Hi all I have owned the RM1S since June and because of this bike I'm on the verge of completing my MOD 2 motorbike test and gaining my full bike licence . Yes it is expensive compared to some ICE bikes out there but it is not there to replace the bigger bike but compliment it . I am looking at the Kawasaki Eliminator 500cc SE as my main bike and the RM1S as a commuter bike, a A to B bike . The Maeving RM1S has given me the love and excitement of two wheels at the age of 60. I love hopping onto RM1S and twist and go plus get loads of positive comments about this EV motorbike, you can tell I love this cracking bike 🏍️🏍️🏍️
I really enjoyed this interview. It’s incredibly difficult to design and manufacture in the UK and I think Maeving has done a great job, the twin removable batteries is a smart move. I hope they do well, remain manufacturing here and grow sales to the desperately needed next generation of motorcyclists.
Hi Steve, Thank you for a very well produced video, I must admit when I read the title I thought Ho Hum, but I couldnt have been more wrong you made a very interesting video, you asked all the right questions and the guy you were speaking to was enguaging and really knows his stuff . Well done mate and Thanks again I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Ahh that's good Thanks Paul. I wrote like making these type of vids. The electric bike vids are very hard to do really because for many it's flogging a dead horse but I'm glad many enjoyed this and I pulled it off👍
Good stuff! Shame it doesn’t have a type 2 or CCS charger or a pillion but it does look good. Lovely to get the chance of a proper interview which you did well
Thanks for watching this...Yes for me I would want a pillion option so I can share the experiance...I can see why they don't put a pillion on it because it would have an impact on range I guess.
Good and interesting interview. As a sceptic, it made me smile when he said you don't need to worry about finding a petrol station. Most 125s will do a good 180 to 200 miles at least on 1 tank of petrol. You'll be "worrying" about a petrol station after worrying about 3 charges. Not sure I'd want to charge these batteries in the house.
If I were in the market for a 'leccy bike these would be at the top of my list! I like their business model too, dealing directly with the customer, and home servicing, they're obviously putting the effort in. They deserve to do well!,👍
Hi Exmouth. Nice bike, nice chap and a company that deserves to do well. Good luck to them ! Loving the AI description for this video. Gawd, AI is still crap isn't it ? What a load of old horse poop ! Don't get me started on AI. Actually do. Nice topic for the live mate 😂 I must get over to Exmouth Quay someday. Looks like a lovely place to park and stand next to a bike 👍 The bacon bagel sounds tempting too.....oh yes ! Take care Dave. Love to the Exmouth posse. Speak soon. Bertand et Sofie en France
Ahh bummer!! Thanks for the heads up , I proofed read that too but perhaps didnt save the changes...AI is ok for a numpty like me that can't string a sentence together. Exmouth quay is amazing , proper ole skool pubs as well. Get the tunnel over and ill buy you a beer or 2! See ya Thursday mate.
@@exeterrider Definitely. One day I'll make it over to Exmouth and we can have a proper lads' night out with beer, hot wax, parklets, the whole nine yards !!!! 😂 Can't wait mate !
The only options for storage to my knowledge are side bags. I had meant to ask the battery cost ....but then forgot lol...it will be a few quid for sure...from my experience and knowledge over the years... batteries last a lot longer than people think. For example BMW batteries after 10 years only go down to 80% which is pretty impressive.
Great to see a UK entrepreneur passionately explaining his product but I’ve got more questions than answers. Having owned 2 x L3 electric scooters and riding around the Devon hills did bring up some limitations. With dual battery do they run in parallel meaning they deplete at the same rate and is there a limp mode when nearly empty to ensure better chance of getting home, all be it at 20mph. Or do they get used in series with manual or auto switch over to the second battery. And does that mean you end up with a limp mode when the first runs down (at about 20%), followed by a second when the other drains low? Also is there a reverse gear, and a connected app and how much is a replacement battery? On my scooter it was half the cost of a new scooter. And finally Devon hills kills the batteries and you’ll be lucky to get more than 30mph up a long drag. Saying that the silent acceleration and ease of hop on and off is addictive used around town. I hope this might help people to know the right questions to ask when looking at e-motorbikes. It may be totally different for that good looking Maeving. My feedback was on owning the Super Soco CPX and an eCooter E1R.
Yes, I think Chris is head of sales. You have some good experience of riding electric. I enjoy them but still think they are very much a luxury product in a world where most can't afford such riches.
