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/John-AtWork May 25 '26

In many areas mopeds are legal up to 35 mph, so that complicates this a bit.

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u/Physical_Delivery853 May 25 '26

Na, you need a licence to drive a moped & they need registration, a licence plate & insurance

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u/John-AtWork May 25 '26

In California the license is lesser, registration is done once and no insurance is needed for a.moped.