The Maeving RM2 is high-style electric riding with a few compromises
The Maeving RM2 is a British electric motorcycle aimed at riders who want retro styling and a smooth, quiet ride. Its unusual rear-wheel hub motor removes drivetrain noise, but the review says modest performance and other rough edges make its $10,995 price hard to justify.
The RM2 shares its basic drivetrain and battery technology with Maeving’s RM1S and Blackout models, but adds a longer seat and sturdier frame for a passenger. It has a 15-horsepower motor and is rated for 70mph; during the review, it reached just over 63mph on level ground and struggled to hold 60mph uphill. The reviewer was unconvinced that it had enough power for comfortable two-up riding.
- Quiet, refined ride with distinctive retro styling.
- Tested top speed fell short of its 70mph rating.
- The $10,995 price feels steep to the reviewer.