Electric Motorbikes Are Not E-Bikes

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Police in Eagle are sounding the alarm over reckless electric motorbike riding on the Greenbelt and in neighborhoods, warning that these high-speed, unregistered vehicles are not toys—they’re illegal street machines. Confusion with pedal-assisted e-bikes is fueling the chaos, as teens ride unlicensed, unsafe e-motorcycles up to 70 mph, sparking pursuits, injuries, and anger from residents. Law enforcement urges parents to distinguish between the two, while responsible riders admit a few bad apples are damaging the community’s reputation. The message: e-motorbikes are powerful machines that…