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A8 Max Trekker Etrike
A folding trike with a 600 lb total load. Note: 1300W rated motor, over the 750W e-bike limit.
- Motor
- 1300W · 100 Nm
- Battery
- ~864 Wh
- Range, claimed
- Pedal assist 90 miles; electric-only 40 miles
- Top speed
- 18.5 mph
- Folded
- 41 × 28 × 28″
- List price
- $969
✓ Specs checked Sep 28, 2026against aipasbike.com · sources for each spec
Our scores
Storage fit67 / 100
Ranks 5th of 39 scored · see the top 10
Out of 100, from published figures only. How we score
Set your height and weight. We compare them with the limits Aipas publishes.
Height
5′6″
168 cm
Weight
180 lb
82 kg
Rider height
4′10″ min6′7″ max
Weight and load
Rider limit not publishedTotal 600 lb
Step-over
Bike: 90 lb + 9 lb removable battery
Specifications
Fit
- Step-over height
- Not published by brandaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rider height
- 4′10″–6′7″147–201 cmaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Seat height
- Geometry chart: Min seat height 28", Maximum seat height 36"; also Min seat to floor…aipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rider limit
- Not published by brandaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Total load
- 600 lb272 kg · rider plus cargoaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Seats
- Not published by brandaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Motor
- Rated power
- 1300Waipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Peak power
- Not published by brandaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Torque
- 100 Nmaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Battery
- Capacity
- ~864 WhCalculated: 48V × 18Ahaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Voltage and amp-hours
- 48V · 18Ahaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Battery weight
- 9 lb4.1 kgaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Range and speed
- Claimed range
- Pedal assist 90 miles; electric-only 40 milesaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Top speed
- 18.5 mph30 km/haipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- E-bike class
- Outside Class 1–31300W rated motor, over the 750W e-bike limitaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Size and folding
- Folds
- Yesaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Folded size
- 41 × 28 × 28″104 × 71 × 71 cmaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Weight
- 90 lb + 9 lb battery99 lb total · 45 kgaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Wheels
- 20"aipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Brakes and drivetrain
- Brakes
- 180mm dual hydraulic disc brakesaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Parking brake
- Yesaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Gears
- Shimano 7-speed (14-28T)aipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rear differential
- Yesaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Reverse
- Yesaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Comfort and safety
- Suspension
- Front suspension fork, 100mm travel, lockoutaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Certifications
- Battery MSDS & UN38.3; charger UL/FCCaipasbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Documents
Aipas A8 Max Trekker Etrike manuals and PDFs
A PDF disagrees with the product page. The manual gives a 32 mph top speed; the product page says 12 or 18.5 mph. The spec sheet above uses the product page.
- Owner's manualAIPAS A8 MAX Electric Trike Instruction ManualPDF · from aipasbike.com · covers A8 Max · Copyright 2024
Files hosted by the brand, found Sep 28, 2026. The spec sheet above comes from the brand's product page.
Legal in your state
Can I ride it where I live?
Check before buying: this model has a 1300W rated motor, over the 750W e-bike limit. Most states only treat Class 1–3 e-bikes as bicycles.
⚠ Check before buying
1300W motor is over the 750W limit.
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration, license plate or insurance is needed for a legal e-bike or e-trike, and it is not a motor vehicle.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 18 must wear a bicycle helmet on any bike, including an e-bike.
- Minimum age
- Riders must be 16 or older to operate a Class 3. State law sets no minimum age for Class 1 or 2, but pilot laws let San Diego County and Marin County set local limits, listed under local rules below.
- Where you can ride
- E-bike riders have the same road rights and duties as bicyclists, including use of bike lanes.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full California guide · Not legal advice.
⚠ Not covered by the e-bike law
New Jersey's e-bike law leaves trikes out. See what that means for trikes below.
- License, registration
- Riders 17+ need a valid driver's license of any class or a moped (e-bike) license/permit; riders 15-16 need a moped (e-bike) license or permit; bike-share renters 16+ are exempt.
- Helmet
- Motorized bicycle riders of every age must wear an approved helmet.
- Minimum age
- No one under 15 may ride a low-speed e-bike or motorized bicycle.
- Where you can ride
- Motorized bicycles may not use interstates, median-divided highways, roads posted over 50 mph, or the GSP/Turnpike/AC Expressway.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New Jersey guide · Not legal advice.
⚠ Check before buying
1300W motor is over the under-750W limit.
- License, registration
- No driver license needed for any e-bike class.
- Helmet
- Riders and passengers under 16 must wear a bicycle helmet; no state helmet rule for 16+.
- Minimum age
- No statewide minimum age, but since July 1, 2025 cities/counties may set minimum ages and require riders to carry government photo ID.
- Where you can ride
- You may ride anywhere a regular bicycle is allowed, including streets, shoulders, bike lanes and multi-use paths.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full Florida guide · Not legal advice.
⚠ Check before buying
1300W motor is over the 750W limit.
- License, registration
- No driver's license, registration or insurance is needed for a legal Class 1-3 e-bike.
- Helmet
- All Class 3 riders must wear a helmet; for Class 1 and 2 no state helmet rule applies to adults (localities may require helmets).
- Minimum age
- Riders must be at least 16.
- Where you can ride
- E-bikes may be ridden on roads with a posted speed limit of 30 mph or less, and in bike lanes; Class 3 only in New York City.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New York guide · Not legal advice.
Compare with
Actbest Triker Plus
| This trike | Triker Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | Not published | — |
| Total load | 600 lb | 500 lb |
| Weight | 99 lb | 101.4 lb |
| Top speed | 18.5 mph | 16 mph |
Compare with
Viribus FC2 Folding
| This trike | FC2 Folding | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | Not published | Not published |
| Total load | 600 lb | 400 lb |
| Weight | 99 lb | 125.2 lb |
| Top speed | 18.5 mph | 20 mph |
