{
  "id": 19604296,
  "title": "New e-bike for faster roads displayed in Dubai as expert calls for tighter rules",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/new-e-bike-for-faster-roads-displayed-in-dubai-as-expert-calls-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-12T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The National UAE",
    "slug": "the-national-uae",
    "url": "https://www.thenationalnews.com/news/uae/2026/11/12/new-e-bike-for-faster-roads-displayed-in-dubai-as-expert-calls-for-tighter-rules/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Zero XE electric bike, capable of reaching 110 kilometers per hour, was unveiled at the EV World exhibition in Dubai. This top speed raises concerns over safety and regulation of high-performance electric two-wheelers. Priced at Dh25,000 ($6,800), the Zero Motorcycles-produced bike comes equipped with necessary accessories like lights, indicators, a horn, and a number plate. It is registered with the Roads and Transport Authority and Abu Dhabi Police, boasting a range of about 100km on a single charge. Thomas Edelmann, founder of RoadSafetyUAE, argued that e-bikes exceeding 100kph should be treated like conventional motorcycles, citing increased collision and injury risks, especially for inexperienced young riders. The popularity of modified electric bikes has become a concern in residential areas, with young riders frequently exceeding speed limits and performing stunts, incurring a Dh300 fine for riding on main roads. Zero Motorcycles' Middle Eastern brand manager, Shehab Al Zainy, emphasized that the Zero XE is designed to meet road requirements and cannot be altered to enhance performance. Safety concerns have been highlighted, as Edelmann called for clearer rules governing high-performance electric bikes, including stronger enforcement and licensing requirements, unlike conventional bikes. Dubai currently imposes speed limits of 20-25kph for conventional e-bikes and prohibits faster electric bikes on main roads. These concerns come amid a growing trend of accidents involving e-bikes, with motorcycle accidents increasing from 20 in 2023 to 62 in 2024, and e-scooter accidents rising from 46 to 120 over the same period. The UAE's national EV policy aims to have 50% of vehicles powered by electricity by 2050, requiring advancements in battery technology, infrastructure, and addressing concerns about driving range.",
  "summary": "A new electric bike approved for use on high-speed roads has been showcased at the EV World exhibition in Dubai. But its top-speed of 110kph has led to renewed concerns over the safety and regulation of high-performance electric two-wheelers. The Zero XE recently went on sale in Abu Dhabi for Dh25,000 ($6,800). It comes fitted with lights, indicators, a horn and a number plate. Zero Motorcycles,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}