yes you can still pedal. The chain drive for the engine is on the left side of the bike and the chain drive for the pedals is on the right side of the bike. The pedals stay stationary just like you were coasting. You can pedal at any time to help the engine like when you have to go up a big hill.
ANOTHER question..
50cc vs. 80cc..
80cc sounds allot bigger/stronger to me.. the 500cc motor costs more though.. Why is this? Just that their running a special on the 80cc or what?
Or is the 50cc a better motor, I'd only be using this to be getting from point A to point B in the city. No off road stuff or anything like that. I also weigh about 180lbs...