{"id":9400,"date":"2015-02-04T07:06:12","date_gmt":"2015-02-04T15:06:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/?p=9400"},"modified":"2017-06-21T08:28:49","modified_gmt":"2017-06-21T15:28:49","slug":"what-size-motor-for-electric-bike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/what-size-motor-for-electric-bike\/","title":{"rendered":"What Size Motor Should You Buy for Your Electric Bike?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Start by Thinking about what Size Electric Bike Motor You NEED for Your Electric Bike<\/h3>\n<p>As with every other question about a new electric bike, the answer to this one comes down to <strong>your personal needs and choice<\/strong>. Will your daily commute take you off road, and over the top of a mountain? If so, you are going to need the kind of big, tough motor that is found on, for example, <strong>Optibikes<\/strong>. Their top of the line mountain bike is powered by a 48 V lithium ion battery with Cool CarbonTM <strong>1100 W<\/strong> Motorized Bottom BracketTM. With this, you could commute over mountains without much trouble. And in fact, many people do! On the other hand, if your commute is more conservative, your needs will be similarly less conservative. Still, the Optibike looks AWESOME!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9406\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9406\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-buy-best-electric-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9406\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/what-size-motor-for-electric-bike\/optibike-electric-bike-huge-motor-size\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/optibike-electric-bike-huge-motor-size.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,182\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"optibike electric bike huge motor size\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;optibike electric bike huge motor size&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/optibike-electric-bike-huge-motor-size.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/optibike-electric-bike-huge-motor-size.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-9406 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/optibike-electric-bike-huge-motor-size.jpg\" alt=\"how to buy the right electric bike - optibike electric bike huge motor size\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9406\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9406\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/what-size-motor-for-electric-bike\/optibike-electric-bike-huge-motor-size\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/optibike-electric-bike-huge-motor-size.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,182\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"optibike electric bike huge motor size\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;optibike electric bike huge motor size&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/optibike-electric-bike-huge-motor-size.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/optibike-electric-bike-huge-motor-size.jpg?fit=300%2C182&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-9406 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/optibike-electric-bike-huge-motor-size.jpg?resize=300%2C182&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"how to buy the right electric bike - optibike electric bike huge motor size\" width=\"300\" height=\"182\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> Everyone wants power &#8211; but what size motor do you actually NEED?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>BionX Bikes<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7012\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7012\" style=\"width: 430px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/bionx-electric-bike-kit-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7012\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-bionx-pl-350\/bionx-350-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Bionx-3502.jpg?fit=430%2C282&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"430,282\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX S4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1236251385&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0090909090909091&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bionx 350 review\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Bionx 350 review&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Bionx-3502.jpg?fit=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Bionx-3502.jpg?fit=430%2C282&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-7012 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Bionx-3502.jpg\" alt=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/bionx-electric-bike-kit-review\/\" width=\"430\" height=\"282\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7012\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"7012\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-bionx-pl-350\/bionx-350-5\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Bionx-3502.jpg?fit=430%2C282&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"430,282\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX S4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1236251385&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0090909090909091&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Bionx 350 review\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Bionx 350 review&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Bionx-3502.jpg?fit=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Bionx-3502.jpg?fit=430%2C282&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-7012 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Bionx-3502.jpg?resize=430%2C282&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/bionx-electric-bike-kit-review\/\" width=\"430\" height=\"282\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Bionx-3502.jpg?w=430&amp;ssl=1 430w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/09\/Bionx-3502.jpg?resize=300%2C196&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 430px) 100vw, 430px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/bionx-electric-bike-kit-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click