Last Monday I got a Xiaomi pro 2 scooter and I’m happy with it,. surly in the future I will get one INMOTION L9 scooter too. Btw it was a great review thank u.
Beware of the Xiaomi 'Warranty' it's worse than useless and just designed to extract more money from you IF / when you develop a fault. Any repairs take ages too, so don't expect to be getting it back for about a month! Not much use if it's your primary mode of transport!
Good morning! My previous scooter was a Xaomi model that claimed 18 miles on a full charge, but in reality could just about manage 8. Total lies from #Xaomi. Just upgraded to one of these and it's not arrived yet, but I'm really looking forward to being able to get to work without fear of the battery dying when I'm half way home!
Great production of video review, however I would also include those negative aspects for Inmotion L9 scooter: - Very stiff front suspensions. Even on your video 7:43 it didn't move at all when you tried jumping - Top speed goes down when there is less battery % left. At 40% - expect top speed of 25km/h only - Charging port caps are really terribly designed, it takes at least 10 tries for me to fit back properly... - 500W motor tends to overheat when riding longer uphills and esp. if the weather outside is warmer - There is a lag between the moment you press the throttle and the motor activates - almost 1 second lag Of course, there are also positive things, that you have covered, however please take into consideration my points before buying Inmotion L9 scooter. I will upload my honest review of Inmotion L9 and direct comparison to Ninebot MAX G30. If you are interested, check it out later in my channel. Cheers! :))
@@onevision55555 personally I would pick Ninebot MAX. Why? 1) Speed is stable and tops out at 30km/h as long as battery is above 20% level. 2) It's more stable and (controlling) riding experience is more smooth / easier. 3) You can install CFM (Custom Firmware) and customize more settings, increase top speed up to 35km/h, enable zero start throttle, remove regenerative braking, etc. 4) Throttle is more accurate and more responsive (delay is less noticable from moment you push it) 5) No overheating issues from my experience, MAX has internal charging adaptor (you only need regular power cable), charging ports cover easy to open & close.
@@NiuxTech Thanks a lot for the reply and detailed information. The suspension, the larger motor and weight capacity were what moved me to the L9. Based on your comments though, I will go with the Max and will probably upgrade it with suspension. There are not enough comparison videos of these two models. It is good to hear from someone who actually rode both models for a longer period and not for a few days to make a review video. This way the review will be way more accurate and helpful for people like me who are in the market for a scooter and want to make the best choice. Looking forward to your comparison video and will subscribe to your channel. Thanks again and cheers.
I've been riding my Inmotion l9 for about a month now on a daily commute. I agree on two of your points: 1) Front suspension is stiff, and I can't seem to adjust it very well. Ride is still generally smooth though. 2) The charging port covers are a real pain to close! But they do close and appear to have a very good seal. I've ridden in wet weather and all is fine. Overall I'm very happy with my l9. Plenty of power for my needs. Gets up some really steep hills on my commute no bother. Cruise control is a joy. Range is impressive. Also, I like regenerative braking. It holds me back a treat going downhill and puts charge back into the battery. I think you can turn it off with the 'downhill assistance' tab in the app? I've not tried it though as I don't want it running away with me on a steep downhill....lol.
I used L9 since September in a very rainy city. I used it in many heavy rains, a few times I went into deep puddles that I didn't see at night time and I also have been riding it in snow conditions as well. It worked fine all the way until late February and now I need a motor replacement(water damage). My verdict: it's a great scooter when it comes to water resistance but it will need some replacements sooner or later
@@thedejectedape953 I paid 200$ with the cost of labor. Still using it and works fine. I think of buying a segway scooter next fall so I can have 2 in case if one of them dies
The waterproofing is completely different in Canada! it's IP55. You should take a look, I'm returning my scooter because of misleading information going around.
Good review, one question. Is it a good scooter for when you live in a city like Bruges where there are lots and lots of bumps in the road? My xiaomi m356 lasted a while but everything that could shake of, got shaken of😅
I don't know your city, but I can say that I have had my L9 for 14 months, and it has been very sturdy and reliable. Nothing has broken or fallen off. It is heavy at 52 lbs (23.5 kilos) but that is part of what makes it sturdy. I don't recommend trying to climb flights of stairs with it, unless you are fit and strong!
I tried to buy this but it never came, then the company told me they were out of stock. They gave me my money back and then I ended up buying a Vsett 8+
Big correction needs to be made with regards to hill climbing at 0:46. This scooter will NEVER make it up 34 degrees. Some manufactures(likely on purpose to mislead) will list the hill climbing number as a degree rather than a percentage. This seems to have confused you also as you have claimed that hill is 34 degrees(it is not even close) At best this thing could do 34 percent based off the hill shown. 25 let alone 34 degrees is physically impossible with the L9.
