INMOTION is a good brand. We have reviewed two of their electric scooters and their build quality is impressive. They have a very wide range of products. If you’re looking for an electric unicycle or scooter, INMOTION is sure to have a model designed for you. For those who like high-speed and off-road electric scooters, now INMOTION not only offers you a new choice, but a better one. INMOTION RS, the world’s first off-road electric scooter with a transforming system, is coming.

Design

When we assembled the scooter, I could tell it was definitely a beast. The colors are still INMOTION’s favorite black and orange, but the difference is that the whole scooter is bigger from the size than both the S1 and Climber we tested before. The wide footrest deck plus the 150kg payload ensures that everyone can drive freely on the INMOTION RS.

Another advantage of the large size is that you can put down a larger battery. We’ll talk more about the RS’s battery later. Of course, the RS is also heavy. But when you decide to buy such a powerful electric scooter, you should be able to accept the weight. At least it can still be folded and won’t take up too much space.

The RS body supports IPX6 waterproof, and the battery supports IPX7, which is one of the most basic specifications of an off-road electric scooter. By the way, I like the tool that comes in the package, I will definitely put it in my toolbox instead of throwing it away.

Transforming system

Let’s put our eyes on the tires, there’s a lot to introduce in this part. Since the biggest selling point of INMOTION RS is the transforming system, let’s talk about its suspension system first. The RS not only has a suspension for each front and rear wheel, but it is also height adjustable. INMOTION says they are drawing inspiration from SUV design. Offering four selectable ground clearance height settings from 183mm to 303mm.

Simply put, a higher chassis to go off-road, can easily pass the rugged road. Tune down the chassis to race, and lower the scooter’s center of gravity to avoid falling easily. The way to adjust the height is also very simple, you only need to use the screws to fix the suspension at different heights, and you can make the four height adjustments. With different heights of suspension to adapt to different environments, you have the equivalent of two different kinds of e-scooter.

Braking system

The 11-inch tires are clearly designed for all-terrain use, and its two 160mm full-hydraulic disc brakes will stop you in no time. What’s more, it also has a Regenerative braking system, which means it’s like some electric cars that can convert kinetic energy into electricity to achieve longer range. It can also significantly extend the life of the braking system as the mechanical parts will not wear out quickly.

Power System

Such a big, heavy electric scooter must need a super powerful motor. No, one is not enough, we need two. INMOTION for RS equipped with two 2000w motors, the peak output power can reach 8400w. This means from 0 to 30mph in 3.5 seconds. The top speed can reach 68mph and can climb 50% of the slope, which is about 26 degrees. While you may not need to drive that fast on a daily routine, and you may not climb that steep of a hill with it, it shows that the INMOTION RS really does do their best in terms of power. There’s no better choice than to use it to find excitement in the right situation. But I’ll remind you here, safety first.

Control

Let’s put our eyes on the handlebar. Because of its professionalism, it can be found that there are more buttons than the ordinary e-scooter. In addition to the brake lever and bell, RS has an operation panel on the left and right sides. The large one on the left mainly controls the turn signal, headlight, horn, and cruise control, and its drive mode can be set to front-wheel drive, back-wheel drive, or two-wheel drive. You can choose the drive mode according to your road conditions.

The control panel on the right is relatively simple, with only the power button and two ride mode switch buttons. The screen in the middle is also much larger, and it shows some basic information. For example, speed and remaining power. Like other INMOTION e-scooters, much data that are not available on the screen can be viewed from the app. It can also control some functions of the scooter, such as lights, ride mode, standby time, and so on.

Battery

The battery of INMOTION RS is also very large. This 72V40Ah battery can get you up to 160km on a full charge. The Mileage is almost twice as long as a regular e-scooter. The price of a big battery is a long charging time, 8.5 hours is really long. INMOTION also knows this, so they let you use two chargers to charge the RS at the same time, the charging time will be cut in half.

As you can see, the INMOTION RS is a powerful electric scooter that can bring you both the joy of speed and the thrill of off-roading. Although it is really great, you have to think about whether you have the conditions to drive this beast. If it’s just for urban commuting, I recommend you buy INMOTION’s other e-scooter, which is also cheaper. But if you are a professional rider, I think this should be perfect for you. INMOTION RS will start crowdfunding on Kickstarter soon, don’t miss this money-saving opportunity.

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In the past we reviewed INMOTION’s S1 electric Scooter. that is a very good Scooter, for heavy people is also very convenient transportation. Today we received this electric scooter model called INMOTION Climber. see the name you should know that the power of this scooter should be a beast level.

