INOKIM OXO Super 2023 vs APOLLO Ghost 2022 - Smooth Land Cruiser Takes on the Budget Hot Rod

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The INOKIM OXO Super 2023 is the overall winner: it rides more maturely, feels better built, and delivers that rare combination of high speed with genuine calm and comfort. It is the scooter you buy when you want a serious vehicle, not just a fast toy. The APOLLO Ghost 2022 fights back with lower price, brutal punch off the line, and great "fun-per-euro", making it a strong choice if your priority is thrill and value over refinement and range.

Choose the OXO if you care about ride quality, long-term durability, and doing real daily kilometres without feeling beaten up. Choose the Ghost if you want maximum excitement on a tighter budget and can live with a more raw, tuner-car character. Stay with me for the full breakdown - the differences are bigger than the spec sheets suggest.

When you put the INOKIM OXO Super 2023 and the APOLLO Ghost 2022 side by side, on paper they look like cousins: dual motors, big batteries, proper suspension, real brakes, real speed. In reality, they feel like two very different answers to the same question: "How fast do you want to go - and how do you want to feel while doing it?"

I have ridden both for enough kilometres that I know exactly which one I'd take for a long cross-city run, and which one I'd reach for when a friend says, "Show me what these scooters can really do." One is a refined grand tourer that just happens to be very quick. The other is a budget rally car on two small wheels that's more about adrenaline than elegance.

If you're trying to decide where your money should go - calm, confident Land Surfer or wild, grinning Ghost - keep reading. The devil is in the riding, not in the numbers.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

Both scooters sit in that "serious money, serious performance" bracket. They are far beyond rental-tier toys, but still reachable for riders who are not ready to drop car money on a Nami or Wolf Warrior. They target riders who want to cruise comfortably at traffic speeds, flatten hills, and genuinely replace a car or motorbike for many trips.

The OXO aims at the long-distance commuter and quality snob: the rider who cares about engineering, finish, and how the scooter feels after an hour on rough streets. The Ghost focuses on the rider stepping up from a Xiaomi-type scooter and thinking, "I want something that actually scares me a bit - but doesn't destroy my savings."

They overlap in price and performance class enough that many people cross-shop them. One gives you more sophistication and range; the other gives you more bang-for-buck and raw shove. That's exactly why this comparison matters.

Design & Build Quality

The difference in design philosophy hits you the moment you touch them.

The OXO looks and feels like it rolled out of a design studio, not a warehouse. The sculpted frame, single-sided swingarms and tidy cable routing give it an almost automotive vibe. You don't see the compromises; you see a cohesive machine. Edges are smooth, fasteners feel intentional, and the new rubberised deck finally matches the rest of the premium look. When you grab the stem and rock it, nothing creaks, nothing clicks. It feels carved, not assembled.

The Ghost goes the opposite way. It is proudly mechanical: open swingarms, exposed springs, visible welds. It's more "track tool" than "art object". It looks good in a purposeful, industrial way, but you're never in doubt that this is a mass-produced performance frame that's been smartly specced rather than obsessively sculpted. It's robust, but there's a bit more rattle potential: more bolts, more joints, more places for time to leave its marks if you don't stay on top of maintenance.

In the hands, the OXO feels denser and more monolithic; the Ghost feels lighter-boned and a bit more flexy at the extremities. Not dangerously so, but enough that at high speed you always remember you're on a sport scooter, not a mini GT.

Ride Comfort & Handling

This is where the OXO quietly walks away.

The OXO's rubber torsion suspension is one of the nicest systems you can stand on without paying superbike money. It takes the sting out of small bumps effortlessly and remains composed when you slam into a deep pothole you didn't see coming. There's a sense of the chassis "breathing" with the road rather than bouncing on top of it. In the low setting on good tarmac, it glues itself to the surface and lets you carve calmly. In the high setting, kerbs and rough paths become non-events.

The Ghost's dual spring suspension does a good job for its class, and it is far from harsh. It takes the edge off broken asphalt and cobbles well enough that you won't be swearing at every manhole cover. But compared back-to-back with the OXO, you notice more vertical movement, more after-bounce if you hit a series of bumps in a row, and a slightly busier handlebar. It is comfortable, just not as serene.

Handling-wise, the OXO is wonderfully neutral. Wide bars, a big stable deck and that low-slung weight make it feel planted at any sane speed. Leaning into long, sweeping turns feels natural, and quick changes of direction don't unsettle it. You can ride it assertively without ever feeling like you're arguing with the chassis.

The Ghost turns in sharper and feels more "lively" under you. On twisty paths it's playful and responsive, but on rough high-speed straights you're more aware of micro corrections at the bars. It's fun, but it asks for a bit more attention and input, especially when the road gets sketchy.

