A Question of Watts
BAG statement
Pedal Powered Regulations Human Powered Motor Vehicle Regulations Engine Powered Bicycle Insurance Cover everything not covered by the Motor Vehicle Act (Sub vehicles) Insurance imposed upon higher powered mopeds under the PPRs
250w Pedelec 250w (25KPH*) Pedelec Human Powered 50cc 4Kw 45KPH^ Moped L1e/L2e Engine Powered M/C Bicycle * At which point to power cuts off^ Maximum speed limit 251w Pedelec 50cc 1Kw 25KPH^ Low Performance Mopeds
Key points:
Pedelec 250w (25KPH*) Power Assisted Cycle Human Powered 50cc 4Kw 45KPH^ Moped 50cc 2BHP 45KPH^ Low Powered Cycle Engine Powered M/C Moped Bicycle Insurance Clause 20 Ch104 * At which point to power cuts off Incl Moped ^ Maximum speed limit
Key points:
Pedelec 250w (25KPH*) Power Assisted Pedal Cycle Human Powered 50cc 4Kw 45KPH^ Moped L1e/L2e 50cc 2BHP 45KPH^ Low Powered Cycle Engine Powered M/C Moped Bicycle * At which point to power cuts off Incl Moped ^ Maximum speed limit Clause 3 (2) (a&b) Should be somewhere over here? Insurance Clause 20 Ch104
LN365 of 2012 changes imply that 250w category, require a silencer resulting in people assuming that the petrol powered bicycles on our roads are just 250w rather than mopeds between circa Kw (2 - 5BHP) Part 1 (3) 2 (b) ….in the case of a cycle fitted with an internal combustion motor, a complete exhaust system emitting a sound level of not more than 91dBA. This statement does not appear to refer to other more powerful engine classification later on, although this is covered by the type certification in the case of L1e & L2e machines.
Key media points:
Pedelec 250w (25KPH^) Power Assisted Pedal Cycle Human Powered 50cc 4Kw 45KPH^ Moped L1e/L2e 50cc 2BHP 45KPH^ Low Powered Cycle Engine Powered M/C Moped Bicycle * At which point to power cuts off^ Maximum speed limit Insurance Clause 20 Ch104 Off the scope? Registered, driver tested & insured, 16yrs, helmet & speedometer
GO INTO YOUR KITCHEN AND CHECK THE POWER RATING ON YOUR HAND MIXER, ITS LIKELY TO BE JUST W. OS MODEL AIRCRAFT ENGINE 2.5cc 0.4HP 17000RPM Yes 298w
49cc KIT 5-6HP 6000RPM STATEMENT FROM A LOCAL SUPPLIERS WEBSITE …CAN SUPPLY 3 DIFFERENT ENGINES WITH DIFFERENT POWER FOR CUSTOM MADE MOPEDS.
Pedelec 250w (25KPH*) Power Assisted Pedal Cycle Human Powered 50cc 4Kw 45KPH^ Moped L1e/L2e 50cc 1Kw 25KPH^ Low Performance Cycle Engine Powered M/C Moped Bicycle Insurance * At which point to power cuts off^ Maximum speed limit Clause 3 (2) (a&b) 251w Pedelec Enforcement
We (BAG) have been saying it since We will say it once more.