Solar P1 Pro vs Inmotion RS Jet - Two Street Rockets, One Clear Winner?

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The INMOTION RS JET is the more complete scooter overall: it rides more refined, feels better engineered, and brings high-voltage performance with grown-up safety and tech. The SOLAR P1 Pro hits harder off the line in feel and looks wild at night, but it feels more like a budget muscle car next to the Jet's better-rounded package.

Choose the RS JET if you want serious everyday performance, stability, water resistance and a proper modern cockpit. Choose the P1 Pro if you mainly want maximum shove-per-Euro and can live with rougher edges, more tinkering, and less polish.

If you're still reading, you're clearly performance-curious - so let's dig into how these two actually behave when the road gets real.

Hyper scooters used to be absurd, niche toys for a tiny group of speed addicts. Now, models like the SOLAR P1 Pro and INMOTION RS JET are dragging that performance down into the "dangerously tempting" price range.

I've put real kilometres on both: long commutes, late-night blasts, and the usual mix of potholes, wet patches and impatient drivers. On paper they look like obvious rivals - dual motors, big batteries, big wheels, scary speeds. On the road, they have very different personalities.

The Solar P1 Pro is for riders who want drama first, refinement second. The Inmotion RS Jet is for riders who still like drama, but also enjoy keeping all their teeth and vertebrae in the correct order.

Let's break down where each one shines - and where the shine wears off.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

Both scooters sit in that awkwardly wonderful niche between "sensible commuter" and "this should probably require a licence". They cost less than the truly exotic hyperscooters yet deliver speeds and power that make 25 km/h rental scooters feel like children's toys.

The P1 Pro comes from the "more watts, fewer frills" school. It throws huge dual motors and a big 60V battery into a heavy frame and shouts: "Here, have fun, don't die." It targets riders chasing maximum thrill for as little money as possible, and who aren't too precious about polish.

The RS Jet is the junior member of Inmotion's RS family: still very much a 72V animal, but with a slightly smaller battery and price tag. It targets riders who want near-hyper-scooter performance but also care about engineering, water resistance, and a cockpit that looks like it belongs in this decade.

They're natural competitors because they promise the same core fantasy - car-level speed on a standing platform - yet they take almost opposite approaches to getting there.

Design & Build Quality

Park them side by side and you instantly see the difference in philosophy.

The Solar P1 Pro looks like it escaped from a cyberpunk garage: exposed hardware, chunky welds, loud deck lighting. It feels dense and heavy in the hand, more "metal brick with wheels" than "refined vehicle". The frame is solid enough, but details betray its price positioning - cable routing is decent but not elegant, plastics feel utilitarian, and some fasteners and finishes look like they'd appreciate occasional tightening and love.

The Inmotion RS Jet, by contrast, feels like it was designed by actual mechanical engineers rather than a committee with a AliExpress account. The frame is stiff and reassuring, with fewer creaks when you start throwing weight into corners. Cable management is tidy and mostly internal, giving it a cleaner, more premium look. The black-and-yellow aesthetic is bold without screaming "modded in someone's shed".

Then there's the cockpit. On the P1 Pro you get the classic trigger-throttle-and-small-display arrangement. It works, it's familiar, but it's nothing special - and the trigger can fatigue your finger on longer rides, especially in stop-start traffic. The RS Jet counters with a big colour touchscreen that you can read in direct sun without squinting, plus integrated controls that feel closer to motorcycle-grade than scooter toy. It's one of those details you don't think you need until you live with it, then everything else feels dated.

Build-wise, the Solar feels tough but slightly rough; the Jet feels tough and thought-through.

Ride Comfort & Handling

Both scooters have serious suspension and big 11-inch tubeless tyres, so neither is a bone-shaker. The difference is in how they deal with chaos when the asphalt gets nasty.

On the P1 Pro, the adjustable hydraulic spring suspension can be tuned from "reasonably plush" to "sporty and firm". Dialled softer, it soaks up city scars well enough; cobbles and expansion joints are muted, though the heavy chassis still thuds if you hit something sharp at speed. Push hard into bends and the wide bars give good leverage, but you never quite forget the weight and height - aggressive flicks require commitment and some upper-body strength.

The RS Jet's adjustable C-type suspension feels a notch more sophisticated. With similar tyre size but better controlled damping, it manages to float you over broken tarmac while staying composed when you dive into corners or hit a mid-bend bump. With the deck set low, the whole scooter sits closer to the ground, which transforms handling: less top-heavy, more planted, fewer nervous twitches when you correct your line at speed.

