Solar Hyperion! Does this New Hyper-Scooter live up to the Hype?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

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[@Patriot36]

5:56 We should give you a medal just for the speed test work, Paul! You're so dedicated to figuring out all the little details like, the traction control, "eco mode" etc. Thanks for all the work. I don't own a single scooter on your comparison list simply because the 60V sport scooter class and sub 50mph have remained satisfying. The dual stem wolf scooters have zero appeal to me from a standpoint of weight, ergonomics & aesthetics. I guess the Mars could be included as it's another telescoping suspension front end. As an RS5 Max owner, the RS7 had some appeal but the weight is over the top and the many issues with the electroluminescent "paint" are everywhere as well as shipping damage problems. The behavior of the owner when reviewers bring up a concern is alarming. He tried to sue Freshly Charged and has accused small scooter channels of working for competitor scooter companies, when they're simply regular people documenting particular issues in a genuine effort to resolve them. I wont buy another Roadrunner because of this. I've always like the Nami Burn E and I own the Klima Max but the stem tube is undersized due to the tapering design and or the wall thickness isn't quite what it needs to be. It results in substantial movement, especially under hard braking. It's the same stem that they use on the Klima but it's scaled slightly better to the Klima's 87lbs weight. When I go from a Titan type stem or even the Gotrax GX3 for example, then jump on the Klima, the stem feels like a relative noodle. It's the one design change I'd wish for in this near perfect scooter. The head tube is incredibly beefy and the clamping mechanism is sound, the flex is all in the stem tube itself. The Inmotion RS appeals to me in just about every way and it's a bit lighter than its competitors. The Hyperion is even lighter which is super appealing and like the RS has the C-type suspension that I prefer. If I was to purchase a "hyper-scooter" right now, it would come down to these two. The RS has a long track record which is big pro. If Solar improved the electronic interface with regards to the modes working and allowed traction control to be disabled, I think I prefer its slightly more conventional design over the RS.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thank you so much for your feedback and analysis! OMG, I did more than 10 speed runs. It might have been 16. Each time, I'm holding the throttle pinned for ~1 mile! I did it all solo, which is stupid because if I get hurt no one even knows. I need to stop doing stupid stuff. Good thing my wife never reads the comments! -Paul

[@ShawnGuffey]

Now that I own a scooter that goes 50 mph and that is my cruising speed at all times, I have to admit, even as a self proclaimed speed demon, I would not care to go faster than 50 standing on two wheels. Thank you again for yet another fully detailed review on a new scooter. That thing looks epic!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Me either. Honestly, I never want to go faster than the low 40's unless I have to for a speed run! -Paul

[@ridermog]

Can you guys review the Nami Blast Max? It seems to have great handling and stability with the inverted swingarm, while also being pretty fast.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

I really want to test that scooter. I'm very curious how it behaves under hard braking. -Paul

[@hurdthenerd]

Main guys I trust for reviews . I was wondering why your review came out last. After all the other reviews dropped the same day , claiming they were “ too scared to hit top speed” , then solar sent the scooter without all its parts. They always left the scooter in kph to make it seem faster, pay attention to the little things when interested in a new scooter & just wait on ESG to review. I’ll be posting full speed and testing as well. Good review 🤘🏾.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thank you so much! It pained me to wait this long to publish the video. We had the scooter first, but really felt I needed to understand what was going on with top speed. Otherwise, I just didn't want to publish. -Paul

[@qasimaslam550]

No way you finally did a review. Been waiting for this for ages. Thank you

[@harrynilson3074]

Purchasing the rs lite dual stem after this

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Enjoy your scooter! I hope you have some good riding weather left. It's beautiful here today. -Paul

[@rmiddy439]

Solid review as always. I seen a couple of other reviews on this scooter and it was lacking certain info. Thanks Paul for telling us the real now I can make a good purchase decision

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thank you so much! That's what I'm here for. Sorry it took me so long, but I really wanted to make sure I gave the scooter every chance to hit its true top speed! I did more than 10 speed runs where I was holding the throttle open for ~1mile at a time! -Paul

[@DT-Nicky]

Ahhh the RX7 does have a battery management app, which is an app just not designed by Roadrunner.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Good point. I’ve used it. I didn’t feel like it should count. Thanks for watching and for your feedback! -Paul

[@Ronn-p3r]

Right On Paul!! Awesome video...my scooters are now in winter storage.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thank you so much! -Paul

[@InterventioN746]

This appears to be an Alibaba/Aliexpress scooter design that Solar modified to meet their design philosophy (as with most of their products).

[@FattyPok]

That what every single scooter is😂😂

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

They've been working on this one for almost a year now. Is there an exact scooter that you think shares this design, or it's just similar to other scooters you've seen. -Paul

[@HiRideEV]

​@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuideLikely similar. It does use a few parts from other scooters.

