Product comparison · Electric Scooters
InMotion S1F vs Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
The InMotion S1F scores 5.7 and ranks 46th of 126 in Electric Scooters; the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter scores 5.2 and ranks 94th of 126 in Electric Scooters. The S1F leads on weight, the Explore 2.0 scooter on warranty & support.
All 6 InMotion products 
InMotion S1F
$649 · 46th of 126 in Electric Scooters
Buy Now- Weight — 4 against 3
- Battery — 8 against 7
All 4 Apollo products 
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
$749 · 94th of 126 in Electric Scooters
Buy Now- Warranty & Support — 3 against 1
- Features — 8 against 7
Across everything we scored, InMotion S1F sits 0.51 ahead — led by weight.
Verdict
S1F ahead · +0.51 (5.7 vs 5.2)Pick the InMotion S1F when
Weight matters4vs3
Battery matters8vs7
A higher rider weight limit matters301-350 lbvs251-300 lb
Pick the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter when
Warranty & support matters3vs1
Features matters8vs7
A longer warranty matters1 Yearvs6 Months
Scored 21 October 2026 from published specs and owner reviews. We don't buy or test units. How we score
Most common complaints
InMotion S1F
Overall score 5.7- weak on steep ramps
- basic suspension
- turn signals trigger on their own
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
Overall score 5.2- one set of turn signals
- no location tracking
- speed dips at low charge
From each product's own owner reviews and retailer ratings.
Usability InMotion S1F and Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter, scored 0 to 10
BatteryInMotion S1F: 8 (higher)Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: 7
InMotion S1F
- 675 Wh on the commuter scooter ladder
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
- 648 Wh (48 V, 13.5 Ah) on the commuter scooter ladder
WeightInMotion S1F: 4 (higher)Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: 3
InMotion S1F
- 52.9 lb
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
- 60 lb
FeaturesInMotion S1F: 7Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: 8 (higher)
InMotion S1F
- one-step fold, lights, turn signals, display, IP55
- IP rating: manual IP55, product page IP54
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
- lights, turn signals, app lock, display, IP66, cruise control
- Fold: latch with a safety button and hook, not a one-step fold
Warranty & SupportInMotion S1F: 1Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: 3 (higher)
InMotion S1F: 6 Months · Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: 1 Year.
InMotion S1F
- six months on the battery, twelve on motor and controller
- Badge: product pages show a 12-Month Warranty badge; the policy gives the battery six months
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
- one year on battery and motor (base listing)
- Option: 2-year variant at $838.99
Same score
Ride HardwareInMotion S1F: 7Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: 7
InMotion S1F
- drum and electronic brakes, front and rear suspension, 10-inch tubeless tires
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
- front drum, front and rear spring suspension, 10-inch tubeless tires
VerificationInMotion S1F: 2Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: 2
only the InMotion S1F: None verifiable; only the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: Claimed only.
InMotion S1F
- no UL 2272 record names the S1F; maker's TÜV/UL files list other models
- Searched: Certipedia UL Intertek SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
- UL 2272 claimed for Explore 2.0 (4131/PC10); no record in any directory searched
- Searched: Certipedia Intertek UL SGS TÜV SÜD CPSC Health Canada
Scored for one only
MotorInMotion S1F: 7Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: not scored
InMotion S1F
- 500 W nominal rear hub
- Peak: 1,000 W claimed, not scored
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
- Peak: 1,650 W single motor, nominal not published, not scored
Not scored for either
- ValueInMotion S1F: not scoredApollo Explore 2.0 scooter: not scored
Social score about the InMotion S1F and the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
RedditInMotion S1F: 6 (higher)Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: 3
The Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter reading covers the whole brand.
InMotion S1F
Liked
- reliability
Complaints
- weak on steep ramps
- turn signals trigger on their own
Read the full summary
- Product. r/ElectricScooters: an owner reports 350 miles in a year with zero issues (Mar 2025)|an owner says it cannot push a rider under 160 lb up a wheelchair ramp (Sep 2026)|an owner calls the lean-activated turn signals a nuisance (Sep 2023)
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
Read the full summary
- Brand-level. r/ElectricScooters: a thread asking why the subreddit dislikes Apollo drew replies citing cracked stems and slow support, and one rider who returned a Go and a replacement (Apr 2026)
GoogleInMotion S1F: 7Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: 7
InMotion S1F
Liked
- range
- speed
- app
Complaints
- basic suspension
- nervous steering at speed
Read the full summary
- Product.
