Why I wouldn't buy the Maeving RM1 electric motorcycle. What no other review will tell you!

The Maeving RM1 Electric motorcycle looks like the perfect, urban, cool, eco conscious electric motorbike. With an uber cool focus on British motorcycling history and with appearances at the Bike Shed Show, Goodwood Festival of motorcycling and with shops in the heart of trendy East London, the Maeving RM1 seems to answer all our needs for greener urban travel - without compromise. However....
As you know I like to give as honest an opinion, from a real life, rider perspective asking all they key questions. I weigh up the practicality against the instagram glam of the bike and unveil 'Who is this really meant for'? Find out in this in depth honest review of the Maeving RM1 electric motorcycle.
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[@racheltaylor6578]

They brought a new model out today.The RM1S.It’s the only brand that’s brought an electric bike out that’s actually attractive to look at if you like the classic look.

[@ToniReviews]

Yes they informed me a new model was about to be released. I wonder if it rectifies any of the pitfalls of the 1st model?

[@gerardoarias-chong8894]

I hope it'll made into the USA

[@davidmacgregor5193]

The RM1S will be capable of 65mph and it will retail at £7495, it's release date will be in April 2024, you can reserve one with a deposit of £500. Maeving was founded by two ex-Triumph engineers, their factory is in Coventry, the birthplace of many classic British motorcycle marques. I think the new model is excellent value for an electric motorcycle that is hand built in the United Kingdom.

[@Chris-dc7ye]

@@gerardoarias-chong8894check out LAND Moto District

[@Spazza42]

@@davidmacgregor5193Their site says 70mph top speed and up to 80 mile range. Being realistic/conservative with it’s real world capabilities, a 60-65mph speed with a 60 mile range is likely and very manageable, especially when you consider how easy it would be to charge.

[@alexwatt2208]

I have one of these and I love it, clearly as this video says there are cheaper ways of getting around town but, for the utter brilliance of this bike £5k new and including tax - is really not a lot of money to pay. Clearly there will still be cheaper ways to get around town, but there is little point these days in having a much faster bike because if you are commuting you can't go any faster than the speed limit anyway. I have had classic cars my whole life and they always get a bit of attention, but not like this bike, it looks great in photos but it is truly beautiful in the flesh - and a joy to ride.

[@ToniReviews]

Hi Alex. Many thanks for sharing your experience and your thoughts. It’s always a great part of the videos to see people engaging and sharing their own views and experiences which is great for anyone who might be considering purchasing one. Thanks ☺️

[@MotoCurmudgeon]

Great stuff, well done. Glad I found your channel. Keep ‘’em coming

[@ToniReviews]

Hi 👋🏻. Thanks so much for the support. Glad you enjoyed the vid. 👍😊

[@garywright4233]

I’m a 63 year old Coventry kid living in Throop Dorset. I drive electric and ride a E Bike.🚲. I really like these Motorcycles especially the faster one. I would own one tomorrow for cruising around Dorset. 1 thing I would mention is battery cold weather performance. My car battery range drops like a brick during cold weather but I’m running a heater as well in a car. So try and keep your motorcycle battery at room temp if possible before your journey. It will make all the difference for performance and range. Great looking bike anyway, I’d love one sat in my garage. 👍

[@ToniReviews]

Thank you for sharing. Very informative and helpful. Always good to have varying opinions in the comments to get discussions going

[@davidstevenson9201]

Good review, thanks. Some people criticised it, however i see it as an honest opinion, and we are all entitled to hold those, and to be respected for it. I won't be getting one because I need luggage space, do a lot more than 40 miles and at higher speeds for most of my trips. Also, I think that having good acceleration as well as good brakes is safer. I do see, though, that the Maeving will suit some people. One of the things I like about it is its simplicity.

[@paulgregory620]

Finally a proper review of the maeving. I took one on a test ride earlier this year and I totally agree with everything you said. Let’s see if the next one is better because I would like to own one I think. 🤔

[@ToniReviews]

Hi paul. Many thanks for your kind words. Yes I found so many reviews on here bugging up the Maeving I couldn’t wait to try it, but I was sorely disappointed, and felt it needed to be an honest review. I agree I’d like to test ride the newer model and see how that compares.

[@TomHalls]

You keep talking about it not being economical, but the reality is that an annual zone 1-6 travelcard (the distances most users would be doing) is £3,120. Or £299 a month. You can get the RM1 on hire purchase for about £100 a month - so immediately it's cheaper than the tube.