[@Shaqjackpot]

Letsssssssss goooo 😎 happy Thanksgiving

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

You too!

[@Shaqjackpot]

@ thanks 👏🏽

[@THEAVERAGEGUY1983]

This was an amazing video. I was really surprised that you got zero speed wobble at high speeds. There were alot of people complaining about the lack of a steering damper but it seems solar was right and it doesnt need one. But i do love all the settings it has on the screen. I would probably upgrade the turn signals like i did on my RS on the rear but also add some for the front. I appreciate the detailed video. 😎🙌

[@terpypanda7105]

9:28 No quick disconnect? no problem! cut the wire, solder on some as150 bullets for the phase wires, a 5 pin higo for the hall sensor wires, and boom. We have quick disconnect at home

[@atrackstar123]

Can traction control be turned off on this scooter?

[@johndonzell2049]

yes

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Great question. Not on the current version. Possibly in the future. I asked them about this, and tried a few things, but no luck. -Paul

[@turt1231]

there is a lot of hyper-scooters out now. I am not sure which to get. Here are the ones I am looking at 1. Kaabo Wolf King GTR I kind of like the GT PRO a bit better. 2. Inmotion RS 3. Solar Hyperion 4 Predatro Yume Nice battery but really heavy these are the top 4 because they are UL certified and that is important for me. 5. RX7 (made in America) 6. Teewing XTR 7. Nami Burn-E max

[@3dandyrandy3]

I'd get the inmotion RS

[@turt1231]

@@3dandyrandy3 I looked at all the reviews and it goes back to Inmotion, especially since i live in Miami and is mostly road that I will be using it for.

[@lolpagedied]

I have the inmotion rs and absolutely love the thing, build quality is top notch and the main reason i chose the rs is because of its beefy and overbuilt controllers. hyper scooters especially sine wave controlled ones have issues with burning the controllers out, gtr has this issue pretty bad. the rs's controllers are the last thing that will fail on it. just dont get the midnight version, its slower than the other yellow or blue ones for the same price

[@3dandyrandy3]

@lolpagedied I thought the only difference was the color and the midnight version was UL rated.

[@a13x916]

I was looking at all of those too but came across a great deal on facebook marketplace for inmotion rs so now I'm an inmotion rs proud owner lol

[@g00fysmiley]

For those difficult screws get a good size neodymium magnet and stick it to the tool. Since it is metal the magnetic charge will go thru the handle and hold the bolt

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Great tip! I was a professional mechanic for more than 15 years... how did I not know this one! -Paul

[@powerpopjoey]

Outstanding review. Covers just about everything. Lots to like about this scooter. For all that it offers, I like the fact that it's still mostly portable (you can pick it up). The split rims/tubeless is a quality feature. Your comments about water resistance highlights one of areas in which more work needs to be done industry wide - especially at the high end. If they can make split rimmed tubless, they should be able to seal up that battery compartment and motor in a way that'll keep water out. If a person is spending $3k+ they shouldn't need to worry about riding in wet conditions. It would also be nice to have that UL certification. But as you said, the majority of scooters don't fully comply in that area. This scooter has a lot to offer. Again - very good and comprehensive review. P.S. Try to find a speed test area with fewer semi trucks 😂

[@binauralfortune]

I need a throttle like this one. How do I fit this style of throttle on my Apollo City Pro 2024? I hate going fast over bumps and my thumb not being wrapped around the grip (dangerous). Same with the regen brake throttle... really wish it was designed to allow the thumb to be somewhat wrapped around for safety reasons.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Good question. I can't remember, are the throttles locked in, or can you loosen, rotate and tighten back down? Depending on which version you have, they probably route the cables through the bars. In that case you wouldn't be able to rotate the levers independent of the bars. -Paul

[@binauralfortune]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide thanks, Paul! Just loosened & rotated it right now per your suggestion. Can only rotate about 45-deg. Hopefully that works for now. Great vid, and love your channel and presentation style! You're my favorite scooter review pro!

[@EmilyCầnần-m1k]

Your videos always bring so much joy and smiles! Thank you for your talented sense of humor and your bright, infectious performances!🌌🐝🍃

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thank you robo-commenter! You are so reliable! We appreciate your engagement. -Paul

[@Hellboy484]

ISooo looking forward to the Teverun fighter supreme ultra video!! I've been waiting a while for this one, so I'm extremely excited!! I'm glad you guys are confirmed getting it. Will you guys be getting it before 2024 is over?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thank you so much for your patience. We won’t be getting it in 2024 for sure. I can usually see about 1 to 3 months ahead and it’s not on the calendar yet. I feel more confident now than before that we’ll actually get one, but even then I’m only at about 60% that we get one before March. -Paul

[@LeoGreenberg515]

Is the ZT3 Pro a good scooter because I am debating about it. The only thing holding me back is the speed because I wish that it went 30-35 so if you know any scooters less than 1k that could be off-roading and that has good suspension, along with intelligent features. Thank you.

