EMOVE Cruiser S Review

Cockpit

The cockpit introduces a couple of exciting upgrades.

First, there’s the new thumb throttle. Previously, the Cruiser was equipped with a trigger-style finger throttle that forced you to adopt a claw-like grip. Now, the throttle is ergonomically positioned, making it more comfortable to ride for long periods.

And then you have the updated 4-color LCD display, which is brighter and more clear than before. Through it, you can monitor your key stats whilst toggling a host of P-settings to customize your riding experience (including the adjustment of your acceleration and electronic braking strength).

The handlebars measure 25 inches wide, making them among the widest of all commuter scooters. This, coupled with the flared handgrips and easy-to-reach light and horn controls, allow you to ride with a strong sense of balance, control, and safety.

One area of the cockpit that could be improved, however, is the key-lock ignition. I much prefer a simple on/off button and a digital password, as it means you’re never at risk of losing or forgetting your key. Nevertheless, the attached voltmeter gives you an accurate readout of the battery level so you can manage your ride without range anxiety.

There’s also the useful addition of all components being plug-and-play, meaning you can easily swap them out, if and when the time comes for replacements.

Frame

Count yourself as a bit of a peacock? This is one of the few scooters that gives you a choice of multiple colors – including purple, black, blue, red, white, and orange.

It’s not all aesthetic, though. As I experienced with the old Cruiser – which I’ve ridden for the last 3 years – one thing that you can count on is a frame that’s as tough as nails. Well-balanced and extremely durable, it takes the rigors of daily riding in its stride.

And, true to its purpose as an all-weather commuter scooter, its water-resistance rating of IPX6 is just about the best you’ll get on any electric scooter, making it well-placed to weather the storms of everyday use.

The telescopic stem also now benefits from an even stronger stem clamp to ensure it locks firmly in place and doesn’t slide down while riding. That said, its maximum deck-to-handlebar height is 39 inches, making it a little too short for riders over six feet.

Deck

With the deck measuring 26 x 9.75 inches and there being 23 x 7.75 inches of available foot space, riders of all sizes have ample room – even those that take size 14 shoes.

The same can't be said for the 4.5 inches of ground clearance. Here, you need to be careful when dismounting curbs.

Optional Seat

Thanks to the large deck, the Cruiser S is one of the few electric scooters that gives you the option to fit a seat to it.

Located towards the rear of the deck are pre-drilled holes where the seat plate can be attached.

This optional accessory is a welcome addition to an already comfortable ride. It'll come in handy for long journeys where you can rest your legs.

Tires

One of the main upgrades that the Cruiser S brings to the table is the addition of self-healing tires.

How do they self-heal? Well, after further investigation, it turns out that the inner lining of the tires has been filled with Doctor Orange Tire Sealant.

This is particularly handy considering the scooter’s gargantuan range. But, it's not foolproof. If your tires get penetrated by any sharp objects, the sealant will work its magic by filling in the cavity to prevent air loss, but I still recommend replacing them since tire sealant is more of a temporary measure to ensure your day isn't ruined by a flat.

Aside from the addition of the sealant, the 10-inch car-grade tubeless tires have remained largely the same and sport a profile that not only maintains traction but promises a layer of shock absorption.

Portability

Tipping the scales at 52 lbs, it isn’t the lightest scooter. But, it’s not a monster either, especially when you consider that the average weight of other long-range models is 88 lbs (based on 26 scooters that have maximum ranges greater than 50 miles).

Besides, not only does it have a telescopic stem that you can retract, but the handlebars can be folded down in a matter of seconds.

The cantilevered folding mechanism is simple to use, too. By pulling on the locking pin, you can collapse the stem to the deck. It takes some effort, but this is good since the stem and chassis stay firmly locked into place when the scooter’s upright.

Load

The Cruiser’s load-bearing capacity of 352 lbs is one of its crowning glories.

Considering the average load for a scooter in its class is 265 lbs, this is a feather in its cap and a key reason why it’s destined to succeed as a popular scooter for heavy riders.

Lights

With a bright headlight mounted low on the stem, and a duo of button LEDs embedded into the fore of the deck, the Cruiser S just about passes the mark for riding at night. However, I still recommend attaching an additional clip-on headlight for even greater visibility.

At the rear, you’ll find a trio of taillights, with two positioned at the rear of the deck, and the other built into the fender.

The deck lights also function as turn signals, but none of the taillights flash when braking. Instead, they just light up red for the duration of when you're pulling on the brake levers.

Build Quality

When I reviewed the old EMOVE Cruiser, I was impressed with its robustness and durability, despite it having many moving parts. I even took it out for a spin over some rocky off-road tracks, yet it withstood this beating and continued to perform once I got it back in the playground of the city.

Now, this isn't to say that it can handle off-road terrain – quite the contrary – but, it did show me that this little tank is built to last. Considering that the Cruiser S has the exact frame, the same can be said for the new model.

However, while the Cruiser S shares the successful blueprint that made its predecessor such a popular scooter, it turns the build quality dial up a notch with the smattering of upgrades that I've already touched on throughout the review.

Along with the neatly bunched cables, reinforced fenders, and plug-and-play connectors, you can tell that the Cruiser S was built with acute attention to detail.