a.twiddler
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Looks rather ungainly. What is it, when presented with a clean slate, that causes designers to come up with something like this? It could have been much more stylish while still keeping its functionality.
Maeving Electric bike.
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Looks rather ungainly. What is it, when presented with a clean slate, that causes designers to come up with something like this? It could have been much more stylish while still keeping its functionality.
a.twiddler
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That looks like an early model. Even so, everything on it is there for a practical purpose, including the centre stand.
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I have absolutely no idea, it beggars belief to me.
classic33
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For an electric motorbike(manufacturers definition) you'd need to be 17 or above and have passed a CBT course OR have a full motorcycle licence.
Also have it fully registered, VED'd and insured to take it onto the roads.
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GuyBoden
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Provided your full drivers license was acquired before February 1st 2001, you can ride L1E or L3E classified electric motorcycles.
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Is there an English translation of L1E & L3E?
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GuyBoden
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All I know is that I have a full car licence, which was obtained before 1st Dec 2001, so I can ride a 30mph electric motorbike without L-plates or a CBT certificate.
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I've just found a PDF which tries to explain it & I'm still no wiserAll I know is that I have a full car licence, which was obtained before 1st Dec 2001, so I can ride a 30mph electric motorbike without L-plates or a CBT certificate.
Seems something of a triumph of form over substance.
The Puegeot is a bit more honest about what it is. It isn't flash. It's probably cheaper too. It's got better weather protection, probably weighs less and has better aerodynamics so all other things being equal will be more efficient. That makes it a better design to my mind.
I'd have the Puegeot before the Maeving. BUT I'd probably rather have a 125cc bike or scooter rather than either plus about five grand change. If they can start making them cheaper I might change my mind.
The Puegeot is a bit more honest about what it is. It isn't flash. It's probably cheaper too. It's got better weather protection, probably weighs less and has better aerodynamics so all other things being equal will be more efficient. That makes it a better design to my mind.
I'd have the Puegeot before the Maeving. BUT I'd probably rather have a 125cc bike or scooter rather than either plus about five grand change. If they can start making them cheaper I might change my mind.
Jenkins
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They fully cover the licencing issues in their FAQs: https://help.maeving.com/en-US/articles/licensing-&-cbts-8626
And there's also a restricted power version which seems to be aimed at the 50cc moped market
classic33
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It is, as they say, an electric motorbike. Not an e-assist, or speed pedelec, which folk seem to think it is.
Peter Salt
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Regardless of what it is, I find it interesting how someone can look at it and say they like it. Everyone to their own, I suppose. For me this is an equivalent of covering spaghetti in diarrhea and saying it looks tasty 
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GuyBoden
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Regardless of what it is, I find it interesting how someone can look at it and say they like it. Everyone to their own, I suppose. For me this is an equivalent of covering spaghetti in diarrhea and saying it looks tasty
It's copying the vintage bike look, so for old blokes who had the originals, it's just rose tinted nostalgia sales pitch marketeering. Works for me.
