MUKUTA 9 Plus vs APOLLO Ghost 2022 - Smart Commuter or Speed-Hungry Street Ghost?

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The MUKUTA 9 Plus is the better all-round scooter for most riders: more practical, easier to live with day to day, better thought-out features, and a riding experience that feels refined rather than reckless. The APOLLO Ghost 2022 hits harder in outright speed and brute acceleration, so it still makes sense if your top priority is going very, very fast on relatively open roads and you do not mind the compromises.

Choose the MUKUTA if you want a powerful daily commuter that charges easily in a flat or office, stops brilliantly, and feels like a mature tool rather than a toy. Choose the Ghost if you are an experienced rider chasing higher top speed and weekend thrills and can live with slower charging and a less practical battery setup.

If you want to understand where each scooter shines - and where the marketing gloss rubs off in real-world riding - keep reading.

Two dual-motor scooters, two very different personalities. On one side, the MUKUTA 9 Plus: an unapologetically practical "fast commuter" with clever engineering, removable battery and a build that feels like it actually wants to survive city life. On the other, the APOLLO Ghost 2022: a charismatic performance scooter that built its reputation on grin-inducing acceleration and big numbers, even if some of its habits are more "enthusiast toy" than urban appliance.

I have ridden both over enough potholes, tram tracks and badly patched tarmac to know exactly where they delight and where they quietly annoy you after a few months. The MUKUTA is the scooter that makes daily riding easier; the Ghost is the one that makes straight roads shorter.

If you are trying to decide which machine should live in your hallway (or car boot), let's unpack how they compare in the real world, not just on spec sheets.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

These two live in the same broad price neighbourhood: not cheap toys, not insane hyper-scooters either. Think serious mid-range dual-motor class - the point where riders step up from basic rentals and start caring about brakes, suspension, and whether their front stem wobbles at speed.

The MUKUTA 9 Plus targets riders who want a powerful "start-to-finish" commuter: something that can blitz hills, shrug off rough city streets, yet still works if you live on the third floor with no lift and one miserable hallway socket. It is the scooter for people who need practicality as much as power.

The APOLLO Ghost 2022 is more of an enthusiast's machine. It is what you buy when you are bored of your Xiaomi and you want that first real "wow, this thing pulls" moment. It is happier on longer, faster runs than constant folding, carrying and fiddling with power sockets.

They cost close enough and share a dual-motor, full-suspension layout, so most buyers will consider both. The question is: do you want clever everyday usability with strong performance, or raw performance with "good enough" practicality around it?

Design & Build Quality

In the flesh, the MUKUTA 9 Plus feels like a modern evolution of the classic dual-motor formula. The frame has that dense, "one piece of metal" feel when you grab the stem and bounce it. Welds look tidy, the folding clamp locks with a satisfyingly final clunk, and nothing rattles unless your backpack is badly packed. The removable battery sits low and central, protected by a chunky deck shell rather than a flimsy lid. It feels deliberately engineered, not just assembled.

The Ghost is more skeletal - literally. The open swingarms, exposed springs and cut-out deck frame look cool and purposeful, like someone left a race scooter naked on purpose. The chassis is solid, and Apollo's folding mechanism is much better than the generic collar style that gave old-school scooters a bad reputation. But you do notice more minor play and little noises creeping in over time unless you are willing to do the occasional bolt check and TLC session. It is a scooter that rewards a hands-on owner.

Ergonomically, the MUKUTA cockpit feels slightly more refined. Controls are neatly laid out, the NFC lock is a very modern touch, and the deck's rubberised surface is grippy yet easy to clean. On the Ghost, the cockpit is typical "QS-display plus buttons" territory - functional, familiar, but starting to feel dated next to MUKUTA's more integrated approach. The Ghost does win on sheer deck length and rear kickplate angle, which aggressive riders will love when really leaning into acceleration and braking.

Design philosophy, in short: MUKUTA is "robust urban vehicle with thoughtful details"; Ghost is "sporty mechanical sculpture with power at the centre of the story". Both are solid; one feels more sorted out-of-the-box.

