Golden Buzzaround XL (GB150)
This reviewSuspension front and rear, a 39-inch turn and USB ports, in a 325 lb scooter you can take apart.
- + 325 lb
- + 42.5 lb heaviest piece
$2,203 at MSRP at Golden · checked Nov 12, 2026
Golden Buzzaround XL (GB150) review
Best for riders who want suspension and a tight 39-inch turn in a scooter that still comes apart.
- 8.5/10Very good
- No. 9 of 14
- + 325 lb capacity
- + 8 mi range
- + 42.5 lb heaviest piece
- + Breaks down into pieces
$2,203 at MSRP at Golden
Checked November 12, 2026
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Suspension front and rear, a 39-inch turn and USB ports, in a 325 lb scooter you can take apart.
325 lbWeight capacity
The maker's rating for the rider plus anything carried. Treat it as a hard limit.
42.5 lbHeaviest piece
42.5 lb (front half); rear half 28 lb, seat 16 lb, batteries 18 lb
8 miRange per charge
Up to 8 miles with two 12 Ah batteries (Golden)
BatteryBattery
Two 12 Ah batteries, 18 lb (Golden); chemistry not stated
Lifetime frameWarranty
Lifetime on the frame, 2 years on the drive train and electronics, 1 year on batteries (Golden).
The Golden Buzzaround XL, in three lines
The new Buzzaround XL (model GB150) is the comfortable one among the travel scooters. Golden lists front and rear suspension, a 39-inch turning radius on four wheels, 3.5 inches of ground clearance and a 325 lb capacity.
Golden publishes an MSRP of $2,203 and sells through dealers; we could not read a dealer price on November 12, 2026, so that is the price we score, and the one most likely to come down when you shop.
The catch: 8 miles of range from two 12 Ah batteries, and a 42.5 lb front half.
Who it's for
Buy it if
- Sidewalks are rough and the rider feels every bump
- You want four wheels and a tight turn indoors
- The rider is between 300 and 325 lb
Skip it if
- Outings run longer than 8 miles
- You want to order online at a fixed price today
- You fly often: a lithium folding scooter is simpler
The new GB150, briefly
Golden calls the GB150 the next generation of its Buzzaround XL. Its page lists a large wraparound delta tiller, a contoured stadium-style mesh seat (16 inches wide, 15.5 deep), a full-color LED dash with speed and battery level, a basket with a drink holder, a phone holder and USB-A and USB-C ports on the tiller.
The specs: 4.3 mph top speed, up to 8 miles of range, 42 inches long and 22 wide, 110 lb assembled, and a Medicare code of K0801.
How it comes apart
Golden gives every piece: the front half is 42.5 lb, the rear half 28 lb, the seat with arms 16 lb and the batteries 18 lb. That is a bit heavier at the front than the Elite Traveller 2 (39 lb) and lighter than the Go Go Sport (44 lb).
About that price
Golden lists an MSRP of $2,203 and a "find your local dealer" button. The two dealers on our list, 1800wheelchair and Rehabmart, would not load for our page reader on November 12, 2026, so we could not record a dated dealer price. We score the MSRP, which is a conservative choice: if a dealer quotes you less, the Buzzaround XL gets better value than our score gives it credit for.
What we like, and the catch
- Front and rear suspension, rare on a scooter that comes apart
- MicroTurn: 39-inch turning radius with four-wheel stability (Golden)
- 325 lb capacity and 3.5 inches of ground clearance under the deck
- Lifetime frame warranty, 2 years on drive train and electronics, 1 year on batteries
The catch: Range is the weak spot: Golden lists up to 8 miles. And the price we score is the MSRP, because Golden only lists dealers. Dealer prices are often lower, so call two before you buy and compare with the Pride Elite Traveller 2.
