Originally Posted by
GeoKrpan
I just wonder how in the heck a bicycle can cost as much or more than some motorcycles. A lot more engineering, casting, machine work, manhours, etc. goes into the production of a motorcycle. What Specialized sells is mostly hype. Honda makes motor scooters that sell for less than the Turbo that will run circles around it with no range anxiety. Still, I think electric bikes are a great idea.
At least in my community, electric bikes do not need to be licensed and can utilize any of the bicycle specific infrastructure where motorcycles are excluded...so apples/oranges. And even though I have never owned a Specialized bicycle I know they make pedal-only bikes that cost upwards of $10,000 US. So a $3000+ electric bicycle seems like a bargain if that's your thing.