@@RIDEGLIDE 20% is a max I would say. Try it yourself from zero start in the middle of 20% uphill ;) I have tested with my weight of 85kg, it can hardly climb 17% hill, need a good acceleration before...
@@NiuxTech Agreed. I get up a short 20% hill with little run up, but only barely, and with some zig zagging to take out the gradient lol. However, when that hill flattens to around 10%, it picks up speed pretty quickly. I also go up a hill of about 16% at a pretty decent speed no bother at all. I know these gradients as I've cycled these same hills many a time. I wouldn't fancy the l9's chances on a local 25% hill I know of. Thankfully it's not on my commute! Overall, I'm happy with the hill climbing capability of the l9. And I live in a pretty hilly area.
@@NiuxTech No, never had any overheating. I don't live in a hot climate though and the only hill it struggles on is very short at 20% before it levels to 10% and then picks up speed no bother. I've seen another video that shows overheating and cut out. I agree with that video maker though. That it's a good thing that it cuts out and only lets you start again when it cools. That should prevent any damage being done.
The two biggest downsides that people seem to mention a lot are the non-retractable stem and the weight. I could excuse the weight, there's plenty of scooters that are heavier. But I don't like that one can't adjust the height of the handlebars, since the default height is apparently too high for shorter riders.
The l9 is heavy at 24kg. But as I rarely need to lift it, I can live with it, as all the many positives out weighs this. I would be happier if it were lighter however. I'm 5' 7". The handlebars feel comfy to me, although I've never ridden any other scooter to compare it to. The l9 certainly looks tall, but it doesn't affect my ride. It may be a consideration for others though.
Elements of the Inmotion L9 have a better water resistant rating than the others, see details below: The E-Move is IP6 throughout, the L9 has the following Body: IP 55, Battery: IP X7, Controller: IPX6. The Ninebot is IP5. For info on IP rating please see - uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/ip-ratings
What this review fails to highlight is the need for an App on your phone to change drive modes etc and to lock the scooter that is ABSOLUTELY ABYSMAL! It may work once or twice but good luck with it being in anyway effective. It is utter trash. We actually bought the scooter largely from this review, but we have had to return it because of the damned useless App. It's an excellent scooter but ruined by this App and no help from Inmotion customer service. My advice: AVOID this scooter.
I don't like that you need to download and connect to the app to unlock the scooter from Eco mode when you first get it, and to turn the signal and under board lights off. However, after that, it's not essential to use the app at all if you don't want to. I only tend to use it at the moment from time to time to check on battery status, as I believe it to be more accurate than the battery indicator on the scooter itself. I generally have no problems connecting to the app.
@@guulyian After unlocking the scooter from Eco mode, the day it arrived, I haven't needed the App. I don't use the App, except to check the battery charge level. It's been a reliable and comfortable scooter. I have been very happy with my L9, and have taken it on many adventures over the last 14 months. You just push the button to change drive modes...no App required.
There can be...if it is hot, and you are a heavier rider, and you are climbing a lot of hills. This is most likely to happen if you have the scooter in the "sports" mode. The shut-off is a valuable safety feature. The scooter will shut off briefly, to protect the battery, and avoid a disaster. It will reboot in two or three minutes. It has never happened to me, but my riding companion weighs 280 lbs, and it did happen to him as we were climbing a few hills in warmer weather. I weigh 145 lbs.
Amazingly well produced video for such a small channel! It felt like I was watching a video from a channel with at least 50k subscribers! Well done.
Maybe one day!
Last Monday I got a Xiaomi pro 2 scooter and I’m happy with it,. surly in the future I will get one INMOTION L9 scooter too. Btw it was a great review thank u.
Thanks so much for the feedback, hope you got the scooter you wanted 😀
Beware of the Xiaomi 'Warranty' it's worse than useless and just designed to extract more money from you IF / when you develop a fault. Any repairs take ages too, so don't expect to be getting it back for about a month! Not much use if it's your primary mode of transport!
Good morning! My previous scooter was a Xaomi model that claimed 18 miles on a full charge, but in reality could just about manage 8. Total lies from #Xaomi. Just upgraded to one of these and it's not arrived yet, but I'm really looking forward to being able to get to work without fear of the battery dying when I'm half way home!
Yer they never seem to go the stated range. The L9 should be much better for you though 👍👍
amazing filming and montage
Thanks dude 😀
Great production of video review, however I would also include those negative aspects for Inmotion L9 scooter:
- Very stiff front suspensions. Even on your video 7:43 it didn't move at all when you tried jumping
- Top speed goes down when there is less battery % left. At 40% - expect top speed of 25km/h only
- Charging port caps are really terribly designed, it takes at least 10 tries for me to fit back properly...