Performance

Both have dual motors and are properly fast. The way they deliver that speed, however, could not be more different.

The OXO's acceleration is like a fast electric car: strong, steady, and deceptively quick. From a standstill or at mid-speed, it just surges forward with a smooth, controlled push that keeps building. There's no violent jerk, just this relentless, turbine-like pull. You glance down, realise how fast you're going, and wonder when that happened. High-speed stability is excellent; even when you're nudging the top of its envelope, the chassis remains calm as long as the surface is reasonable.

The Ghost? That one announces itself. In dual-motor Turbo mode, the first twist of the trigger is a proper "oh, hello" moment. It jumps off the line with a punchy hit that can catch new riders off-guard. Mid-range shove is strong and immediate; it always feels eager to sprint to the next traffic light. It does reach slightly lower peak speeds than a fully unleashed OXO, but in everyday city use the Ghost often feels more dramatic simply because of the way its controllers deliver power - more rally stage, less high-speed cruise.

On steep hills, both laugh where lesser scooters die. The OXO maintains its composure and speed with impressive indifference, even with a heavier rider. The Ghost charges uphill aggressively too, but you feel it working harder and spinning up quicker in the low-speed part of the climb.

Braking is a strong suit on both. With proper hydraulic discs at both ends, one-finger braking is realistic, and proper emergency stops don't turn into prayer sessions. The OXO's braking matches its overall character: progressive, predictable, and very easy to modulate. The Ghost stops just as hard, but the regen (if set high) can add an initial grabby bite until you tame it in the settings. Once dialled in, both inspire confidence; the OXO just does it with more polish.

Battery & Range

If you dislike range anxiety, the OXO is clearly your friend.

Its big 60 V pack gives it real-world range that feels genuinely long. Think: commute into town, detour for errands, ride back home, and you're still not nervously staring at the last bar. Riding briskly with occasional full-throttle blasts, you can cover serious distance before the performance tails off meaningfully. Ride more gently and it comfortably slips into "all-day scooter" territory.

The Ghost, with its smaller 52 V battery, is perfectly adequate for normal commuting, but you do notice the shorter legs. A spirited mixed ride burns through the tank faster, and towards the last chunk of the charge you start to feel the motors losing their initial punch. For many people doing modest daily distances, that's no problem. For high-mileage riders or those who like to use the throttle like an on/off switch, it means more frequent charging and more mental bookkeeping.

Both are slow to charge on the stock bricks and benefit hugely from a second or faster charger. The Ghost's dual charge ports make speeding things up especially easy if you're willing to carry two chargers or leave one at work. The OXO's larger capacity simply takes longer to refill if you drain it deeply - the price of having a bigger "tank".

Portability & Practicality

Let's be honest: neither of these is "toss it under your arm and hop on a tram" territory. They are both big, heavy machines.

The Ghost has a small but meaningful edge in what I'd call "human-manageable heft". It is slightly lighter and, importantly, the stem locks to the deck when folded. That single detail makes carrying it up a short flight of stairs or loading it into the car considerably less annoying. Folding handlebars also help it fit into smaller car boots or narrow storage spots.

The OXO is a heavier, denser lump. Once folded, the absence of a stem latch is... noticeable. Picking it up without the stem swinging around requires a bit of technique and usually both arms. As long as you're just rolling it into a garage, hallway or lift, it's fine. The moment you have to actually carry it any distance, you understand why OXO owners talk so much about ground-floor living.

Day-to-day practicality is where the OXO claws back points. Its easier tyre changes, long range and ultra-stable chassis make it a more convincing car replacement. The Ghost wins if your practical scenario involves frequent loading into cars or occasional stairs. Neither is truly "multi-modal friendly" in the light-commuter sense; they're both vehicles first, baggage second.

Safety

From a safety standpoint, both scooters tick the big boxes: proper brakes, air-filled tyres, usable lights, and frames that don't feel like they'll fold in half under emergency manoeuvres.

The OXO adds a layer of passive safety simply by how composed it is at speed. High-speed wobbles are rare, and the low centre of gravity with that adjustable geometry gives it an inherently planted feel. When you need to swerve around a car door or brake hard while turning, it behaves predictably. The kick-to-start throttle logic also helps prevent the classic "accidental launch at the zebra crossing" incident, even if it annoys some impatient riders.

The Ghost pushes safety more on the visibility and active side. The deck and stem lighting make you very noticeable from the sides - something the OXO's low deck lights don't do as dramatically. The Ghost's braking system is excellent and the flashing rear lights under braking are genuinely useful in busy traffic. However, the aggressive throttle out of the box means the scooter will happily get you into trouble faster if you overestimate your skill.

