Legallity

[KTM Bike Industries UK]

Ok, got all that then.

So the golden rules are:

• Always keep pedaling when above 15 mph
• When riding on the footway, do it slowly, and try to not scatter the pedestrians into the road
• Don't jump red lights
• Don't let your ego force you into publishing a Youtube vid of your XYZ special with it's twin 1 Kw motors riding past the shops at 40mph.

Isn't it fortunate that the majority of ebikers don't appear to brainless pillocks, or we might all be arrested on sight, in possession of a dangerous weapon.

you missed a couple of other things...

make sure you arent involved in an accident of any kind, and make sure your third party liability covers you riding an illegal vehicle, or you could find your bill in the result of any accident doesn't just involve you loosing your driving license, you could be liable for a hefty insurance bill.

 

[jackhandy]

And, if you've bought an S_pedelec from Ktm & promised faithfully not to ride it on the road, Don't!

 

[KTM Bike Industries UK]

And, if you've bought an S_pedelec from Ktm & promised faithfully not to ride it on the road, Don't!

you, and a lot of others on this forum need to get away from your miss use for the "on the road".

you can't use it on OR off road. The only place you can use it is on private land where there is no public access.

If you're planning on buying a KTM sPedelec, you'll need to do a lot more than promise. We'll need proof of your address, proof that you have a place to ride it, and we'll need a signed letter from the dealer and customer explaining that they know the law and that the bike is the same as a Motorcross bike. IE can't be used in the public environment - ANYWHERE, on or offroad.

 

[Artstu]

and that the bike is the same as a Motorcross bike. IE can't be used in the public environment - ANYWHERE, on or offroad.

Misleading given you can register a motorcross bike for the road, that can then be ridden on the many byways that allow vehicular access and tarmac roads of course.

 

[JohnCade]

Misleading given you can register a motorcross bike for the road, that can then be ridden on the many byways that allow vehicular access and tarmac roads of course.

Has to be registered and insured of course, and subject to MOTs. Rider needs helmet etc. Can't be ridden on a cycle way or bridleway either. Green lane riding is fast becoming a thing of the past too.

 

[KTM Bike Industries UK]

Misleading given you can register a motorcross bike for the road, that can then be ridden on the many byways that allow vehicular access and tarmac roads of course.

the fact you think that statement was misleading shows that you don't fully understand the implications of riding an illegal ebike in the UK.

Its the same as a Motocross bike, yes you can modify an MX bike and make it road legal, but we didn't say "modified motocross bike" and even if you do modify it you can't use it offroad or on shared paths. So when we compare an illegally powerful eBikes use on the road or in the public arena offroad... it is the same as a motorcross bike.

Yes, you can modify an MX bike and essentially turn it into a road legal enduro bike, but you have to modify it massively to make it legal to be used on the road - mirrors, registration plates etc etc. You can't do this to an eBike, and most of the people who use illegal eBikes, don't have insurance, and use it in the public arena

and as JohnCade has said, even then you can't ride it off road on anything other than green lanes.

You certainly can't bomb along a cyclepath or multi use forest trail on one and expect not to be held accountable for any accident you're involved in, even if its not your fault.

 

[jackhandy]

you, and a lot of others on this forum need to get away from your miss use for the "on the road".

I'm well aware of the " off-road/private land" distinction & have been since long before you started pontificating on the forum.

I merely avoid pedantry, as I find it boring