Updated October 21, 2026 · CommuteCue Editorial Team
Inmotion vs Ride Electric
Inmotion
Higher score in this comparison
Ride Electric
Inmotion vs Ride Electric: the differences
| Compare | InmotionReviewVisitVisit | Ride ElectricReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference models | RS JET, Climber, C10, S1F | Fatfish OG 2.0 EN15194 Certified Fat Tyre E-Bike; Fatfish Biggie EN15194 Certified Fat Tyre E-Bike; Smartmotion G3 ECity MED 26" WHL; Smartmotion Hypersonic Neo Ultra Edition |
| Price from | $399 | A$1,299 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 35 | 25 to 80 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 700 | 1,500 |
| Claimed range (km) | 40 | 100Higher |
| Weight (kg) | 28.1Lower | 30 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120.2Higher | 120 |
| Tyres | Pneumatic | Tubeless |
| Markets | US | AU |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 374.4 | Not confirmed |
| IP rating | IPX5 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Vehicle type (Kick scooter), Folding (Yes), Suspension (Yes), Warranty (12 months), Spare parts shop (Yes).
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Key differences
- Inmotion scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Claimed range (km) is higher at Ride Electric: 100 vs 40.
- Weight (kg) is lower at Inmotion: 28.1 vs 30.
- Maximum load (kg) is higher at Inmotion: 120.2 vs 120.
- Support channels: only Inmotion offers Phone, Chat.
- Support channels: only Ride Electric offers Community.
- Brakes: only Inmotion offers Disc.
- Brakes: only Ride Electric offers Hydraulic disc.
- Markets: only Inmotion offers US.
- Markets: only Ride Electric offers AU.
Our verdict on each
Inmotion
Inmotion suits commuters who want suspension and folding at a modest outlay, and a claimed 40 km of range covers an ordinary week of short hops. Read the 12 months warranty term and the listed US market before you order, and you will know exactly what you are buying.
Ride Electric
Ride Electric suits Australian riders who want a single shop for the bike, the parts and the warranty, with fat tyre models carrying en 15194 certification. A money-backed period of 7 days takes the pressure off a first purchase, and finance is available across the range.
Score breakdown
| Area | Inmotion | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Higher$399 is a low entry point, and Inmotion sits 16 of 52 brands on price. | 8.7Entry price AUD 1,299 ranks 54 of 149, while the top of the range at AUD 12,999 pulls the spread wide. |
| Offer | 9.0Suspension, folding, 374.4 Wh and 120.2 kg of load capacity sit together in a lower priced line. | 9.0Finance is available across a 19 brand shelf, so the entry price of AUD 1,299 buys choice as well as a bike. |
| Trust | 9.4HigherSupport runs on email, phone and chat, the spare parts shop is available, and trading started in 2012. | 8.9A frame warranty of 3 years, a battery warranty of 2 years and support on email, help centre and community with 3 shops. |
By the numbers
| Fact | Inmotion | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed range (km) | 40 | 100 |
| Weight (kg) | 28.1 | 30 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120.2 | 120 |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |
Availability and regulation
| Country | Inmotion | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Australia |
Which one suits you
Pick Inmotion if cost, trust, weight (kg), and maximum load (kg) matter most.
Pick Ride Electric if claimed range (km) matter most.
A third option
Engwe has claimed range (km) at 140, against 40 for Inmotion and 100 for Ride Electric.
Engwe reviewHow they place
| Ranking | Inmotion | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Electric scooters | 9 of 58 | 12 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Inmotion | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | Disc | Hydraulic disc |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Ride Electric Retail Pty Ltd |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Australia |
| Founded | 2012 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Chat, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
E-bike shops
| Fact | Inmotion | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Shop type | Not confirmed | Retailer |
| Brands stocked | Not confirmed | 19 |
| Refurbished stock | Not confirmed | No |
| Money-back period | Not confirmed | 7 days |
| Finance | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Service centres | Not confirmed | 3 |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Inmotion | Ride Electric | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top speed (km/h) | 35above the median | 25 to 80below the median | 30 |
| Nominal motor power (W) | 700highest quarter | 1,500highest quarter | 500 |
| Battery capacity (Wh) | 374.4below the median | Not confirmed | 612 |
| Claimed range (km) | 40below the median | 100above the median | 89.25 |
| Weight (kg) | 28.1highest quarter | 30highest quarter | 17.82 |
| Maximum load (kg) | 120.2at the median | 120below the median | 120.2 |
Median across 48 listed brands.
