Ebikes can’t have throttles, pedal assist only, in Qld.
The pedal assist can be in effect up to 25 km/h, the same as the escooter speed limit.
Over 20 km/h on a push bike is very easy. In fact I’d call 20 the hard minimum, and on a downhill especially it’s actually quite awkward to go slower than that. On the flat with no wind I’d be calling about 24 km/h a comfortable standard speed for a slow rider. More like 30 as a basic comfortable cruising speed for a strong rider.
What you say about wheels and escooter safety is basically correct though, to my knowledge.
You’re allowed to go up to 6km/h using the motor but without pedal assistance, according to the Qld Transport website, which I assume means you can use a throttle here…
I’m a regular cyclist, both electric and non-electric, so I know exactly what you mean about the ease of cruising at those speeds. I’ve got a torque sensor ebike where you have to use your legs a bit, and forgot about how little effort is required on a cadence sensor ebike like I think the rental ebikes here use. I’ve been wanting to do a ride with my non-cycling partner, her on the ebike. That may educational, since she seems to be more the target audience for rental escooters and might have a different perspective, whereas we seem to be more experienced on 2 wheels
