Ironically announced during the July 4th holiday, the British are coming! But it is California rather than Concord they are coming to… for starters. “We’re so excited to offer North American riders the chance to experience and own a zero-emissions motorcycle that blends timeless British design with the benefits of modern electric performance and usability,” claims Maeving co-founder Seb Inglis-Jones.
One of our picks to click at the EICMA show in Milan last fall, British electric motorcycle manufacturer Maeving has established itself as the premier choice for those looking for eMotos geared towards urban riding. Their first model – the RM1 – quickly became the best-selling electric motorcycle in the UK, and one of the best-reviewed worldwide.
Their latest model, the all-electric Maeving RM1S, is coming to the US market. Costing $8,995, it initially launched in California with additional states to follow. The British-built machine was designed by a team of former Triumph engineers and blends classic motorcycle design with the performance and ease of modern EV.
Building upon the Maeving RM1 — perfectly suited to those riding within inner city limits — the new machine takes this proven concept further…. and faster. With a top speed of 70 mph and a range of 80 miles, the RM1S is powered by a rear hub-mounted motor providing 7.0 kW continuous power (10.5kW peak) and torque of 184 ft-lbs.
Powered by two batteries (containing LG 21700 cells) that sit in a redesigned case in the place of a conventional petrol engine, these can be charged from 20 to 100% in just three hours from a wall socket. With a significant packaging change over the RM1, this now allows the “tank” in front of the rider to provide 2.6 gallons of lockable storage space for even further usability.
“We’ve worked extremely hard to ensure that everything that has made our first model, the RM1, so popular with our customers is carried over to the new RM1S, explains Inglis-Jones. “This new Maeving provides greater performance so it can be used in a much wider variety of use cases and offers the convenience of charging the batteries both on and off the bike.”
2024 Maeving RM1S Technical Specification
Price: From $8,995
Motor details: Hub-mounted, direct-drive motor
Traction battery: Dual battery pack design with LG M50LT (21700) cells
Energy: 5.46 kWh (2 x 2.73kWh batteries)
Single battery weight: 15kg
Charger: 1500 W
Charger input: 230V AC
Auxiliary battery: 12 V / 7 Ah
Power: 14bhp (10.5KW)
Torque: 184 fl-lb (250 Nm)
Transmission: Automatic, single speed
Battery size: 2 x 2.73kWh
Max range to empty: 80 miles
Top Speed: 70 mph
Rider aids: Linked brakes
Frame: CrMo Steel cradle
Front suspension: Telescopic forks
Rear suspension: Twin shocks, Preload adjustable
Front brake: 300mm single disc, three-piston caliper
Rear brake: 180mm single disc, single-piston caliper
Front wheel / tyre: 3.25 x 19 Dunlop K70
Rear wheel / tyre: 3.25 x 19 Dunlop K70
Dimensions: 2140mm length, 872mm width
Wheelbase: 1396mm
Seat height: 785mm
Weight: 293 lbs, 133kg (kerb)
Warranty: 2 years
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