Pros and cons
Inmotion
Pros
- Suspension plus pneumatic tires, a comfort pairing that budget folders often leave out.
- Support covers email, phone and chat and a spare parts shop is available, so a repair does not mean starting from nothing.
- 120.2 kg of rated load suits heavier riders and anyone carrying a laptop and a weekly shop.
Cons
- The listed market is US, so riders elsewhere have thinner servicing and warranty cover than the spec sheet implies.
- At 28.1 kg, lifting the scooter is the hard part of the package, which matters for anyone hopping onto trains or buses.
- 374.4 Wh of battery ranks 12 of 20 on capacity, so range is not this brand's strongest claim.
Ride Electric
Pros
- Finance is available across the range, which matches 96.9% of brands on the site, so the entry price need not be paid in a single payment.
- A money-backed period of 7 days and a frame warranty of 3 years take the sting out of a first e-bike.
- The range spans commuter, road and city, so a commuter, a folding frame and a fat tyre model all come from the same counter.
Cons
- The top of the range is AUD 12,999, a long way above the AUD 1,299 entry point, so the spread inside a single shop is wide.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so there is no phone line for a rider whose bike has stopped on the way home.
- The refurbished answer is no, so a buyer on a tight budget has no second-hand route into the range.
Who each suits
Inmotion
Who it suits
- Commuters who want suspension, pneumatic tires and folding without paying a premium.
- Riders in US who want support on email, phone and chat and a spare parts shop behind the scooter.
- Heavier riders, with 120.2 kg of rated load and a 374.4 Wh battery sized for a real commute.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want more motor sizes to weigh up: iSinwheel lists GT2 1200W, GT1 2026 800W, S10MAX 1000W, S9PRO 500W, a wider spread than RS JET, Climber, C10, S1F.
- Shoppers who would rather study a small line-up in depth: HK BEIRUI TRADE CO. lists GT28, K10.
Ride Electric
Who it suits
- Riders who want the bike, the parts and the warranty handled by a single seller, with finance at the till.
- Australians who like trying a bike on a real street before committing, helped by a money-backed period of 7 days.
- Commuters happy with a throttle, since the top fat tyre model comes with one and sits in the EU 25 assist class.
Who should look elsewhere
- Tern riders after a cargo platform, since cargo, commuter and folding covers cargo and the Ride Electric range leaves that type out.
- Kalkhoff buyers, whose city, hybrid and step through range suits a rider who wants a single brand's frame rather than a multi-brand shelf.
- Riders outside Australia, since the market list is AU. HK Beirui Trade Co. carries the same commuter, folding and fat tire types, so it is worth a look for shelf coverage.
Current offers
Ride Electric
Current offer
Bonus
Free first service on every Fatfish e-bike: AUD 99 free first service
Every Fatfish e-bike purchase includes a free first service valued at $99, available only at Ride Electric stores in Gold Coast and Brisbane. Book before 400 km (recommended at 250 km). T&Cs apply.
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Inmotion | Ride Electric |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Inmotion
What does an Inmotion e-scooter cost?+
Inmotion's price from $399 places it 16 of 52 brands on entry price in our data. That is a single purchase rather than a subscription, and the line covers RS JET, Climber, C10, S1F, so there is headroom above the entry model if you want to step up later.
How far does an Inmotion scooter go on a charge?+
Claimed range is 40 km on the listed model, drawn from a 374.4 Wh battery. Treat that as the optimistic end rather than a promise, since hills, cold weather and a fast rider all pull it down. What matters is whether your round trip fits inside that number with room left over.
Ride Electric
What does the cheapest e-bike cost at Ride Electric?+
The entry price is AUD 1,299 for a bike from the shop's electric range, and the same range climbs to AUD 12,999 at the top. The gap between them is wide, so the model you pick matters more than the badge. Finance is available if you would rather not pay the entry figure in a single payment.
How far will a bike go on one charge?+
The largest pack listed, 960 Wh, sits on the fat tyre model at the top of the range, and its claimed range is 100 km. That figure is a specification claim, and a fat tyre bike on sand or mud draws more than a city bike on tarmac, so read it as a ceiling rather than a promise. Smaller packs sit below it across the rest of the range.
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