Km/H 'Fast Electric Bike; Legal Rules; Differences In Equipment; Instruction For Use - Trek RIDE+ Pro Manuel Du Propriétaire

3. 40 'Fast Electric Bike'
km/h
The '40 km/h fast electric bike' is an electric bicycle of which the assistance does not stop at
25 km/h but at 40 km/h. This higher assist speed makes it the perfect electric bicycle for people
who like riding faster than 25 km/h. Note, though, that the actual maximum speed that you can
reach depends first and foremost on how strongly you pedal.
3.1 Legal rules
Legally, the 40 km/h fast electric bike is no longer considered being a 'bicycle' but a 'lightweight
moped'. It has type approval as such.
NOTE, For these bicycles third party insurance is mandatory.
In most countries, wearing a helmet is not mandatory. However, we strongly recommend to
always wear a helmet for your own safety.
Since 40 km/h electric bicycles are legally considered to be lightweight mopeds, they do have
a throttle, which allows riding them up to 20 km/h using motor power only. This means, that up
to 20km/h your bike can be used as an E-Bike, rather than as a Pedelec. Above that speed,
the motor will assist pedaling up to a speed of 40 km/h.
Important: The maximum power of the motor on your bicycle is limited to 250 W. Your
40 km/h electric bicycle is still a bicycle. It is therefore not recommended that you use it as a
moped or an E-bike without pedaling. Using battery power only will strongly limit your range.
3.2 Differences in equipment
The technical equipment of these 40 km/h bikes is almost identical to that on Pedelecs.
The following parts are additional and/or different:
• the rear view mirror
• the insurance plate holder
• the throttle on the controller
• extra reflectors
•Slightly different brake levers
• the type-approval plate on the frame.
These are all part of the type approval. It is not allowed to remove or exchange them for
other (non-certified) equipment. This also applies to the handlebars, tires, seat post, headlight,
rear light, brakes, kickstand and controller.
3.3 Instructions for use
Riding is the same as the Pedelec bikes, except that the assistance does not stop at 25 km/h
but at 40 km/h.
Ride carefully. Other road users may not expect a bicycle to go this fast.
Maximum range on one battery charge depends very much on your style of use. Due to the
higher speed that can be reached, be prepared to find the range slightly shorter than on regular
Pedelec bikes that have a maximum assistance speed of 25 km/h.

40 km/h 'Fast Electric Bike'

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