Review: Exway Flex (Riot)

Full review of the Exway Flex (Riot) electric skateboard: top speed, range, price, pros and cons. Our opinion to help you choose the best eskate.

Exway Flex (Riot)

A classic from Exway, known for its flex and riding comfort with reliable performance.
6.4
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Power

6.9

Range

4.2

Features

7

Price

699 $ 615 €
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7.9 kg17 lbs
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Technical Specifications

  • Drive type: belt
  • Power: 2 x 1512 W
  • Top speed: up to 45 km/h (28 mph)
  • ESC: Hobbywing 12S 51V ESC3.0

Cool Features

Regenerative braking Mobile app Cruise mode Removable battery Shock-absorbing grip

Should you buy the Exway Flex (Riot)?

Full review: Exway Flex (Riot)

Controlled power for a smooth ride

The Exway Flex (Riot) electric skateboard is powered by 2 motors motors of 1512 W each, delivering a total power of 3024 W.

The drive type is belt, meaning the motors are connected to the wheels by belts. This design is ideal for torque and good braking feel.

A loud motor during acceleration, with a typical mechanical whine from the belts.

With a top speed of 45 km/h, this electric skateboard will delight experienced riders looking for thrills.

The electric skateboard Exway Flex (Riot) is equipped with the ESC Hobbywing 12S 51V ESC3.0.

Good autonomy for sustained use

The Exway Flex (Riot) electric skateboard is equipped with a 12S2P 51V 30A battery with a capacity of 216 Wh providing a theoretical considerable range of about 28 km.

It takes 3.5 hours to fully charge the Exway Flex (Riot).

The ESC includes a regenerative braking function that sends energy back to the battery during braking, helping extend its range.

Battery can be easily removed for replacement or charging separately.

A stable and reassuring board

The Exway Flex (Riot) is a longboard designed to deliver a quite stable and reassuring at moderate speeds riding experience.

As for the deck, this electric skateboard features a 97 cm long and 29.4 cm wide surface with a medium concave. Its bamboo construction gives it a soft flex.

This board comes with Trist 8" trucks (reversed) using Traditional Kingpin (TKP) kingpin up front, and Trist 8" (reversed) with Traditional Kingpin (TKP) kingpin in the back.

The truck baseplate is mounted in a « top mount » setup. In other words, the deck is traditionally mounted directly under the deck, offering precise control and optimal reactivity — ideal for carving and downhill riding.

The Exway Flex (Riot) is equipped with street wheels made of polyurethane (PU) (76A), 85 mm — a board perfect for carving through the city!

An eskate that can be carried without too much effort

Weighing 7.9 kg, the Exway Flex (Riot) electric skateboard is ideal for riders looking for a lightweight and easy-to-carry electric skateboard.

With a deck length of 97 cm, this longboard has a standard size and can be taken on public transport like cars or trains without much trouble.