I like the old fashoined look. Good for a commuter or people who dont travel any distance. Still a bit of a toy but the only electric I've liked the look of. As Blake's Pipes said, a bit more storage would be good. One question occured, what are they like in British summer weather? Torrential rain?
Hi Lily, they are built to go into heavy rain, but until I tested one myself properly then you never know I guess.Sadly the P.R side of it dosen't hit the mainstream like these videos so they are likely not to let out proper tests by people like me and others which I think will be a mistake when the competion comes along...It's important to stay ahead of the game with these products.
I like the idea of removable batteries and charging at work. Do you know if the battery casing will contain a thermal run away if (god forbid) the actual fault occurs? I would definitely consider one of these as my run is 35 miles each way and could charge up again at work ! I'm currently running my RE Fireball which I love for my commute, but this id definitely a consideration for an alternative Great video, thanks for sharing Cheers Paul.
A very good in depth interview, ER, which explained everything one would want to know should they be interested in the Maeving. I think the price is reasonable for a product that is produced in the UK. I wonder how much a service costs if Maeving have to travel hundreds of miles in a round trip.
Yes ,That was where I was coming from too really that I think the price is OK considering the red tape they have to put up with in the UK let alone not selling in mass numbers...The clock is ticking fast though...they need to egt awareness out there and at the moment they are sitting pretty until the competition sets in. It's all good selling in the U.S but they need to crack the UK first I think. I have had a message from someone in the U.S with some error code issues and they have been a little slow sorting it out! Servicing is £165 I was told anywhere in the UK ...How that is realistically viable if you live in John o Groats I don't know.
The problem with building an electric motorcycle or bicycle using the format of an original ICE frame is you are limited by the size of the battery space in the frame and thus reducing the already short range. By extending the frame a few inches top and bottom and redesigning and changing the charger location, you could have a much bigger battery compartment. And as such the bike would have a much greater range and would greatly reduce range anxiety, we hear about from EV users.
Yes exactly, energy storage is always the issue-while at the same time making a bike that is attractive and light in weight to a buying market...it seems there will always be compromise when it comes to 2 wheeled electric.
i could do electric if it only had a platform on the back for a milk create on the back like the Trail 125. just so you can carry things on it, or a place to put your helmet, or groceries. anyways, great video ER! i did look it up here in the states. the new bike is around 9k, but not sure about delivery is included and i am sure service is not going to be available. but it sounds like, warranty work would be the only issue, as the other stuff sounds like a regular guy like me can do...... Ok, i wouldn't, but i could!
This would'nt be suited to your roads I don't think. its a big outlay and you need ICE bikes for your type of riding....yes servicing would be easy on this. Thanks
@exeterrider wow! Didn't know that, just put me off. Shame as I'd really like to have a Maeving n also support British small business. Cheers for reply .
Hi, just to let you know I went in compare website, not bad quotes tbh, 1st 10, £140-195 higher ones had some unc options. 2nd 10 went to £230 ISH but had options Inc. For everyone's reference , I am 64, max no claims, full licence since '85. Live in relatively low risk area NW England. So insurance won't put me off, yay!
As far as EV bikes go, this is a winner. I'd rather have a small ICE motorbike, though. For example, a Suzuki VanVan 200. Not available in GB, but they are where I am. If I lived in London again, I'd be tempted by a Maeving apart from one thing: the price. Nick
Well being long retired, I'm definitely not their target market. I can't be alone in having a 125 scooter that I regularly do 120 miles in day for leisure. At the risk if the obvious that will cost less than 7 quid, I've also got plenty of weather protection and storage for wet weather gear etc, oh and of course it cost half the price. I won't worry about its lifespan or resale value. Also I wouldn't like to pay £165 a year for what appears to be mostly labour.
great chat: My take and i imagine the same as many, this is more than a hard sell, it's classed as equal to a 125 and aimed at cbt, well how many 1st time riders have 7500 to spend on a bike? It is insane pricing when we look at the combustion bikes for dale that a cbt rider can use, the quote of 80 miles we know is definitely going to be halved in real life, the battery will need replacing in a few years and that will cost you what, 3grand for 2? Electric is such a long way off being useful for 99% - argue all you like but if i was wrong we would see loads out there - i wish them luck as it looks cool but it suffers the same as every other battery machine
Good points there although batterys last a lot longer than people think...for example BMW cells have been tested after 10 years use and still have 80% . But yes a long way to go before it's a viable product for the masses.
