InMotion S1F vs Angwatt F1 NEW - Range Limo Takes On Budget Street Brawler

Fast Answer for Busy Riders ⚡ (TL;DR)

The ANGWATT F1 NEW is the overall winner if you care about performance per euro: it's faster, punchier, and offers serious range and comfort for a bargain price, as long as you can live with its weight and less polished brand ecosystem. The InMotion S1F fights back with better weather resistance, more refined manners, and a more mature, "just works" ownership experience that suits long-range commuters and heavier riders especially well. Choose the S1F if you want a calm, comfortable, low-drama daily tool; choose the F1 NEW if you want maximum grin factor on a tight budget and don't mind a bit of DIY and compromise on waterproofing and refinement. Both are capable, but they serve very different personalities.

If you can spare a few more minutes, let's dig into how they really compare once you get past the spec sheets and onto actual tarmac.

Electric scooters have grown up. On one side you've got the InMotion S1F - the self-proclaimed limousine of commuting, built to move full-sized humans in full-sized comfort over indecently long distances. On the other, the Angwatt F1 NEW - a rough-around-the-edges budget bruiser that delivers big power and battery for surprisingly little money, more muscle car than limousine.

The S1F is the scooter for riders who want to glide to work, dry, upright and unbothered, then forget about it until tomorrow. The F1 NEW is for riders who see every straight stretch of bike lane as a challenge and every pothole as something to be jumped, not avoided.

They cost very different money but overlap heavily in what they promise: real range, real comfort, and grown-up performance. That makes this a fascinating comparison - and the details are where your choice will either make your commute or your chiropractor very happy. Let's get into it.

Who Are These For, and Why Compare Them?

On paper, these two shouldn't be direct rivals: the InMotion S1F lives in the upper mid-range commuter class, while the Angwatt F1 NEW is almost suspiciously cheap for the hardware it brings. Yet in the real world, both target riders who want more than a flimsy city rental clone - proper range, real suspension, big batteries, and confidence at higher speeds.

The S1F aims to replace your car or train pass: long daily commutes, heavier riders, lots of wet-weather use, predictable behaviour, and as little tinkering as possible. The promise is comfort and reliability over outright thrill. The F1 NEW, meanwhile, is a budget performance scooter: it flirts with moped-like speed, has a big battery and serious suspension, and clearly wants to offer "too much scooter for the money".

If you're upgrading from a Xiaomi-type scooter, both of these feel like moving from a city bike to a small motorbike. The question is: do you want that upgrade wrapped in a polished, commuter-friendly package, or a louder, rowdier machine that just happens to be absurdly affordable?

Design & Build Quality

Put them side by side and the philosophies couldn't be more different. The InMotion S1F is all smooth lines, integrated cables and tidy finishing. The stem, deck and lighting feel like parts of one coherent object. Nothing rattles much, the plastics are reasonably tight, and the controls are clean and simple. It looks like a deliberately designed vehicle, not a parts bin project.

The Angwatt F1 NEW goes the other way: chunky iron-and-aluminium frame, exposed bolts, aggressive off-road style tyres, red suspension arms shouting for attention. It has that "factory performance" look - more mecha kit than urban appliance. It feels solid enough when you tug on the stem and deck, but the finishing is rougher: paint that chips more easily, hardware that benefits from a full spanner session on day one, and a cockpit that looks dramatic but not exactly premium.

In the hands, the S1F feels more cohesive: the folding joint locks with a reassuring clunk, the stem doesn't need babying, and the grips, throttle and display all feel like they came from the same design meeting. The F1 NEW feels tougher but more utilitarian - overbuilt in some areas, a bit "budget scooter" in others. It's the one you'd choose for a weekend of trail abuse, but not the one you'd show your boss as an example of tasteful industrial design.

Ride Comfort & Handling

Both claim "cloud-like" comfort. The reality: they achieve it in different ways - and one cloud is fluffier than the other.

The S1F uses dual suspension front and rear tuned very much on the plush side, backed up by large tubeless tyres. Roll down a stretch of cracked pavement and the scooter just sort of exhales over it. The long deck lets you shift your stance, and the tall, non-adjustable stem puts you in an upright, relaxed posture. Handling is stable and a bit laid-back: it prefers sweeping arcs to sudden, violent inputs, and that's exactly what you want on a commuter workhorse.

The F1 NEW counters with a front hydraulic (oil) shock and rear springs, also paired with big tubeless rubber. That front damper makes a big difference over sharp hits - potholes, curb cuts, broken cobbles - taking the sting out before it reaches your wrists. Overall ride quality is genuinely impressive for something this cheap. However, the F1 feels more "sporty SUV" than limousine; the suspension is slightly firmer, the stance more aggressive with a usable rear kick plate, and the scooter reacts more eagerly to body input.

On rough city streets over several kilometres, the S1F leaves you fresher. It's tuned for comfort first, handling second. The F1 NEW is still comfortable, but it encourages you to play - hop over the nastier bumps, carve a bit harder. Great fun, slightly more tiring if you're doing long, relaxed hauls every day.

Performance

The performance difference is where these two stop being polite and start being real competitors.

