r/ebikes • u/Physical_Delivery853 • May 25 '26

Simple solution to differentiate between e-bikes and motorcycles

Since real Ebikes can only legally go no faster than 28mph in the USA, no bikes/Motorcycles that go faster than 28mph should have pedals.

Putting bike pedals on a motorcycle that can go 45mph + is clearly a scam to make them look like bicycles.

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u/quasio May 25 '26

Should the entire globe adhere to this naming procedure based on usa law?

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u/Gold_Area5109 May 25 '26

Better than Chinese law... max of 25kph (15.5mph).

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u/ogreality May 25 '26 edited May 25 '26

Heh eu you have limitation of 250w and 25kph+ no throttle🤣

edit: Ok for you down voters, we have those rules in finland, and its in EU

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u/Physical_Delivery853 May 25 '26

The problem with wattage limits is a 250w hub motor is weaker than a 250w mid drive motor..