@@exeterrider all battery are not equal though 🙂, take the vauxhall and all cars from the stellantis group as an example, their batteries can not be compared to the bmw, awful in comparison...same with bike battery packs - sur-ron being one example have been working hard for years on getting better packs because their old ones were terrible (ask me how i know), these in this look like old sur-ron to me - due to their low output they will need a lot of cycles and cycles kill battery as we know. As i say, i wish them luck but cost and real world use marginalises these machines, expensive toy for now and the next 5-10 years at least - and thanks for the video
Hi all I have owned the RM1S since June and because of this bike I'm on the verge of completing my MOD 2 motorbike test and gaining my full bike licence . Yes it is expensive compared to some ICE bikes out there but it is not there to replace the bigger bike but compliment it . I am looking at the Kawasaki Eliminator 500cc SE as my main bike and the RM1S as a commuter bike, a A to B bike . The Maeving RM1S has given me the love and excitement of two wheels at the age of 60. I love hopping onto RM1S and twist and go plus get loads of positive comments about this EV motorbike, you can tell I love this cracking bike 🏍️🏍️🏍️
I can see why, I really enjoyed riding it too.
I have just bought an Eliminator, a cracking bike i certainly recommend it and being Japanese speaks for itself.
@ianhalliwell8604 yes can't go wrong really 👍
I really enjoyed this interview. It’s incredibly difficult to design and manufacture in the UK and I think Maeving has done a great job, the twin removable batteries is a smart move. I hope they do well, remain manufacturing here and grow sales to the desperately needed next generation of motorcyclists.
I hoipe so too, it's an uphill struggle making bikes in this country for sure!
Hi Steve, Thank you for a very well produced video, I must admit when I read the title I thought Ho Hum, but I couldnt have been more wrong you made a very interesting video, you asked all the right questions and the guy you were speaking to was enguaging and really knows his stuff . Well done mate and Thanks again I thoroughly enjoyed this one.
Ahh that's good Thanks Paul. I wrote like making these type of vids.
The electric bike vids are very hard to do really because for many it's flogging a dead horse but I'm glad many enjoyed this and I pulled it off👍
Absolutely cracking design. 👍
Yes they made a good job of it. 👍
Certainly a bike to consider in the right circumstances. Excellent interview.
Thanks very much. Niche market but lovely to ride.
Looks great. Removable batteries I think is essential for an electric motorcycle.
I agree it's essential really to keep owning one realistic with finances.
I actually sort of like it. Nice design. Great natter from you two 👍🏼
Thanks mate, 🤘
Good stuff! Shame it doesn’t have a type 2 or CCS charger or a pillion but it does look good. Lovely to get the chance of a proper interview which you did well
Thanks for watching this...Yes for me I would want a pillion option so I can share the experiance...I can see why they don't put a pillion on it because it would have an impact on range I guess.
@@exeterriderplus it looks cool like it is now!
I think that’s really neat looking little bike 👌.
I like them , they could have a good future if implemented properly which is key.
Great video mate. some good points there
Loving the retro look if i did go electric this would be one i would consider
I think it's the best realistic option out there so far.
Thanks mate 👍
Good and interesting interview.
As a sceptic, it made me smile when he said you don't need to worry about finding a petrol station.
Most 125s will do a good 180 to 200 miles at least on 1 tank of petrol. You'll be "worrying" about a petrol station after worrying about 3 charges.
Not sure I'd want to charge these batteries in the house.
Yes I know what you mean 😂although id have no issue charging a pack in my house tbh.
Next to nothing to worry about 👍
A lovely machine, made in England and I wish them success.
Honestly don’t ever see me buying, but I can see young trendy city sorts going for it.
Yes the market is city folk and people that like something different....We will see how the next few years go!?
If I were in the market for a 'leccy bike these would be at the top of my list! I like their business model too, dealing directly with the customer, and home servicing, they're obviously putting the effort in. They deserve to do well!,👍
Fingers crossed
Hi Exmouth. Nice bike, nice chap and a company that deserves to do well. Good luck to them !
Loving the AI description for this video. Gawd, AI is still crap isn't it ? What a load of old horse poop !
Don't get me started on AI. Actually do. Nice topic for the live mate 😂
I must get over to Exmouth Quay someday. Looks like a lovely place to park and stand next to a bike 👍
The bacon bagel sounds tempting too.....oh yes !
