Throttle Max Speed
Attribute
| Name | Type | Units | Depends On | Category | Subcategory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throttle Max Speed | Value | mile per hour (kph) (mph (kph)) | Has Throttle | Electrical | Throttle |
Throttle Max Speed is the maximum speed expected using only throttle. The speed is approximate and is usually quoted assuming the most favorable throttle usage, speed, rider weight and terrain.
Many bikes have a fixed maximum speed when using the throttle. Some bikes allow the maximum speed to be configured to comply with a different e-bike class and/or local regulations. If the maximum speed is configurable, then this value is the maximum speed that can be configured.
E-bike Classes
There are three classes of e-Bikes that are generally recognized in the United States. The regulations can vary by state and locality and we recommend you determine the applicable regulations in your area.
- Class 1: pedal assist only with a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph.
- Class 2: pedal assist and throttle with a maximum assisted speed of 20 mph for both.
- Class 3: pedal assist (and perhaps throttle) with a maximum assisted speed of 28 mph for pedal assist and 20 mph for throttle.
People For Bikes is a great resource for information on E-bike regulations.
See also: Has Throttle and Throttle Max Range
Attribute Type
This attribute is of type "Value".
Unit of Measure
The Throttle Max Speed value is shown in miles per hour (kph) (mph (kph)). If the source value is listed in a different unit of speed, if will be converted to miles per hour (kph).
Depends On Attribute
Throttle Max Speed depends on the value of the Has Throttle attribute for the bike. If Has Throttle is true (yes) then Throttle Max Speed is meaningful and can have a value. If Has Throttle is false (no) then Throttle Max Speed is not meaningful for the bike and its value is displayed as "Not Applicable" or "n/a".
Distribution
The current distribution of Throttle Max Speed values for searchable bikes in our database is shown below:
Search Criteria
Throttle Max Speed 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.