Inmotion V11 vs V11y: Review by a daily commuter

[@CBRoadster]

I LOVE that this isn't a comparison by some "seasoned" well known youtuber and that it is done by a real world casual euc rider. Thank you for the video!

[@lukewarming]

Wow, thanks!

[@Anakena3]

Same, it’s like meeting up some fellow rider in the street and chat honestly about it Without bias

[@Ubeogesh]

Finally someone explained the new light.... Thanks Such a change could easily be marketed (adjustable light), but manufacturer doesn't mention ir

[@Mr_Smooth_EUC]

May I ask what tires did you replace on V11? (It's about time for me change mine)

[@ProGamingProphecy]

Thank you. I was contemplating purchasing a V11Y. I'll instead stick with my V11; it only has 702 miles on it. (I have been watching the V14-50S closely).

[@ricklulu3572]

I like how they protect the battery and the head light I just don't like the orange color.

[@markdbentz]

Great video. I've put 5500 miles on my V11, it's a very reliable machine. It's well balanced across the board as a smooth commuter that offers just enough performance, comfort, and utility for novice riders. The pedal height makes it a little hard to learn on, but anyone with balance can adapt to it quickly. My only gripes about the V11 are the amount of time it takes to disassemble and change the tire, and the fact that almost every V11's tail light dies out after a few thousand miles. It's a lovely upgrade from any ebike.

[@danhle1032]

A lot of time but is it easy or super frustrating?

[@SethBocknek]

Luke, this was a really awesome and helpful video, mate. Thank you so much. Curious what city you've been using the V11 for commuting? I'm in Wellington, NZ (very, very hilly and windy), and I think your video convinced me to get a new V11 rather than trying to seek out the newer V11Y. It seems the tawdry orange highlights and higher price tag aren't offset by enough benefits/improvements to warrant putting up with those drawbacks. Thanks again, mate!

[@MrRich777]

Can you please do a top speed test and range test of the v11y. Thanks.

[@lukewarming]

Top speed I got to was just under 37 a couple times, going downhill. Usually max speed is around 34 because tilt back is pretty aggressive

[@tutallerdeconfianza]

37 km per hour really?

[@Ubeogesh]

​@@tutallerdeconfianzaMiles

[@Mpower31]

Can you do a comparison at night with the two lights?

[@user-lw6sp5pk1y]

I have over 10k miles on my V11. I haven't had a single issue. My only complaint is range. I would have been more interesed in the V11Y if the battery was bigger. Thats all it really needed.

[@jackskelington19]

For the head light issue. Could you slightly cover the front lamp or use a plastic clear fliter to difuse the light? Also question. I heard v11y doesnt have a speaker and no option for sound wave anymore like the v12 had. Is that true? I love the sound wave as it gives me feedback on how hard I'm pushing or leaning on the wheel and I feel it keeps me in check.

[@lukewarming]

Good ideas! No idea, but could work. Yes - No speaker on v11

[@mikebikekite1]

I totally agree about going for wheels that don't draw attention - I like that I can wheel my Nikola+ around the supermarket or a coffee shop and no-one cares. I liked the original V11 but was a little bit put off by the high pedals and the potential fragility of the "saddle" plastic in crashes etc. Is the V11Y stronger in this area? Any idea what sort of range I could get if riding at 20-25mph (I weigh 96kg).

[@lukewarming]

Saddle seems to be quite a similar design but slightly harder plastic. So I'd guess it wouldn't do great in big crashes. I also think the saddle is pretty cheap to replace though. Mileage between the two feels about the same to me. I regularly ride about 20-25 miles at close to top speed most of the way, and i have about 20% charge at the end of the day. But because wind resistance grows as the square of speed, and most of the battery energy is going into pushing wind, you'll get quite a bit further at those speeds.

[@WeiFinder]

I've been traveling for 8 months, and I really miss my EUC haha.. looking forward to getting back home and riding in 40 days. I've been looking for a v11 in Dubai if anyone is selling.

[@passburger]

You could always use some plastidip-spray or alike to paint the orange bumpers if that annoys you enough, worked great on mine!

[@SeanKloosterman]

The point of the cut off of the top of the light is to avoid blinding oncoming vehicles. Car and motorcycle headlights are the same, even high end bicycle lights have the horizontal light cut off.

[@lukewarming]

I know. The point im making is they dont work on unicycles which change their tilt quite a bit, and blind people intensely on braking. A more diffuse light would blind people less

[@HondaKevin28]

What tire did you put on the V11? I'm still new but felt like the V11Y's tire wants to fall off that center strip/tread. I'm used to it now but would like something more neutral.

[@lukewarming]

Chao Yang H666 18x3

[@HondaKevin28]

@@lukewarming Thanks! I have heard good things about it, too. That will be my next tire....

[@silverwingshg]

I heard the suspension is slightly different in the Y. Did you notice anything other than the pedals being slightly lower?

[@lukewarming]

Nope Feels pretty similar to me

[@ThePawel36]

I didn't notice any tilt back while I'm over speeding my V11 sometimes. It just beeps and stays behind me, so I immediately know it has been overpowered. Also, V11y with this orange straps looks awesome in my opinion not as boring as v11, but it is just me.