Unboxing

The INMOTION Climber is super easy to set up. Remove from the box only need to tighten the handlebar and kickstand screws can be used normally. The included accessories include a few screwdrivers and spare screws, in addition to the kickstand and charger. Two spare inner tubes and a valve conduit. Put it on your car can always replace your broken tires.

Design

Let’s start with the design. Compared with most other electric scooters, it doesn’t have much special design. But the simple black body is also good-looking. The all-metal body also ensures its structural strength. The brake system and cables are orange, so it doesn’t look boring either. INMOTION’s scooter footrest painted is a little smaller than the S1’s because there are two fewer suspensions, but even so, it is quite large, which is friendly to people with big feet. It can load up to 130kg. Most people should be able to ride it without any problems.

It’s big but foldable. 20.8kg is also a little lighter than the S1. It should be relatively easy to put in your car. It also supports IPX6-rated splash and water resistance. Whether sunny or rainy you don’t have to worry about damaging the scooter because of water ingress.

Braking system

Let’s take a look at the INMOTION Climber’s braking system. Equipped with a powerful braking system with electric brakes on both tires and disc brakes on the rear tire, Climber provides more precise control during braking events and the reaction time can be within 0.01 seconds. It has only one brake lever, after pressing the front and rear wheels will be braked at the same time, avoiding you from only braking the front wheel or rear wheel to fall down.

Tires

INMOTION Climber applies the 10-inch low-rolling resistance tires with an extra-thick inner tube to help reduce the puncture chance and deliver improved grip comfort and durability. Just ride with ease over city terrain and enjoy a smooth ride even at speed from start to finish.

It is also very easy to maintain. Thanks to the modular design and split-rim technology, tire changing can be done as easily as 123. Enjoy the pleasant maintenance experience in your garage within 10 minutes.

Power System & Experience

The climber is the first INMOTION electric scooter equipped with dual motors. It boasts dual 750W motors, producing total nominal power of up to 1500W, making it take on 36% slopes, inclines, and any terrain with ease.

If you want, the official website shows it can reach a top speed of 38km/h. It takes only 3.5 seconds to go from 0 to 25km/h, which is already a very impressive powertrain for an electric scooter. It has three-speed levels, the lowest 5mph, which is equivalent to the speed of normal walking. The middle gear is 15mph, which is more suitable for urban traffic. The top gear can reach 20mph, and if you go downhill, you can reach 22mph or more. The Handlebar is like pulling your body forward. I can be sure that its speed will give you a great sense of excitement.

Battery

The INMOTION Climber has a maximum range of about 56km / 35 miles. It takes about 9 hours to fully charge, so it is recommended that you plug the power in before going to bed. Climber features the smart Battery Management System(BMS) to constantly monitor the status of each battery cell and improve the available capacity of a battery pack. Also, it is built packed with a battery balancer in a battery pack to perform battery balancing, this can greatly increase each cell’s longevity and charge safely.

Control & APP

The whole scooter has only one button to control the whole system. Click to turn on/off the headlight, double click to switch speed gears, and long press to turn on/off the power. The function of the APP is relatively simple, mainly displaying some basic data, such as total mileage or Max speed. You can use the phone to control the headlight, you can also lock the scooter. Lock in the scooter will apply a reaction force to the forward force so that the thief is difficult to escape.

The INMOTION Climber is as powerful as its name implies, with a very powerful powertrain. I recommend you use it on flat and straight roads than off-road. Because of its super-fast speed, you can feel the joy of speed. Of course, be sure to ensure safety, make sure the road conditions are good, and wear a helmet. Then take the new Climber and go exploring.

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We have probably found the best electric scooter on the market— the Inmotion S1. If you guys have watched our videos, you may have noticed that our studio is located in a large city with a population of over 10-million permanent residents. There’s always heavy traffic here, and vehicles usually are not the best way to get around. Over the past few weeks, we’ve been searching for the best lightweight transportation for urban travel.

This time, we targeted electric scooters. And it seems that we just found the best electric scooter under $1000 on the market, which is the INMOTION S1.

The manufacturer Inmotion has been working on the development of urban electric transportation like electric unicycles, E-bikes, and e-scooters for years. And their products can already be found on sale in many specialized online and offline stores across many countries. The INMOTION S1 is their latest electric scooter product, which is already available for shipping globally. So we think it’s a good time to review it and tell you exactly why we think it’s likely the best e-scooter we’ve found on the market.

