Today, we are reviewing the Meepo Voyager X Limited which started as a limited version of the Meepo Voyager X but will not be a limited edition board. This version comes with some upgrades, including swapping the belt drive for a gear drive, adding some flair with the LED strip along the deck, and an updated ESC and remote pairing.
We are usually not too excited about the facelift version of products we’ve already reviewed but we liked the original Voyager X, which was a polished ride capable of explosive torque upon the push of the throttle. We didn’t think a few upgrades would be worth a revisit, but boy, were we wrong. The X Limited has so much to offer.
Read our review of the OG Meepo Voyager X here.
Voyager Limited X Specs:
| Price | $1099 |
| Battery | 12S3P Molicel P42A 544Wh |
| Controller | 12s Lingyi ESC |
| Top Speed | 23.6 Mph (38 Kph) |
| Range | 15.5 miles (25 km) |
| Deck | Bamboo and Fibreglass Composite deck |
| Motor | 6358 Dual 2800W gear drive |
Deck – Bamboo and Fibreglass Composite:
Starting with the deck, this one is very similar to the Voyager X, which is a comfortable deck that we liked. It is made of a bamboo and fibreglass composite that has good flexibility. The Voyager X Limited keeps the pleasing design of the original Meepo Voyager but adds a nice-looking ambient LED strip along the edge of the deck which gives it a bright golden halo around the board.
The deck has a medium flex and a nice wide concave, making our feet feel nice and snug.
ESC and Remote – 12s Lingyi ESC and M6s remote:
Next, for the ESC, Meepo went with a 12s Lingyi ESC, which has a push-to-turn-on feature. Meepo paired it with the new M6s remote, which comes with a new functionality allowing in-depth customization of top speed and acceleration strength. These are very nice features, especially when the Lingyi ESC was already capable of super powerful acceleration that not everyone can master, but there are also a few things we didn’t like.
The remote feels cheap and plasticky and lacks the typical silicone grip on the enclosure. But what’s more annoying is you have to double-click the buttons to change the speed, which does take some getting used to.
Motor – 6358 Dual 2800w Gear Drive:
As for the motors, the X Limited is equipped with some hefty 6358 Dual 2800W gear drive motors. As we all know, gear drives are some of the strongest types of e-skate motors, and these are advertised to be able to hit a top speed of 37 mph (60 kph), which is pretty crazy. You have to move over to all-terrain territory to find boards that can go that fast, and certainly not at this price.
In our test, we didn’t have the guts to go THAT fast, but we can certainly say that the board gets to 31 mph (50 kph) with ease and looks like it has no problem getting to 37 mph. It’s scarily fast!
Battery – 12S3P Molicel P42A 544Wh:
Moving on to the battery, the X Limited runs on a solid 12S3P Molicel P42A 544Wh battery, the exact same one as the Meepo Voyager X. This board is marketed to have a range of up to 30.5 miles (49 km) and in our tests, we managed to rack up 30 miles (48 km) with our 154 lbs (70 kg) rider riding fast. These are great results and very similar to the range we got from the OG Voyager X. We were expecting the change to a gear drive might give better range, as it should be more efficient, but I guess any fuel saved from eliminating the belt has been offset by using more powerful motors.
Truck and Wheels – Forged, of course:
Next, for the truck and wheels, Meepo went with their own forged 50-degree Reverse Kingpin Shredder trucks. We came to expect forged trucks for boards that cross the $1000 mark, as boards at this price are capable of going really fast, and die-cast trucks are less durable and can even pose a safety risk.
Meepo also kept the motor mount part of the truck in silver steel color, as if to make it clear that these are forged trucks. I personally like the look; some don’t.
The Voyager X Limited came with some white 90mm 78A wheels. It’s graded as 78A, but it doesn’t feel that soft. More on that later.
The board weighs in at 24 lbs or 11 kg.
Meepo Voyager X Limited Spec Summary:
For $1099, the Voyager X Limited has the craziest top speed in the $1000 category. Its range is pretty great for the price too.
If you compare it to the Voyager X, which is still selling at $949, picking this X Limited version is definitely a no-brainer. The gear drive upgrade itself is perhaps worth the $200 extra, and on top of that, you get the pretty ambient lights, the latest ESC which allows for in-depth ride profile customization, and a fast charger.
It’s no wonder the Voyager X Limited has been running out of stock. It is too fast, too pretty, and too much value to be selling at $1099. But does it have a ride quality that matches the looks and specs? Let’s hit the road and see how it rides.
Riding Experience of the Meepo Voyager X:
Meepo has traditionally designed their boards to be fast and aggressive, and it is immediately clear to us that they went to another level with the Voyager X Limited. If you’re a newbie or someone who just prefers to ride slow and safe, this is not the board for you. It’s not that the board is incapable of a smooth and easy ride, but you will be wasting what the Voyager Limited is capable of. Riding slow on a Voyager Limited is like buying a muscle car just for commuting to work, and the Voyager X Limited is indeed the muscle car of the e-skate world.
To illustrate how much muscle the board has, we tried mini drag races with motorcycles and won with the Voyager Limited, no cap. Its punch rivals some of the four-wheel drives we tested.
Regarding speed control, the first two modes of this Lingyi ESC are as smooth and intuitive as the gold standard set by Hobbywing ESCs. The third and fourth modes are very aggressive by default, with less linear acceleration and more of an exponential acceleration ramp. By default, the fourth mode is just bonkers. You really need to brace yourself and press hard on your front foot upon pulling the throttle, as this is definitely a treat for speed demons. You can go with the second mode if you want a more relaxed ride or obviously cop out by tuning down the acceleration strength from the remote.
This is a very powerful board; fortunately, it also has good trucks capable of harnessing that power. The CNC Forged Shredder trucks are outstanding. Stable at high speed, and precise and responsive for carving.
The deck also adds to the carving fun. While the board specializes in torque and speed, this does not take away from how comfortable the board is on a regular chill ride. Its medium flex, comfortable concave, and responsive trucks come together really well, and we enjoy riding the Voyager Limited slow almost as much as we enjoy rocketing off with it.
Now, it sounds much like an ad for the board, so let’s shift gears to talking about what we don’t like about it. First of all, these are not our favorite wheels in the world. They are similar to Boa wheels, we guess? They are too hard for our liking and don’t feel as grippy. We would much prefer Meepo to equip the board with their Cyclone 105mm wheels, which are soft and sweet. The Voyager is not bad at reducing road vibration, but going with soft grippy 105mm wheels would improve it that much more.
We already said we don’t like the remote, but we also much prefer the smart power-on of a Hobbywing ESC versus the push-to-start feature of the Lingyi ESC.
Verdict:
I think the Meepo Voyager X Limited is a winner. On paper, it packs great specs for the price it’s asking. Great battery, over-the-top top speed, beautiful lights, and it even comes with a fast charger. On the road, it is as enjoyable as any premium board to ride slow and carve around; yet it blows everyone out of the park when it comes to exhilarating acceleration and crazily ‘unsafe’ top speed.
If you like powerful electric skateboards, this one is for you. Do ride safely though!
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