Golden Buzzaround XL specs
TypeTravel scooter
FoldingBreaks down into pieces
Sold byGolden Technologies
Total weight110 lb assembled (Golden)
Heaviest piece42.5 lb (front half); rear half 28 lb, seat 16 lb, batteries 18 lb
Weight capacity325 lb
Range per chargeUp to 8 miles with two 12 Ah batteries (Golden)
Top speed4.3 mph
BatteryTwo 12 Ah batteries, 18 lb (Golden); chemistry not stated
Turning radius39"
Ground clearance3.5"
Wheels4
SuspensionYes
SeatStadium-style mesh seat, 16" wide × 15.5" deep
Size42" long × 22" wide
Folded or broken downNot stated
ClimbingNot stated
ExtrasFront and rear suspension; MicroTurn: 39" turning radius on four wheels; USB-A and USB-C ports on the tiller; Phone holder
WarrantyLifetime on the frame, 2 years on the drive train and electronics, 1 year on batteries (Golden).
Medicare code (HCPCS)K0801
From Golden's and Golden Technologies's pages, read November 12, 2026. "Not stated" means we could not find the figure there.
What it costs on Nov 12, 2026
$2,203 on November 12, 2026, from the Golden Technologies product page (MSRP). Golden lists an MSRP of $2,203 and sends buyers to local dealers; dealer prices are often lower.
Delivery: Sold through local and online dealers; shipping depends on the dealer.
Returns: Set by the dealer you buy from.
Scooter prices move with sales and battery options. The button opens Golden Technologies's page so you see today's number before you decide.
Can it go on a plane?
Golden does not state the battery chemistry on the page we read. Airlines decide on mobility devices based on the battery, so ask the seller for the battery type and rating before you book.
The rules are on the FAA's batteries page; our airline guide walks through the booking calls.
8.5/10, very good
No. 9 of 14 in our overall ranking. Each criterion is rated from what Golden and Golden Technologies publish, on the scales shown on our method page; anything not stated scores low.
Price (dated, US) (25%)Strong
Heaviest piece you lift (20%)Strong
Range per charge (15%)Average
Weight capacity (15%)Strong
Air-travel battery (10%)Not stated (scores low)
Warranty (10%)Top marks
Top speed (5%)Average
Paperwork and safety
Golden does not state an FDA classification for this scooter on the pages we read, so we don't either.
Medicare Part B can cover a scooter only when it is medically necessary for moving around inside your home, with a face-to-face visit, a written order and prior authorization through a Medicare-enrolled supplier. Golden Technologies sells this one as a cash purchase. Read our Medicare guide.
This is not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or physical therapist about whether a scooter suits you, how far you should ride and how much you can safely lift, and follow Golden's instructions for use.
Where these facts come from
- goldentech.com/product/mobility-scooters/buzzaround-xl
- goldentech.com/product-category/mobility-scooters
Written by Tom Becker, editor, mobility scooters and travel aids, from the pages above, read November 12, 2026. Some links are affiliate links; it never changes our scores. Disclosure.
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Golden Buzzaround XL questions
Does the Golden Buzzaround XL have suspension?
Yes. Golden lists front and rear suspension on the GB150 Buzzaround XL, which is unusual on a scooter that comes apart.
How much does the Buzzaround XL weigh?
110 lb assembled. Taken apart: 42.5 lb front half, 28 lb rear half, 16 lb seat and 18 lb of batteries (Golden).
What is the weight capacity of the Golden Buzzaround XL?
325 lb, per Golden. Treat it as a hard limit: riding above it puts the scooter outside what the maker built and tested it for.
Will Medicare pay for the Golden Buzzaround XL?
Medicare Part B can cover a scooter only when it is medically necessary for moving around inside the home, with a face-to-face visit, a written order and prior authorization through a Medicare-enrolled supplier. Golden Technologies sells it as a cash purchase. Read our Medicare guide before you count on it.
Related reading
See where the Golden Buzzaround XL ranks
It is No. 9 of 14. The full ranking shows every scooter on the same formula, with dated prices.