Source: Cycle World
The Maeving RM1S ($8,995) is inspired by boardtrack racers from the 1920s. It’s a simple design, but also one that grabs your attention. (Jeff Allen/)Look closely at the RM1S and you’ll notice significant attention to detail. Batteries lay flat in the larger center compartment. (Jeff Allen/)Dual 2.7kWh batteries weigh 36 pounds each and can be easily removed for remote charging. The batteries have a 30 percent larger capacity than those in the lower-tier RM1 ($6,495), mostly thanks to larger-format cells. You can ride with just one battery in the compartment, though performance is reduced. (Jeff Allen/)Batteries lay flat in the front compartment, while other electrical equipment is housed in the reward box. High-voltage wires run through the steel-braided hose. Notice the incredibly simple footpeg hanger. (Jeff Allen/)The RM1S is powered by a rear hub-mounted motor providing 7.0kW continuous power and 11.1kW peak power. An advantage of this system is reduced weight and complexity thanks to the removal of a traditional chain-type drivetrain. (Jeff Allen/)Got storage? The faux tank on the RM1S offers 2.6 gallons of open space for personal items or for carrying the battery charger. (Jeff Allen/)Narrow, 19-inch wheels and a light 293-pound curb weight means the RM1S is nimble and fun to ride on roads outside of the downtown city grid. (Jeff Allen/)The RM1S is sized like a 125cc streetbike, but is also exceptionally narrow, which makes it approachable to new riders. (Jeff Allen/)Picture walking down to the parking garage, charged batteries in hand, and this sitting at the ready. It’s enough to get you excited about the commute. (Jeff Allen/)An analog display makes sure the bike doesn’t look “too modern,” but actually requires a bit of development. The LCD panel in the bottom right provides pertinent information while riding, even if it’s a bit dimly lit. (Jeff Allen/)RM1S can be charged with batteries in the bike by plugging directly into this port on the rearward compartment. (Jeff Allen/)Linked brakes offer plenty of power for getting the RM1S slowed down. (Jeff Allen/)Ready to ride. (Jeff Allen/)Safe to say that Maeving knows how to pick a good color. Style is Maeving’s thing. (Jeff Allen/)Notice gussets for the main frame. Chassis is well engineered and offers great road feedback, despite the simple design. (Jeff Allen/)Even the logos look stylish. (Jeff Allen/)Wire-spoked wheels and a hub-mounted motor are a combo you don’t see often. If ever. (Jeff Allen/)Dual 2.7kWh batteries weigh 36 pounds each and can be easily removed for remote charging. (Jeff Allen/)Accessory K-Tech shocks will be available for the RM1S. (Jeff Allen/)LED lighting offsets the Maeving’s retro look to give the design balance. (Jeff Allen/)Maeving will offer an accessory roll-top bag that can be mounted to the left side of the bike. (Jeff Allen/)Attention to detail is obvious. (Jeff Allen/)Getting ready to ride is as simple as clicking D (Drive) and twisting the throttle. (Jeff Allen/)Unlock button opens the storage box door, as well as the battery compartment door. (Jeff Allen/)Upgraded carbon fiber fenders are unnecessary, but a nice touch. (Jeff Allen/)Mmm, carbon fiber. (Jeff Allen/)Maeving is proud of its British roots. As it should be—a lot of great motorcycles have come from the same shores over the years. Maeving’s approach is a bit different, of course. (Jeff Allen/)You won’t exactly be hunting for remote canyon roads, but it’s possible to have a little fun if your commute includes a few twisty corners. (Jeff Allen/)The RM1S design is definitely unique in today’s world. That said, the stylish design makes sense when compared to aggressively designed electric options like Kawasaki’s Z e-1 and Ninja e-1. (Jeff Allen/)The lack of regenerative braking and engine-braking means the RM1S rolls quickly and easily into corners. It’s a unique feeling, but one that you quickly get used to. (Jeff Allen/)High-voltage wiring is run through steel-braided hose. (Jeff Allen/)
