INMOTION RS electric scooter Review: The beast with power and speed

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.