# Illegal E-Bike Seized With Claimed Speeds Over 100mph, But Something Doesn't Add Up

> Over the Christmas holiday, police in North Yorkshire, England, seized an adapted electric bike they claimed was capable of reaching more than 100 mph.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2064271/illegal-ebike-uk-police-top-speed-over-100-mph/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6956e9a228f6b5f9ee7cefbb)
- **Published:** 2026-01-01
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #bike #claimed #seized #doesn #holiday #illegal #something #speeds
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