We've bought two of these and I can't fault them. I am approx 90 kg and it climbs hills with ease where we live. We use them every day and normally use less than half the battery over 20 to 25 miles. They are good value for money and very well made. The app sucks , but you very rarely need to use it.
Great review Tim! Besides the excellent detail about the S1, I loved how you showed plugging the flat tire. What an easy fix! The repair process might be a GREAT step by step “how to” video if you have time.
Glad you enjoyed it! I actually made the video into a short and uploaded it about a week ago (tire repair) and it performed poorly. It also performed poorly on IG But it did well on another platform...which I will discuss when we chat next :)
I decided to replace my inmotion s1 rear tire. Bought a brand new identical wheels, same size and all. And it wouldn't seal. Did absolutely everything. The rim is too deep and makes its wo that the tire doesn't seal. It litterally turned into a 3 month long job. Ended up juet taking it to a shop and getting a solid tire. Should've done it from the start
This review is definitely a mammoth experience, well placed scenes are Victoria. I like the idea of the suspension but you are right that super upright stem and no "trail" leads to really quick handling. Great that the tire plugs works good. I agree that 500 watts can be plenty for anyone, depending on where they ride. Keeping on riding!
Great review Tim. Not a fan of the grey and black think it would look better in all black and I think the deck lights are great but they act like indicators but not a fan as u have to lean or turn. Whole point is u indicate before hand on vehicles! But good effort from inmotion. Better manually activated indicators and all black with better charge port covers and this could be the ultimate commuter!
Really appreciate your thoughts on this...I didn't mention the indicators as I didn't' think they were helpful...I almost think indicators should be on the helmet...really bright...maybe one day even on a jacket? could be helpful :)
Great content! Thanks so much! Always nice to see what someone’s thoughts are on these many different models. ESP someone 200+ lbs (myself included)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I don't know if you respond to comments a year later but great review tim! In the vancouver area and the S1F scooter seems like the best option thats provided in the local shops. Slightly hesitant, because you said it wobbles at top speeds, but I hope they fixed that by now. Also, was wondering if you ever ended up doing the hill of death test. I live in New Westminster, so we have very steep hills.
Hello Mehar, I sure do reply to messages...I try and reply to all of them :) I really love the Inmotion and will be doing another video with it soon :) As to the hill of death, I doubt it would make it up...in fact not one single motor scooter has done so and so if you do have steep hills and you're a bigger guy then a dual motor scooter might be a better option :)
nice video 😎 I've just received the latest version of the inmotion S1 they have changed to a single light that isn't a part of the display housing, the bell is integrated into the brake lever, the backlight is brighter, it seems more brutal acceleration, after 19.6 miles still had 45% battery, my lemotion S1 is dead at 19mls, supposed to be the same scooter 🤔
I am thinking about getting this model and there was an option to add a seat from where I am buying it from but I cant seem to find any info on about the seat. Did this one come with one or mention a seat in the manual or anything?
Awesome question @bowzerblack, I haven't tried one with a seat but I suspect it would be an odd ride as the handlebars aren't adjustable so your arms would be high up...if that makes sense :)
Sup Tim again:) Would u choose Inmotion SF1 over Inmotion Climber, Im a big guy 133kg with neck and back probs. Want the climber but it has no damping, Is Sf1 better for me and will it climb any hills…Ty u again love ur videos. Want a second scooter and want one of these
Awesome @Eddienet, personally the climber had the power I wanted but the ride (without suspension) was too harsh. The S1 was smooth and had ok power....so of the two...I'd go with the S1 if your town doesn't have big hills....also if you're a heavier guy and need the power (cold weather, steep hills, wanting to keep up with traffic, etc.) but of the two...I would reach for the S1 more than the climber....lastly if you want to step it up a notch then I'd look at the Apollo City (dual motor or single motor)....it eclipses both :)
@@TimsElectric Ty again Tim for ur answer top guy. I have set my mind one of the Nami models in the future but Ill think Ill go for the Sf1 then thats the scooter wich has been on mind last months its for sale now in Sweden - wanna have the sf1 one to just cruise and comute with,ty u again Tim have a nice weekend.
