There are so many haters of electric bikes in the comments. No one is forcing you to buy. Personally, I think these make way more sense than the 20 -30K electric motorcycles. These are meant for the city. They look smart and are easy to charge. They are also British. Why bother with electric bikes at all? Because our government signed us up to net zero by 2050. Don't blame the manufacturers. Blame the politicians if you don't like it.
@IAmTheGlovenor3 ай бұрын
I love electric bikes, but this just ain't it
@user-sw2lv3zp6o3 ай бұрын
A definite improvement on the Mk1. It's a pity in runs on tubed tyres. Please, cut the background music out.
@patricksandeberg81843 күн бұрын
Tha CAKE bikes haven’t gone bankrupt. It was close but they’re back 🤙🏾
@ozzie75233 ай бұрын
Expensive considering it only has a hub motor and not a mid-drive.🤨
@winchester92stevebrook44Ай бұрын
It is expensive to buy, but cheap to run, so that may balance out costs somewhat over a long period. Hub motor means no chain or belt drive to maintain.
@grahamcharlton97043 ай бұрын
Great review - thanks. Could you get a full face helmet into that 'tank' space, do you think? Ta.
@McSuperRoy11 күн бұрын
No chance
@VanGoWanderlustАй бұрын
I'll be first in line the second they become available near me (Virginia).
@urbanstrencan3 ай бұрын
Looks like perfect city commuter 😊
@visordown3 ай бұрын
That's what it's aimed at. It gets a lot of attention too, much more than most electric bikes
@SSS-mp8th3 ай бұрын
Kinda cool but just not for me even as a city commuter I'd opt for a Honda Mini-moto (modifed for more power) or a scooter. Or realistically just a CB300 at half the cost or there about. My modified Honda monkey will do 60-65mph and gets 120mpg. 60 mile round trip to work frequently on it.
@VanGoWanderlustАй бұрын
Options is the point. I'd love this as a second bike. Practically zero maintenance, and practically no degradation if it sits for a while (whereas the fuel in a petrol bike will separate if it sits too long).
@RuslanKagirovАй бұрын
One of the best bikes for the city, no doubt.
@stuartdagnall18622 күн бұрын
Decent review but I'd like to see a speed & acceleration test. Also maybe do the talkover in a brighter room, it's hard to see the bike in the dark!
@DesmoDreamsАй бұрын
Loved the Goldseal reference!😅
@Νίκος40124 күн бұрын
I was hoping to see you remove and replace the batteries. How easy is it to do? How heavy is each battery?
@flatcapcaferacer3 ай бұрын
Nicely done Toad!
@visordown3 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@lgwappo3 ай бұрын
Maeving RM1S website shows the range as "up to 80 miles." So it's like a 200cc bike with a 1 gallon fuel tank that cost $8,995 in the USA.
@philipbassett51292 ай бұрын
Ideal for short distance commuting and running to the shops on, EXCEEEEPT……………..nowhere to mount a top box (or any luggage), so nowhere to stow a lock and chain, NOWHERE to stow your jacket and back protector when you get there and just to top it off NOWHERE to put your two shopping bags of Tescos shopping. Brilliant🙄
@MrTurnip10002 ай бұрын
It does have storage in the tank, since both batteries are now stored together in the 'engine'. 4:26 in the video
@davidnewbrook86282 ай бұрын
Maeving offer a pannier.
@AdamForeman3 ай бұрын
I feel sorry for the likes of Toad, Chad, Alex etc for having to review electric bikes. They have to be professional and constructive and fair knowing that the type of bike is not something they would ever buy for the exact same reasons motorcyclists like us wouldn't. It's a tough sell and let's not forget Arc Vector who went into liquidation the other month as their electric bikes never sold.
@TomHalls3 ай бұрын
The RM1 sold pretty well. Enough to justify the RM1S. It doesn't sound like you're the target audience for this particular bike, but that's ok - horses for courses. Creators have to consider their wider audiences - Toad could likely pick up a fair few subs for this given it's the most comprehensive review of the bike I've seen so far - lots of people considering this will hit this video. Tough sell for a bike enthusiast, less so for someone looking at smaller electric cars or with a shorter commute. Clearly a market there based on prior model sales.
@CCooke-nm2be3 ай бұрын
Great review, nice alternative to an electric bike 👍
@visordown3 ай бұрын
It's certainly eye-catching
@franciscoa39783 ай бұрын
Better than Landmoto?
@gerry3433 ай бұрын
£500 for a pair of shocks? What are they made of- titanium?
@visordown3 ай бұрын
They are K-Tech shocks, so full machined CNC aluminium with adjustability.
@applechili284824 күн бұрын
Does anyone have real world use of the K-Tech versus the standard rear shocks? How do the front shocks fare? TIA
@Mr.Monark2 ай бұрын
Damn I miss Cake 😞
@reynaik43813 ай бұрын
Too Expensive compared to Tork kratos R & Ultraviolette F77 considering price
@davecarrera3 ай бұрын
Perfect mode of transport if everything is within 15 mins of your designated abode.
@somatyk3 ай бұрын
Gold seal for the win🤣
@visordown3 ай бұрын
I did wonder if that would get noticed!
@somatyk3 ай бұрын
@@visordown We must be of a similar vintage.
