Hover-1 H-1 Pro Series BOSS R800 and BOSS DM Review

Paul Somerville
Rider Guide’s Editor-in-Chief is a seasoned expert in the electric scooter industry. With a wide-ranging background that includes managing scooter warehouses, selling thousands of motorcycles, and restoring high value (+1M) European sports cars, his expertise is unmatched. Having personally tested more than 100 electric scooters, he offers invaluable insights and recommendations to our readers. We are fortunate to have him as part of our team, as his diverse skill set and extensive experience ensure top-notch reviews.

H-1 Pro Series BOSS R800 | $899
H-1 Pro Series BOSS DM | $1399
When you think of Hover 1, you probably think of hoverboards. But if you’ve been watching our channel for a while, you might also think of entry-level electric scooters like the Hover 1 Journey Max, the fastest hillclimber for under $500. You might not think of models like the H-1 Pro Series BOSS R800 and H-1 BOSS DM.
Hover 1 decided to do something new with their H-1 series (which also includes the H-1 ACE R350 and R450). If regular Hover 1s are like Toyotas, the H-1 scooters would be their Lexus series because they’re higher performance, have higher-end finishes, and ride like higher-end scooters. Just like Lexus, I think of H-1 as a power commuter brand.
Who Is This Scooter For?
Sometimes it’s hard to know what kind of rider a particular model is best suited for, but with the H-1 Pro Series, that’s not the case at all. These are solid commuter scooters that work really well for getting to work or school for three reasons: 1) A quick, yet-butter-smooth throttle response really gets you moving from stop sign to stop sign; 2) Low deck height makes it really easy to step off and on and 3) Full suspension handles all the rough roads and potholes out there that you don’t see coming.
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H-1 Pro Series BOSS R800 & BOSS DM Specs
| Make | H-1 Pro Series | H-1 Pro Series |
| Model | BOSS R800 | BOSS DM |
| MSRP (US) | $899 | $1399 |
| Weight (ESG-tested) | 49.8 lbs | 65.5 lbs |
| Motor power (Continuous) | 800W | 1600W |
| Motor type | Single motor | Dual motor |
| Top Speed | 24 mph (Manufacturer spec) 23.3 mph (ESG tested) |
28 mph (Manufacturer spec) 28.9 mph (ESG tested) |
| Range | 28 mi (Manufacturer spec) 22.7 mi (ESG tested) |
40 mi (Manufacturer spec) 27.1 mi (ESG tested) |
| Battery capacity | 624 Wh | 874 Wh |
| Battery recharge time | 5.5 hrs | 7 hrs |
| Max rider weight | 265 lbs | 265 lbs |
| Brake type | Drum + Disc | Drum + Disc |
| Tire type | Pneumatic (Tubeless) | Pneumatic (Tubeless) |
| Suspension type | Spring + Spring | Spring + Spring |
| Built-in lights | Front + Rear | Front + Rear |
| Water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| UL Certification | UL2272 | UL2272 |
| ESG Reliability Score | 8.0 | 7.8 |