@@TimsElectric Yes looking for a Nami Klima Max or Nami Burn E or the max version, super scooters- love the all blacked out industrial looks, a fat guy like me on these would make any woman look:) ty again🙏❤️
I'm a very big 6'5 and 270 lbs. Looking for something inexpensive that can handle moderate hills. I know the climber is great but Im looking to spend a bit less. How is the S1 on hills?
Awesome question @brad238899, personally I'd look at the Apollo City Dual motor...the Inmotion S1 is awesome but single motor on the hills it isn't great ...for us big guys I'd recommend that you stick to a dual motor option :)
@@TimsElectric I owned Xiaomi scooter and my inner tube will leak air after about 2 weeks. The amount of effort to get it replaced on that frequency is not making me enjoy riding the scooter. After I replace the solide tire, the ride is rougher but I never had to replace any tire anymore.
Hi Tim been watching your videos religiously lately, I'm in Canada, Newfoundland, I'm looking at this scooter, actually I ordered the niu kqi3, but I do door to door sales & I realized that I need higher ip rating then 54 so I canceled the order. Found the l9 as a possible replacement after a while of it seemingly like the only water proof option was the emove cruiser. In any case this seems like better value to me as I really would like something that can also get up hills, so 30% incline is better then 20% with the ninebot and kqi3. In any case, I am probably gonna pull the trigger on this scooter, but I wanted to ask if you had any other suggestions & also wondered if you could clarify, there's like the l9, S1 & s1f, which is confusing not sure which one id ideally need but also, here in Canada I'm not sure about the supplier, Amazon seems to be out, the inmotion website seems to be useless only showing the s1 & and not to purchase directly from. The only site I found was smart wheel for the regular l9 and evees for the s1f and I can't find the S1 to buy. Just not sure what to do to be honest or if I can even trust these providers. Any suggestions?
@Napoléon Bonaparte greeting to you in NFLD :) Sorry I don't know the differences between the models..sounds like you're ahead of me on this :) I didn't do a hill of death test! You're right...I need to remember to do those :) Perhaps I'll do one and make it into a short :) I did one for the Varla Pegasus recently here: ruclips.net/user/shortsFji3nvkQJPo To answer your question the best way I need some extra info :) Can you visit my website and fill in the questionnaire at the top? timselectric.ca I'll do my best to help :) Cheers from Coast to Coast :)
@@TimsElectric the best scooter of the bunch is the s1f up to 40km which is the mostly identical same specs as the l9 except it's rear wheel drive instead. its also susposed to be able to go up 30 hill slopes which is a big deal to me in st johns. + It's one of few water proofed scooters, I mean the cruiser would probably be better but it's also like 650 bucks more expensive thinking I'm gonna pull the trigger on this s1f, can't see any other contenders, but before I decide I wanna see what 1600 dollars Cad can get me in the electric foldable bike realm... If you could do one thing for me it would be a comparison between e move cruiser and your S1 especially on hill of death.
So at the moment I don't have a cruiser ...but want one badly :) However I've been thinking...the Cruiser would be ideal for you for range but the hills, it would depend on your weight. send me an email if you can and I'll reply with my thoughts...another option would be to get a Varla Pegasus ...not the range but plenty of power to conquer the hill of death :) Cheers Tim p.s. I haven't had any single motor scooters make it up the hill of death yet.
@@napoleonbonaparte7692 From watching a lot of the videos on the S1, the S1F can go faster but you lose the torque for better uphill performance. The S1 has slower top speeds but is supposed to be better with the steeper hills. Would have been nice to have seen how it performed on the steeper hills especially as I'm 6'3" and heaver than your average Joe.
It's a super comfy easy ride :) love it :) and I got used to the geometry issue I thought it had...it's still there but not nearly the issue I thought it would be ...love it now :)
Hello, excellent video. Excuse my English, I'm a learner haha. Check, I'm about to buy the S1, to use it on paved streets but in poor condition, I weigh 72kg and I'm 1.75m tall. Do you recommend it? Is it a good machine? Thank you very much. Greetings!
