What's countrys have what speed restrictions?

[rodgemx125]

I know UK is 25kmh along with most of Europe. Where in the world is there higher or even no limits imposed?

 

[Le_fabulero75]

Australia is 25km/Hr too. I heard or saw an interview with Bosch guy just recently and it seems the fine line between speed / power is something they take seriously. Once above a limit it gets bike into "motorcyle" territory and allthe associated laws etc.

 

[rodgemx125]

Australia is 25km/Hr too. I heard or saw an interview with Bosch guy just recently and it seems the fine line between speed / power is something they take seriously. Once above a limit it gets bike into "motorcyle" territory and allthe associated laws etc.

I read new Zealand is 32kmh. Only slightly higher but would be much more realistic I feel

 

[Le_fabulero75]

I read new Zealand is 32kmh. Only slightly higher but would be much more realistic I feel

True - just googled it. Maybe i need to buy my bikes from NZ and bring them back!

 

[timo2824]

US is 20mph for class 1 and class 2, class 3 is 28mph.

 

[Joecrow]

With many city streets here in Germany and other EU countries now restricted to 30 kmh for all vehicles and I believe 20mph in the UK, do we really need untaxed, unlicensed and not subject to madatory regular testing, bicycles capable of power assisted speeds in excess of those limits?

 

[Base]

Canada is 32km/h and max motor 500watts.
25km/h is terrible, still good for the hills but on level ground it sucks.

 

[Stihldog]

Canada is 32km/h and max motor 500watts.
25km/h is terrible, still good for the hills but on level ground it sucks.

I agree. 32km/h is just fine. Even on the Fuel EXE TQ motor. I don’t need any more than that for these roads/trails/hills.

 

[timo2824]

Canada is 32km/h and max motor 500watts.
25km/h is terrible, still good for the hills but on level ground it sucks.

US is 750 watts max, interesting on the differences country to country.

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

Technically, NZ doesn’t actually have a limit imposed on eBike owners.
Most are bought with a 32kmh limit from the shop, but mine was set at 45kmh by a Shimano rep before I took delivery.

So theoretically we could actually have whatever the bikes are capable of.

A quick search shows this:

In New Zealand, electric bikes (e-bikes) with a motor output of 300 watts or less are considered bicycles. E-bikes with a higher motor output are considered mopeds.

Motor output

• E-bikes with a motor output of 300 watts or less are considered bicycles
• E-bikes with a higher motor output are considered mopeds
• • Mopeds have different registration and road use requirements

Speed

• • New Zealand does not limit the maximum speed of e-bikes
    

 

[iXi]

The odd thing is they cap ebikes at 25km/h in Aus but then you have all these clowns suited up in motorcycle helmets on electric scooters weaving in and out of traffic at 40km/h.

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

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The odd thing is they cap ebikes at 25km/h in Aus but then you have all these clowns suited up in motorcycle helmets on electric scooters weaving in and out of traffic at 40km/h.

There are e-scooters capable of over 100kmh being used on the streets in NZ and Oz.
They’re never technically legal but nobody seems to police it.

 

[nv70]

Electric bicycle laws - Wikipedia
Says. rated power of less than or equal to 250 W, 25 km/h [15.5 mph]".
This is the de facto definition of an electrically assisted pedal cycle in the EU

Its too slow limit for level transport to the forest. if you ask me

 

[iXi]

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There are e-scooters capable of over 100kmh being used on the streets in NZ and Oz.
They’re never technically legal but nobody seems to police it.

Yep it's nuts and I know I'd feel safer on a bike at 40+ye

Electric bicycle laws - Wikipedia
Says. rated power of less than or equal to 250 W, 25 km/h [15.5 mph]".
This is the de facto definition of an electrically assisted pedal cycle in the EU

Its too slow limit for level transport to the forest. if you ask me

Yep I agree. My last two bikes were derestricted and 32 was perfect, on eco on the flats or mild incline I cycle at about 28-30km/h.

 

[jackamo]

True - just googled it. Maybe i need to buy my bikes from NZ and bring them back!

Why , just buy a volspeed or speedbox

 

[Mikerb]

Also note the regulations for the UK and most of Europe (ie EU member states) developed originally by the EU refers to the bikes that conform to the regulations as EPACs ( Electric pedal assist cycles) ...not EBikes! We have lots of problems with the media, general public and even Govt officials not understanding than an EBike merely means any 2 wheeled vehicles powered by an electric motor. EPACS are restrcited to 250w max ( nominal) motor, power assist only when pedalling, and a maximum assisted speed of 25kph. Throttles are therefore not allowed however a button operated walk assist is allowed with a maximum speed of 6kph provided the button is kept depressed.
Any electric motor powered 2 wheel vehicle that does not concur with those regulations is either a moped or motor cycle.

Edit: max assisted speed corrected

 

[Shark58]

EPACS are restrcited to 250w max ( nominal) motor, power assist only when pedalling, and a maximum assisted speed of 20kph.

This should be … speed of 25kph.

 

[#lazy]

I mostly ride in the Surrey hills which is privately owned land run by management companies SO as it’s private property does the Uk ebike speed limit of 25kph still apply ?

 

[E-MAD MALC]

I was lead to believe if i is private property and you have permission of the owner, you can ride at what ever speed you want

 

[Mikerb]

This should be … speed of 25kph.

Yes..thanks....my typo mistake. I have edited my post

 

[Mikerb]

I mostly ride in the Surrey hills which is privately owned land run by management companies SO as it’s private property does the Uk ebike speed limit of 25kph still apply ?

Yes because although it may be private property it is open to public access

 

[Mikerb]

I was lead to believe if i is private property and you have permission of the owner, you can ride at what ever speed you want

Only if not open to public access. At the end of the day all land is owned by someone.....local authorities, Forestry England etc

 

[Polar]

Wish I had US software because 25km on flats is just to slow and 7 km increase would make a huge difference though it doesn't sound like it.
The workshops do not have access to any software other than what is approved in the country, I have been told.

 

[E-MAD MALC]

Only if not open to public access. At the end of the day all land is owned by someone.....local authorities, Forestry England etc

I've had SB on my bike for a couple of years now and use it if the coast is clear

 

[timo2824]

Wish I had US software because 25km on flats is just to slow and 7 km increase would make a huge difference though it doesn't sound like it.
The workshops do not have access to any software other than what is approved in the country, I have been told.

I regularly hit 17-18 mph on my local xc trail loops. I don't ride in boost, but in trail mode so far I've not hit 20mph except on some down hills or on a road transfer. 15.5mph would definitely be annoying and I'd jailbreak my bike the first day I rode it...

 

[#lazy]

I was lead to believe if i is private property and you have permission of the owner, you can ride at what ever speed

Only if not open to public access. At the end of the day all land is owned by someone.....local authorities, Forestry England etc

Cheers King William 1

 

[Stihldog]

Hitting the speed limit (32kh) on the Rail vs the Fuel feels completely different. I can power through the limit on the Fuel TQ motor …especially on the flats. The Rail feels like an anchor just fell off the bike.

I don’t think I’ve ever hit the speed limit on a trail run…up or down.

 

[HandsomeDanNZ]

I’ve hit the limiter at 45kmh on a forest road on my Merida, but on trails I’m probably maxing out at around 40kmh when descending. I think the only time it would be an issue is if I was coming off a berm and wanted to get a bit more speed for a gap jump.

But the reality is, I don’t need more than 45kmh as an assistance limit. I do ride faster than that fairly often, but it’s unassisted.