Disagree, on turbo they closer resemble a motorcycle more than a bicycle. On other modes it’s a weird hybrid that feels like cycling but not really. Kinda like artificial grass.. the expensive stuff looks real but something is just off with it..Motorbikes are cool and fun. You're right in that emtbs are a type of "motorbike" in a broad sense and I dont think anyone would disagree with you that electric motor cycling is a completely different sport. However, I think most of the time people refer to emtbs as motorbikes it's just to stir up trouble and get people to bite, or to try and push them out of the conversation which helps neither side. We both know that they are called electric mountain bikes (emtb) because it's pretty obvious that they have a lot more in common with mtbs than they do motorbikes hence why people on this forum want to talk about them.
I have spent several days riding emtbs, I am not just making shit up to get into a internet argument, my comments aren’t meant in that way.
I don’t have any real issues with emtbs as long as they considered their own sport. The uci should not have anything to do with them and they should not be on track with bicycles in races or events. Maybe a code of conduct MTBA could come up with in regards to overtaking, but knobs will be knobs no matter what they are riding.. oh and ebikes climbing up stuff on 2 way trails that pedal bikes can only decend. Need a code of conduct there..