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by memco 3671 days ago
Even though it is constructed from bicycle parts, this would be considered a motorcycle by legal standards in the US. Ebikes in the US generally are not allowed to exceed 20mph, but the motor in this can go well above that limit. I believe the limit is actually lower in the EU[1]. They may have to market this as a motorcycle on this fact alone.

[1]https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_bicycle_laws#European...

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>Even though it is constructed from bicycle parts, this would be considered a motorcycle by legal standards in the US.

Without DOT approved tires, it's legal status is off-road vehicle.