to read <\/a>my complete review of the BionX electric bike kit<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Like Optibikes, BionX offers a whole range of motor sizes, so you can choose something that meets your needs. You can even <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00GIXZKP8\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00GIXZKP8&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=avejoecyc0e-20&amp;linkId=6KXT2EPUAGI46EJH\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">buy a kit to convert your existing bike for a very reasonable price <\/a>(especially considering that they make premium quality products). Their Premium series pairs their SL 350 HT DT XL* motor with an extra long-range 48 V battery, and claims a range of 105 km (65 mi.). This bike has a 350 W motor (<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/review-bionx-pl-350\/\"><strong>one of my favorites, reviewed here)<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_23680\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-23680\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/VG7l30cmUuo\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23680\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/what-size-motor-for-electric-bike\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?fit=750%2C306&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,306\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My new electric bike book is packed with reviews of some of the newest, best quality electric bikes, thanks to my collaboration with two of the greatest ebike reviewers in the world&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?fit=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?fit=750%2C306&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23680 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg\" alt=\"My new electric bike book is packed with reviews of some of the newest, best quality electric bikes, thanks to my collaboration with two of the greatest ebike reviewers in the world\" width=\"750\" height=\"306\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-23680\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"23680\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/what-size-motor-for-electric-bike\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?fit=750%2C306&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"750,306\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;My new electric bike book is packed with reviews of some of the newest, best quality electric bikes, thanks to my collaboration with two of the greatest ebike reviewers in the world&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?fit=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?fit=750%2C306&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"size-full wp-image-23680 lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?resize=750%2C306&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"My new electric bike book is packed with reviews of some of the newest, best quality electric bikes, thanks to my collaboration with two of the greatest ebike reviewers in the world\" width=\"750\" height=\"306\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?w=750&amp;ssl=1 750w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?resize=300%2C122&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?resize=150%2C61&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?resize=250%2C102&amp;ssl=1 250w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/introducing-new-electric-bikes-in-electric-bike-book.jpg?resize=320%2C131&amp;ssl=1 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> My <a href=\"http:\/\/ow.ly\/VG7l30cmUuo\">new electric bike book<\/a> is packed with reviews of some of the newest, best quality electric bikes, thanks to my collaboration with two of the greatest ebike reviewers in the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the other end of the range, the BionX PL 250 M is a much smaller motor, at 250 W. However, I used one of these for years, and it easily sufficed for my needs<strong> (my Bionx PL 250 is <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/bionx-bike-review-bionx-pl-250-elecric-bike-kit\/\">reviewed here<\/a>)<\/strong>. At the time, I was not doing any hills, and just needed a boost so that my long commute would be faster and less daunting. I upgraded to one of their 350 W motors when my commute changed to include a couple of steep hills. (Bear in mind that I weighed just under 200 pounds for most of this time.)<\/p>\n<h3>Minimum Electric Bike Motor Size for Your Electric Bike<\/h3>\n<p>In a nutshell, you should not be looking at a motor smaller than 250 W if you have to deal with hills. And if you weigh more than 200 pounds, your minimum should be 350 W. Unless you are riding a bike such as my <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/panasonic-electric-bike-mid-drive-bike-motor-emotion-bh-race-bike-review\/\"><strong>BH Emotion Race Bike<\/strong><\/a>, which cleverly combines gear power with a <strong>crank-drive<\/strong> 250 W motor. With this bike, I can climb major hills without too much sweat.<\/p>\n<p>A 350 W motor will meet most needs, and will take a heavy cyclist up big hills with minimal sweat (but <strong>not<\/strong> without pedaling). After that, the bigger the motor, the more power you have. The 500 W motor is very powerful. The 750 W motor is tremendously powerful. The 1100 W offered by Optibikes is insanely powerful, but the price tag matches the power.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">But bear in mind that <strong>the bigger the motor, the bigger the battery you need<\/strong>. So a powerful 500 W engine will need a big battery, making for a heavy combination. On the other hand, the beautiful <strong>Swiss-made Stromer electric bikes<\/strong> are big and heavy &#8211; but fast and wonderful.