pads also save their pants from getting ripped at the knees which is another expense that hard working parents can do without.

Coming up soon...I will post some reviews and guides to helmets, knee pads & elbow pads for safety first!

Let's be clear, we think the Razor A5 Lux Scooter is the best adult kick scooter for commuting because it is amazing value for money and we highly recommend it for both price and quality - never take the bus to work again!

I hope you enjoyed my review of one of the best kick scooters for adults - if you know this scooter or alternative models go ahead and leave your own comments below!