On long rides, the RS Jet leaves you noticeably fresher. After a decent session of mixed terrain, I'd step off the Jet feeling like I'd ridden a firm but comfortable e-bike. After the same route on the P1 Pro, legs and forearms remembered the weight and the constant little corrections.

Performance

Let's be honest: no one buys either of these for responsible, relaxed trundling.

The Solar P1 Pro's dual motors hit like a sledgehammer. In the higher modes, full throttle from a standstill will yank the bars back and try to rearrange your stance if you're not braced. Up to city speeds it feels brutally quick - that classic "beat everything off the lights" party trick. The torque is generous enough that steep hills barely register; you just keep accelerating while lesser scooters wheeze in the background.

The RS Jet plays a slightly different game. On paper its rated motor figures look more modest, but the high-voltage 72V system changes the story. Throttle response is instant yet more controllable, and as you push past moderate speeds the Jet keeps driving with a confident, relentless surge whereas many 60V machines start running out of breath. Getting from "this is quick" to "this is a bad idea for my driving licence" happens fast - but the crucial point is that you feel more in control while it's doing it.

In sprints up to normal traffic pace, both are genuinely rapid; the Solar feels a bit more raw, the Inmotion more composed. At the top end, the Jet's stability and voltage advantage make it the scooter I'd rather be on when the speedo needle wanders into "don't tell the insurance" territory.

Braking follows the same pattern. The P1 Pro's NUTT hydraulics bite hard and will absolutely save your skin, but you can feel a hint of chassis fussiness when you really slam the levers, especially on less-than-perfect surfaces. The RS Jet's hydraulic system, combined with its geometry and stiffer frame, feels more balanced; emergency stops feel like controlled deceleration rather than "grab and pray".

Battery & Range

On paper, the Solar's 60V pack with its hefty capacity looks competitive, especially at this price point. Ride it gently and it'll reward you with long, steady cruises at sensible speeds. But that's like buying a hot hatch and never going past half throttle. Ride it the way everyone actually rides these - strong acceleration, dual motors, traffic-matching pace - and you settle into a real-world range that's okay, but not spectacular for the weight you're pushing around.

The RS Jet runs a slightly larger-capacity battery at a higher voltage. Again, used gently, it'll do respectable distance. Ridden like an enthusiast - fast commuting, spirited blasts, lots of throttle - it tends to go a bit further than the Solar on a charge despite feeling punchier and more effortless at higher speeds. The 72V architecture helps here: less current for the same power, less wasted energy as heat.

Charging is a patience game on both; these are big batteries. The Solar takes the better part of a night on a stock charger, unless you invest in dual charging. The Jet isn't dramatically faster on a single charger either, but supports dual charging as well, which makes "refuel over lunch" vaguely possible if you plan ahead.

Range anxiety? On either, if your daily loop is within a few dozen kilometres and you plug in at home, you're fine. Stretch into long weekend adventures and the RS Jet simply feels like it gives you a bit more confident buffer.

Portability & Practicality

Both scooters are hefty enough that you quickly stop thinking of them as "portable" and start thinking of them as "vehicles you sometimes have to wrestle". We're talking weights where a single flight of stairs becomes a workout and anything more is "phone a friend" territory.

The Solar P1 Pro folds with a chunky clamp that does a good job of killing stem play while riding. Folded, it's still a massive lump with a tall profile and non-folding bars unless you've modded it. Lifting it into a car boot is possible but not fun, and you'll rapidly learn which muscles you've neglected in the gym.

The RS Jet is hardly a ballerina, but the chassis is a bit more compact in feel and better balanced when you drag it around. The big annoyance is the lack of a latch to secure the folded stem to the deck: pick it up by the stem and the body tries to go its own way. So you carry it like a large, unwilling dog - awkwardly controlled from two points, hoping it doesn't smack into your shins.

In day-to-day practical terms, if you have ground-floor storage or a garage, both can work as car replacements. For multi-modal commuting, hopping in and out of trains or lugging up to a fourth-floor flat, neither is even remotely sensible - but the Jet's better weather sealing and integrated turn signals do make it more "liveable" in proper daily use once it's on the road.

Safety

At the speeds these things can do, safety stops being a bullet point and becomes the entire story.

