Today, while out running errands on my hybrid, I saw an e-motorbike (this style) using the bike lane (dude also had a motorcycle helmet on).
Personally, I think these people should stay on the road like other motorbikes, as it’s clear that these are supposed to be an electric analog to ICE powered bikes.
I called this person out as well, due to my position being they actually are more of a hazard to other cyclists and pedestrians when the lanes switch to MUP’s without warning. Especially where they would be heavier than even e-bikes and would cause anyone they hit more damage than they would receive.
Ebikes? Sure as long as they’re not being assholes.
Full on electric motorcycles? Hell no, they belong on the roads.
If you can’t pedal it and it’s faster than a bike bring pedaled, it doesn’t belong in a bike lane.
There is some argument for e-scooters (the kind that you could theoretically move by kicking the ground) being used in a bike lane.
I agree that a full-size motorbike, electric or not, should not be in a bike lane.
The primary reason for bike lanes is arguably being safely overtaken by cars, due to the speed difference. Motorbikes can keep up with traffic, and will want to overtake cyclists.
