Originally Posted by
3alarmer
...I realize you probably don't follow the recent developments in this industry, but this statement is incorrect. Here's the latest Juiced marketing campaign. Clearly they are making and selling a couple of "e-bikes" that exceed 750 watts (or about 1HP) in power. They are not alone in going in that direction. A peak motor output of 1800 watts is more than enough to qualify as dangerous, when applied on two wheels
There have been even higher power systems available for years. Not sure what that has to do with the legal definition of a low power ebike vs a motor vehicle. If the power output exceeds what is legally allowed they become motor vehicles. Motor vehicles need a bunch of things to be legally ridden on public roads.