The Preschool 4+
A non-folding trike with a 250 lb rider limit.

- Motor
- 500W · 45 Nm
- Battery
- 614 Wh
- Range, claimed
- 20-30 miles depending on load and terrain
- Top speed
- 20 mph
- Folded
- Doesn't fold
- List price
- $7,299
Set your height and weight. We compare them with the limits Bunch Bikes publishes.
Fit
- Step-over height
- Not published by brandbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rider height
- 5′2″–6′6″157–198 cmbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Seat height
- 29.5-39.5 in (measured from bottom of pedal stroke)bunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rider limit
- 250 lb113 kgbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Total load
- 600 lb272 kg · rider plus cargobunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Seats
- 6Brand publishes conflicting figures: total of 6 seats in front with seatbelts' (Seating Layout) · Seat Belts: Four 3-point seat belts included' (Technical Specifications). We use the figure from the more specific source.bunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Motor
- Rated power
- 500Wbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Peak power
- Not published by brandbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Torque
- 45 Nmbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Battery
- Capacity
- 614 Whstated by brandbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Voltage and amp-hours
- 48V · 12.8Ahbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Battery weight
- Not published by brandbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Range and speed
- Claimed range
- 20-30 miles depending on load and terrainbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Top speed
- 20 mph32 km/hbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- E-bike class
- Class 2 (not stated by brand)has a throttlebunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Size and folding
- Folds
- Nobunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Folded size
- Doesn't foldbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Weight
- 177 lb80 kgbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Wheels
- 20 in front (x2), 24 in rearbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Brakes and drivetrain
- Brakes
- Tektro Auriga E-Twin+ E545/E540 hydraulic disc, 180 mm rotorsbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Parking brake
- Yesbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Gears
- 7-speed Shimano (Tourney derailleur, Altus shifter)bunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rear differential
- Not published by brandbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Reverse
- Not published by brandbunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Comfort and safety
- Suspension
- None stated (single gas-spring steering damper only)bunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Certifications
- UL 2271 and UL 2849; frame, stability and braking tested to DIN 79010bunchbike.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Bunch Bikes The Preschool 4+ manuals and PDFs
A PDF disagrees with the product page. The 2024 manual gives a 350 lb total limit and a 220 lb cargo box. The product page says 600 lb total and 400 lb cargo. The spec sheet above uses the product page.
- Owner's manualBunch Bike 4.0 User ManualPDF · from bunchbike.com · covers The Original / K9 / Preschool 4 and 4+ · 4.0 Version 2024-02-23
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?
Bunch Bikes doesn't state a class; by its figures it would be Class 2, with a 20 mph top speed.
throttle, 20 mph
- 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.
throttle, 20 mph
- 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.
throttle, 20 mph
- 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 | Classic Straight Cargo Trike (Mid Drive) | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | Not published | Not published |
| Total load | 600 lb | 520 lb |
| Weight | 177 lb | 100 lb |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 15.5 mph |
| This trike | The K9 4+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | Not published | Not published |
| Total load | 600 lb | 600 lb |
| Weight | 177 lb | 168 lb |
| Top speed | 20 mph | 20 mph |


