Battery Powered Bikes?

[TeacherMan]

I have a pretty basic question... Trails or access behind gates that I can take a bike on, can I take one of these new battery powered bikes on? Before I spend the 2k on one Id be bummed to find out its no different than a dirt bike in terms of legalities.

[OltHunter]

No. It is no different than a dirt bike for access.

Unless something has changed recently, they are classified as motorized vehicles and follow the same rules as those. 

Google USFS battery bikes, or usfs e-bike policy or something to the likes of that and you can find the official policies of the USFS and DNR lands. 

[Screaminreelz]

I was hopeful to buy and use one but the timber companies were quick to squash it. Most of their websites will tell you.

[TheHunt]

eBikes can be peddle assist bikes or no assist bikes.  So you don't use the eBike peddle assist unless you are hurt and need assistance.   

[Matth]

Weyco land 750 watts or less is ok the timber patrol told me this year.