Does anyone know what those push bikes with motors called?

Question

im after a push bike with a motor i konw there top speed are about 15 mph and i dont need a drivers lisence but i cant remeber what there called

Answer 1

Right the others are.. moped for "Motor - peddle" - has a small motor and you can peddle it too..

Answer 2

Moped. pronounced - "mo-ped"

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Answer 3

Moblelet or Moblette I think made one with the engine in the front basket driving the front wheel but i havn't seen one in years.

Answer 4

You are probably thinking of the french VeloSolex bikes, they have an engine that drives the front wheel by means of a rubber roller.

In the wet they tend to slip a bit and smell of burning rubber, its what gives them the local name of 'stinkwheel'

You do need a licence in the UK though.

http://www.velosolex.co.uk/review.htm

Answer 5

The original is the mo-ped.  It is a motorized bicycle with a small enging.  There are also motor kits available you can add to a regular bike.

Answer 6

No, definitely NOT a moped.  These are different things altogether.

What you are talking about is a 'cyclemotor' or an 'autocycle'.  They have been around since the 1950's, in various forms.

However, since they have a petrol engine, they must be taxed, registered, and insured.  Additionally, you MUST have a driving licence to ride one, by law (unless it's an electric cyclemotor).

Answer 7

they are called mopeds

Answer 8

yea, moped, but they also have electric bikes too. Or even adapter kits to turn your bicycle into an electric or gas bike. But, You still gotta take a test at the dmv depending on what state ya live in with anything motorized.  I think ebay has some of both just to get an idea.

Answer 9

junk