I was just browsing through eBay and came across this
1000W powered trailer from Germany which has now got me thinking.
Here are the specifications:
1000watt Motor
24-36volt electronic control system
Proportional throttle control for Handle bars.*(Travel at any speed you wish. You have full control)
Battery not included leaving the option open to how much range is desired. The Higher the Ah rating of the battery the further you can travel.
30K/h on 24volts
45K/h on 36volts
It is also fitted with a Freewheel to reduce drag when the motor is not being used.
Now the interesting bit, the ad states that,
"They also pass European laws and many Countries' Laws for maximum allowed Watts because the motor is not attached to the bike frame or wheels of the bicycle."If this information is correct, presumably you could have a 10-20KW motor powering a trailer full of batteries and still legally use it as a pushbike?
Could this be a genuine loophole for getting around the 200Watt 15mph legal limits?
If anyone has any experience or details regarding the laws on motorised trailers, I would love to know the exact legal requirements.
Alan
