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Maxi
A non-folding, one-rider trike with a 11″ step-over and a 265 lb rider limit.
- Motor
- —
- Battery
- 522 Wh
- Range, claimed
- Average 60 km; 39-82 km (default battery)
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph
- Folded
- Doesn't fold
- List price
- $3,205.92
✓ Specs checked Sep 28, 2026against vanraam.com · sources for each spec · 1 conflicting figure
Our scores
Seniors fit78 / 100
Ranks 4th of 83 scored · see the top 10
Heavy-rider fit4 / 100
Ranks 54th of 60 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 Van Raam publishes.
Height
5′6″
168 cm
Weight
180 lb
82 kg
Rider height
Weight and load
Rider 265 lb
Step-over, 11″
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Bike: 88 lb
Specifications
Fit
- Step-over height
- 11″28 cmvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rider height
- Not stated as height; inseam 80-95 cmvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Seat height
- Not published by brandvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rider limit
- 265 lb120 kgvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Total load
- —Not used: The figure is the luggage carrier's 20 kg limit; Van Raam doesn't give a total load.
- Seats
- 1 ridervanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Motor
- Rated power
- —
- Peak power
- Not published by brandvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Torque
- 45 Nmvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Battery
- Capacity
- 522 Whstated by brandvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Voltage and amp-hours
- 36V · 14.5Ahvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Battery weight
- Not published by brandvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Range and speed
- Claimed range
- Average 60 km; 39-82 km (default battery)vanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Top speed
- 15.5 mph25 km/hvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- E-bike class
- Class 2 (not stated by brand)has a throttlevanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Size and folding
- Folds
- Novanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Folded size
- Doesn't foldvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Weight
- 88 lb40 kgvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Wheels
- 22 in front, 24 in rearvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Brakes and drivetrain
- Brakes
- V-brakes (rear V-brake or back-pedal brake)Brand publishes conflicting figures: Hydraulic brakes' (Standard equipment) · Brakes, front: V brake; Brakes, back: V brake or Back pedal brake. We use the figure from the more specific source.vanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Parking brake
- Yesvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Gears
- Fixed gear standard; freewheel, back-pedal, 8-speed optionsvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Rear differential
- Yesvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Reverse
- Novanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Comfort and safety
- Suspension
- Not published by brandvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
- Certifications
- Not published by brandvanraam.com ↗ · checked Sep 28, 2026
Documents
Van Raam Maxi manuals and PDFs
- Spec sheetDimensions MaxiPDF · from vanraam.com
- Spec sheetDimensions tricycle Maxi divisiblePDF · from vanraam.com
- Spec sheetTechnical specifications vanRaam bikesPDF · from vanraam.com · covers all Van Raam models · 2025
- Owner's manualUser manual Maxi 25.04 (traditional tricycles)PDF · from vanraam.com · covers Van Raam traditional tricycles · 25.04
- CertificateDeclaration of Conformity Maxi (CE & UKCA)PDF · from vanraam.com
- DocumentPricelist tricycle Maxi (USA)PDF · from vanraam.com · 01-07-2026
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?
Van Raam doesn't state a class; by its figures it would be Class 2, with a 15.5 mph top speed.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in California
throttle, 15.5 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.
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.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in Florida
throttle, 15.5 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.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full Florida guide · Not legal advice.
✓ E-bike (class not stated) in New York
throttle, 15.5 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.
Last verified Sep 2026 · Read the statute ↗ · Full New York guide · Not legal advice.
Compare with
Addmotor Triketan M-330 Mini
| This trike | Triketan M-330 Mini | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | 11″ | 16.5″ |
| Total load | — | 450 lb |
| Weight | 88 lb | 112 lb |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph | 20 mph |
Compare with
Addmotor Grandtan Turbo
| This trike | Grandtan Turbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Step-over | 11″ | 17.5″ |
| Total load | — | 360 lb |
| Weight | 88 lb | 118 lb |
| Top speed | 15.5 mph | 20 mph |