- New Atlas (unit sent by InMotion, stated) used 25% of the charge on a 6.9-mile full-throttle sport-mode ride, about 27.6 mi projected; liked the range and speed, found the suspension basic (Jun 2025)
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
Liked
- strong motor
- comfortable ride
- app tuning
Complaints
- one set of turn signals
- no location tracking
- speed dips at low charge
Read the full summary
- Product.
- ElectricScooterGuide (affiliate links; unit source not stated) reached 25 mph, 0-15 mph in 4.5 s and 21.6 mi on a hilly course with a 235 lb rider; it weighed 61 lb (Oct 2025)|Tom's Guide liked the range, motor and comfort; it faulted a single set of turn signals and no location tracking (Jul 2026)
AmazonInMotion S1F: 5Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: 6 (higher)
The InMotion S1F reading covers the whole brand; the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter reading covers its product line.
InMotion S1F
Read the full summary
- Brand-level.
- Inmotion Direct sells the Climber on Amazon at 4.1 stars from 231 ratings, 65% five-star and 14% one-star (Oct 2026)
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
Read the full summary
- Product-line.
- Amazon listing 'Apollo Go/Explore' sold by Apollo Store, shared by the Go and Explore 2.0: 4.0 of 5 from 45 ratings, 65% five-star and 15% one-star (Oct 2026)
Unless a row says otherwise, both readings are about these exact models.
InMotion S1F vs Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: pros and cons
InMotion S1F
Overall score 5.7Strengths
- Suspension front and rear
- Higher rider weight rating
- Tubeless tires resist flats
- Turn signals built in
- Long range for daily commuting
Drawbacks
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Turn signals trigger on their own
- Drum brake feels basic
- Product page overstates the motor
- Battery warranty is only six months
Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter
Overall score 5.2Strengths
- Roomy deck sized for taller riders
- Quick pull away from stops
- Cruise control and app tuning included
- Self-sealing tubeless tires
- Spring suspension smooths rough streets
Drawbacks
- Heavy to carry up stairs
- Front drum brake feels weak
- Nominal motor power not published
- Only one year on battery and motor
- Lower top speed than the first Explore
InMotion S1F vs Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: the numbers
Price, scores and rank, then only the specs that differ. Green marks the side with more.
- Range (claimed)InMotion41-60 miApollo26-40 mi
- WeightInMotion41-55 lbApollo56-70 lb
- Max rider loadInMotion More301-350 lbApollo251-300 lb
- Safety listingsInMotionNone verifiableApolloClaimed only
- WarrantyInMotion6 MonthsApollo More1 Year
Same on both
- CommuterType
- Not listedE-bike class
- 601-800 WhBattery
- Single motorMotor
- 21-28 mphTop speed (claimed)
- DrumBrakes
- FullSuspension
- FoldsFolding
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- Battery: 1,501-2,500 Wh, not 601-800 Wh
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- Battery: Up to 400 Wh vs 601-800 Wh
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- Battery: 1,501-2,500 Wh, not 601-800 Wh
- Motor: Dual motor vs single motor
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- Motor: Dual motor vs single motor
InMotion S1F vs Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: common questions
Is the InMotion S1F better than the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter?
On our scores, the InMotion S1F is ahead, 5.7 against 5.2. The InMotion S1F leads on weight (4 against 3) and battery (8 against 7). The Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter leads on warranty & support (3 against 1) and features (8 against 7).
Which is cheaper, the InMotion S1F or the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter?
The InMotion S1F, at $649 against $749: $100 less.
Which carries a heavier rider, the InMotion S1F or the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter?
The InMotion S1F: rated 301-350 lb, against 251-300 lb for the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter.
Which has the longer warranty, the InMotion S1F or the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter?
The Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter: 1 Year, against 6 Months.
What do owners say about the InMotion S1F and the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter?
Across 3 independent sources scored for both, the InMotion S1F is ahead on Reddit; the Apollo Explore 2.0 scooter is ahead on Amazon; Google is level.
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Scores calculated 21 October 2026 · Products excluded where fewer than two independent sources cover them · · How we score