INMOTION S1 Review: Design

Let’s start with its appearance design. Compared to most E-scooters, the INMOTION S1 scooter looks simple and integrated without any unnecessary components. The scooter body basically is dark gray with an Inmotion logo on the footrest painted orange. And there are reflectors on both sides of the front and rear wheels.

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The footrest deck is large enough to carry an adult standing on it. The manufacturer’s promotional material claims that it’s good for a max rider weight of 140kg. Well, my weight certainly is not enough to test its maximum load weight, but obviously, it’s no problem to safely carry a six-foot-tall rider or even a much bigger person.

But please note that the height of the handlebars is not adjustable, and it may be a bit high for children.

The INMOTION S1 has pretty good water and dust resistance. Specifically, the body is rated at IP55; the controller is rated at IPX7, and the battery is rated at IP67. But at the same time, you also have to make sure you keep using the dust plug to cover the charging ports.

When the packaging arrives, you will need to assemble it to start the first ride. The whole assembling process is pretty simple, which only took me 30 mins. If you have never assembled an electric scooter like this before, it may take a little longer.

Although the size of the INMOTION S1 is a little large, the good news is that the scooter is foldable, and the weight of 24kg seems to be easy for riders to carry in the trunk of their car.

INMOTION S1 Review: Speed, Braking, & Controls

The speed of the INMOTION S1 is by default limited to 25km/h, but it’s easy to unlock the speed limit up to a max speed of 30 km/h. All you need to do is to pair the smartphone app with the scooter and go into the app, which now is available for both iPhones and Android phones.

We will talk about the app later, so let’s get back to its speed setting.

To be honest, although the INMOTION S1 can achieve 30km/h, we still suggest not turning it on most of the time for safety reasons. But if the riding conditions allow or if you are skilled enough to ensure safety, the maximum speed of 30km/h can save you a lot of time.

But if you’re satisfied with the maximum speed of 25km/h, there are 3 ride modes as options: Eco mode, Standard mode (D), and Sports mode (S). If you turn the speed limit off, an extra sport mode will be also available, which means no limits, and you can have the top speed of 30km/h with the fastest acceleration. The eco-mode is for beginners. Under the eco-mode, you won’t go faster than 12km/h and the acceleration is much slower. But you will have a longer range under the eco-mode.

Compared to these two modes, I rode a lot under the drive mode for commuting. It allows me to achieve a top speed of 20 km/h and a relatively comfortable acceleration. As for pushing assistant mode, it’s easier to let you push the scooter.

The INMOTION S1 is equipped with an excellent brake system, which consists of a front drum and rear electric disc brake. The rear electric brake can kick in automatically without using the brake handlebar if you are going downhill and speed up rapidly, or have exceeded the top speed. The automatic braking feels good most of the time but still requires the rider to get used to it the first few times. But anyway, it’s a good design, ensuring the experience of riding is safe and user-friendly.

Another great thing about the S1 is the control panel with the large LED display on the handlebars. There’s only one button for all the basic controls, such as one click for turning the headlights on or off, double click for switching the riding mode, and long-press for the power switch. Even for beginners, it’s easy to use. And the throttle is also intuitive with thumb-push. During long-distance rides, the controls won’t cause much discomfort.

One of the greatest designs of the scooter is the road-facing LED light strips on both sides of the deck. They turn blue while riding, and the corresponding strip would automatically flash red when sensing that you are turning to the left or right.

INMOTION S1 Review: Inmotion App

Now let’s talk about the Inmotion APP, where you can have full control of the scooter and check out all riding states such as power used and riding route. And you can also share anything interesting with other INMOTION users, or read others’ riding reports in the Moments section.

INMOTION S1 Review: Battery Range

The INMOTION S1 scooter’s claimed range on a full charge is 95km, which probably can be achieved under ideal road conditions and eco-mode. But in my daily riding experience under the drive mode, the actual range was around 70km, which is still a good result for a daily commute and urban travel.

But please note that the actual ranges for riders could vary depending on riders’ weight and the terrain. As for charging, there are dual ports for charging. With dual-port charging, it took me around 3 and a half hours to get the scooter fully charged, and charging time would have doubled if using the single-port charging.

And another important piece of information is that the 500w motor with rear-wheel drive can tackle hill climbs up to 30%. So it won’t be a good idea to try any steeper slopes.

The INMOTION S1 scooter’s best use case scenario is probably for people like us living in urban and suburban areas, those who are tired of parking and traffic jams. The S1 scooter has really decent performance with a great range for urban travel. And moreover, the app that tells you everything about the scooter is definitely a plus. To some extent, it’s almost perfect for medium to long-distance commutes.

If you like this scooter, please check it on the official website: INMOTION

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