Take care Dave. Love to the Exmouth posse. Speak soon.
Bertand et Sofie en France
Ahh bummer!! Thanks for the heads up , I proofed read that too but perhaps didnt save the changes...AI is ok for a numpty like me that can't string a sentence together.
Exmouth quay is amazing , proper ole skool pubs as well.
Get the tunnel over and ill buy you a beer or 2!
See ya Thursday mate.
@@exeterrider Definitely. One day I'll make it over to Exmouth and we can have a proper lads' night out with beer, hot wax, parklets, the whole nine yards !!!! 😂
Can't wait mate !
@@economicalrides I'll skip the parklets but everything else is on !
@@exeterrider 😂 Duly bucket listed Steve !
Can't wait !
Ok that's just been answered for me 👍
Very interesting and informative video. Are there any luggage options like top box? Would be useful on a commuter.
How much will a new battery cost?
The only options for storage to my knowledge are side bags.
I had meant to ask the battery cost ....but then forgot lol...it will be a few quid for sure...from my experience and knowledge over the years... batteries last a lot longer than people think.
For example BMW batteries after 10 years only go down to 80% which is pretty impressive.
Great to see a UK entrepreneur passionately explaining his product but I’ve got more questions than answers. Having owned 2 x L3 electric scooters and riding around the Devon hills did bring up some limitations. With dual battery do they run in parallel meaning they deplete at the same rate and is there a limp mode when nearly empty to ensure better chance of getting home, all be it at 20mph. Or do they get used in series with manual or auto switch over to the second battery. And does that mean you end up with a limp mode when the first runs down (at about 20%), followed by a second when the other drains low? Also is there a reverse gear, and a connected app and how much is a replacement battery? On my scooter it was half the cost of a new scooter. And finally Devon hills kills the batteries and you’ll be lucky to get more than 30mph up a long drag. Saying that the silent acceleration and ease of hop on and off is addictive used around town. I hope this might help people to know the right questions to ask when looking at e-motorbikes. It may be totally different for that good looking Maeving. My feedback was on owning the Super Soco CPX and an eCooter E1R.
Yes, I think Chris is head of sales. You have some good experience of riding electric. I enjoy them but still think they are very much a luxury product in a world where most can't afford such riches.
Where would you be able to get it serviced and fixed if it broke down?
I like the old fashoined look. Good for a commuter or people who dont travel any distance. Still a bit of a toy but the only electric I've liked the look of. As Blake's Pipes said, a bit more storage would be good. One question occured, what are they like in British summer weather? Torrential rain?
Hi Lily, they are built to go into heavy rain, but until I tested one myself properly then you never know I guess.Sadly the P.R side of it dosen't hit the mainstream like these videos so they are likely not to let out proper tests by people like me and others which I think will be a mistake when the competion comes along...It's important to stay ahead of the game with these products.
@exeterrider you're absolutely right. It's not enough in the commercial world to rely on your uniqueness.
I like the idea of removable batteries and charging at work. Do you know if the battery casing will contain a thermal run away if (god forbid) the actual fault occurs?
I would definitely consider one of these as my run is 35 miles each way and could charge up again at work ! I'm currently running my RE Fireball which I love for my commute, but this id definitely a consideration for an alternative
Great video, thanks for sharing
Cheers
Paul.
I'm not sure about how they deal with thermal runaway on these....They know their stuff though so I expect its in hand I'd like to think.
Rode one at last years Motorcycle Live , they have just got it simply right.
A good balence of everything right. Yes I'm thinking the same thing 👍
A very good in depth interview, ER, which explained everything one would want to know should they be interested in the Maeving.
I think the price is reasonable for a product that is produced in the UK.
I wonder how much a service costs if Maeving have to travel hundreds of miles in a round trip.
Yes ,That was where I was coming from too really that I think the price is OK considering the red tape they have to put up with in the UK let alone not selling in mass numbers...The clock is ticking fast though...they need to egt awareness out there and at the moment they are sitting pretty until the competition sets in.
It's all good selling in the U.S but they need to crack the UK first I think.
I have had a message from someone in the U.S with some error code issues and they have been a little slow sorting it out!
Servicing is £165 I was told anywhere in the UK ...How that is realistically viable if you live in John o Groats I don't know.
The problem with building an electric motorcycle or bicycle using the format of an original ICE frame is you are limited by the size of the battery space in the frame and thus reducing the already short range. By extending the frame a few inches top and bottom and redesigning and changing the charger location, you could have a much bigger battery compartment. And as such the bike would have a much greater range and would greatly reduce range anxiety, we hear about from EV users.
