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The e-bike rush is unstoppable, but there is a new concern: e-bikes that are legal Maximum limit of 25 km/h and the permissible Power of 600 watts often far outperform - speeds over 45 km/h are not uncommon. Although it's illegal to ride tuned e-bikes on public roads, tuning them up is shockingly easy. But the consequences are often overlooked. Although controls are scarce, tuning e-bikes poses a serious challenge, which is why few dealers are willing to "official" tunings to offer. But the bicycle industry does not lack ingenuity, hobbyists and mechanics and there is a clear one Gray area. By law, the motor of an e-bike only up to a speed of 25 km/h support - after that it switches off automatically. However, reaching this limit feels like dragging a rock behind you, according to ambitious e-bike riders. Hence a appears untuned e-bike absurd for many, especially when it slows down the joy of driving.
2023 e-bike tuning
So it is tuned: On chip installation hardly takes 15 minutes and often costs money well under 200 euros. With that you also have 45 km/h still strong motor support. The easiest way to make your e-bike faster is to manipulate the magnetic sensor, which measures the speed and hangs in the spokes. A simple one Shift to the inside of the pedals and the sensor at the same height on the frame is sufficient to reduce the measured speed. Another method is to use larger chainrings. And in order to maintain the battery life despite the higher load, many tuners equip their bikes with one second battery out of. And finished ones too Tuning boxes can easily be ordered online and installed by yourself within a few minutes - this allows the e-bike to reach speeds without any problems of up to 70 km / h. Anyone who is interested can find a lot of information and support online.
only illegal if used on the road
The tuning itself is by the way legal, as long as the e-bike not on public roads is driven. The cost of 200 to 300 EUR also appear negligible compared to the price of a new e-bike. But be careful if you get caught – although this is unlikely due to the lack of specific controls – penalties can be severe. An e-bike that exceeds the 25 km/h limit, counts as a moped – with all the consequences like license compulsory, Helmet and insurance obligation and stricter requirements for the Facilities. Liability insurance, which normally applies to bicycle accidents, could decline in the case of a tuned e-bike. Therefore, you should think twice before pimping your e-bike. However, it is estimated that up to 40 percent of e-bikes tuned. Incidentally, for the majority of e-bike riders, an inflated motor doesn’t seem to make much sense – for many it’s just another way to compete for “Faster, further, better, stronger“ to stay ahead.
Of course, that was far from it. Our tuning magazine has countless other tuning reports for two-wheelers in stock. We regularly deal with the topic of e-bikes, pedelecs and ATV tuning. Do you want all posts related to the topic E-scooter, e-bike, UTV, ATV / quad tuning see? Just click HERE and look around. Or is a small extract enough? Then take a look at the following three articles.