[@ToniReviews]

You make a Good point but the reason I say economical is because you couldn’t ride this outside zone 2. Getting out into the hustle of outer London this thing wouldn’t survive, hence the need for other ways to get around. I would love to see a test ride from central London out to uxbridge or alike travelling through the major arterial routes. As a long time motorcyclist living in a pretty hectic part of London navigating daily main arterial routes I speak from experience when I say this isn’t economical, mainly on the basis it isn’t practical if you have to navigate these types of routes. Hope that makes more sense

[@ToniReviews]

Hi David. I totally agree, everyone is entitled to an opinion and we are also entitled to differ. As a motorcyclist this doesn’t really fit the bill as a motorcycle, more a motorised cycle for sure but not a motorcycle- but in my opinion as you pointed out. Many thanks for sharing your thoughts, it’s always welcomed and the comments are appreciated and a valuable contribution to the videos 👍

[@Insomniac_tv]

Overpriced and slow but dam the retro look is great we need more electric motorcycles that have a retro look but with better specs for a better price

[@davidwolfe9722]

She might be overpriced and slow but Toni makes good reviews. God bless her.😊

[@ToniReviews]

Yes the price just makes it impractical, as does a few other elements, but the styling is spot on for what they are trying to achieve 👍

[@gerardoarias-chong8894]

Great review. Thank you

[@ToniReviews]

Thank you. Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@markaitch]

A great, honest real world review. Thank you 😎

[@ToniReviews]

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the review. And thanks for the kind words of support 👍

[@jwatton9897]

Fossil fuel- A name given by the oil barons/companies to drive the price of oil up during the Rockefeller days.

[@ToniReviews]

Thanks for sharing

[@dunbustin]

7:53 This upper middle class may be working class; those who earn their income from wages. The lack of preamble on the video was much appreciated.

[@ToniReviews]

Hi. Thanks for your feedback. The reason I say middle class is the fact that the bike would only be suitable to zip around zone 1 locations, so you would have to be wealthy enough to live in this zone. It’s literally just a pop to a coffee shop type of machine not a practical daily commuter- which is why the middle class reference came. Hope that makes sense. Of course this is all just my personal opinion 😂👍

[@orbitserpent]

Good video. I still want one though.

[@ToniReviews]

Yeah lovely looking bikes for sure. I wonder how different the S model is?

[@nilspein]

great review, honestly as you said, it appears to be closer to a bicycle than to a proper motorbike - that is the point, though the looks of the bike promise different, I think that is the point, but the new model 2 closes that gap, still a very nice option

[@ToniReviews]

Hi @nilspein many thanks ka for the feedback and words of support. Glad you enjoyed the review and I think you’re correct about the newer model slightly closing the gap. 👍👌

[@Goonerson1969]

What about the surron lite bee Road legal ? Im a mountain biker but lm looking to get an e motorbike. I don't live in London so none of your points really apply to me

[@ToniReviews]

Hi. I’ve not test ridden one of these so I couldn’t really give a solid answer. Lookswise looks like an awesome bike and I know the off road versions have been well received but I couldn’t make a judgement on what the litebee would be like as a commuter. If you test ride one I’d be interested to know what your thoughts were?!

[@Goonerson1969]

@@ToniReviews l will test ride one at some stage hopefully. My biggest worry about the RM1 is actually its size, lm a small framed female so lm not sure if that might be a problem where as the Lite bee is small and more like my full sus ebike. I'm coming up to 63 now so thought l might take the weight of my pedals in the winter! LoL

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

I like your direct style, Toni. I won't be buying this bike, either, although it looks good. Actually, I think silent bikes are dangerous. Pedestrians don't look what they're doing. They need to hear what's coming. They can usually hear my Buell XB12X. Excellent review. Nick

[@ToniReviews]

Hi Nick. I totally agree with you there. Pedestrians don’t look. I can’t remember if I included it in this video but I was riding down Columbia road and pedestrians everywhere. No one paid a blind bit of notice as they walked in the road with all their bundles of flowers from the market. I did feel very vulnerable on it. I think you make a good point and am slightly jelous of the XB12X! Thanks for your kind words Nick 👍

[@user-sw2lv3zp6o]

@@ToniReviews It's a pleasure, Toni. Just been looking at your channel. I hope you had a good time in Vietnam.

[@user-ev6pf4qj3r]

I commute 36 miles a day, love my Hornet 900, car works, want cheap electric, full fat (I'm 17 stone) Prefer to avoid China, I'm 5'8". maeving looks OK, but too much. Can you recommend one? (Keep thinking of Van-Van, or Grom, bigger barrels,) but not electric

[@ToniReviews]

Hi. With a commute at 36 miles per day and 17 stone I’d steer clear of a Maeving. To be honest I’m not sure the electric bikes are there just yet. What’s the issue with the hornet? They fantastic commuter bikes why the need to reduce to a 125? If you were set on a 125 I’d stick with Honda just because of the build quality you can always rely on a Honda.

