Its been a while folks but I am still here.

The thought of getting back on a motorized two wheel machine has been appealing and yet nerve racking for a while but a few months ago I seriously looked into it.

My goodness after 25 years a lot, and I mean alot, has changed. There are literally thousands of brands, types, sizes of bikes and then there is technology. Classic petrol bikes, partly automatic and automatic road bikes and now even electric machines. One could spend a lifetime testing and researching them. I won’t be that person though as I do not possess the skill or understanding to do so.

What I have managed to glean is that I have limitations at present so choices were compromised quite a lot. However, I am not giving up. No way!

I thought about my return and decided to take a back to biking lesson where I could go out with an experience tutor and re-learn riding. I was amazed at how rusty and out of touch I had become and it became quite apparent that a clutched, petrol bike, the Royal Enfield Guerrila 450cc, was too much and my left hand a wrist was screaming to stop very soon after starting.

My confidence was shot to pieces and I had to return to the drawing board. I didn’t really want a scooter or moped but what else was there? A mass of alternatives thats what.

Many fully automatic bikes were physically too big and powerful, the e-clutch was also something but one bigger bikes, however, Honda will be bringing the e-clutch to some of their 400cc and 500cc bike soon. Great but not for me yet.

I have owned and Electric Car and now have a plug in Hybrid and a electric assisted bicycle so could this be the way to go with a motorcycle? Maybe. I was not convinced though.

Anyway, I decided to take a trip to Coventry to look at, test-ride and discuss the Maeving RM1s, the S is important, and RM2. Boy was I nicely surprised; shocked almost but not in a bad way.

I really like the Maeving. It looks great, rides well, is easy to control and is comfortable. The test ride was a success and lifted the lid of the EV motorcycle box. There are loads of them. So started my next journey. EV Bikes.

I looked at Zero, Sondors, Stash, Dab, Kymco, CF Moto, Live Wire, Naxus and Volgon. All great reviews but the Volgon Grunt is off-road only.

I went to look at a Zero SR f14.4 and stupidly fell in love but the new price tag of £18k put me off. That should have been it but a rash burst of passion saw me buy a used one for £8k. It was delivered, I bought the required safety riding kit and took it out. Wow! It is fast, heavy, quiet and nerve racking from the start for a novice rider. My confidence went from 10-0 very quickly and I just couldn’t get over the fact that I had bitten off far more than I could chew.

Luckily the shop took the bike back but the story doesn’t end there as I was not going to give up. I’m reasonably stubborn and proud and refused to be beaten.

At the same shop was a Maeving RM1s top of the range in black. Registered on a 75 plate and with only 116 miles on the clock peaked my interest and with a price tag of £6k it was meant to be mine. A new one with charging dock would have set me back £9k.

I bought a practically new bike. It looks new and feels new.

So it was delivered and the Zero was taken away (yes it did cost me a bit but it was the right choice) and everyone was happy.

Now to the Maeving; This is very much a novices review but I hope it helps some.

I love the styling and looks of the bike and on first glances I am very happy. I have been out a few times now and have been on many differing roads and have used all the riding modes and have executed a number of maneuvers. I’m still here and have no accidents yet.

The Maeving is so easy to ride and it simply puts a smile on your face from the very start. I have only covered a 100 miles but they were enough to get to know my new friend.

She feels nicely balanced and can handle everything I have put it through; slow rides in town in eco and mode 1 are a breeze and because there is no clutch it is simple to practice those tricky turns and take offs along with avoiding potholes and other road users. Head out of town and engage S mode and things go up slightly. Acceleration isn’t blistering but one can easily keep up with traffic and for the country lanes cruising at 50-60mph is more than adequate. She takes bends comfortably and within her capabilities and I was confident to do so. Dual carrageways are possible and flat out 70mph is achieved. At the higher speeds the mirrors keep moving as they are mounted on rubbers and they need constant adjustment which is annoying. I will probably change these very soon. The upgraged K-shocks soak un most of the bumps. The seat is comfortable enough for a few hours. No issues there. It is very quiet. Don’t let that fool you into slow speeds. Just keep eyeballing the speedo. Braking is sharp but no ABS. The right brake applies the front brake but the left brake splits the braking 70/30 between the rear and front brakes. They are good so be careful if its wet. The machine weighs in at about 135kgs which is a very easy lump to handle even for novices and older riders. Seat height is good and being short and fat it fits me perfectly. 5’6″ stout.

The Maeving charges in about 3hrs from 50%-100% and I managed around 72 miles of mixed but steady riding from a full charge. I thing 45 miles flat out would be her max.

Overall I am really happy and I know it was the right choice for my return to two wheels. As such I would recommend The Maeving to anyone, male or female, young or old and if you don’t have fun on this then buy a bicycle or car.