Honda is doubling down on small electric two-wheelers with the launch of a new budget-friendly model that undercuts its own…

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    2 months ago

    yeah, my motor is 750W (right under 1HP), top speed 28. it has a throttle so it’s class 2 electric, no license needed.

    i really want to figure out how to change the max speed on the throttle to something lower so i can get better mileage and maybe go someplace a little further, but i’m not entirely sure how the math maths on that one (friction and air resistance y’know) and not have to buy an extra battery, but we’ll see

    • litchralee@sh.itjust.works
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      2 months ago

      If you have a question about your own ebike and not the Honda moped in the OP’s post, you should start a new post so that other people can try to answer.

      That said, at least in California and many other states, 28 MPH is not allowed on a Class 2 ebike. Only a Class 3 ebike can do 28 MPH, but a throttle is not allowed on a Class 3. Class 2 tops out at 20 MPH.

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        2 months ago

        oh i’ve got the manual and all that, i just can’t get the change to commit for some reason. and you’re right, it’s set at 20. i’ve got a flat and it’s been raining for a while so i haven’t taken her out for a month or so. brain fog and all that.

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        2 months ago

        because i don’t want to have to pay that close attention to “am i going 12 mph” the whole damn way and the “cruise control” functions are a joke, just turning those on drains half the battery

        • FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.ioOPM
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          Seems odd that CC itself would use much extra power: What’s your ride? My EP2 has CC and I have not noticed any impact on battery using it vs not using it.