I really like it...I've been using it daily for a few days..short trips, longer trips and the ride quality on bad roads is excellent :) :) I do recommend it :)
Awesome @xavierrodriguez2211, that's what I did at the beginning...and honestly it will give you peace of mind....but if you keep air filled tires properly inflated then there shouldn't be any issues...I have ridden hundreds/thousands of miles this year...no flats. :)
@@TimsElectric yea im set on hiboy s2 pro cause of solid tires ...would prefer the max cause of range is alot more than s2pro ...had one before (s2 pro)but the range stinks ,,,,mabey had to do with me always riding in high speed.. .. really like the range on s2max..Tim ? are the s2 max air tires more durable than a typical bike tire? seeing a video on fixing the flat tire and it made me fear of that ,not being too mechanically inclined....and Tim what do you mean by air pressure properly filled to lessen chance of flats...ill be riding in napa ca,where thier are these lil ball thorns ,,,thorn ball we call . thanks for your advice
ok @@xavierrodriguez2211 I haven't heard of thorn balls before....ouch...you night be right to stick with the solid tires :)...and yes ...changing the tire is a royal pain in the bum....don't recommend it :)
I love it, your videos are very informative. Unfortunately, I had to find out with my Inmotion S1 that the speed does not quite correspond to reality, because on the one hand a different speed is displayed on Google Map than on the scooter. Not wanting to sound nasty, but the speed doesn't match that of google map. That's why the entire 95 KM long route can chop off, isn't true either. What do you say about the topic. Sincerely, Coffee Domudi
@@TimsElectric yeah wearing headphones isn't nice. 🤣 The first ding happened and I was like wow, that was loud. But then had to quit watching after like 10 more dings.
my bad....always trying to improve ...what's odd is that it's not loud with my headphones...(when editing)...good to know...will check it out on a phone with headphones :) thanks for the feedback :)
If you have a mechanic that can take a look at it...that might be an idea...I typically just keep the tires inflated, check the bolts in important areas aren't loose (wheel, stem, etc) but otherwise, there isn't much you can do :) and there isn't much that can go wrong...best to keep it clean too so you can see if there are any issues :) Excellent question...I need to do a video on this ;)
We've bought two of these and I can't fault them.
I am approx 90 kg and it climbs hills with ease where we live.
We use them every day and normally use less than half the battery over 20 to 25 miles.
They are good value for money and very well made.
The app sucks , but you very rarely need to use it.
Awesome On the road tourism , I love the S1 too...just filmed a review of the new Inmotion Climber today ;)
Great review Tim! Besides the excellent detail about the S1, I loved how you showed plugging the flat tire. What an easy fix! The repair process might be a GREAT step by step “how to” video if you have time.
Glad you enjoyed it! I actually made the video into a short and uploaded it about a week ago (tire repair) and it performed poorly.
It also performed poorly on IG
But it did well on another platform...which I will discuss when we chat next :)
I decided to replace my inmotion s1 rear tire. Bought a brand new identical wheels, same size and all. And it wouldn't seal. Did absolutely everything. The rim is too deep and makes its wo that the tire doesn't seal. It litterally turned into a 3 month long job. Ended up juet taking it to a shop and getting a solid tire. Should've done it from the start
Great review. Have ridden my S1 over than 1900 miles, just love it
Great to hear! Thanks so much for letting me B Yan :) :)
have you had any rear suspension rattles 🤔
This review is definitely a mammoth experience, well placed scenes are Victoria. I like the idea of the suspension but you are right that super upright stem and no "trail" leads to really quick handling. Great that the tire plugs works good. I agree that 500 watts can be plenty for anyone, depending on where they ride. Keeping on riding!
Hey Jim, can you explain to this dim rider what you mean by no trail...does it mean the angle of the stem? Cheers :) :)
Another great review. Surprised there was a little wobble even though it has those dual fork suspension. Good video!
thanks for the kind words :)
I wonder if others experienced the same thing with the wobble :)
I'll check :)
Great review Tim. Not a fan of the grey and black think it would look better in all black and I think the deck lights are great but they act like indicators but not a fan as u have to lean or turn. Whole point is u indicate before hand on vehicles! But good effort from inmotion. Better manually activated indicators and all black with better charge port covers and this could be the ultimate commuter!
