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How are they better than a small motorcycle?
by eternauta3k 10y ago
How are they better than a small motorcycle?
- eropple 10y agoCheaper, quieter, lower-emission? Living in a city, motorcyclists are the dirt worst (especially after 10PM). I can't even hear an ebike.
- jseliger 10y agoTake a look at the links. They're not really comparable. They don't go as fast and are designed to be pedal-assisted—that is, without pedaling, nothing happens. The basic frame is a bike frame, not a motorcycle frame. And so on. Ebikes provide assistance but are not designed for high-speed riding or conventional freeways or that sort of thing.
- detaro 10y agoIn addition, electric-assist bikes potentially (e.g. in EU they have a power limit, and can only supply power if you move the pedals) count as bicycles, so you can use cycle lanes or restricted paths, don't need a license or insurance...