Originally Posted by
rmac
Just how powerful is this engine? Anything over about 1hp is no longer considered a bicycle and there are a lot more stringent requirements for being on the road. However, I'm sure that this won't stop you.
Actually it's worse than that. The rules of whether it's legal on the road will vary from state to state. As far as I know it is not legal in NY. I wouldn't begin to conceive of a reason why, but electric assist bikes aren't, and I'd have to guess this is in the same category. As for whether anyone would stop you, I have no idea.