Choosing between the InMotion X1 and the Leaperkim Lynx S
The InMotion X1 and the Leaperkim Lynx S are two different answers to the same question: what should a big-battery, 20-inch electric unicycle (EUC) do best? The X1 is InMotion's first high-voltage, long-travel off-road wheel. The Lynx S is Leaperkim's refreshed all-rounder, built on the Lynx platform that riders have known for years.
Everything below comes from the manufacturers' own pages and authorized retailers. Claimed figures are labeled as claims, and where two official sources disagree we say so instead of picking a number.
Official Specifications Side by Side
| Feature | InMotion X1 | Leaperkim Lynx S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 2,100 Wh, EVE 50PL cells (56S1P × 2) | 2,700 Wh, Samsung 50S cells |
| System Voltage | 235.2 V maximum (201.6 V rated) | 151.2 V |
| Motor Power | 6,000 W rated / 20,000 W peak | 3,800 W rated / 10,000 W peak |
| Peak Torque | 340 Nm | Not published in the sources we checked |
| Tire | 2.75-14 tubeless off-road tire | 20-inch tubeless, street or off-road (80/90-14) |
| Suspension Travel | 150 mm linkage, adjustable damping (95 mm lowered mount optional) | 90 mm |
| Net Weight | 41 kg (90 lb) | 42.5 kg |
| Claimed Top Speed | 74–75 mph (~120 km/h), a design figure | 100 km/h |
| Claimed Range | 70+ km (43 miles), reference value | 100 km |
| Max Load | 140 kg | 150 kg |
| Water Protection | IP56 wheel, IP67 battery, IPX6 motor | IPX6 |
| Charging | 16 A charger, 235.2 V DC | Charger in the box, about 4 h |
| Price | $3,699 pre-order ($3,999 regular) | €3,590 list price |
Three notes on the table. InMotion itself stresses that 20,000 W is a peak, not continuous, output and that the top speed is a design value, not a proven production test. Leaperkim's own product page could not be read by our automated checks, so the Lynx S column comes from an authorized retailer's listing of the manufacturer data; confirm it before you buy. And InMotion's own pages disagree on charging time: about 35 minutes to 90 % with the 16 A charger on one page, 1 hour with the stock charger on another.
Where the InMotion X1 Wins
- Power and torque: 6,000 W rated and 340 Nm, against 3,800 W rated on the Lynx S. On paper that is about 58 % more rated power.
- Suspension: 150 mm of linkage travel with adjustable compression and rebound damping, against 90 mm on the Lynx S. For jumps, rocks and ruts this is the biggest difference between the two wheels.
- Weight: 41 kg against 42.5 kg, a small edge despite the much longer suspension.
- Charging speed: InMotion quotes roughly 35 minutes to 90 % with its 16 A charger.
Where the Leaperkim Lynx S Wins
- Battery: 2,700 Wh against 2,100 Wh, about 29 % more energy on board. The claimed range follows: 100 km against 70+ km, although neither number is a test result.
- Maturity: the Lynx S refines an existing platform, while the X1 is new and early units are pre-production, with firmware still being refined according to a retailer that handled demo wheels.
- Payload: 150 kg against 140 kg.
- Availability: the X1 pre-order window runs from 20 October to 31 December 2026 on InMotion's page, so delivery timing is the buyer's risk.
What Riders and Forums Say
- Lynx S: a rider on the French forum Esprit Roue calls it "incroyable d'agilité, de puissance et de stabilité" (incredible in agility, power and stability) in this comment. Other posters in the same thread say it is still 151 V but more powerful and more reactive than the older Lynx, that the suspension travel did not change, and that the weight seems higher, which matches the 90 mm figure above.
- X1: independent owner feedback is thin because the wheel is only now reaching customers. The Australian retailer e-RIDES reports early rider feedback from demo and pre-production units: strong low-speed power on climbs, suspension that copes with ruts, rocks and jumps, and a ride that stays usable on pavement. It also says the wheel suits experienced riders rather than beginners and that firmware is still being refined. This is a retailer, so read it as promotional feedback, not as a test.
- Gap: at the time of writing we found no independent range or top-speed tests for either wheel. Treat those numbers as claims.
Who Should Choose Which?
- Choose the InMotion X1 if you ride trails and rough ground, want the longest suspension travel and the highest torque, are an experienced rider, and accept the risk of a pre-order on a brand-new platform.
- Choose the Leaperkim Lynx S if you split your time between streets and light trails, value battery capacity and range above suspension travel, and prefer a platform with a longer track record.
- A caution for newcomers: both are heavy, high-powered wheels. If you are new to EUCs, start with something smaller.
Price and Availability
InMotion lists the X1 at $3,699 for pre-orders (regular price $3,999), and the TopWheel store shows an early-bird price of $3,499. The Lynx S has a €3,590 list price; at the time of writing the Lynx S deal on PEV Deals starts from €2,598. Prices change often, so check the current offer before you decide.
Verdict
Choose the X1 for raw power and long suspension travel, and the Lynx S for a larger battery and a more established platform. Neither choice is wrong; they simply serve different rides. Until independent tests of the X1 appear, treat its headline numbers with the same caution as any manufacturer claim.