The S1F's motor is tuned for steady, dependable torque rather than drama. It pulls well from a standstill, climbs hills with less complaint than most commuters in its class, and holds a respectable cruising speed that feels fast enough for city traffic without ever getting properly scary. Acceleration is smooth and progressive: you ease into speed rather than being yanked there. It's the scooter that doesn't surprise you, and that's kind of the point.

The Angwatt F1 NEW... does surprise you. Coming from a standard 350 W rental-style scooter, the first full-throttle launch feels like someone turned gravity down. The motor hits harder, maintains pulling power longer, and happily cruises at speeds where you start to question your life choices if you're not wearing proper gear. It's not hyper-scooter insane, but for a single-motor budget machine, it's genuinely quick.

On hills, both do well, but the F1 NEW has the edge in brute-force climbing, especially for lighter to mid-weight riders. The S1F claws its way up in a controlled, confident way; the F1 NEW storms up until the grade really gets vicious, then settles into "still solidly quick". On flat ground, there's no question - the Angwatt runs away from the InMotion once you let both stretch their legs.

Braking tells a slightly different story. The S1F's front drum plus rear regen gives very smooth, weather-resistant deceleration, but lacks that instant, sharp bite some riders like. It's predictable and low-maintenance, but never feels "sporty". The F1 NEW's dual mechanical discs plus electronic braking offer more immediate stopping force and a more performance-oriented feel, at the cost of more tinkering and the occasional squeal until dialled in.

Battery & Range

Both scooters are built around big batteries, but they spend that energy differently.

The S1F's pack sits low in the deck and is slightly smaller on paper than the Angwatt's, yet in real-world commuting it stretches impressively far - especially if you're not riding flat out everywhere. In mixed city use with plenty of stop-start and some hills, it's perfectly realistic to ride for several days of normal commuting between charges. Ride in a more relaxed mode and "range anxiety" just stops being a thing; you mostly charge when convenient, not because you're forced to.

The F1 NEW packs an even larger battery and, unsurprisingly, can also go long. Ride it aggressively and you still get a thoroughly respectable distance before the display starts making you nervous. Dial it back to more moderate speeds and it will comfortably cover most people's weekly commuting needs on a handful of charges. However, that stronger motor and higher cruising speed invite you to waste watt-hours on fun, so actual range depends heavily on your self-control. Spoiler: most owners don't have much.

On efficiency, the S1F is a bit more sensible: its comfort-first, slightly slower cruising character and InMotion's generally decent controller tuning mean you get more kilometres per Wh if you're riding in a similar style. The F1 NEW is still good value in terms of distance for the battery size, but it's clearly optimised for punch, not sipping electrons.

Charging is another story. The S1F's big battery does take its time on a single brick, but the dual charging ports are a quietly brilliant feature: invest in a second charger and suddenly a big top-up can happen over a long lunch or afternoon. The F1 NEW charges at a conventional pace for its size - plug it in overnight and forget it - but there's no clever dual-port trick here.

Portability & Practicality

Neither of these is a "tuck-under-the-desk" scooter. They're both solidly in "vehicle, not accessory" territory.

The S1F is already on the heavy side; you can carry it up a flight of stairs if you must, but you'll quickly start planning routes that avoid doing so. The long, tall stem and non-folding handlebars mean that even when folded, it still takes up a meaningful chunk of space. It will slide into most car boots with a bit of angle work, but squeezing it into tiny city cars can be a mini Tetris session. For ground-floor storage or lifts, though, it's fine - roll it in, park it, done.

The F1 NEW then shows up and says, "Hold my drink." It's even heavier. The folding mechanism itself is reasonably compact, especially in length, and the scooter does fit into most car boots a touch easier than the S1F because it doesn't insist on being a giraffe when folded. But every time you actually lift it, you're reminded that the price didn't magically pay off the laws of physics. This is absolutely not a scooter you want to haul daily through stations or up stairwells.

Day-to-day practicality tips slightly toward the S1F for one main reason: it's more sorted for all-weather, everyday reliability. You don't worry about the odd rain shower, the electronics are better protected, and maintenance intervals are gentler. The F1 NEW works great for riders with secure, ground-level storage and a dry-ish climate, but you need to accept more hands-on ownership - bolt checks, brake adjustment, and some caution about wet conditions.

Safety

Safety is more than just how good the brakes are, and here the InMotion starts to show its more mature character.

The S1F's stability stands out: long wheelbase, low-mounted battery, wide deck, and a very planted feel at its top speed. It doesn't wobble much, even for taller or heavier riders, and the chassis communicates what it's doing without sudden surprises. Its lighting system is also genuinely excellent - a high-mounted headlight that actually shows you road texture ahead, bright rear light, side lighting, and those clever automatic turn signals triggered by lean or steering. It's one of the few scooters where you feel almost as visible as you look cool.

The F1 NEW tries hard too: you get a full 360° lighting suite with headlight, tail light, side lights and turn signals. At night, it looks like a rolling arcade machine - in a good way - and cars certainly notice you. However, the lower-mounted headlight doesn't illuminate as far ahead, and at the higher speeds the Angwatt can reach, you do start wishing for a brighter, higher beam if you ride fast after dark.