Both stock headlights are mediocre for serious night rides; they're fine for being seen in lit urban areas, not for carving through unlit countryside at full chat. On either scooter, a proper handlebar-mounted light is less of an accessory and more of a public service.

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Price & Value

This is where the Ghost sharpens its knife.

The Ghost comes in meaningfully cheaper while still delivering proper dual-motor performance, full suspension and hydraulic braking. For riders coming from cheaper commuters, the step up in power and capability per euro feels enormous. If your budget ceiling sits around the Ghost's tag and you want maximum performance for the money, it's an easy recommendation.

The OXO asks for a noticeable premium. In return, it gives you higher build quality, a larger battery, more refined ride, and engineering details (like the single-sided swingarms) that make ownership easier. From a pure "spec per euro" viewpoint, you can absolutely find more watts and volts for similar money elsewhere - but they won't feel like this. The OXO is more of a long-term purchase: less shiny spreadsheet win, more "lived with this for three years and it still feels solid" win.

If you count every euro of performance, the Ghost wins. If you care about what you feel under your feet and in your hands over thousands of kilometres, the OXO earns its extra cost.

Service & Parts Availability

Both INOKIM and APOLLO are established players with real distribution and support networks, which already makes them a huge step up from anonymous factory brands.

INOKIM has been around longer and has a strong presence in many European markets. Parts for the OXO - from swingarm hardware to controller units - are generally obtainable through official distributors, and independent repair shops are very familiar with the platform. The design's relative lack of generic cheap components actually helps: fewer dubious third-party bits to worry about.

APOLLO has built a good reputation for trying to do customer support properly from the start, including EU-facing partners and decent documentation. The Ghost uses many industry-standard components - QS-style display, common brake systems, generic springs - which makes sourcing replacements easier even outside the official channel. At the same time, that also means you're more likely to encounter batch variability if you buy non-original parts.

Overall, both are serviceable in Europe without witchcraft. The OXO skews more towards "premium brand with proper spares", the Ghost towards "good support plus lots of compatible third-party bits".

Pros & Cons Summary

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Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

If you strip away the marketing and look at what these scooters are like to live with, the INOKIM OXO Super 2023 is the more complete, grown-up machine. It rides better, goes further, feels more solid, and behaves more predictably at the kind of speeds where bad design turns into genuine danger. It's the scooter you buy if you're planning to rack up serious kilometres and want something that will feel composed and premium every single day.

The APOLLO Ghost 2022 absolutely has its place: it's the "wow, this is fast" upgrade for riders on a tighter budget. It delivers a huge hit of performance and fun for the money and is ideal if your rides are shorter, your focus is excitement, and you want something you can still just about haul up a few stairs when you need to.

If I had to live with one as my primary vehicle, I'd take the OXO without hesitation. If I wanted a weekend toy that makes friends scream (in a good way) when they try full throttle for the first time, the Ghost would do that job brilliantly. Decide whether you want a fast scooter - or a fast scooter that also feels like a well-engineered transport tool - and the choice makes itself.

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics strip away feelings and look purely at physics and money: how much battery you get for the price, how heavy each Wh is, how efficiently they turn energy into kilometres, how hard the motors work relative to top speed, and how quickly the chargers refill the packs. They don't tell you how the scooters feel - but they do reveal which one is better at turning euros, kilograms and watts into usable performance on paper.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the INOKIM OXO Super 2023 scores 5 points against the APOLLO Ghost 2022's 5. In the Author's Category Battle, the INOKIM OXO Super 2023 gets 28 ✅ versus 16 ✅ for APOLLO Ghost 2022 (with a few ties sprinkled in).

Totals: INOKIM OXO Super 2023 scores 33, APOLLO Ghost 2022 scores 21.

Based on the scoring, the INOKIM OXO Super 2023 is our overall winner. As a rider, the INOKIM OXO Super 2023 simply feels like the more complete companion: it glides where others crash, stays calm where others fidget, and makes every long ride feel like something you actively look forward to. The APOLLO Ghost 2022 is a blast in its own right - a brilliant way to inject adrenaline into your commute - but it never quite shakes the feeling of being a very fast toy rather than a truly polished vehicle. If you want lasting satisfaction, quiet confidence and a scooter that still feels "right" after thousands of kilometres, the OXO is the one that stays under your skin. The Ghost will make you laugh louder on day one; the OXO will keep you smiling, day after day, long after the novelty of raw speed fades.

That's our verdict when we try to stay objective – but hey, riding is mostly about emotions anyway, so pick the one that will make you look forward to your commute every single day.