Ride Comfort & Handling

The first time you roll a few kilometres of broken city asphalt on the MUKUTA 9 Plus, you get that quiet "oh, this is actually good" moment. The torsion suspension front and rear does an impressive job of ironing out the high-frequency chatter - the constant little cracks and edges that usually turn your knees into suspension. It stays composed rather than bouncy: hit a series of ripples mid-corner and the scooter just tracks through, without pogoing or pitching.

The Ghost takes a more old-school approach with adjustable coil springs. At sane speeds, it feels plush and cushy, especially combined with the larger tyres. Over cobblestones and bigger hits, however, it can oscillate a bit if set too soft: you feel more vertical movement through your legs. It is still comfortable - certainly miles ahead of rigid commuters - but less "planted sports car", more "softly sprung hot hatch".

Handling-wise, the Ghost is the more stable of the two at very high speeds thanks to the longer wheelbase and bigger wheels. If you are the kind of rider who spends time above typical city speeds, that extra calmness is noticeable. The MUKUTA, with its slightly smaller wheels and lower stance, feels more nimble and alert in traffic: weaving past parked cars, flicking around potholes, threading between pedestrians on shared paths - that is where it shines.

After a long day, my legs are happier on the MUKUTA's combination of torsion suspension and tubeless tyres. The Ghost is comfortable too, just a bit more demanding when you start using all of its speed potential.

Performance

Let's not pretend either of these is slow. They are both "hold the bars properly or regret it" machines. But they deliver speed with different flavours.

The APOLLO Ghost 2022 is the drama queen in the best way. Hit dual motor and Turbo, lean slightly forward, and it absolutely lunges. The square-wave controllers give that old-school punch - the front end lightens, you feel your weight shift back, and city blocks get shorter. It keeps pulling until you are in that "this is more motorcycle than scooter now" territory. On open roads, it is hilarious; in tight city grids, you will rarely get to exploit its full party trick without running out of space or patience from pedestrians.

The MUKUTA 9 Plus is more measured and grown-up. It is still properly quick - traffic-light drag races are very one-sided in your favour - but the power delivery is smoother and easier to modulate. Dual-motor mode gives you that satisfying surge, especially on hills, but it does not try to rip your hands off the bars. The top speed is deliberately capped at a level that feels responsible on 9-inch wheels: fast enough to flow with traffic, not so fast that every bump becomes a small life decision.

Hill climbing is where the gap shrinks. The Ghost has more headroom and will storm up steeper gradients without losing pace, particularly with heavier riders. But the MUKUTA is no slouch; on realistic city inclines, it simply powers up with a calm "is that all?" attitude. Unless you live somewhere absurdly hilly, both will handle climbs far beyond what normal commuters can manage.

Braking is a strong suit on both, with hydraulic discs front and rear. The Ghost's adjustable regen can feel fierce until you tame it, which some riders like for sporty, one-finger "engine braking" into corners. The MUKUTA's setup feels more naturally tuned out of the box: strong, progressive, and confidence-inspiring without needing a degree in P-settings first.

Battery & Range

On paper, the Ghost's battery is the bigger of the two, and that does translate into more potential range if you are sensible with the throttle. Cruise at moderate speeds, use Eco occasionally, and it will cover a lot of ground. Abuse the Turbo button at every intersection and you will watch that theoretical number evaporate quickly - especially with a heavier rider. It is a scooter that can go far, but not if you ride it like you stole it.

The MUKUTA 9 Plus plays a slightly different game. The pack is smaller, but real-world efficiency is good, and the power ceiling is a little lower, so you are not constantly tempting yourself into energy-wasting madness. For typical urban riding - mixed speeds, a few hills, some spirited blasts - its realistic range is absolutely solid for daily commuting. And crucially, the removable battery changes how you think about range: you can charge the pack at your desk, swap to a spare if you own one, or top up in your flat while the scooter waits quietly in the shed.