On braking, the Angwatt has the performance edge: dual discs plus electronic braking can haul you down sharply when dialled in. In dry conditions, it feels more "serious" than the S1F's hybrid drum/regen combo. But come rain, that sealed drum on the InMotion becomes very reassuring: it just works, without fade or squeal, and with far less ongoing adjustment needed.

Stability at speed is decent on both, but the S1F feels calmer at its max; the F1 NEW operates closer to its chassis comfort limit when you really let it fly. It's still stable, but you're more aware you're doing something sporty, not casual. For newer riders stepping up to higher speeds, the S1F is the friendlier teacher.

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Price & Value

This is where Angwatt grabs the mic and refuses to let go. The F1 NEW costs dramatically less than the S1F while offering more outright power, a larger battery, and similarly serious suspension. In "specs per euro", it's frankly outrageous. If your budget is limited and you want performance, it's almost impossible to ignore.

The S1F, however, plays the long game. You pay significantly more, but you're buying into a more refined product: better waterproofing, more polished electronics, stronger brand track record, better app integration, and a scooter that demands less time with tools and more time simply being ridden. Over years of daily commuting, that matters more than it looks on a spreadsheet.

If you're purely chasing raw numbers and thrills on a budget, the F1 NEW is the bargain of the pair. If you care about reliability, after-sales support and a calmer, more trustworthy daily partner, the S1F's higher price is easier to justify.

Service & Parts Availability

InMotion is an established player with European distributors, official service partners and a supply chain that doesn't feel improvised. Spare parts - from tyres to controllers - are reasonably accessible through reputable shops, and warranty cases usually go through local or regional support. You're buying into an ecosystem that has been around for years.

Angwatt, by contrast, is a newer, budget-focused house brand. Parts are available - often surprisingly cheaply - but usually via the big online retailer channels rather than a local service centre. Support can mean waiting for a box of replacement parts and either fitting them yourself or finding a friendly independent technician. The community is a huge help here, but you do need to be comfortable not having a branded service centre around the corner.

For tinkerers and DIYers, the F1 NEW is fine. For riders who want a more traditional, "I bring it to a shop and they fix it" experience, InMotion is the safer bet.

Pros & Cons Summary

Parameters Comparison

Final Verdict - Which Should You Choose?

If you strip away the marketing fluff and look at how these scooters actually behave under your feet, the personalities are crystal clear.

The InMotion S1F is the more civilised partner: comfy, composed, reassuring in the rain, and surprisingly capable at hauling bigger riders and long commutes without drama. It's the scooter you rely on, not obsess over. You arrive at work upright, dry and not thinking about whether a loose bolt is plotting your downfall. If your riding is mostly commuting on mixed roads, often in less-than-perfect weather, and you value a polished, low-maintenance experience, the S1F quietly makes more sense - even if it doesn't win every spec war.

The Angwatt F1 NEW, on the other hand, is the hooligan bargain: for relatively little money you get serious speed, strong acceleration, big-battery range and a suspension setup that laughs at rough tarmac. It's brilliant for riders with ground-floor storage, decent weather, a bit of mechanical sympathy, and a focus on fun and value over refinement. If you want maximum excitement and hardware per euro - and you're happy to get your hands a little dirty now and then - the F1 NEW is extremely hard to argue against.

In short: choose the InMotion S1F if you want a dependable, rain-friendly, comfort-focused commuter that treats you gently day after day. Choose the Angwatt F1 NEW if your budget is tight, your inner child likes speed, and you're prepared to be your own mechanic when needed.

Numbers Freaks Corner

These metrics give a cold, numerical look at efficiency and value: how much battery you get for each euro, how much weight you carry per unit of energy and speed, how far each Wh actually takes you, and how quickly they recharge. Lower values usually mean better efficiency or value, except where more power per speed or faster charging are desirable. They don't capture comfort or brand trust - just how ruthlessly each scooter turns euros, kilograms and watts into range and performance.

Author's Category Battle

Overall Winner Declaration

In the Numbers Freaks Corner, the INMOTION S1F scores 5 points against the ANGWATT F1 NEW's 6. In the Author's Category Battle, the INMOTION S1F gets 28 ✅ versus 11 ✅ for ANGWATT F1 NEW.

Totals: INMOTION S1F scores 33, ANGWATT F1 NEW scores 17.

Based on the scoring, the INMOTION S1F is our overall winner. Between these two, the Angwatt F1 NEW ends up feeling like the more exciting discovery: it delivers a hit of speed and capability that your wallet honestly has no right to expect. It's flawed, yes, but in a way that invites tinkering and grinning rather than regret. The InMotion S1F, meanwhile, is the one you quietly grow to appreciate - calmer, more complete, more trustworthy when the weather turns or the commute gets long. If my own money were on the line for a hard-working daily ride, I'd lean towards the scooter that feels more sorted and less shouty about its talents - but if you live for that punchy take-off and the feeling of getting away with a bargain, the F1 NEW will absolutely keep your inner teenager happy every time you thumb the throttle.

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.