I’m a Motorhead and I think it looks okay but the range and top speed are not enough. Why don’t you just start on a smaller displacement bike that will have unlimited range and a higher top speed. Most electric bike people are scared of shifting gears and the power of a true sport bike is what I have found out about them. I’ve asked several electric bike riders to ride my Kawasaki Z1000 and they freak out and come up with every excuse in the book. I think they don’t know how to ride a manual bike
More people on two wheels, gas or electric, is a good thing. I've been riding gas bikes for 30 years and will definitely keep my Buell for long trips, but I'm really curious about getting one of these for around town.
Because it is a scooter in all but name not a motorcycle and electric is not going to replace the sound and rumble of a traditional bike, petrol heads are not going to be converted, younger people are the target audience but at this price it would be a hard sell outside of a big city like London.
@@Rogueonepigeon But the 'sound and rumble' is something I'm trying to avoid at the moment. I get up 5.30 to head CrossFit and get so many complaints/issues from neighbours when I start up and they claim I rev that early, especially in winter. This will be ideal.
I'm a bit out in the country in the US and 55 mph is the limit on a lot of roads in my area - this would be a lot more reasonable than the RM1 but unfortunately there isn't a store anywhere near me.
I love the fact this bike has a Direct drive motor, those motors have no moving parts and are bullet proof, silent power. No clutch or chains. I have an electric 48 volt 1500 watt scooter I built that is along the same lines but smaller. Got a 48 volt 20ah 2000 watt lithium iron phosphate battery. I can ride it wide open ( 35 mph ) forever it seems I have not seen it lose one bar yet. Now chain drives are nice for mountain climbing but a Direct drive is perfect for street bikes.
Interesting video. Thanks guys. I've little interest in electric cars, but mid size ev motorcycles for commuting are definitely a great idea. They need to be able to complete with a quick 125cc in overal usability, cost and durability. I'll be watching with interest over the coming decade.
@@maciejpsyk I already have an e bike but I'm looking to get a motorbike in the next year or so. Depending on how things develop I'm either getting a maeving or some 125cc bike.
Love it, really stylish and made in Britain 🇬🇧 If you can afford it, it makes sense for most commutes. Lot of employers are pro electric and maintenance costs a lot lower.
Yes some direct drive systems are completely silent. I have an E-BMX that you can hear the road drumming on the tires as it rolls, more quiet than a regular bicycle even. Most folks who ride it mention how silent it is when they come back riding it, a bit weird but nice as well I can hear things around me and even hear cars coming on secondary streets ahead of me. Mid drives, chains and geared motor hubs all make a whining sound not the direct drive.
@@reggie5495 Loud pipes make no difference to a car with the windows rolled up and music playing. Been hit 4 times on my street bikes. Each time the driver had no idea I was there so loud pipes are just loud and no where near safe.
Battery technology is rapidly evolving but being drip-fed to the market, A bit like what they use to do with computers, leaps in capacity and speed every year so you upgrade. I love the concept and styling of this bike but like all current electric bikes, it might become redundant after a couple of years, and you might be resentful riding something considerably heavier and with lower range compared to a new bike. You can't say the same with petrol bikes. No concerns in styling and longevity of say a Honda Rebel or Triumph Bobber for example! An I being too hard? (Nice video anyway BTW)
It's a pity that they didn't make it a 2-up motorcycle. I enquired about the possibility to add a two-seater to their portfolio, emulating the 1950s and 60s motorcycles and their response was to stop whining and buy two. :-( Not very serious.
@@maciejpsyk Well, they made a design choice that has pros and cons - for people who don't want a pillion, this is lighter and better than if they'd beefed it up for a pillion. I'm sure they're thinking about making a two seater next.
@@maciejpsyk the issue is not just for two people but also any space for luggage, panniers are not possible or a tailbag, silly as a start up type company to design a bike which limits the amount of people who would buy it, I own a cafe racer which looks spacious compared to this. I honestly think it's junk and they should redo the whole design.