[@WeiFinder]

The regular V11 isn't boring it's elegant.

[@Platypus-Dreams]

Why not just use a separate light. It would be a mistake to grind the spikes off the pedals

[@ooortttr]

What's about the waterproof?

[@jackprophesy]

Good review. What tire are you running on the v11?

[@Laenthal]

Check please if the Y has its speed limit unlocked in the app, that might be the reason for early tiltbacks..

[@lukewarming]

Yes speed limit is fully unlocked. Max speed in app is 37mph. There is no "fancy mode" on the V11y.

[@lukewarming]

I had inmotion analyze my trip data and they confirmed that the tilt backs I mentioned were how they designed it.

[@WeiFinder]

Why would they lie about the speed being higher? Kind of a crummy thing to do.

[@lukewarming]

I think the deal is that it's technically true if you ride the v11 in normal mode, not "fancy mode." I also think the tilt back on the v11 in fancy mode probably isn't aggressive enough as it should be for safety (why some people were getting high speed cutouts, and why I'm probably too easily able to get up to 37 on it). Vs v11y top speed really is 37. And in practice more like 35 with occasiona 37s

[@gordmarshall5830]

Thanks Luke, very matter of fact full of good content. 6 pac Gord

[@jedics1]

I agree with the old V11 having a lot going for it and it would have been better if they had simply transfered all of that to the improvements of the new model. The euc world seems to want to just do whole new designs all the time rather than refining existing ones which Is a mistake in my experience, its how you turn a decent product into a stellar one.

[@electricguy109]

Desperate to find an answer to these questions… 1. Can you put the V11Y pedals on the V11 ? 2. Can you put the V11Y pedal brackets on the V11 ? If not, can you put the V11Y sliders on the V11 (which would allow you to put the Y pedal brackets)? I own a V11 and overall, that’s my only gripe (pedal height). Thanks :-) !

[@suaveeze]

The suspension for me is why I’ll. Ever buy the v11 again. If they just fix the suspension it’s a great wheel.

[@lukewarming]

It's good enough for me as I'm not a trail rider. One benefit of the way they've done these shocks is its less weight, which is important to me as I commute with it daily

[@WeiFinder]

Apart from having to fill up the chambers every so often I don't mind the suspension at all

[@gopro8497]

Haha, man, I have the same exact opinion regarding the orange stripe and bumpers. Its really off-putting to me, I dont understand why so many EUC manufacturers are using that damn orange^^ Keep em black! So I will be doing the same thing as you, spray painting the shell and bumpers. Thanks for the review, Ive been waiting for a V11Y review^^

[@lukewarming]

Anyone have ideas on how to stain rubber? I used shoe polish but it's just rubbing off.

[@stevenmcbride2776]

Black tape quick fix

[@WeiFinder]

Please upload a vid once it's all black 🙏

[@friendlystranger167]

Good opp. to turn your extra side panels over to an artist friend and see if he/she can come up with something you might want to be seen on.

[@WeiFinder]

Interesting

[@horasano]

I ordered bcs the new one is faster they told 😢 if it is slower no need omg!

[@WeiFinder]

Yeah wtf. I find myself always wanting 10kph faster, that'd be perfect for my needs.. shitty that they lie about it

[@horasano]

@@WeiFinder 😒 I see thank you:/

[@MisterGames]

Inmotion and their unwanted "decorative" elements. I used black duct tape now they are black 😎

[@mig6220]

So basically, it's the same wheel- with a few add-ons. Using a few parts that everyone in the community is already making. Just like all the "new" Inmotion wheels...smh. I guess it's a good way to get rid of old stock. Bob Yan left, so did Inmotions soul. The V13 didn't blow us away, and he left. Now they just copy. The V14 is basically a Begode wheel. It seems they've absolutely given up....smdh

[@WeiFinder]

Mostly just a safer alternative to an already amazing wheel. I love the v11, just wanted 10kph faster and for it to be safer. Too bad they lie about the speed

[@LeandroLoan]

​@@WeiFinderWhat is the top speed? And is the range the same as the regular V11? Thanks!

[@noelleonard2498]

Yea, saw the suspension on the v14 seems to be just like my master. I consider it to be a cheap binding design.

[@dantemarcos1410]

Bruh just get a Lynx. 😢

[@Corn8Bit]

v11y fits an entirely different niche. One wheel is 50lbs the other is 80. The correct answer is get both!

[@lukewarming]

Lynx is awesome. Make a lynx in the v11 weight class and at v11 pricing and im on it

[@btblou]

I think it's really disgustingly gross too .... the only good thing about the V11Y is more speed.

[@3G_Bloke]

the question is why buy ANOTHER v11 lol...

[@Pilot-Sancak]

its a better version

[@3G_Bloke]

​@@Pilot-Sancaklmao....the logic of a 2 year old, amazing

[@MrRich777]

Maybe because he's happy with the original v11 and the v11y is a newer and slightly better version of it. Not everybody wants a 100lb wheel that goes 60mph. Try reading the description of the video.

[@3G_Bloke]

@@MrRich777 looool you didnt even watch the video i guess

[@MrRich777]

@3G_Bloke what are you talking about? He literally says in the video why he bought the v11y.