Really appreciate your thoughts on this...I didn't mention the indicators as I didn't' think they were helpful...I almost think indicators should be on the helmet...really bright...maybe one day even on a jacket? could be helpful :)
Great content! Thanks so much! Always nice to see what someone’s thoughts are on these many different models. ESP someone 200+ lbs (myself included)⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Glad you like them Brent! Love making these videos :) :) :)
I don't know if you respond to comments a year later but great review tim! In the vancouver area and the S1F scooter seems like the best option thats provided in the local shops. Slightly hesitant, because you said it wobbles at top speeds, but I hope they fixed that by now. Also, was wondering if you ever ended up doing the hill of death test. I live in New Westminster, so we have very steep hills.
Hello Mehar, I sure do reply to messages...I try and reply to all of them :)
I really love the Inmotion and will be doing another video with it soon :)
As to the hill of death, I doubt it would make it up...in fact not one single motor scooter has done so and so if you do have steep hills and you're a bigger guy then a dual motor scooter might be a better option :)
Hi, i m in new westminter, where there are very steep hills, and I am 92 kg. I go up the slopes perfectly fine. I don't think it's that strong. Great
nice video 😎
I've just received the latest version of the inmotion S1
they have changed to a single light that isn't a part of the display housing, the bell is integrated into the brake lever,
the backlight is brighter,
it seems more brutal acceleration, after 19.6 miles
still had 45% battery,
my lemotion S1 is dead
at 19mls, supposed to be the same scooter 🤔
thanks so much for sharing...I didn't know they had a new model of the S1 :) can you dial up or down the acceleration I wonder?
@@TimsElectric
what do you mean lol
@@winniepeg2020 I thought you were pointing out the differences between the model you got and the one I got...am I wrong?
What app do you use? I have iphone and my app doesn't look like that.
I'm on Android...it's the Inmotion App :)
I am thinking about getting this model and there was an option to add a seat from where I am buying it from but I cant seem to find any info on about the seat. Did this one come with one or mention a seat in the manual or anything?
Awesome question @bowzerblack, I haven't tried one with a seat but I suspect it would be an odd ride as the handlebars aren't adjustable so your arms would be high up...if that makes sense :)
Ride around Victoria and get a workout climbing stairs with the scooter. Hi Tim!
Lol...great leg workout:)
That bridge looked like it was vertical woah
it is ...it goes right up to 90 degrees ...just recently built...well over budget lol :)
Sup Tim again:) Would u choose Inmotion SF1 over Inmotion Climber, Im a big guy 133kg with neck and back probs. Want the climber but it has no damping, Is Sf1 better for me and will it climb any hills…Ty u again love ur videos. Want a second scooter and want one of these
Awesome @Eddienet, personally the climber had the power I wanted but the ride (without suspension) was too harsh. The S1 was smooth and had ok power....so of the two...I'd go with the S1 if your town doesn't have big hills....also if you're a heavier guy and need the power (cold weather, steep hills, wanting to keep up with traffic, etc.) but of the two...I would reach for the S1 more than the climber....lastly if you want to step it up a notch then I'd look at the Apollo City (dual motor or single motor)....it eclipses both :)
@@TimsElectric Ty again Tim for ur answer top guy. I have set my mind one of the Nami models in the future but Ill think Ill go for the Sf1 then thats the scooter wich has been on mind last months its for sale now in Sweden - wanna have the sf1 one to just cruise and comute with,ty u again Tim have a nice weekend.
hope you like it :) :) Cheers and safe travels :) Nami scooters are fast ...very fast :)
@@TimsElectric Yes looking for a Nami Klima Max or Nami Burn E or the max version, super scooters- love the all blacked out industrial looks, a fat guy like me on these would make any woman look:) ty again🙏❤️
awesome @@Eddienet best of luck with the ladies :)
I'm a very big 6'5 and 270 lbs. Looking for something inexpensive that can handle moderate hills. I know the climber is great but Im looking to spend a bit less. How is the S1 on hills?
