So you own a 600... isn't it actually a 598?

**ManDownUnder** · 10th December 2009, 13:03

From the press release Ixion posted in another thread...
“The Government has opted for more moderate motorcycle levy increases than ACC recommended. Mopeds 50cc and under will pay $129.24; motorbikes up to 600cc will pay $327.70; and bikes over 600cc will pay $426.92. As part of the motorcycle levy, $30 will now be committed to injury prevention modelled on the successful programme in Victoria, Australia. My message to motorcyclists is the escalating costs of motorcycle accidents cannot be ignored but ACC wants to work with you on improving safety."
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So I ask the question how many of them actually are 600cc or greater?

If I recall correctly ost of the bikes I know that are "600 cc" are actually 598 or so... putting them down a classification and saving about $99/year (+GST).

Or are ACC levies set on marketing rather than engineering data?

**dipshit** · 10th December 2009, 13:06

I think you'll find it's up to 601cc

Besides, my GSXR is 599cc

**ManDownUnder** · 10th December 2009, 13:08

Originally Posted by dipshit

I think you'll find its up to 601cc

Besides, my GSXR is 599cc

aaaaa 'tis a good point. what's the legislation say exactly?

**neels** · 10th December 2009, 13:15

My 600 is apparently 599cc, so I assume it's OK as 'smaller' bike.

The two questions being, will I get potted by the cc nazis if I buy a set of oversize pistons for it, and if I went 1mm oversize and made it 619cc does that make it $100ish more dangerous?

**Latte** · 10th December 2009, 13:18

It'll be done on whatever is in the registration papers. to the CC. If you choose to get it changed after a big bore kit or the like then it's your call (and your $99)

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and yeah waaaay more dangerous :P

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**Gremlin** · 10th December 2009, 13:19

Big bike category is 601cc and above...

The bikes that are really affected is stuff like the SV650, ER6, KTM 690SM... less performance than a supersport 600... but costs a fair whack more

**slofox** · 10th December 2009, 13:32

Sooooo...guess I should sell the highly dangerous SV650S (645cc?) with its reckless 72 bhp and buy the 599cc R6 with a much safer 123bhp...that makes sense dunnit?

**dipshit** · 10th December 2009, 13:37

Originally Posted by slofox

Sooooo...guess I should sell the highly dangerous SV650S (645cc?) with its reckless 72 bhp and buy the 599cc R6 with a much safer 123bhp...that makes sense dunnit?

shush....

**Freakshow** · 10th December 2009, 13:39

I am on a 636cc so I am stuck with the big guys.

**White Boots** · 10th December 2009, 13:39

Dam you ZXR 636

**bogan** · 10th December 2009, 13:50

damn you 55bhp Bros 650, nah just jokes, I still luffs you

**ManDownUnder** · 10th December 2009, 13:58

Originally Posted by slofox

Sooooo...guess I should sell the highly dangerous SV650S (645cc?) with its reckless 72 bhp and buy the 599cc R6 with a much safer 123bhp...that makes sense dunnit?

Hell go for it - ACC said it's the right thing to do and Nick Smith has some data!

... no bloody clues - but he's got data!