Police will destroy illegal e-bikes seized in a crackdown that nabbed teenagers allegedly speeding, amid a push for tighter regulation of the vehicles.

Five teenagers, some allegedly travelling at more than 50km/h on illegal e-bikes, were arrested as part of a police operation in northern NSW at the weekend.

A 14-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl were allegedly caught riding e-bikes at more than 50km/h on Saturday, while a 13-year-old was allegedly detected riding recklessly and performing a wheelie.

A 15-year-old was allegedly clocked travelling more than 80km/h on an electric motorbike, with another 13-year-old accused of speeding on an e-bike.

Detective Inspector Matt Zimmer said police would continue their crackdown.

"This enforcement is about reducing road trauma and enhancing

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