@ΕΛΛΗΝАй бұрын
Nice bike but electric 😢
@IAmTheGlovenor3 ай бұрын
Scooter performance with motorcycle style and price. This wouldn't sell in the USA other than to people with money to waste.
@TheCdubbleyoo3 ай бұрын
(looks at $50,000 custom trike and matching trailer that are ridden 3 times a year for a total of 150 miles) ok
@applechili284824 күн бұрын
Got one on deposit; can’t wait to see it in person.
@User-pu3lc24 күн бұрын
Slow, expensive, low range, long charging time. DOA.
@GDEE65 күн бұрын
Yeah, my biggest gripe is the range, and that's with dual batteries. All that just for 80 miles of range is lackluster. Overall, I do like the bike.
@T3-RIDER3 ай бұрын
😴😴
@g0ral3 ай бұрын
But why? We have 125cc bikes
@TheCdubbleyoo3 ай бұрын
I guess, as the presenter stated, you'll have to test one to find out.
@hi95803 ай бұрын
No noise, exhaust, shifting gears. Just smooth, quiet, easy without needing to visit petrol station.
@FrozenDungАй бұрын
I'd prefer this to commute to work. Charge it at home and work and never need maintenance
@Spazza42Ай бұрын
Maybe some of us want hassle free ownership and something even cheaper to run. Low insurance, no tax and basically no fuel cost - what isn’t to like? The here and now benefits are clear, if an 80 mile range isn’t enough maybe you should live closer to work
@SheepletonАй бұрын
that 80 mile range is garbage and you know it. No one ever delivers their stated range. And this may shock you but...some people like to ride for fun and not just to waste $9k for a stupid overpriced commuter bike. This idiocy is why it's taking so damn long to get viable electric transportation! I'd gladly buy an electric car or bike if they weren't insanely overpriced and inconvenient. But here you are making excuses for the same stupid shit they've been pushing out for a decade. Horrible range, inconvenient charging and pricing that's beyond exorbitant...
@gerryattrickbiker3 ай бұрын
Never thought I'd be happy to be in my twighlight years, when I watch and listen the presentation of this ugly pig of a motorcycle which is supposed to be the future. Costs almost twice the price of my 15hp 125 abs scooter that does more miles on one gallon of fuel, than the range of this has plenty of storage and weather protection. I dont need to use 6hours worth of expensive electricity to charge it. So if its is selling well as suggested, who is actually buing it
@ChitFromChinola3 ай бұрын
Gas is more expensive than electricity.
@meljen85922 ай бұрын
Horses for courses.
@2kcheetah3 ай бұрын
Removing the battery to charge? Nah. No passenger seating or pegs. Nah. Rather have the Livewire 1
@TomHalls3 ай бұрын
It's mentioned in the video that you can charge whilst they're plugged in....
@tartancobbler72423 ай бұрын
livewire one, three times the price
@samfazers88183 ай бұрын
What an utter pile of shite for that money you can bulid you own that will a hundred plus an hour and a range of 100 miles minimum for god sake this is why the electric bike industry is not taking off
@visordown3 ай бұрын
PLease let us know once you have 'built' this bike, we can test it head-to-head with the Maeving if you like! :-)
@knoxieman2 ай бұрын
You build a bike like the one you just described for 7.5K and I'll buy it off you.
@samfazers88182 ай бұрын
@@knoxieman well second hand Honda fireblade will cost you 800 quid as a none runner qs motors do a 8kw hub motor package that fits the rear wheel of the fireblade for 1100 with motor controller throttle and wiring harness you can get for another 200 battery you can make for another 1500 just need a weilder after than and 8 months of time to build that is more the main problem I did forget the 3 gauge cable but due to the fact you only at most 10 meters it's notmme worth adding the cost
@Spazza42Ай бұрын
This is the problem though, we have people like you making ridiculously bold claims with no evidence to back any of it up. You throw out napkin maths level ‘calculations’ and claim as if buying everything second-hand with no warranty is comparable purchase to buying a built bike by a company that’s put the work in. Most people won’t have the level of expertise to build a bike like that or want a taped together bike like that either. You’ve then thrown the argument away saying it’s ’not worth the time’ because you don’t actually have a valid argument. If you don’t like it move on, this is just aimed at petrol head motorbike lovers.
@samfazers8818Ай бұрын
@@Spazza42 tell that to the entire industry I can make my own lithium battery packs and I'm a pretty good mechanic if you dont some ones capability dont respond
@cliveomahoney40963 ай бұрын
Why doesn't the thing have ABS? Would the makers be saving a few quid by compromising rider safety, by any chance? I wouldn't touch the overpriced nonsense with an electric cattle prod.
@FLHTPGlide3 ай бұрын
Best electric bike? Who cares?
@TheCdubbleyoo3 ай бұрын
🙋🏽♂️
@franciscoa39783 ай бұрын
I. I care. Not the best ebike but electric is where it's going. Get with the times.
@WoTThatManAgain3 ай бұрын
Me 👋
@JohnDunkley2 ай бұрын
Me too @@WoTThatManAgain
@groundi892 ай бұрын
@@TheCdubbleyoome (:
@ef937812 ай бұрын
No ULEZ with this bike. That alone will highly compensate the price difference