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The InMotion X1 is officially open for preorder, and the spec sheet has also released: a 235.2V system, 20,000W of peak motor power, 340 Nm of peak torque, and a top speed of 74.5 mph, all jam packed into a wheel that weighs just over 90 pounds. We headed back to InMotion's Demo Days Tour in Colorado for three days of jumps, steep climbs, and a few spectacular crashes with Andrew, the InMotion crew, and a mix of racers and everyday riders. This still isn't our full review, but it's the first time we can set real numbers next to real abuse, and the early results are worth a look. Preorder the X1 here.
The Official Specs
Andrew got the numbers while far from the dirt, in the jungle of Hawaii, and the weight was a little heavier than he expected after riding the X1 himself. Here is the full list:
- System voltage: 235.2V
- Battery: 2,100Wh, built from EVE 50PL cells
- Motor: 20,000W peak
- Peak torque: 340 Nm
- Claimed top speed: 74.5 mph (120 km/h)
- Claimed range: 43.5 miles (70 km)
- Weight: 90.39 lbs (41 kg)
- Suspension travel: 150mm
- Max load: 308 lbs (140 kg)
- Charge time: 2 hours
- Water resistance: IP56 (whole wheel), IPX6 (motor), IP67 (battery)
A few of these figures deserve context. The 20,000W number is a peak, and InMotion's own spec page lists the rated motor power at 6kW, the better guide to sustained output. Andrew called the 340 Nm of torque insane for a wheel this small, and the 308 lb load rating is the highest we can recall seeing. Charge time depends on the charger, too: the slide lists 2 hours, while InMotion's page cites about 35 minutes to 90% at 16A. As the slide's footnote reminds us, claimed range also varies with rider weight, riding style, and conditions.
The Stress Test: Jumps, Berms, and Bruises
Day one of the Colorado stop got off to a rocky start when police kicked the group out of their first spot within 30 minutes, sending everyone to a Costco parking lot and then to Table Mesa, a flowy off-road trail that also hosts local EUC races. Day two moved to a bike park with planned jumps, an ideal stage for testing the suspension, acceleration, and berm performance, which has historically been a tricky area for EUC makers. The jumps also show how far EUC power has come: terrain that once had riders marveling that a wheel could clear it at all now requires dialing the power down, because full throttle sends you too far.
Spectators cheerfully admitted they came for the jumps and the spills, and the X1 delivered some of each. One rider felt the wheel twist left in the air, countered by twisting his body right, then unwound at touchdown and laid down gracefully, while another credited the wheel with correcting him mid-air and saving him from buying a new camera. Andrew added that after one landing on the uphill side of a transition, the rider simply climbed out with no motor groaning.
What the Riders Said
Andrew admits he usually needs time to warm up to a new wheel, but he fell harder for the X1 with every lap. The first reaso why is power: when he comes up short and needs more than most wheels can give, he normally hears sputtering and grinding, yet the X1 never did, modulated smoothly at crawling speeds, and kept climbing without needing any momentum. The second is the suspension, which feels plush as long as you stay light on your feet, since fighting it is a good way to get bucked off. The third is the InMotion team's attitude, with Max and Albert typing away on computers and pushing firmware updates in real time instead of insisting they already know everything.
The riders handing back feedback were just as enthusiastic. Sam, a day one rider at the novice-to-beginner end, called the suspension super plush and the motor responsive, though he hadn't leaned into it much because he was busy fiddling with pads. Another rider praised the dialed-in software and customizable pedals (a little high at first), predicted the wheel will dominate upcoming race events, and guessed it weighed about 80 pounds. After more time on it, he said it felt a bit top-heavy and wanted to buck him in corners, though he suspected the pedal setting was why. Riders also approved of the trolley handle, wondering why something that simple took EUC makers so long.
How It Stacks Up: P6 and F18
An InMotion P6 owner found the X1 familiar: both wheels feel light underfoot, though the X1 is noticeably lighter overall, and he could happily ride either one all night. That matches what we heard during our first look, where riders described the X1 as a smaller, lighter take on the P6.
A more revealing comparison came from a rider who owns a KingSong F18 and carries it up two flights of stairs every day. He called the X1 a genuine competitor, but a more specialized one: a serious off-road wheel rather than an all-rounder like the F18, with strong hill climbing, plenty of torque, and very smooth suspension. In his view, the F18 feels more stable, with a lower center of gravity that is easier to control even though the X1 is lighter, and he expects it to go farther per charge thanks to a bigger battery, which checks out: the F18 we reviewed carries a 2,664Wh pack against the X1's 2,100Wh. The X1, meanwhile, struck him as more aggressive and responsive, with smoother acceleration and firmware he praised, while the F18 felt slower, laggier, and a little crunchy by comparison.
The Battery Question: Is 2,100Wh Enough?
Asked what he would change, the F18 owner didn't hesitate: a bigger battery. Andrew has heard the same wish a lot, usually from riders who didn't know the pack size, and he thinks range anxiety here is partly psychological. After two days of riding until he was exhausted, he still had about 60% of the battery left, and his takeaway is that anyone riding the X1 to its capabilities will tire out long before the pack does. That's a useful data point, but jump laps and bike park sessions aren't the same as a long, steady trail ride, so the 43.5-mile claim is exactly what our full review will need to settle.
The Freshly Charged Verdict
After three days of abuse and feedback, the picture is consistent: the X1 pairs serious torque, plush suspension, and a light, controllable feel with headline specs to match, and riders from beginners to elite racers came away impressed. The caveats are mostly pedal height, a top-heavy feeling in some corners, and a battery smaller than the F18's, yet Andrew still thinks it could be one of the best wheels of 2026. Preorders are open now, and we'll be back with a full review in the near future.
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