RE90
Origin
Rion Motors was founded by Chris Rion, who started the company in Los Angeles in the early 2010s (operations began around 2012-2013) out of a small California workshop. Rion saw an unfilled niche: a compact electric vehicle built with no-compromise, motorsport-grade engineering rather than mass-market cost targets. The company transitioned from European-sourced components to fully US-made hyperscooters, becoming the only stateside builder of its kind. The RE90 is its flagship - a hand-built machine where the chassis, stem and handlebar are moulded entirely from carbon fiber, paired with race-derived Magura brakes and PMT slick tires. Each unit is effectively bespoke, custom-made for the client over roughly a 90-day build, which is why Rion is often described as the 'Bugatti of electric scooters.'
Specifications
- Frame
- Full carbon-fiber chassis, stem pole and handlebar; aluminium front/rear arms - first e-scooter built with this much carbon
- Weight
- kg
- Brakes
- Magura MT7 4-piston hydraulic disc, front + rear, ~140mm rotors
The verdict
- Astonishing acceleration and top speed - among the fastest production e-scooters ever, with 0-60 mph in ~3 seconds.
- Exceptionally light for the class (~27 kg) thanks to full carbon-fiber construction.
- Race-grade hardware: Magura MT7 hydraulic brakes and PMT slick tires deliver strong, confident stopping and grip.
- Firm, unforgiving ride on rough or uneven surfaces - built for smooth tarmac, not broken city streets.
- Extreme price and ~90-day made-to-order build; support and spares are hard to reach outside the US.
- No official IP/water-resistance rating and speeds that are genuinely unsafe and often illegal for public roads.
Generations
RE90 (1st gen, ~2019-2021)
- Original carbon-fiber hyperscooter; standard and Racing Edition trims.
Rion2 RE90 (2nd gen, ~2022-2023+)
- Rion2 range (RE60/RE80/RE90) with revised motors/controller and higher claimed speeds; slightly heavier.
Versions & builds
Every official build side by side — differences highlighted.
| Spec | RE90 (standard) | RE90 Racing Edition | CurrentRion2 RE90 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | 2021 | 2023 |
| MSRP | €6,500 | €8,000 | €7,500 |
| Purpose | Balanced | Flagship | Flagship |
Tags
Related models
Where to buy Rion RE90 in Estonia
Local shops and marketplaces in your country.
These are searches on third-party sites — URBALT is not affiliated with them and does not sell directly.
Want one?
Find this bike on the marketplace, or compare notes with riders already on one.