Awesome question @brad238899, personally I'd look at the Apollo City Dual motor...the Inmotion S1 is awesome but single motor on the hills it isn't great ...for us big guys I'd recommend that you stick to a dual motor option :)
Mine goes 25kmh on s mode, and 20kmh on d mode. Can i make this any faster or is this like region locked? Thanks
probably @arigold9276, but I didn't ...I found 25 was fast enough :)
Do you know if the solid tires is available in the market for this scooter?
Sorry I don't know...probably ...but the fix for a flat is so easy with these tires...I did a video on it :)
I fit solid tyres on a xiaomi and it destroyed the insides of the scooter 😱
look at the sealant link below
ruclips.net/video/ZZ_wUOok9_o/видео.html
@@TimsElectric I owned Xiaomi scooter and my inner tube will leak air after about 2 weeks. The amount of effort to get it replaced on that frequency is not making me enjoy riding the scooter. After I replace the solide tire, the ride is rougher but I never had to replace any tire anymore.
@@Kenndy16 peace of mind...or piece of mind :) :) I totally get it...a bit of rough ride vs flat tires...priceless :)
Hi Tim been watching your videos religiously lately, I'm in Canada, Newfoundland, I'm looking at this scooter, actually I ordered the niu kqi3, but I do door to door sales & I realized that I need higher ip rating then 54 so I canceled the order. Found the l9 as a possible replacement after a while of it seemingly like the only water proof option was the emove cruiser. In any case this seems like better value to me as I really would like something that can also get up hills, so 30% incline is better then 20% with the ninebot and kqi3. In any case, I am probably gonna pull the trigger on this scooter, but I wanted to ask if you had any other suggestions & also wondered if you could clarify, there's like the l9, S1 & s1f, which is confusing not sure which one id ideally need but also, here in Canada I'm not sure about the supplier, Amazon seems to be out, the inmotion website seems to be useless only showing the s1 & and not to purchase directly from. The only site I found was smart wheel for the regular l9 and evees for the s1f and I can't find the S1 to buy. Just not sure what to do to be honest or if I can even trust these providers. Any suggestions?
Also I noticed you didn't take this on the hill of death
@Napoléon Bonaparte greeting to you in NFLD :)
Sorry I don't know the differences between the models..sounds like you're ahead of me on this :)
I didn't do a hill of death test! You're right...I need to remember to do those :)
Perhaps I'll do one and make it into a short :)
I did one for the Varla Pegasus recently here: ruclips.net/user/shortsFji3nvkQJPo
To answer your question the best way I need some extra info :)
Can you visit my website and fill in the questionnaire at the top?
timselectric.ca
I'll do my best to help :)
Cheers from Coast to Coast :)
@@TimsElectric the best scooter of the bunch is the s1f up to 40km which is the mostly identical same specs as the l9 except it's rear wheel drive instead. its also susposed to be able to go up 30 hill slopes which is a big deal to me in st johns. + It's one of few water proofed scooters, I mean the cruiser would probably be better but it's also like 650 bucks more expensive thinking I'm gonna pull the trigger on this s1f, can't see any other contenders, but before I decide I wanna see what 1600 dollars Cad can get me in the electric foldable bike realm... If you could do one thing for me it would be a comparison between e move cruiser and your S1 especially on hill of death.
So at the moment I don't have a cruiser ...but want one badly :)
However I've been thinking...the Cruiser would be ideal for you for range but the hills, it would depend on your weight.
send me an email if you can and I'll reply with my thoughts...another option would be to get a Varla Pegasus ...not the range but plenty of power to conquer the hill of death :)
Cheers
Tim
p.s. I haven't had any single motor scooters make it up the hill of death yet.
@@napoleonbonaparte7692 From watching a lot of the videos on the S1, the S1F can go faster but you lose the torque for better uphill performance. The S1 has slower top speeds but is supposed to be better with the steeper hills. Would have been nice to have seen how it performed on the steeper hills especially as I'm 6'3" and heaver than your average Joe.
where can i buy it in belgium
Awesome question @albanhamzi8440, I'd reach out to Inmotion and ask :)
So how big are you Tim?
@Chris D I'm 6' and 265lbs :)
@@TimsElectric thanks Tim. I'm not far off that myself.