Solar did some important things right: those NUTT hydraulic brakes, large tyres, and bright deck lighting all help. Side visibility at night is excellent thanks to the "Tron" strips, and the braking power is absolutely there when panic hits. However, the P1 Pro's high-speed manners demand respect. Push towards its upper speed range and you really need to adopt a deliberate stance to keep wobbles at bay, and many owners quickly add an aftermarket steering damper to feel truly secure.

The RS Jet feels like it was designed from the start for those speeds, not tuned up to reach them. Lowering the deck drops the centre of gravity and dramatically improves stability. At fast pace the Jet feels glued to the road in a way the Solar just doesn't quite match out of the box. The IPX6 water resistance is another real-world safety plus: you're far less stressed if caught in a proper rain shower, both for electronics and for traction management.

Lighting on the Jet is comprehensive and functional rather than flashy. The headlight does a decent job of painting the road texture ahead, and the integrated indicators, while not perfect, mean you're not relying on one-handed gestures at 40+ km/h. For regular fast commuting, the RS Jet gives noticeably more confidence margin.

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Price & Value

The Solar P1 Pro's whole pitch is simple: huge power and a big battery for noticeably less money than the big-name hypers. On a "how fast for how cheap" scale, it does well. If your main metric is "top speed and grin factor per Euro", the Solar will tempt you strongly.

The RS Jet costs more, but you see where the extra money went the moment you touch the display, feel the frame, or ride it in mixed weather. You're paying for higher voltage, better water protection, proper adjustable suspension, more thought-out ergonomics, and an overall more cohesive package.

If your budget absolutely tops out in the Solar's region and you're willing to accept compromises, the P1 Pro still offers a lot. But if you can stretch to the Jet, the step up in refinement, safety and longevity feels very tangible on the road.

Service & Parts Availability

Solar, being UK-based and very enthusiast-facing, has a decent reputation for actually answering emails and shipping parts. For riders in the UK this is reassuring. Outside that zone, availability can feel more patchy and you may end up relying on generic components and community knowledge to keep things running.

Inmotion is a larger, more established global player with a growing European distribution network. Their scooters share some DNA with their electric unicycles, and that world is very demanding on reliability. Parts may not be instant in every country, but the ecosystem is broader, documentation is generally better, and more third-party service centres are familiar with the brand.

Both scooters will reward owners who are happy to wrench a bit. But if you think you'll need professional help more often than not, the RS Jet's brand backing and dealer network tilt things slightly in its favour.

Pros & Cons Summary

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Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

If I had to live with one of these as my fast daily scooter, it would be the INMOTION RS JET. It's not perfect, but it feels like a cohesive, modern machine: stable when the speed climbs, composed over bad roads, reasonably weather-proof, and refreshingly up-to-date in terms of display and electronics. It delivers serious thrills without constantly reminding you how close you might be to the edge.

The SOLAR P1 Pro is more of a guilty pleasure. It goes like a rocket, looks dramatic at night and offers undeniable headline performance for the money. But you pay for that with compromises in refinement, high-speed manners and overall polish. If you're on a stricter budget, mechanically confident, and more interested in raw shove than sophistication, it can still make sense - just budget for a steering damper and be honest about how much scooter you can safely handle.

For most riders stepping up into this power class and wanting a fast, dependable "real vehicle" rather than a wild toy, the RS Jet is simply the safer, saner and ultimately more satisfying choice.

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics look at pure maths: how much you pay per unit of energy or speed, how much weight you carry per unit of battery or range, and how efficiently the scooters turn watt-hours into kilometres. They also show how much motor power you get relative to top speed, how heavy the scooter is for its power, and how quickly the charger can refill the battery. None of this says how they actually feel to ride - but it's useful context when you're comparing spec sheets and long-term running logic.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the SOLAR P1 Pro scores 7 points against the INMOTION RS JET's 3. In the Author's Category Battle, the SOLAR P1 Pro gets 15 ✅ versus 31 ✅ for INMOTION RS JET (with a few ties sprinkled in).

Totals: SOLAR P1 Pro scores 22, INMOTION RS JET scores 34.

Based on the scoring, the INMOTION RS JET is our overall winner. For me, the Inmotion RS Jet simply feels like the more grown-up partner in crime: it keeps most of the madness but wraps it in a chassis and feature set that you can trust day in, day out. The Solar P1 Pro will absolutely make you laugh out loud, but it does so while asking you to accept more compromises and to work harder for your confidence at speed. If you want the scooter that you'll still be happy with after the initial adrenaline rush fades, the Jet is the one that feels built to stay in your life rather than just crash your weekends.

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.