I get roughly 200 miles on a tank of gas on my '18 GSX. That costs me aroung $12 bucks and takes about 90 seconds to recharge (fill up). Why in the world would I go to a bike that gets HALF the distance and takes TEN TIMES LONGER to recharge.
Doesn't have type2 charging capability = absolutely useless vehicle. I'd advice SuperSoco TC-Max instead, nearly half the price, almost the same specs, 65mph top speed, 60miles range. Happy with mine. Except I have to carry a charger and a dongle for type2 public charging, and it also takes 5+ hours to charge 60% ...
I think you answered some of your own questions - this is designed to be a perfect city/commute bike and doesn't need rapid charging. And this is beautiful and beautifully build, in Britain. The superSoco not so much,
I really wish I could get behind electric motorcycles Alex, but I just don't think the battery technology is there in terms of charging speeds, battery sizes and overall looks. With nobody wanting to take responsibility for the charging networks, your left to install 5 to 10 electric charging station apps, hope that they are working when you pull in, the charging station is actually working and not vandalised etc. It's just too much day to day hassle that normal petrol bikes simply don't have to worry about. The price is also way too much for what you get. Plus Arc Vector just went into liquidation! If I bought this, would the company go out of business within the year?
@@bikemad63 so how long does it take to charge? How long does it take to put petrol in your bike? Electric motorcycles are a niche, expensive toy, not a true commuting usable form of transport. The majority of people don't have a way to charge at work, even more so for free. At this point, an E bicycle is better than this and that's why this is so ridiculous.
@@AdamForeman if I'm charging at work, why does it matter how long it takes? I'm stuck at the desk till 5 so I don't mind if it takes 5 minutes or 500. These charge from a 3 pin plug so I don't even have to search around for a charger. I think commuting is actually where they do make sense
@@bikemad63 that's a typical EV owners answer. Trying to make it seem it's not an issue, when clearly it is. When an E bicycle is just as fast, more efficient, fast charging and has a longer range, you know it's not worth it. However you try and spin it.
This is a really nice electric bicycle. But it's not a motorbike. If you are not a serious motorcyclists but a trend follower who wants a sunny day city ride or commuter then it's the perfect machine. Otherwise for less money get a BMW or triumph ..
its not a toy but a transport alternative. if i had the cash i would have both an big ice for weekends and an electric for daily. But for most people this is the best answer for commuting. better than a bus or train. and buying aside, cheaper to run than ice.
More range anxiety coming up as it would probably only cover about fifty miles in cold weather, give me petrol any time. Made in England is plenty enough to stop me buying one as well as range. Sorry but I think it's a total useless bike once out of London.
@@WillBecker I suppose if you like the idea of being restricted to the short range and then a 6 or 8 hour recharge to get that full range, not the 80% sold by makers as a good charge, then yes, it is the ideal tool to restrict your journeys. Me, I prefer the ability and liberty to go where I please, when I please and for as long as my wallet allows me. They are good for pottering around in 20mph cities if you do not wish to do much more than that.
@@davecarrera I like the more than the idea, I like the reality of little to no servicing, no hot engine and pipes esp in the summer, no fumes, no filling station visits, consistent and excellent pull away from the lights and excellent acceleration modulation filtering through traffic. It's just better to ride in town and to own than a petrol bike (and I rode one of those in town for nearly 20 years). If I wanted a bike to use for long trips out of town, I wouldn't buy this one.
@@WillBecker Owning two motorbikes to do the job one can do with ease seems a little wasteful on earths resources, especially that the EV marketing is pinned to "going green". I own a Honda NC750x and put many a pizza delivery rider to shame filtering in and around London. I also have never any issue leaving the traffic behind me to squabble over who gets to a gap first. When the offer is like for like and true competition / regulation on Electricity control, remember we are heading down a single energy path with no competition, then I will move over to EV, but until then reality but prevail. I wish you well on your journeys.
@@davecarrera Doesn't sound like this bike is for you Dave - but you don't represent all riders. There are a LOT of bikes that never leave the city. Probably the majority. And from air quality and noise perspectives, these bikes really are preferable for city residents
