Beautiful look. I would have inserted the 2 batteries side by side using the arrangement of the old protruding radiators, so as to be able to always make the "tank" usable as a very useful glove box. Unfortunately, due to the range and price, it is still not an evaluable purchase.
@ProbablyTheBestUkuleleDadEver Жыл бұрын
My commute takes me on national speed limit roads so 45mph isn't going to cut it. Love the looks, love the style, just a bit more oomph please.
@jonathanmoss5328 Жыл бұрын
Yes agree. Needs to be able to do 65+ mph really. Otherwise it’s an electric moped with pseudo bike styling.
@DNAtraveling Жыл бұрын
60 is the sweet spot , can go on anything but still isn't too much , basically Equal to 125cc
@lochvonsavoy2936 Жыл бұрын
Everything can be hacked!
@Danielbignuts5 ай бұрын
The RM1S is due for delivery starting July 2024, with a 70mph top speed!
@Chris_Toop_Tarantulas17 күн бұрын
Just subscribed, loved your review on this bike and you have a perfect review voice!
@jonredhornet Жыл бұрын
I love the look of this bike, and I have considered buying it, but I'll wait for something with a better top end and a little more power for my commute.
@tigdurrant89393 ай бұрын
Check out the RM1 S ❤
@chargingcycles2241 Жыл бұрын
Perfect motorcycle for the entry level rider with an advanced level of cool. ⚡️🏍⚡️
@timscott3027 Жыл бұрын
I really like this bike despite its shortcomings but I just wish it had 2 seats. Some of us like to take a friend or family along for the ride sometimes. Add a little more power this would be awesome. Maybe the next model.
@mjh5437 Жыл бұрын
There will be an optional bolt-on pillion seat,same as a Triumph Bobber.
@johnnyhousego8007 Жыл бұрын
@@mjh5437 Is that true? Test rode one last weekend and the lack of two seats was the only thing that put me off
@triplecogstudios39914 ай бұрын
Instead of quoting the manufacturer's mileage claims (like every other review) it would have been much more helpful to tell us how long it lasted in real world use.
@denisbassom172 Жыл бұрын
I would actually consider that for the money...which surprises me!
@jeffruebens8355 Жыл бұрын
Sort of like the all electric Mini Cooper, the short range keeps the price lower, but limits the sales. Only brakes and tires to maintain, no oil changes. Hopefully as battery technology improves years from now they will offer a replacement better battery for this, if the company still exists or another company decides there is enough demand.
@tonymiddlehurst8438 Жыл бұрын
As Tim says below, the lack of a pillion seat kills it off for me, shame. Also the prices have gone up from £4k/£5k to £5k/£6k. Sign of the times I suppose.
@mjh5437 Жыл бұрын
Optional bolt-on pillion seat,same as a Triumph Bobber.
@AQuantumCraig5 ай бұрын
This is a great review video. Very relaxing to watch. May i ask in what city/town you are at 01:15?
@AutoEV5 ай бұрын
We filmed it in Guildford, Surrey.
@RedBatteryHead Жыл бұрын
Awesome look. No 11kW motor option? It would step up the performance. Think EU pricing will be bad with imports tariff?
@mjh5437 Жыл бұрын
The rear wheel electric hub can be replaced with a more powerful one easily.
@sajiantony7473 Жыл бұрын
A much better design than Sondors Metacycle.
@dyls2702 Жыл бұрын
Affordable it's 10k Australian yes it's very beautiful but it can't go on the highway if this done 120km per hour with at least 100 km of range it'll be perfect.
@mikefule330 Жыл бұрын
It's a lovely looking bike, but roughly 1.5 times as expensive as an Enfield 350 with roughly half the speed of the Enfield, half the number of seats, and half the range. Essentially, it's got the performance of a 50cc twist and go at about 3 x the price. A way to go yet before I buy one. But it is a lovely looking bike.
@grahamball3646 ай бұрын
Hi Charlie! Having seen your journey from ashwaire to California, I think it was North America. Anyway, I don't think you're going to do it online. If you go out you couldn't travel 40 miles away. I live in North Devon. It wouldn't even get me to South Devon, it is a press bike with a battery strapped on it It's not doing it for me. Have a good day
@Bullseye_Strength8 ай бұрын
That bike is pretty.
@adam05270 Жыл бұрын
If I lived in an urban environment this would be perfect. I want to switch to electric eventually, but I need more range.
@mjh5437 Жыл бұрын
I live in London where it`ll be perfect so I just bought it.
