XV1100SE Posted December 5, 2012 Share #1 Posted December 5, 2012 Electric "bicycle" that can go 80mph and 200 miles on a charge. Considered a bicycle because you can extend pedals when the charge runs out. http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/12/hanebrink-x5/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted December 5, 2012 Share #2 Posted December 5, 2012 Crotch rocket. Not a bicycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted December 5, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted December 5, 2012 They are saying because it has extendable pedals (for pedaling)... it could be classed as a bicycle. I've seen bicycles with e-motors but nothing to this extreme. I have to agree this is an e-motorcycle.... not bicycle. Kind of a cross between a moped and a sport bike. Still.... 80mph on something that weighs 120lbs with a 200 mile distance? ... Mfr says in the article : "When the juice runs out, use a coin to turn the fasteners and pop out the pedals from behind the fairings to go on human power. Regarding the X5′s street legality, Hanebrink says, “the benefit of a legal electric bicycle is, of course, that it does not require registration, drivers license, or special motorcycle permit, etc. and can be operated where motorcycles are not permitted.” Does the DMV (MTO in Ontario) have a point where they classify it as an e-motorcycle vs e-bicycle? I don't know but might be interesting to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted December 6, 2012 Share #4 Posted December 6, 2012 It says you don't need a motorcycle license, but here in Illinois any motor driven cycle at or over 50cc requires a MC license, any electric vehicle that can exceed 20mph or has a motor that exceeds 750 watts requires license plates and a valid MC drivers license, class L under 150cc, class M 150cc and over. Next it does not qualify as a neighborhood electric vehicle since it can exceed 20mph. Does anyone know what a 750 watts electric motor is to hp? what would the cc equivelant be?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crowrod Posted December 7, 2012 Share #5 Posted December 7, 2012 1:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G in SC Posted December 7, 2012 Share #6 Posted December 7, 2012 Save up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freebird Posted December 7, 2012 Share #7 Posted December 7, 2012 It says you don't need a motorcycle license, but here in Illinois any motor driven cycle at or over 50cc requires a MC license, any electric vehicle that can exceed 20mph or has a motor that exceeds 750 watts requires license plates and a valid MC drivers license, class L under 150cc, class M 150cc and over. Next it does not qualify as a neighborhood electric vehicle since it can exceed 20mph. Does anyone know what a 750 watts electric motor is to hp? what would the cc equivelant be?? 1 hp(I) = 745.699872 W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted December 7, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted December 7, 2012 Still... neat idea. I can't see the licensing bureau letting a bike get past unlicensed that can go 80mph. Wonder what insurance would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tx2sturgis Posted December 7, 2012 Share #9 Posted December 7, 2012 I doubt any state will classify this thing as a 'bicycle'. Adding pedals to an automobile that will turn the rear wheels when rotated, does not suddenly make that car a sidewalk toy that doesnt need a license or registration. Although its an impressive design, I dont think you will see a lot of them around, at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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