But the law defines a moped, with or without optional pedal power, as having a top speed of 30 mph and an engine no bigger than 50cc that does not require the rider to shift gears.

It offers peak power of 4kW, or about 5.2 horsepower, which is roughly the same as a 50cc scooter (though with about three times less range than its gas-powered counterpart).

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Mopeds. To some they are cheap and convenient, but others said they are too noisy. There are several bills targeting mopeds this legislative session. One of them aims to ban ...