@cuddlebaboon856 Жыл бұрын
Generally electric motorcycles don't have much range so you should consider a petrol bike, maybe a moped if you want it for city use. If you don't want a petrol bike but you want it to be electric and in the same price range you should compare Maeving RM to Seat Mo 125
@karlInSanDiego Жыл бұрын
I wasn't aware modern bikes self cancel their signals. I guess folks are getting spoiled.
@clasqm Жыл бұрын
Self-cancelling indicators were pretty much standard equipment in the 80s on Japanese bikes, even 400cc commuters. For some reason (bean-counters, I suppose) they disappeared around the year 2000.
@andrewmorgan6775 Жыл бұрын
I had a 1974 GS1000, she had cancelling indicators
@majorlaff8682 Жыл бұрын
My 1997 Yamaha XV1300 had self-cancel indicators and cruise control (scary at times). My 1999 Yamaha XV1300 has neither self-cancel indicators nor cruise control. Same model but quite a few differences in two years.
@tokugagua2008 Жыл бұрын
the soco tc max atually is faster (60mph) , and has way more tech, inverted shocks, monoshock, belt drive, they are very different bikes.
@zacharyb2723 Жыл бұрын
My main wonder is build quality - what am I getting for the extra money? Because I've heard the Super Socos are cheaply made (unsurprising considering low price)
@melol6132Ай бұрын
Hidoes B10 £850 ebike top speed 26mph not licence,no insurance,no mot and 10p to charge it. Looks better to me.
@mjh5437 Жыл бұрын
Looks really faberoonee 🤩
@Disbandeddeath1 Жыл бұрын
As much as i would like one i cant afford one
@adriandja-plusteague14018 ай бұрын
Still a few years away for me to swap to EVs.
@user-sw2lv3zp6o7 ай бұрын
Looks good, but limited range on the one battery, and I reckon silent bikes are dangerous. The prices are 1K more than you quoted. Good review, Charlie. Nick
@ChumbahNutz Жыл бұрын
Or just buy a Honda Super Cub for half the price.
@AutoEV Жыл бұрын
Or a Triumph Daytona for the same price. Your kind of missing the point. It’s electric…….
@ChumbahNutz Жыл бұрын
@@AutoEV No, I do get the point, however it is more form than substance. With such limited range and performance it offers little at the price point IMO. With all the marketing that's being invested atm, and everyone sticking to the script it's hard to get an objective review. There is no shortage of ebikes on the market that could give the Maeving a run for its money, and custom builds that could probably outperform it in both speed and duration and still surpass their price point. Conceptually you could double the battery capacity as standard, and have the controller mounter where the tank is, lowering the CoG as well. Sadly, I think it is a missed opportunity. But then each to their own.
@AutoEV Жыл бұрын
@@ChumbahNutz I get what you are saying. But then it’s also down to desirability. The market for restomod 911s is proof of that. They make no sense, and there are objectively much better cars for far less money. But that doesn’t stop them from being desirable. The world has a love of things that look old but behave with modernity. No, the Maeving doesn’t move the yardstick for electric motorbikes, but neither is it trying to. It’s appeal lies with how it looks and what it offers at a (relatively) low price. But as you say, different strokes for different folks.
@bristolfashion4421 Жыл бұрын
someone wake the poor bloke up... not a good day!
@JamesDentin-jj6my Жыл бұрын
Your amazing !😂
@JamesDentin-jj6my Жыл бұрын
A single Chinese part kills it for me
@AutoEV Жыл бұрын
Do you know how many parts from China are imbedded in everyday electronics? iPhone is built in China, so is the BMW iX3, Tesla, over 30% of rechargable batteries (not just cars, but laptops, phones, cameras) are built in China. Whilst I do understand where you are coming from, it is inevitable that you will have something in your life that is either built in China or has Chinese componentry.
@JamesDentin-jj6my Жыл бұрын
@AutoEV yes I do, your point being? My point is that what happens when greed takes over, failure to invest in your own country, and consumer stupidity. All of those parts are available in the west, but of course see point 1. Just wish people wouldn't call or market things as BRITISH at least Charlie was straight up on that point more so than some. They are assembled in Britain, and there is a difference. Perhaps their engineers could think of making the bits in-house? I do my level best to source items with the least amount of our ENEMIES crap in it, shame all consumers don't. We all need to make more effort to cut out the commie and bring the industry back home instead of rolling over and accepting it.
@open_water24114 күн бұрын
@@JamesDentin-jj6myWell said whilst almost certainly typing on something made in China.