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The Maeving RM1S ($8,995) is inspired by boardtrack racers from the 1920s. It’s a simple design, but also one that grabs your attention. (Jeff Allen/)
Look closely at the RM1S and you’ll notice significant attention to detail. Batteries lay flat in the larger center compartment. (Jeff Allen/)
Dual 2.7kWh batteries weigh 36 pounds each and can be easily removed for remote charging. The batteries have a 30 percent larger capacity than those in the lower-tier RM1 ($6,495), mostly thanks to larger-format cells. You can ride with just one battery in the compartment, though performance is reduced. (Jeff Allen/)
Batteries lay flat in the front compartment, while other electrical equipment is housed in the reward box. High-voltage wires run through the steel-braided hose. Notice the incredibly simple footpeg hanger. (Jeff Allen/)
The RM1S is powered by a rear hub-mounted motor providing 7.0kW continuous power and 11.1kW peak power. An advantage of this system is reduced weight and complexity thanks to the removal of a traditional chain-type drivetrain. (Jeff Allen/)
Got storage? The faux tank on the RM1S offers 2.6 gallons of open space for personal items or for carrying the battery charger. (Jeff Allen/)
Narrow, 19-inch wheels and a light 293-pound curb weight means the RM1S is nimble and fun to ride on roads outside of the downtown city grid. (Jeff Allen/)
The RM1S is sized like a 125cc streetbike, but is also exceptionally narrow, which makes it approachable to new riders. (Jeff Allen/)
Picture walking down to the parking garage, charged batteries in hand, and this sitting at the ready. It’s enough to get you excited about the commute. (Jeff Allen/)
An analog display makes sure the bike doesn’t look “too modern,” but actually requires a bit of development. The LCD panel in the bottom right provides pertinent information while riding, even if it’s a bit dimly lit. (Jeff Allen/)
RM1S can be charged with batteries in the bike by plugging directly into this port on the rearward compartment. (Jeff Allen/)
Linked brakes offer plenty of power for getting the RM1S slowed down. (Jeff Allen/)
Ready to ride. (Jeff Allen/)
Safe to say that Maeving knows how to pick a good color. Style is Maeving’s thing. (Jeff Allen/)
Notice gussets for the main frame. Chassis is well engineered and offers great road feedback, despite the simple design. (Jeff Allen/)
Even the logos look stylish. (Jeff Allen/)
Wire-spoked wheels and a hub-mounted motor are a combo you don’t see often. If ever. (Jeff Allen/)
Dual 2.7kWh batteries weigh 36 pounds each and can be easily removed for remote charging. (Jeff Allen/)
Accessory K-Tech shocks will be available for the RM1S. (Jeff Allen/)
LED lighting offsets the Maeving’s retro look to give the design balance. (Jeff Allen/)
Maeving will offer an accessory roll-top bag that can be mounted to the left side of the bike. (Jeff Allen/)
Attention to detail is obvious. (Jeff Allen/)
Getting ready to ride is as simple as clicking D (Drive) and twisting the throttle. (Jeff Allen/)
Unlock button opens the storage box door, as well as the battery compartment door. (Jeff Allen/)
Upgraded carbon fiber fenders are unnecessary, but a nice touch. (Jeff Allen/)
Mmm, carbon fiber. (Jeff Allen/)
Maeving is proud of its British roots. As it should be—a lot of great motorcycles have come from the same shores over the years. Maeving’s approach is a bit different, of course. (Jeff Allen/)
You won’t exactly be hunting for remote canyon roads, but it’s possible to have a little fun if your commute includes a few twisty corners. (Jeff Allen/)
The RM1S design is definitely unique in today’s world. That said, the stylish design makes sense when compared to aggressively designed electric options like Kawasaki’s Z e-1 and Ninja e-1. (Jeff Allen/)
The lack of regenerative braking and engine-braking means the RM1S rolls quickly and easily into corners. It’s a unique feeling, but one that you quickly get used to. (Jeff Allen/)
High-voltage wiring is run through steel-braided hose. (Jeff Allen/)
