Van Moof

[Biker man]

Van Moof have a new model coming out the V it has 700watt motor capably 37 mph it will be in the American market by the end of next year.

 

[fossyant]

Can you please use proper headings. Van Moof what.

 

[Biker man]

Can you please use proper headings. Van Moof what.

New model read it

 

[Cycleops]

I believe you're in the UK so what possible use is a 700watt motor to you?

 

[HMS_Dave]

Why even bother with pedals at that point?

 

[Cycleops]

New model read it

Read what? You haven't provided any link.

 

[classic33]

Van Moof have a new model coming out the V it has 700watt motor capably 37 mph it will be in the American market by the end of next year.

Classified under US law as "motor vehicle". Insurance, license and helmet required. No use of cycle lanes or other cycle facilities allowed either.
Illegal in some States.

 

[Biker man]

Classified under US law as "motor vehicle". Insurance, license and helmet required. No use of cycle lanes or other cycle facilities allowed either.
Illegal in some States.

They are hoping things will change .

 

[Biker man]

I believe you're in the UK so what possible use is a 700watt motor to you?

I am just quoting what I read ,but I bet they would sell like hot cakes here .

 

[Cycleops]

Why? What would anyone do with a bike you can't legally use on the road.

 

[FishFright]

I am just quoting what I read ,but I bet they would sell like hot cakes here .

Get an electric motorbike ? It does seem to fit what you want much better than a pedalec .

 

[Pale Rider]

I am just quoting what I read

It's a shame you cannot be bothered to do it accurately.

The bike is going to be sold in the UK for a shade under £3,000.

The battery, not the motor, is 700wh.

The motor is up to 1,000w, depending on model.

Oh, and the top assisted speed is 31mph, not 37mph.

https://www.vanmoof.com/en-GB/vanmoof-v

 

[classic33]

They are hoping things will change .

They'll be disappointed then. The current regulations only permit a maximum of three wheels on an e-assist cycle before it's classified as a "motor vehicle". And a maximum speed of 20mph.

I am just quoting what I read ,but I bet they would sell like hot cakes here .

They might, but then they'd be motor bikes, not e-assist under the EPAC regulations. Which over here, allows the use of four wheels, which is why DHL are trialling their cargo quads here.
They and UPS see no changes being made in the US to the current regulations that would allow them to use them over there.
Neither company is small either.

 

[Jenkins]

It's a shame you cannot be bothered to do it accurately.

The bike is going to be sold in the UK for a shade under £3,000.

The battery, not the motor, is 700wh.

The motor is up to 1,000w, depending on model.

Oh, and the top assisted speed is 31mph, not 37mph.

https://www.vanmoof.com/en-GB/vanmoof-v

And to quote Van Moof (with my bolding)

...integrated speed settings to match your country's regulations, the
VanMoof V will travel up to 31 mi/h

So it won't do 31mph in the UK unless you pedal it up to that speed (or override the country setting making it illegal to use)

 

[fossyant]

Your title just says Van Moof. All your threads do the same. Absolutely useless titles. You'd be better off using "Van Moof new model".

Bit pointless as its not available in UK as its illegal.