[@darocsfinest1]

your other video, versus the black dude when y'all had those two black scooters you had to plug your phone into the USB and then turn the scooter on for the charge. I saw in this video it didn't charge. Is that the method you have to use for this scooter?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

You have a great memory! I tried that here too. It’s possible there is some other trick, but that trick didn’t work here. :-) -Paul

[@giantstorm3717]

its time for a DuaLTRON THUNDER 3 2024 Review

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Yes, please. I wish we could get one! -Paul

[@antonypartali]

Hi Paul!🙋 I don't want to criticise this scooter.. Only thing i want to say about "power" and your filling that cuts at top speed... The cells they uses are Samsung 48G with max discharge 9.6a (say 10a) The pack has 8 cells in parallel... So max discharge of the pack is 80a Controllers are 55a each!! So battery with 80a for a few seconds can't fuel 2 controllers that needs 110a..!!! That's why you are feeling something cuts top speed... Same cells, same mistake made Teverun with the first Supreme scooters and after 6 months (to New Supreme) change the cells of battery packs with LG M50LT...😘

[@RussellHogan]

How is the long term reliability as compared to a Dualtron storm or another top quality scooter?

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Too early to tell from direct testing. I have a reliability score spreadsheet that automatically scores every scooter based on 11 reliability and serviceability factors in the database: warranty length, parts availability, battery brand, tubeless vs tubes, split rims vs not, IP rating etc. The Dualtron Storm gets 7.4/10 vs 8.8/10 for the Hyperion. I don't assign the scores, just the criteria and importance-level of each score and then the spreadsheet automatically calculates the score for every scooter in our database. -Paul

[@RussellHogan]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide Mahalo. Have a great thanksgiving!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Happy Thanksgiving! -Paul

[@Microsoft728]

Whish there were good options for 1.8k price. 11" tubeless.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

The electricscooterguide website has a rider finder that will let you search by tire size and price. I’ve asked that the database gets expanded to include more scooters, but don’t know if they’ve restored the ones I wanted them to put back. -Paul

[@johndonzell2049]

Thanks so much for what you do Paul. You're the best. So have this in silver and have been waiting for this one. Positives... it's weight, throttle response, quickness, stability, and braking. Negatives... disappointed in top speed, I don't think it's ip rated 66 as I ended up with almost 1/4 inch of water in the deck after being caught in a LIGHT rain. This caused electrical issues. Had to open the deck and in order to get the battery out the tron light broke on the tail plate. the Display wouldn't read mph till they gave me an updated one. Still can't connect to app but its pretty accurate now. I didn't know it had traction control as it's not mentioned on web site at all. All that said I need a back up and it's between the mars xtr and the rx7. I know you hate giving your opinions on such matters but man would I appreciate it! Lol. The rx is so damn sexy but the leaky steering damper, stem issues, and luminor issues have me worried and it's more than the xtr. I've droned on. But thanks for the great review!

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thank you so much. The thing about steering dampers is they all leak. Or at least the ones that cost less than $300. I've given Solar feedback on my impressions of water resistance and I expect it will improve for the next batch. The XTR and RX7 ride very very differently. I really like both,. The RX7 is smoother than the XTR in every way, but especially throttle response. The XTR just wants to shred the front tire and requires a very controlled thumb to ride in top performance mode. The XTR's suspension travel is a bit shorter and stiffer, but I like the way it works for the road. I really like both, but they are opposite ends of the spectrum in terms of smoothness, with the Hyperion and RX-7 being much more similar. The RX-7 has updated the luminescent stuff from what I've heard, but I haven't seen the new stuff first hand. -Paul

[@thecamlayton]

I feel like charge ports on the side are out-dated now. Niu has the right idea IMO.