Yes exactly, energy storage is always the issue-while at the same time making a bike that is attractive and light in weight to a buying market...it seems there will always be compromise when it comes to 2 wheeled electric.
i could do electric if it only had a platform on the back for a milk create on the back like the Trail 125. just so you can carry things on it, or a place to put your helmet, or groceries. anyways, great video ER! i did look it up here in the states. the new bike is around 9k, but not sure about delivery is included and i am sure service is not going to be available. but it sounds like, warranty work would be the only issue, as the other stuff sounds like a regular guy like me can do...... Ok, i wouldn't, but i could!
Milk crate
This would'nt be suited to your roads I don't think. its a big outlay and you need ICE bikes for your type of riding....yes servicing would be easy on this. Thanks
@@Paul-67 crate, you are correct. Just glad I have word correct, as I am dyslexic. Not an excuse, but letters and numbers are not my strong point.
@@exeterrider for what I would use it for, it would work. I just want a beach cruiser with a platform to put a crate onto for groceries
@BlakesPipes running errands, and getting to work out around the city.
I think it's use it alot tbh👍
When you say insurance high, do you mean a bit more or stupid? Has Maeving like Silence made a deal with a couple of preferred insurance companies?
I don't know but generally it's about 4x what it would be for a 125cc
@exeterrider wow! Didn't know that, just put me off. Shame as I'd really like to have a Maeving n also support British small business. Cheers for reply .
I know what you mean, having said that, I'm only guessing so get a quote if say... I'd be interested in how that turns out, let me know if you do👍
Hi, just to let you know I went in compare website, not bad quotes tbh, 1st 10, £140-195 higher ones had some unc options. 2nd 10 went to £230 ISH but had options Inc. For everyone's reference , I am 64, max no claims, full licence since '85. Live in relatively low risk area NW England. So insurance won't put me off, yay!
As far as EV bikes go, this is a winner. I'd rather have a small ICE motorbike, though. For example, a Suzuki VanVan 200. Not available in GB, but they are where I am. If I lived in London again, I'd be tempted by a Maeving apart from one thing: the price. Nick
Yes pretty much the easy everyone wise feels about it. Range for the money is all that let's it down a bit really.
Well being long retired, I'm definitely not their target market. I can't be alone in having a 125 scooter that I regularly do 120 miles in day for leisure. At the risk if the obvious that will cost less than 7 quid, I've also got plenty of weather protection and storage for wet weather gear etc, oh and of course it cost half the price. I won't worry about its lifespan or resale value. Also I wouldn't like to pay £165 a year for what appears to be mostly labour.
Yeap, I know what you mean there.
great chat: My take and i imagine the same as many, this is more than a hard sell, it's classed as equal to a 125 and aimed at cbt, well how many 1st time riders have 7500 to spend on a bike? It is insane pricing when we look at the combustion bikes for dale that a cbt rider can use, the quote of 80 miles we know is definitely going to be halved in real life, the battery will need replacing in a few years and that will cost you what, 3grand for 2?
Electric is such a long way off being useful for 99% - argue all you like but if i was wrong we would see loads out there - i wish them luck as it looks cool but it suffers the same as every other battery machine
Good points there although batterys last a lot longer than people think...for example BMW cells have been tested after 10 years use and still have 80% . But yes a long way to go before it's a viable product for the masses.
@@exeterrider all battery are not equal though 🙂, take the vauxhall and all cars from the stellantis group as an example, their batteries can not be compared to the bmw, awful in comparison...same with bike battery packs - sur-ron being one example have been working hard for years on getting better packs because their old ones were terrible (ask me how i know), these in this look like old sur-ron to me - due to their low output they will need a lot of cycles and cycles kill battery as we know. As i say, i wish them luck but cost and real world use marginalises these machines, expensive toy for now and the next 5-10 years at least - and thanks for the video
@ogasi1798 yeap agreed, you never know really, thanks 👍
He's a good saleman but I'm not buying. Well-off urban commuters might buy one but, in my opinion, this will never sell in big numbers -- very niche.
I'm with you on that.
Looks ridiculous and doesn't have a real engine, sorry but i don't see the point.
Ha that's fair enough 🤣👍it's quite nice not having sound and gliding along with no vibes but appreciate it's not for everyone.