Australian price and specification comparison using the live ScootFinder catalogue, with realistic range estimates and state-dependent legality.
Choose the Inmotion S1 for maximum range-per-dollar and its 140 kg rider limit. Choose the Segway MAX G3 for newer electronics, 11 inch self-sealing tyres, disc brakes at both ends and the stronger Australian parts channel.
Inmotion's long-range commuter with a big battery and high rider capacity, ships inside the 25 km/h legal class.
Segway's Gen-3 commuter flagship with hydraulic suspension front and rear and strong claimed range, app-limitable to the 25 km/h legal class.
Manufacturer range claims are shown separately from ScootFinder planning estimates. A TBC value is left blank by the source rather than inferred.
| Specification | Inmotion S1 | Segway MAX G3 |
|---|---|---|
| Current price | $1,099 | $1,599 |
| Catalogue status | current | new-release |
| Availability | in-stock | in-stock |
| Claimed range | 95 km | 80 km |
| ScootFinder range estimate | 65 km | 56 km |
| Weight | 24 kg | 24.3 kg |
| Maximum rider load | 140 kg | 130 kg |
| Rated motor | 500 W | 850 W |
| Peak motor | 1000 W | 2000 W |
| Unrestricted device speed | 30 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Can be limited to 25 km/h | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 675 Wh | 597 Wh |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX6 |
| Tyres | 10 inch tubeless pneumatic, front and rear | 11 inch self-sealing tubeless |
| Suspension | Front and rear shock absorbers | Front and rear hydraulic |
| Brakes | Front drum, rear electric | Front and rear mechanical disc |
Inmotion S1: Fits the 25 km/h legal class, but rules still vary by state. Legal to ride within limits in 6 of 8 states and territories. Not permitted for private use in NSW or NT.
Segway MAX G3: Fits the 25 km/h legal class, but rules still vary by state. Legal to ride within limits in 6 of 8 states and territories. Not permitted for private use in NSW or NT.
Speed capability is only one part of the rule. Rider age, licence requirements, where you ride and local speed limits also matter. Check the current state-by-state guide before riding.
ScootFinder estimates about 65 km for the Inmotion S1 and 56 km for the MAX G3. These are planning estimates, not results from a controlled ScootFinder road test.
The S1 has more published headroom with a 140 kg rider limit. Include clothing and carried bags when checking payload.
The MAX G3 has the stronger specification on paper with front and rear disc brakes, compared with the S1's front drum and rear electric brake.
ScootFinder has not physically road-tested these two units for this comparison. Published specifications come from the sources below. Real-world range figures are clearly labelled ScootFinder estimates and prices or availability should be confirmed before purchase.