Charging is where the Ghost really tests your patience. With the stock charger, you are into "leave it overnight and then some" territory from low charge. A second or faster charger helps, but it is extra cost and one more brick to lug around. The MUKUTA's pack fills noticeably faster in practice, and being able to pull the battery out and drop it next to a socket means you actually use those charging opportunities instead of hunting for a wall in the garage.

In everyday life, the MUKUTA feels like the less stressful companion: less range anxiety, easier to keep topped up, and fewer moments of "ah, I forgot to drag the whole scooter close enough to the plug". The Ghost wins on raw tank size; the MUKUTA wins on how cleverly that tank fits into your life.

Portability & Practicality

Neither of these is a featherweight. If your idea of portability is a 12 kg stick you can carry up four flights of stairs in one hand, look elsewhere. But there are degrees of back pain, and practical details matter.

The Ghost is the lighter of the two, and you do feel that when dead-lifting it into a car boot. The folding handlebars slim the whole thing down nicely, and once folded it is relatively manageable to shuffle around. Carrying it up one or two flights is okay if you are reasonably fit; daily third-floor hauls will get old quickly.

The MUKUTA 9 Plus is heavier, and when you first try to lift it, you notice. The saving grace is that you usually do not need to. You park the scooter where it is happy - garage, shed, entrance hall, car - and take the battery instead. That single design decision changes the practicality equation completely for apartment dwellers. The folding mechanism and foldable bars are similarly well-executed, and the stem lock for carrying is solid, but you will not be pretending this is a "shoulder it and jog onto a train" machine.

Day to day, the MUKUTA's NFC key system, better-integrated lights and removable pack make it feel like a more considered commuter tool. The Ghost is practical enough, but more in the sense of "it folds and kind of fits places" rather than "this was clearly designed around how people actually store and charge scooters in Europe's tiny flats".

Safety

At the speeds both scooters can reach, safety is not a bullet point - it is the difference between "fun ride" and "A&E visit". Happily, both take it seriously, but again with different flavours.

Braking performance is excellent on both. Dual hydraulic discs give you serious bite and the ability to scrub speed quickly without yanking the levers to the grips. The Ghost adds strong regen that, once tuned, lets you ride quite dynamically with minimal actual braking - think of it as an adjustable invisible parachute. The MUKUTA pairs its hydraulics with a more gentle, well-integrated electronic brake that feels less abrupt straight out of the box.

Lighting is an area where the MUKUTA quietly shows the Ghost how to do "serious commuter". The high-mounted headlight actually throws useable light down the road, and the stem and deck "streamer" LEDs make you unmissable from the sides. Add integrated indicators and you suddenly have a scooter that communicates clearly to drivers without you needing to remove a hand from the bars to signal. On dark urban routes, it makes a real difference.

The Ghost's deck and stem lighting looks great and gives strong side visibility - you definitely do not blend into traffic - but the stock headlight is more "be seen" than "see". Most night riders end up strapping on an aftermarket lamp if they regularly ride badly lit roads. Rear braking lights on both help following traffic realise you are slowing.

Stability-wise, the Ghost has the edge at very high speed, courtesy of its longer wheelbase and bigger tyres. The MUKUTA compensates with a rock-solid stem lock and torsion suspension that resists wobble impressively at its more modest top end. On wet or grimy tarmac, both sets of pneumatic tyres grip far better than solid ones, with the MUKUTA's tubeless self-healing setup earning extra points for puncture resistance.

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Price & Value

This is where the MUKUTA 9 Plus punches above its weight. It undercuts the Ghost by a noticeable chunk, yet brings hydraulic brakes, dual motors, full suspension, tubeless tyres, removable battery, NFC lock and good lighting to the party. It is one of those rare scooters where you read the spec sheet, look at the price, and double-check someone did not miss a digit.

The Ghost asks you to pay more primarily for its larger battery and higher top speed - and, to a lesser extent, a slightly lighter chassis. If you are the rider who will actually exploit that extra top-end performance regularly, then the extra spend is justifiable. But if your life is 80 % urban commuting and 20 % weekend blasts, the MUKUTA gives you more everyday value for less money.