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9485\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9485\" style=\"width: 216px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-buy-best-electric-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9485\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/what-size-motor-for-electric-bike\/stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor.jpg?fit=216%2C188&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"216,188\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor.jpg?fit=216%2C188&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor.jpg?fit=216%2C188&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-9485 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor.jpg\" alt=\"how to buy the right electric bike - stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor\" width=\"216\" height=\"188\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9485\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9485\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/what-size-motor-for-electric-bike\/stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor.jpg?fit=216%2C188&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"216,188\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor.jpg?fit=216%2C188&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor.jpg?fit=216%2C188&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"wp-image-9485 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor.jpg?resize=216%2C188&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"how to buy the right electric bike - stromer-electric-bike-large-size-motor\" width=\"216\" height=\"188\" \/><\/noscript><\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/electricbikeblog.com\/bionx-electric-bike-kit-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Click to read all about my book<\/a> on how to buy the best electric bike<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also, bear in mind that none of these sizes gives you a motor scooter. All the way up to 750 W, you still have to do some pedaling. But that\u2019s a good thing. If you didn\u2019t want to pedal and get fit, presumably you\u2019d be reading a book about motorcycles.<\/p>\n<h3>Size Doesn&#8217;t Matter with Electric Bike Motor Sizes<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/panasonic-electric-bike-mid-drive-bike-motor-emotion-bh-race-bike-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9487\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/what-size-motor-for-electric-bike\/emotion-bh-bike-review-300x200\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Emotion-BH-bike-review-300x200.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Emotion-BH-bike-review-300&#215;200\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Emotion-BH-bike-review-300x200.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Emotion-BH-bike-review-300x200.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9487 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Emotion-BH-bike-review-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"how to buy the right electric bike - Emotion-BH-bike-review\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"9487\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/what-size-motor-for-electric-bike\/emotion-bh-bike-review-300x200\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Emotion-BH-bike-review-300x200.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"300,200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Emotion-BH-bike-review-300&#215;200\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Emotion-BH-bike-review-300x200.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Emotion-BH-bike-review-300x200.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-9487 size-full lazyload\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/averagejoecyclist.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/Emotion-BH-bike-review-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"how to buy the right electric bike - Emotion-BH-bike-review\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/noscript><\/a>Well OK, it matters a bit. But the point is that configuration comes into it too. For example, if you ride an awesomely engineered <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/panasonic-electric-bike-mid-drive-bike-motor-emotion-bh-race-bike-review\/\"><strong>Emotion Race Bike (reviewed here)<\/strong><\/a>, the <strong>excellent Panasonic motor is in the crank driv<\/strong>e, so that the motor and gears work together to give you amazing speed and hill climbing ability.<\/p>\n<h3>Laws about Electric Bike Motor Sizes<\/h3>\n<p>Finally, keep in mind that there are laws about the <strong>size of motor that electric bikes can have.<\/strong> In the EU, Japan, China, and other countries, the power limit is 250 watts. In Canada, 350-watt engines are common. Eight of Canada\u2019s provinces allow electric power assisted bicycles, and in seven of these, they are limited to 500 watts output. In the province of Alberta the limit is 750 watts. In the USA, the limit is 750 watts. In the UK cyclists are severely limited, and the motor\u2019s maximum continuous rated power output must not exceed 200 W for bicycles, 250 W for bicycle tandems (i.e. two seaters) and 250 W for tricycles. I am completely confident that this will change as the reality of gas shortages finally dawns on the United Kingdom\u2019s legislators.<\/p>\n<p>Usually you will not be able to buy motors that are too big for the laws of your own country (although with internet orders, it is possible to get around this). Also, highly technical people can put together motors that exceed legislative limits.<\/p>\n<p>If you are not sure what is legal in your jurisdicition, get some advice from a reputable dealer.<\/p>\n<p>We buy all our electric bikes at the same store, so we can be sure of continuous support from a reputable store (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.evoebikes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evolution Bikes in North Vancouver<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>You may also be interested in my post about<a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/types-electric-motors-electric-bikes\/\"><strong> Types of Electric Motors for Electric Bikes<\/strong><\/a>, which will be published on Monday morning, 10th February.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>This entire post is taken from my new book all about <a href=\"https:\/\/averagejoecyclist.com\/how-to-buy-best-electric-bike\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Buy the Best Electric Bike. 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