RION
Rion RE90
SKU: SCT-RION90-001
Description
The Rion RE90 (also marketed as the Rion2 RE90) is a low-volume, made-to-order hyperscooter assembled in Los Angeles by Rion Motors. Its defining feature is construction: the chassis, stem and handlebar are made entirely of carbon fibre, with aluminium front and rear arms, giving a complete weight of just 27.2 kg despite extreme power output. Twin brushless hub motors carry a headline peak rating of 100,000 W, with sustained dual-motor output reported around 12,000 W, fed by a 96 V (96.6 V) pack of 21700 Li-ion cells rated at 30 Ah (roughly 2,880 Wh). Rion quotes a range near 90 km at a steady 25 km/h, with real-world figures dropping sharply under hard riding. Braking comes from Magura MT7 four-piston hydraulic callipers front and rear on 140 mm rotors, and the scooter rolls on PMT slick racing tyres (90/65-6.5 front, 105/50-6.5 rear). Suspension is minimal — a rigid front fork and a firm rear arm — reflecting a design tuned for smooth tarmac and high-speed stability rather than rough-road comfort. The RE90 has no app, no integrated display in the conventional sense, and no stated IP rating, underscoring its character as a focused performance instrument rather than a daily commuter.
Highlights
- Full carbon-fibre chassis, stem and handlebar with aluminium arms
- Complete weight of only 27.2 kg, exceptional for its power class
- Twin brushless motors with a 100,000 W peak rating
- 96 V, 30 Ah battery using 21700 Li-ion cells (~2,880 Wh)
- Magura MT7 four-piston hydraulic brakes on 140 mm rotors front and rear
- Hand-built and assembled in Los Angeles in low volumes
Model history
Rion Motors is a small Los Angeles manufacturer that began developing performance electric scooters in the mid-2010s. The RE90 emerged as the company’s flagship and is frequently described as one of the first electric scooters built with so much carbon fibre, with its chassis, stem and handlebar formed from the material. Components are internationally sourced — motors from Germany, tyres and wheels from Italy, and aluminium sub-frame parts from Israel — before final hand assembly in the United States. Each unit is made to order, and the model became iconic among enthusiasts for pairing an extremely high power-to-weight ratio with a hand-crafted, low-volume production approach rather than mass-market availability.
Specifications
Motor
- Count
- 2
- Total power (W)
- 12000
- Peak power (W)
- 100000
- Type
- hub
Battery
- Voltage (V)
- 96
- Capacity (Ah)
- 30
- Capacity (Wh)
- 2880
- Cells
- 21700
Performance
- Max speed (km/h)
- 128
- Range (km)
- 90
- Max load (kg)
- 110
Chassis
- Weight (kg)
- 27.2
- Wheel size (in)
- 6.5
- Wheel type
- tubeless
- Foldable
- No
- Rear suspension
- rigid arm
- Brake type
- Hydraulic disc
Electronics
- Mobile app
- No
Pros & cons
Pros
- Extremely high power-to-weight ratio thanks to the carbon construction
- Very low weight of 27.2 kg for a hyperscooter
- High-end Magura MT7 hydraulic braking front and rear
- Hand-built quality with internationally sourced motors and tyres
Cons
- Minimal suspension limits comfort to smooth surfaces
- No stated water resistance or IP rating
- No companion app and limited onboard electronics
- Made-to-order with long build and wait times; parts availability is limited
Verdict
The Rion RE90 is a focused, enthusiast-grade hyperscooter that trades everyday practicality for an exceptional power-to-weight ratio and hand-built carbon construction. Its minimal suspension and lack of weather sealing make it best suited to experienced riders on smooth surfaces rather than daily commuting.