Before the Weaver 200 and the Weaver++, there was the machine that defined what a Vietnamese electric motorcycle could be: the Dat Bike Weaver, an underbone-style electric with a hub motor and an A1-class power rating. Figures below are from Dat Bike’s official product page.
Official specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Style | underbone electric motorcycle |
| Motor | 5,000 W hub motor |
| Top speed | 80 km/h |
| Range | 100 km per charge (claimed) |
| Charging | about 3 hours |
| Licence | A1 (above the 4 kW licence-free line) |
Fields the page does not itemise for the Weaver — weight, load, battery chemistry details — are left empty here rather than borrowed from the Weaver 200; the platform details that are published for the 200 are covered in that review.
What the Weaver is
The package is deliberately familiar: underbone frame, standard wheels, a riding position every Vietnamese rider knows — with the petrol engine swapped for a hub motor. At 5,000 W it sits comfortably inside the A1 licence class (above 4 kW, up to 11 kW), which makes it a first electric for riders who already hold an A1 from a petrol 110 or 125 — a licence base measured in millions of Vietnamese riders.
Where it sits today
The Weaver’s 100 km claimed range and 3-hour charge are honest city numbers rather than touring figures — this is a commuting machine, not the distance tool its siblings became. Its structural role in the line-up is the entry position: less range than the Weaver 200 (200 km claimed, 90 km/h) and none of the fast-charge hardware of the Weaver++ — but also the simplest expression of the format.
Who it suits
A1-licensed commuters with modest daily distance, who like the underbone shape and want the lowest-friction version of the electric motorcycle idea. For longer rides, the Weaver vs Weaver 200 comparison works through the upgrade question; for the whole family of machines, the Dat Bike line-up guide maps the range. Rental availability of any Dat Bike model: contact us to confirm current availability.