An In-depth Comparison: Electric Bike Vs. Motorcycle, scooter, and regular bicycle
In today’s society which is busy and full of urban sprawl, bicycles still offer convenient transportation despite growing traffic levels. Technology has brought innovation to cycling, and electric bikes now see rising adoption as an alternative to traditional ones. However, we need to identify and know the differences between bicycles ranging from the uncomplicated bicycle to the advanced motorcycle.
Read on to discover more about these various forms of bicycles and how they compare.
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●Traffic Regulation
An electric bike legally is a regular non-assisted bike;. However, you have to be 14 years old to be allowed to ride an electric bike, these age restrictions do not affect a regular bicycle, and you as well don’t need any license to ride a regular bicycle. You are also not legally required to wear a helmet while riding an electric bike or a regular bicycle.
●Speed
The speed of a regular bicycle depends on the rider and how fast they are at pedaling, while the rate of an electric bike still depends on its battery and motor with minimal pedaling of the rider. These mechanical advantages are not available to a regular bicycle.
●Commuting
Both the regular and electric bicycles are commutable as both don't have to stop at traffic lights and rush hour traffic. Still, the time expended depends on the rider of the regular bicycle. The faster he paddles, the quicker he can move from one place to the other.
●Maintenance
An electric bicycle is far more expensive to maintain than a regular bicycle. There are more electrical and mechanical parts in an electric bike that need to be retained compared to traditional bicycles, parts ranging from the battery to the electrical motor.
●Exercise
A regular bicycle gives us the whole exercise of cycling as you must pedal all the time compared to the electric bike, which requires minimal effort.
●Cost
Electric bikes range in cost from a low of $600 to over $8000, with most mainstream electric bikes costing between $1500 - $4000. A regular bicycle ranges from $200 to $10000 depending on whether you want a luxurious motorcycle or a road bike.
●Distance
The distance covered by a regular bicycle depends on the rider and how good they are at pedaling, while an electric bike can go anywhere between 25 to 50 miles on average.
●Weight and Maneuverability
An electric bicycle has more weight when compared to a regular bike mainly because of its extra electrical and mechanical parts.
●Environmental and Community Friendly
Both the electric and regular bicycles are eco-friendly as neither releases exhaust fumes that pollute the atmosphere.
●Safety
The rider solely controls the safety of a regular bicycle as he is in total control of the bike; the rates of accidents caused by traditional bikes are more than that caused by the electric motorcycle. We can assume that the electric bicycle is safer than a regular bicycle.
5. Conclusion
Each of the comparable vehicles ranging from the ordinary bicycle to the motorcycle has its pros and cons, and which is right for you.