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
Set your height and weight. We compare them with the limits Aipas publishes.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| 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 |
| 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 |


