Motor Nominal Power
Attribute
| Name | Type | Units | Depends On | Category | Subcategory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor Nominal Power | Value | watt (W) | none | Electrical | Motor |
The total nominal power rating of the bike model measured in watts (W). The nominal power rating is the power that can be provided continuously without the motor overheating.
The maximum nominal power rating that can be ridden on streets and trails in many jurisdictions in the United States is 750 watts. Please consult with your state, county, city and trail authorities for the applicable restrictions in your area.
Usually an e-bike has only one motor and this value will be the same as Motor 1 Nominal Power. If there is a second motor, this value will be the sum of Motor 1 Nominal Power andMotor 2 Nominal Power.
Some bikes with a nominal power rating over 750 watts provide the capability to limit the usable wattage to 750 watts to comply with local regulations.
Nearly all e-bikes have a single motor. Only 1% of e-bikes listed on our site have two motors.
See also: Motor 1 Nominal Power, Motor 1 Peak Power, Motor 1 Max Torque, Motor 1 Location, Has Motor 2, Motor 2 Nominal Power, Motor 2 Location and
Attribute Type
This attribute is of type "Value".
Unit of Measure
The Motor Nominal Power value is shown in watts (W). If the source value is listed in a different unit of power, if will be converted to watts.
Distribution
The current distribution of Motor Nominal Power values for searchable bikes in our database is shown below:
Search Criteria
Motor Nominal Power can be used as a search criteria by specifying a range (minimum and maximum value) that you want to consider. The search criteria will include bikes in the search results that meet the criteria while excluding other bikes.