[@user-ev6pf4qj3r]

because, if left unsupervised, I can get a bit rowdy and reduce my fuel concumption to about 12 MPG, and risk my licence. Love my hornet. @@ToniReviews

[@user-ev6pf4qj3r]

its 20 years old, and can still terrify me, fantastic!!

[@ToniReviews]

@@user-ev6pf4qj3r they are great bikes, very nimble and ideal in commuter traffic as well as having the capacity to go a little faster if needed 👍

[@davidwolfe9722]

At last, sanity prevails. This bike is all style no substance, just like the hipsters it's aimed at. I'm glad you didn't buy one Toni and destroy all the street cred it's taken you years to build up. BTW that fisheye effect on your insta360 is a bit creepy, with the right music it could be very disconcerting😬😱, but I'll wait for your review before I consider buying one. Is that you off to the carnival?😊😊😊

[@ToniReviews]

It’s a lovely looking bike with a lot of thought behind the concept and design, and I’m sure it will suit a small niche consumer market. I like to test a variety of motorcycle related products and brands, especially as the Maeving is really paving the way in what could be the future of motorcycling. Not all products I review are things I aspire to own personally but more my viewers can benefit from an honest review. As for the insta 360, I’m not planning any reviews just yet as I’ve a lot to get to grips with with the camera but there are some great reviews out there already if you are looking for some insight 👍

[@davidwolfe9722]

​@@ToniReviewsBut I don't want other reviews, I want your review.Waah!!😭😭😭

[@AlexOnABoat]

Toni, which mode did you have it in? Your start up experience sounds like you had it in "Eco" mode which like you said is very soft acceleration and low top speed. I'm with you on the styling, it's got that British-thing going on, and I can't help but feel there's a hint of 1970's Doctor Who going on with that tubing from the "tank" to the battery. And like you, I can't help but feel the better option for inner city travel is an e-bike, you get to use all the cycle lanes which means you're just as quick, if not quicker round town than almost any motorcycle electric or i/c, you save yourself at least £4k and there's even that little extra health benefit of having to pedal (slightly). Of course there's plenty of other cities with a 15-20 mile commute where the Maeving might be better suited, just bobble into town and plug it in at work, but tbh if I was going for an electric commuter I'd probably pick up something like a Nui step-thru for half they price and better weather protection.

[@ToniReviews]

@@AlexOnABoat Hi Alex. I tried all 3 modes. I rode it in the sport mode most of the time as the other 2 modes were even slower. Generally even in sport mode the acceleration is gradual as I think they are aiming this bike at the beginner market what with only needing a cbt. I agree, if price is a factor in going for an economical around town commuter id go for a standard e-bike which is cheaper, I could buy on the cycle to work scheme and get a huge tax break, plus have the flexibility to use cycle lanes or jump on and off where i wanted, rather than having to have insurance or be susceptible to speed cameras etc. I think with the abundance of economocal options in most cities now with things like ebikes and scooters via an app, it just leaves a very small window for possible users of something like the maeving, which in comparison is quite expensive, just for a town only bike. Thanks for watching and for your thought provoking comments :)

[@AlexOnABoat]

@@ToniReviews I took one out a while back and while I was restricted to pottering round the back streets of west London I can't say I remember the acceleration being that bad. Certainly it wasn't neck snapping, and there's no way I'd have beaten a Deliveroo rider (the fastest thing in London) off the lights but I don't remember it being particularly sluggish. Maybe I was just lulled into the whole vintage vibe though? I do like it, and if it was half the price I might just have been tempted... ...who am I kidding, if I wanted a relaxed pottering bike with vintage looks I'd buy a Royal Enfield 350 Classic and save myself two grand.

[@andrewscholar7172]

So , if ive understood your review correctly you've not taken the bike to maximum speed and only done a test ride? Try a true user experience before giving, what can only be stated as a very subjective opinion. I own one. Use it regularly but not for long distances. In terms of the sellers adverts, I suggest that anyone interested in buying, reads and fully absorbs every detail. I'm afraid that this review has completely missed the fundamental advantage. IT IS ELECTRIC-- USES NO FOSSIL FUEL. And as a commuter it beats any legal electric scooter. As to power from the off. It is no rocket but gets you away from the traffic lights smartly and ahead of most cars so do not beleive this reviewer. No apologies from me but the review is not balanced.

[@ToniReviews]

i did take it to full speed (not on the road) and all experiences are subjective. I wouldnt publish anything which I didn't feel was fair - as I always state these are my opinions and I hope they give someone a more balanced view of the Maeving RM1. For the money there are far better options out there. Thje review was on Maeving as an electric motorcycle and its just not that at all. as an electric bike it would be great, but hustling London traffic its just a no no. Theres no way it can get away from traffic with London cars and bikes. My super 73 does a better job . Thanks for your opinion im sure many other owners will agree with you.