Inmotion RS 3.0 Unboxed: Every Upgrade, and a Touchscreen You Can Try

We just unboxed the new Inmotion RS 3.0. It is the latest full power RS, and the first one with a color touchscreen. Inmotion listened to riders on this one: the thumb throttle Jet owners kept asking for is here, and so are a brighter headlight, a steering damper and stronger brakes.

Watch the first look below, then scroll for every change, photo by photo. And if you want to know what the new screen feels like, we built one you can tap.

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RS 3.0, Midnight or Yellow: $3,499. Preorders are open and shipping starts in November. Preorder the RS 3.0.

What changed on the RS 3.0

1. A thumb throttle

Thumb throttle on the Inmotion RS 3.0 handlebar — A thumb lever on the right grip, next to the controls you already use.

A lot of RS Jet owners told us they prefer a thumb throttle over the half twist. Inmotion put one on the RS 3.0. The cockpit also changes shape: the old RS had a straight handlebar, the 3.0 has a raised and curved one.

2. A color touchscreen with a lock feature

The Inmotion RS 3.0 color touchscreen display — The Jet style TFT moves to the RS: touch screen, bigger display, same functions.

The display is the Inmotion Jet TFT, now on the RS: a touchscreen, bigger than before, with the same functions. There is also a lock feature that only the RS 3.0 has. It pairs with the Inmotion app, so we did not show it in the unboxing. You can try the screen yourself further down this page.

3. A 17W headlight

The 17W headlight on the Inmotion RS 3.0 — Twin lenses, 17W, up from 12W on the RS 2.0.

The new headlight is 17W, compared with 12W on the previous version. Twin lenses, and it throws further.

4. An external steering damper

External steering damper on the Inmotion RS 3.0 — The damper keeps the handlebar stable at high speed.

The RS 3.0 adds an external damper to keep the handlebar stable at high speed.

5. 2,200W motors and 8,800W peak

2,200W hub motor on the Inmotion RS 3.0 — 2,200W motor, with a bigger and better connector.

Inmotion RS 3.0, 8,800W peak power — Two motors combined: 8,800W peak.

Each motor is rated 2,200W and uses a bigger, better connector. With both motors combined, peak output is 8,800W, which is what makes steep hills easy.

6. A 72V 40Ah pack on Samsung 50S cells

The Inmotion RS 3.0 72V 40Ah battery — 72V 40Ah, built on Samsung 50S high power cells.

The 3.0 carries a UL2849 certified 72V 40Ah pack: 20 groups in series, 8 cells in each, 160 Samsung 21700 cells. They are Samsung 50S, a high power cell rated for 25A continuous, where the RS Lite uses Samsung 50GB energy cells rated for 9.8A. More and more high performance scooters are moving to the 50S, and the point is simple: the controller gets the current it asks for, and the pack does not struggle on a long climb.

7. Four piston calipers

Four piston brake caliper on the Inmotion RS 3.0 — Same 3mm rotors, now with four piston hydraulic calipers.

The 3mm thick rotors carry over, because they already worked well. What changes is the caliper: the RS 3.0 moves up to four piston hydraulic calipers.

8. Still adjustable

Inmotion RS 3.0 adjustable ride height — Higher or lower: the slots for ride height are still there.

If you want a higher ride or a lower one, you still get the choice. The RS 3.0 keeps the slots that let you raise or lower the ride.

Try the RS 3.0 screen yourself

We built a working copy of the RS 3.0 display into the product page. Power it on, punch in any four digits, dig through the settings and slide to lock, just like on the bar. Here is the tour.

The Inmotion RS 3.0 touchscreen ride screen — The ride screen: speed, drive mode, battery, total and trip at a glance.

RS 3.0 display passcode screen — Wake it up and unlock it with a four digit passcode.

RS 3.0 display settings menu — Seven settings panes, from Zero-Start and Cruise to About Vehicle.

RS 3.0 display acceleration settings — Set front and rear acceleration force separately. Brake force works the same way.

RS 3.0 display slide to lock — Slide to lock and switch off.

Tap the screen yourself. This is the actual RS 3.0 display. Software updates may change the UI over time.

Price and availability

RS 3.0, Midnight or Yellow: $3,499. Preorder now, shipping starts in November. Preorder the RS 3.0
RS Midnight Lite: $2,599, in stock in Los Angeles. Same frame and adjustable deck, with the 4.2 inch LCD and a 72V 30Ah pack. See the Midnight Lite

Through 10:59 pm Pacific on November 2, our Halloween page also has a $200 code for the Inmotion RS, along with a free gift card behind every door. One code per machine, and it does not stack with another discount.

Want the full specification, with the claimed and measured figures side by side? Read Inmotion RS 3.0: What Is in the Latest Full Power RS.

Frequently asked questions

What is new on the Inmotion RS 3.0?

A thumb throttle, a color touchscreen display with a lock feature, a raised and curved handlebar, a 17W headlight (up from 12W), an external steering damper, 2,200W motors with a bigger connector for 8,800W peak combined, a 72V 40Ah pack built on Samsung 50S high power cells, and four piston hydraulic calipers on the same 3mm rotors.

When does the RS 3.0 ship?

The RS 3.0 is on preorder now, and shipping starts in November. If you want to ride sooner, the RS Midnight Lite is in stock in Los Angeles.

How much is the Inmotion RS 3.0?

$3,499 for the Midnight 3.0 or the RS Yellow 3.0.

Can I try the RS 3.0 display before I buy?

Yes. There is a working copy of the RS 3.0 touchscreen on the product page. Tap to power it on, enter any four digits, open the settings and slide to lock. Software updates may change the UI over time.

Can I still adjust the ride height?

Yes. The deck still has slots to raise or lower the ride, the same as on the earlier RS.

What battery cells does the RS 3.0 use?

Samsung 50S, a high power 21700 cell rated for 25A continuous, in a UL2849 certified 72V 40Ah pack. The RS Lite uses Samsung 50GB energy cells in a 72V 30Ah pack.

Questions about the RS 3.0? Contact us or ask in the comments on the video.