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

I gave Solar the same feedback on the ports. Many have moved to the base of the stem now and it seems better. -Paul

[@stevenraz8756]

Hello new to your channel great content, I'm new to escooter, I realized a few things. protective gear is a must, but I need something easy to put on and off, can you consider reviewing protective gear like, knee and elbow pads, also flexible ones and easy to get on and off fast. I have already encountered from Brocken road causing me to fall which hurts by the way, sorry for long comment, but please help give me some good advise, thanks in advance

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

That's a great subject, and we really should cover it. I haven't done much research on scooter-specific gear since when I'm testing, I tend to wear the same brands of motorcycle gear I've been wearing for 30 years now, which is ridiculously expensive for scooter riding. The suit I wear slides on in less than a minute and can even be worn over a business suit (I used to do it often when I commuted to silicon valley.) My gear is horribly expensive though, but serves dual purposes for me, since I bought it for commuting. I wear an Aerostich R3 (it was around $1,300 when I got it), and Arai Corsair helmet (about $1k), Held Phantom II gloves ($350) and I should be wearing my $250 hiking boots, but for some reason I keep filming in my slip-on Converse hightops, which for sure would fall off in a crash. -Paul

[@stevenraz8756]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide wow it sounds so awesome, but as a single dad on a budget, maybe you could look into it a little, some are flexible and some are not. but i tried looking it up, and not 1 escooter channel has taken the time to review protective gear, it seems rather important...

[@cheshire_]

awesome price to performance but one thing that really bothers me with these high power scooters, especially coming from the kaabo gtr why are none of them adopting the dual stem design? It's so much safer, it's actually the reason I refuse to buy any of them, because kaabo has spoiled me or at least come with a steering damper out of the box at least...? can't be that expensive to include for free... still hoping for a high power scooter to come out with it someday(that is not kaabo), this was not the one unfortunately haha

[@cheshire_]

I also purchased an apollo pro earlier this year and it reminded me how bad single stems are, I was too scared to go over 50km/h, too much movement

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

The Teewing Mars XTR is another new favorite dual stem. I don't mind single stems if the geometry is good. Scooter companies are starting to really understand the rake and trail numbers they need to make a stable scooter. I've ridden scooters that felt unstable at 30 miles per hour, but the Hyperion was well behaved at 60mph. I definitely don't recommend that anyone try it though. Losing your concentration on any scooter at that speed can be a real problem. -Paul

[@mikehagquist5198]

Other reviews came with the shock wrench

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thanks for commenting. The other reviews are wrong about this. If you look at the wrench in their reviews it's the same wrench and it doesn't fit the shocks, it fits the steering bearings. I was confused about this too at first. -Paul

[@mikehagquist5198]

@ oh. Ok. 👍

[@teddy_123.]

Nice

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Teddy! Thanks for always being here for us! -Paul

[@Rogdan1995]

Too bad we can't find theses in Belgium... Oh well.

[@darren4392]

With a name like Hyperion, it should be yellow.

[@HiLuckyB]

$3,300 scooter with a 40ah battery and they give you one 3A charger?? Did they really need to get you for another $90 for a 2nd charger 🙃 Maybe it's just me coming from e-bikes, But 6A charging on a 40ah battery is not great in 2024 almost 2025 😂 A battery of this size should be able to charge at 10A easily.

[@rausyahsosauceyah772]

Scooter 🛴 looks trash 🗑️

[@Content_Found007]

honestly, not a bad opinion. it’s way too chunky and bulky.🗑️

[@WattWerxPEV]

It looks like a mini fridge.

[@Content_Found007]

@@WattWerxPEV 😭

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

What scooters do you like the look of? Have you seen a Hyperion in person. It makes a different impression in person. -Paul

[@rausyahsosauceyah772]

@@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide no I watch your channel to see the scooters that leave the best impressions on me , I haven’t seen the hyperion in person but I’m not very impressed. I have a nami burn e 2 max & Apollo go I think they both look better than that ! But to each his own,it’s just my assessment, appreciate all the work you do providing us information about these scooters cheers 🍻

[@AndoX2]

Can I please have one I can’t afford one that will get me to my friends

[@bleh_girl]

I mean you can take the discount code technically speaking

[@Tony-wz1qd]

Get a job and work for it like the rest of us

[@bleh_girl]

@ LMAO yes

[@KashifSams-r7q]

I want one please reach out to me

[@Midori_Hoshi]

Too big and heavy. You really shouldn't go over 18 MPH for safety, so the extra speed is a waste.

[@atrackstar123]

😂 18mph.. bro I can run that fast... to each their own. If your worried about an EV going over 20mph in this day in age then just get a pedal bike...PS it's lighter than it's competition in it's price range

[@Midori_Hoshi]

@@atrackstar123 Any place that has pedestrians shouldn't exceed 18 MPH for safety. They've done studies on it in Europe. Sadly, where I live in the USA, the speed limit is like 35 MPH in residential areas at the lowest, and usually 45+ on surface streets. Well, I do my part for safety and that's the best I can do. I can't control others.

[@EmilyCầnần-m1k]

Each of your videos is a true work of art that brings joy and inspiration. Thank you for your work!‍♀️🫰🐨

[@ESG-ElectricScooterGuide]

Thank you robo-commenter! You are so reliable! We appreciate your engagement. -Paul