- 500W motor tends to overheat when riding longer uphills and esp. if the weather outside is warmer
- There is a lag between the moment you press the throttle and the motor activates - almost 1 second lag
Of course, there are also positive things, that you have covered, however please take into consideration my points before buying Inmotion L9 scooter. I will upload my honest review of Inmotion L9 and direct comparison to Ninebot MAX G30. If you are interested, check it out later in my channel. Cheers! :))
Which one do you suggest - Inmotion L9 or Ninebot Max?
@@onevision55555 personally I would pick Ninebot MAX. Why?
1) Speed is stable and tops out at 30km/h as long as battery is above 20% level.
2) It's more stable and (controlling) riding experience is more smooth / easier.
3) You can install CFM (Custom Firmware) and customize more settings, increase top speed up to 35km/h, enable zero start throttle, remove regenerative braking, etc.
4) Throttle is more accurate and more responsive (delay is less noticable from moment you push it)
5) No overheating issues from my experience, MAX has internal charging adaptor (you only need regular power cable), charging ports cover easy to open & close.
@@NiuxTech Thanks a lot for the reply and detailed information. The suspension, the larger motor and weight capacity were what moved me to the L9. Based on your comments though, I will go with the Max and will probably upgrade it with suspension. There are not enough comparison videos of these two models. It is good to hear from someone who actually rode both models for a longer period and not for a few days to make a review video. This way the review will be way more accurate and helpful for people like me who are in the market for a scooter and want to make the best choice. Looking forward to your comparison video and will subscribe to your channel. Thanks again and cheers.
@@onevision55555 cheers! I am happy to share my personal longer term experience :))
I've been riding my Inmotion l9 for about a month now on a daily commute.
I agree on two of your points:
1) Front suspension is stiff, and I can't seem to adjust it very well. Ride is still generally smooth though.
2) The charging port covers are a real pain to close! But they do close and appear to have a very good seal. I've ridden in wet weather and all is fine.
Overall I'm very happy with my l9. Plenty of power for my needs. Gets up some really steep hills on my commute no bother. Cruise control is a joy. Range is impressive.
Also, I like regenerative braking. It holds me back a treat going downhill and puts charge back into the battery. I think you can turn it off with the 'downhill assistance' tab in the app? I've not tried it though as I don't want it running away with me on a steep downhill....lol.
I used L9 since September in a very rainy city. I used it in many heavy rains, a few times I went into deep puddles that I didn't see at night time and I also have been riding it in snow conditions as well. It worked fine all the way until late February and now I need a motor replacement(water damage). My verdict: it's a great scooter when it comes to water resistance but it will need some replacements sooner or later
What is cost of replacement? Did you get the work done in the end or buy a new scoot?
Lequel préférez-vous L9 ? Ninebot Max G30 ? Quel est le meilleur pour cette isolation ?
@@thedejectedape953 I paid 200$ with the cost of labor. Still using it and works fine. I think of buying a segway scooter next fall so I can have 2 in case if one of them dies
@@Darkblack5373 Sorry, I don't speak french
@@Dr1MaR Which would be your preference is ninebot max g30
Inmotion L9? Which waterproofing is better waterproofing
Fantastic review !
Thanks 🙌🙌
The waterproofing is completely different in Canada! it's IP55. You should take a look, I'm returning my scooter because of misleading information going around.
So this is basically the ninebot max with the monorim U5 kit pre installed, just what I want.
Good review, one question. Is it a good scooter for when you live in a city like Bruges where there are lots and lots of bumps in the road? My xiaomi m356 lasted a while but everything that could shake of, got shaken of😅
I don't know your city, but I can say that I have had my L9 for 14 months, and it has been very sturdy and reliable. Nothing has broken or fallen off. It is heavy at 52 lbs (23.5 kilos) but that is part of what makes it sturdy. I don't recommend trying to climb flights of stairs with it, unless you are fit and strong!
So would this survive the harsh uk rain?
Its doing pretty well so far!! 😀
I tried to buy this but it never came, then the company told me they were out of stock. They gave me my money back and then I ended up buying a Vsett 8+
Glad you got sorted! 👍
Big correction needs to be made with regards to hill climbing at 0:46. This scooter will NEVER make it up 34 degrees. Some manufactures(likely on purpose to mislead) will list the hill climbing number as a degree rather than a percentage. This seems to have confused you also as you have claimed that hill is 34 degrees(it is not even close) At best this thing could do 34 percent based off the hill shown. 25 let alone 34 degrees is physically impossible with the L9.