It's a super comfy easy ride :) love it :) and I got used to the geometry issue I thought it had...it's still there but not nearly the issue I thought it would be ...love it now :)
Hello, excellent video. Excuse my English, I'm a learner haha. Check, I'm about to buy the S1, to use it on paved streets but in poor condition, I weigh 72kg and I'm 1.75m tall. Do you recommend it? Is it a good machine? Thank you very much. Greetings!
I really like it...I've been using it daily for a few days..short trips, longer trips and the ride quality on bad roads is excellent :) :) I do recommend it :)
@@TimsElectricThank you very much for answering. Greetings!
my pleasure, happy to help :) I really liked it :)
I'm 75kg, 1.76m, S1 runs great for me.
thanks for replying @B Yan :)
THEY MAKE NICE ELECTRIC UNCYCLES.
I haven't been brave enough to try an Unicycle yet....maybe one day :)
I DON'T THINK I WOULD BE VERY GOOD AT THEM.
I just don't want to risk it lol :)
A ONEWHEEL I DO A GRUOP RIDE FRIDAY
ONE GUY HAS A LAWN CHAIR STRAPPED TO HIS ONEWHEEL😯
@@TimsElectric YES CAN BE DANGEROUS.
im intimidated by the whole air tire for fear of getting flat far away from work or home..gonna go with solids...
Awesome @xavierrodriguez2211, that's what I did at the beginning...and honestly it will give you peace of mind....but if you keep air filled tires properly inflated then there shouldn't be any issues...I have ridden hundreds/thousands of miles this year...no flats. :)
@@TimsElectric yea im set on hiboy s2 pro cause of solid tires ...would prefer the max cause of range is alot more than s2pro ...had one before (s2 pro)but the range stinks ,,,,mabey had to do with me always riding in high speed.. .. really like the range on s2max..Tim ? are the s2 max air tires more durable than a typical bike tire? seeing a video on fixing the flat tire and it made me fear of that ,not being too mechanically inclined....and Tim what do you mean by air pressure properly filled to lessen chance of flats...ill be riding in napa ca,where thier are these lil ball thorns ,,,thorn ball we call .
thanks for your advice
ok @@xavierrodriguez2211 I haven't heard of thorn balls before....ouch...you night be right to stick with the solid tires :)...and yes ...changing the tire is a royal pain in the bum....don't recommend it :)
I love it, your videos are very informative. Unfortunately, I had to find out with my Inmotion S1 that the speed does not quite correspond to reality, because on the one hand a different speed is displayed on Google Map than on the scooter. Not wanting to sound nasty, but the speed doesn't match that of google map. That's why the entire 95 KM long route can chop off, isn't true either. What do you say about the topic.
Sincerely, Coffee Domudi
thanks for enjoying my videos...I don't know why manufacturers put these ranges up...in the real world they don't go that far :)
I have purchased a decent one Max same as the turboant X7 Pro
manufacturer says it does
30 MLS, reality says 13.7 at 15mph 😱🤣
I thought this had 1k watt motor🤔
I don't recall @mickmaszt4485, did I say something else?
@@TimsElectric
Yeah you said 500 watts but I double checked Amazon and it says 1000 watts max so you are probably right🤷🏾♂️
Terrific little scooter and smooth too :)
Really annoyed with the super loud dings.
good to know
@@TimsElectric yeah wearing headphones isn't nice. 🤣 The first ding happened and I was like wow, that was loud. But then had to quit watching after like 10 more dings.
my bad....always trying to improve ...what's odd is that it's not loud with my headphones...(when editing)...good to know...will check it out on a phone with headphones :) thanks for the feedback :)
@@TimsElectric Range for 130 kg ??? Inmotion s1f
That's my scooter. I had it for over two yrs
Awesome @susanalopez8421, do you love it?
@@TimsElectric I love it, people been looking at it. But I'm wondering does it need to be serviced?.
If you have a mechanic that can take a look at it...that might be an idea...I typically just keep the tires inflated, check the bolts in important areas aren't loose (wheel, stem, etc) but otherwise, there isn't much you can do :) and there isn't much that can go wrong...best to keep it clean too so you can see if there are any issues :)
Excellent question...I need to do a video on this ;)