Long-term, the MUKUTA's swappable battery is also a quiet win for value: when the pack eventually ages, you can replace it easily without major surgery, or even own two packs to extend the scooter's useful life and flexibility. The Ghost holds its value decently on the second-hand market thanks to its reputation, but you are still paying more up front for a package that is less convenient to live with.

Service & Parts Availability

APOLLO has built a solid reputation in North America for service and support, and that ecosystem carries over, to a degree, into Europe. Parts such as tyres, controllers, displays and brake components are generally available, and there is a healthy modding community. That said, depending on where you live, you might be dealing with overseas shipping and occasional delays if something specific fails.

MUKUTA, despite the newer nameplate, benefits from being tied into manufacturing lineages that already feed parts for established platforms like Vsett and older Zero models. Many consumables are generic and easy to source, and the removable battery simplifies what is often the most painful part to service. European distributors are increasingly stocking spares, and the design itself is relatively straightforward to work on.

On the spanner-in-hand side, both scooters are fairly DIY-friendly if you are comfortable with basic tools. The Ghost's internal routing can be a bit more fiddly in places; the MUKUTA's deck layout and external battery access make routine checks slightly easier. Neither is a nightmare, but I would give MUKUTA a small nod for long-term serviceability in typical European conditions.

Pros & Cons Summary

Parameters Comparison

Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

If you stripped away all the marketing and just left the experience of living with these scooters for a year, the MUKUTA 9 Plus is the one I would choose - and the one I would recommend to most riders. It simply nails the brief of "serious, fun, daily scooter" better. The removable battery solves real-world charging headaches, the safety and lighting package feels genuinely commuter-ready, the ride is comfortable without being vague, and the price is very hard to argue with.

The APOLLO Ghost 2022 still has a strong case - just for a narrower kind of rider. If you are power-hungry, ride mostly on more open roads, and you want that glorious, slightly unhinged acceleration hit with a higher top speed ceiling, it will absolutely deliver smiles. It feels more like a performance toy you can commute on, whereas the MUKUTA is a commuter that also happens to be a lot of fun.

So: if your life is dominated by flats, offices, short charging windows and unpredictable city surfaces, go MUKUTA 9 Plus and do not look back. If you are an experienced rider with a taste for speed, live somewhere with decent road surfaces, and you are willing to baby a bigger battery and slower charger, the Ghost 2022 still earns its cult following. Just be honest with yourself: do you really need the extra top speed, or would you rather have a scooter that fits your life as well as it fits your ego?

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics quantify how efficiently each scooter converts euros, kilograms, watt-hours and time into real performance. Lower price-per-Wh and price-per-kilometre figures mean better value for each euro spent; lower weight-per-Wh or weight-per-kilometre favour riders who need to move the scooter more often. Wh-per-km shows pure energy efficiency. Ratios involving power, weight and speed highlight how effectively the motor system is used, while average charging speed tells you how fast you can realistically get back on the road once the battery is low.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the MUKUTA 9 Plus scores 6 points against the APOLLO Ghost 2022's 5. In the Author's Category Battle, the MUKUTA 9 Plus gets 26 ✅ versus 19 ✅ for APOLLO Ghost 2022 (with a few ties sprinkled in).

Totals: MUKUTA 9 Plus scores 32, APOLLO Ghost 2022 scores 24.

Based on the scoring, the MUKUTA 9 Plus is our overall winner. For me, the MUKUTA 9 Plus is the scooter that simply makes more sense: it feels thoughtfully engineered around real daily life, rides with a calm confidence, and still manages to be a seriously fun machine when you open it up. The APOLLO Ghost 2022 is undeniably thrilling and will absolutely satisfy the speed addict in you, but it asks for more compromises in return. If you want a scooter you can depend on, charge easily, and enjoy every single day without thinking too much about logistics, the MUKUTA is the one that will quietly win your heart. The Ghost puts on a louder show, but the MUKUTA is the one I would actually keep in my hallway.

That's our verdict when we try to stay objective – but hey, riding is mostly about emotions anyway, so pick the one that will make you look forward to your commute every single day.