Sorry and thanks for pointing that out! Definitely should say percent not degree, will amend asap!!
@@RIDEGLIDE 20% is a max I would say. Try it yourself from zero start in the middle of 20% uphill ;) I have tested with my weight of 85kg, it can hardly climb 17% hill, need a good acceleration before...
@@NiuxTech
Agreed. I get up a short 20% hill with little run up, but only barely, and with some zig zagging to take out the gradient lol. However, when that hill flattens to around 10%, it picks up speed pretty quickly.
I also go up a hill of about 16% at a pretty decent speed no bother at all.
I know these gradients as I've cycled these same hills many a time.
I wouldn't fancy the l9's chances on a local 25% hill I know of. Thankfully it's not on my commute!
Overall, I'm happy with the hill climbing capability of the l9. And I live in a pretty hilly area.
@@guulyian what about overheating issues? Did you face it as well?
@@NiuxTech No, never had any overheating. I don't live in a hot climate though and the only hill it struggles on is very short at 20% before it levels to 10% and then picks up speed no bother.
I've seen another video that shows overheating and cut out. I agree with that video maker though. That it's a good thing that it cuts out and only lets you start again when it cools. That should prevent any damage being done.
The two biggest downsides that people seem to mention a lot are the non-retractable stem and the weight. I could excuse the weight, there's plenty of scooters that are heavier. But I don't like that one can't adjust the height of the handlebars, since the default height is apparently too high for shorter riders.
The l9 is heavy at 24kg. But as I rarely need to lift it, I can live with it, as all the many positives out weighs this. I would be happier if it were lighter however.
I'm 5' 7". The handlebars feel comfy to me, although I've never ridden any other scooter to compare it to. The l9 certainly looks tall, but it doesn't affect my ride. It may be a consideration for others though.
Lequel préférez-vous L9 ? Ninebot Max G30 ? Quel est le meilleur pour cette isolation ?
Do you think this scooter is more water resistant than the Emove cruiser and nine bot max?
Elements of the Inmotion L9 have a better water resistant rating than the others, see details below:
The E-Move is IP6 throughout, the L9 has the following Body: IP 55, Battery: IP X7, Controller: IPX6. The Ninebot is IP5. For info on IP rating please see - uk.rs-online.com/web/generalDisplay.html?id=ideas-and-advice/ip-ratings
Lequel préférez-vous L9 ? Ninebot Max G30 ? Quel est le meilleur pour cette isolation ?
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Looks good but why do they use such cheap nasty nuts n bolts .? It needs to be stainless steel and anti rust not cheap crap
Agreed. It rusts over time
Wheel bearings failed
in deep puddles 😢
I'm only 190 pounds don't have enough pounds to pay for it lol.
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*Water resistant
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What this review fails to highlight is the need for an App on your phone to change drive modes etc and to lock the scooter that is ABSOLUTELY ABYSMAL! It may work once or twice but good luck with it being in anyway effective. It is utter trash. We actually bought the scooter largely from this review, but we have had to return it because of the damned useless App. It's an excellent scooter but ruined by this App and no help from Inmotion customer service. My advice: AVOID this scooter.
I don't like that you need to download and connect to the app to unlock the scooter from Eco mode when you first get it, and to turn the signal and under board lights off. However, after that, it's not essential to use the app at all if you don't want to. I only tend to use it at the moment from time to time to check on battery status, as I believe it to be more accurate than the battery indicator on the scooter itself. I generally have no problems connecting to the app.
@@guulyian After unlocking the scooter from Eco mode, the day it arrived, I haven't needed the App. I don't use the App, except to check the battery charge level. It's been a reliable and comfortable scooter. I have been very happy with my L9, and have taken it on many adventures over the last 14 months. You just push the button to change drive modes...no App required.
@@joshuamcpherson007
I've got the latest inmotion S1
You are correct it's a brilliant scooter 😎
To slow. Omg
We have faster ones 😀😀
That was not one or two mph 😂
You couldn't actually balance
at 1 mph
If you go through deep puddles it wrecks your bearings I've done it😂
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Is there an overheati issue in the L9? Thank you
There can be...if it is hot, and you are a heavier rider, and you are climbing a lot of hills. This is most likely to happen if you have the scooter in the "sports" mode. The shut-off is a valuable safety feature. The scooter will shut off briefly, to protect the battery, and avoid a disaster. It will reboot in two or three minutes. It has never happened to me, but my riding companion weighs 280 lbs, and it did happen to him as we were climbing a few hills in warmer weather. I weigh 145 lbs.