Renewable sources of energy are making their way into the market with hybrid features – a system that makes this new Pedal-Powered eRockit bike special – full electric powertrains or hydrogen engines. Not only cars, SUV’s or trucks, but also bikes are in the mix. The engine of a motorcycle is easier to assemble than other cars because it demands fewer parts, and engineers have less space to work with – and the same could be said of bikes with engines, a trend that is here to stay.
Electric and hybrid bikes are in the market for decades
Electric bikes have been around for over a century. The first model was created in 1895 by the American inventor Ogden Bolton Jr with a 10-volt battery. Many things have changed since then, with the first cars being commercialized, the hundreds of new engines developed, and the need for new, renewable sources of fuel.
Petrol is getting left behind with new renewable sources of energy coming from every area in major industries. With electric cars taking over in small European countries like Norway, where almost 100% of the sold vehicles in 2024 are electric, other divisions in the automaker industry have to adapt, and that’s exactly what eRockit did.
eRockit is now called “Human Hybrid”
The eROCKIT is known as the fastest electric bike in the world, reaching speeds up to 62 mph (100 km/h). But calling it just an e-bike doesn’t quite fit, even though it has pedals. The makers call it a “Human Hybrid,” and it’s a fresh take on electric two-wheelers. The only real thing it shares with a typical e-bike is the pedals.
Made by Germany’s eROCKIT AG, this lightweight electric motorcycle packs a 5 kW (16 kW peak) brushless motor that powers the rear wheel through a belt drive. It runs on a 52V, 7.5 kWh lithium-ion battery that pushes the bike up to 80 miles (130 km) on a single charge. Charging from 20% to 80% takes about 3 hours, and a full charge from empty is around 6 hours using a 230V outlet.
What sets this bike apart is how it uses the pedals—not to directly move the bike like a regular bike, but to control its speed. The company says their “Human Hybrid” system detects the rider’s pedaling power and multiplies it by 50, letting you hit 62 mph with just a few pedal strokes.
Is it legal to go this fast on the streets?
Some debate whether it really counts as the fastest street-legal e-bike, since definitions vary and motorcycles usually go by different names. Still, eROCKIT points out it’s the only vehicle you can legally pedal on the autobahn. It’s fully road-approved, with a proper license plate, and can be ridden on highways and public roads—just not on sidewalks, bike paths, or hiking trails.
At 286 pounds (130 kg), the eROCKIT is closer to a small motorcycle than a bike. It requires registration, insurance, and the rider needs a motorcycle license. It’s classified like a 125cc bike, so the same rules apply. Since launching in 2024, the eROCKIT retails for €12,900 (around $13,950). You could pre-order at the time with a €250 deposit, and once your order and customization are set, your bike goes into production.
Hybrid and electric bikes are here to stay
Electric bikes are becoming the daily option for workers in big cities like New York, London, and São Paulo. In 2024, electric bikes represented 46% of all trips in the Citi Bike system in NYC. These vehicles can be considered hybrid since you still need to pedal for the electricity to be generated. The amount of power put into the pedal is less than the regular bikes, but they still need a little push.
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