Power to weight restriction

[scumdog]

Interesting turn of events.

At least if I ever decide to get a bike licence I can park up the 1340 and jump on a 600......

Speaking of which; - the list is a bit harsh for the wannabe Harley owner, after all, EVERYBODY knows they only have about 40hp, all of 'em apparently so why aren't they all on the list??

[Steam]

Speaking of which; - the list is a bit harsh for the wannabe Harley owner, after all, EVERYBODY knows they only have about 40hp, all of 'em apparently so why aren't they all on the list??

Because there's a proposed 650cc limit for the learner list, apparently so learners aren't overwhelmed by a too-heavy bike. Er... assuming your question was kinda serious.

[Banesto John]

For sale, one barely used GN250 .... one woman rider, never taken out in the cold.

Would like to keep but more recent model is high maintenance and demands lots of attention ~

contact me for instant bargain .

If I buy the bike do I get the woman too?

[Banesto John]

For sale, one barely used GN250 .... one woman rider, never taken out in the cold.

Would like to keep but more recent model is high maintenance and demands lots of attention ~

contact me for instant bargain .

The high maintenance model I have now will not fit into the new legislation. That's why I am looking for a new one.

[JMemonic]

Motorcycle safety package aims to cut crash rate

Hon Minister Duynhoven
Minister for Transport Safety

28 March 2008 Media Statement



- Encourage progression through the GDLS by introducing a maximum
three year validity period for all learner motorcycle licences;

Great system an long overdue but see the above, why is that just for motorcycles ? In my job I see a lot of licences used as ID and the number of 1L and 1R licences is an eye opener, a lot of folks don't see the point in upgrading from the R.

[KingJackaL]

Well, I agree with the changes - they're good, really good. But they could screw me over in an EPIC fashion depending on the details.

I've got a GSX250F Across - not exactly a super-fast 250. But it's 34kW from 159kg dry (well, it would be if it wasn't old and tired with low compression) = 213 kW/tonne. Assuming the nominal 90kg allowed for fuel+rider though that brings it down all the way to 134 kW/tonne.

So it sounds like I'll be OK. Maybe. If those assumptions are correct, and the law doesn't change (which it almost certainly will). Hmm - a little worrying.

TBH I don't mind losing the inflated value off my 250. It cost me around $3000 once you factor in the fixing up to get it going. But if for some reason my bike winds up on the wrong list of something, it's going to do me over (having to sell a bike I can't ride, losing $1000's, then having to re-buy a bike, and being off the road in the meantime).

*watches developments like a hawk*

[edit]

Your bike is a two fiddy, so it's good to go.

If you re-read the list carefully, you'll see that it's

- "All bikes of 250 cc and under, except for these two-stroke race reps"; plus

- "This 'ere list of bigger bikes that ain't too fast".

I hope so...

*still reading the thread xD*

[riffer]

Speaking of which; - the list is a bit harsh for the wannabe Harley owner, after all, EVERYBODY knows they only have about 40hp, all of 'em apparently so why aren't they all on the list??

Because - according to one learned biker fella I shared a few beers with at New Years - Harley horses are different to Jappa horses because they've got more torques included in them.

So there. Harleys are too grunty for the average rider.

[Bonez]

Because there's a proposed 650cc limit for the learner list, apparently so learners aren't overwhelmed by a too-heavy bike. Er... assuming your question was kinda serious.

Can't understand that logic.
A CX500 is on the list but not the GB400.

[Steam]

Can't understand that logic.
A CX500 is on the list but not the GB400.

Yes, it's a porky bugger. By the way, I am slowly looking for another CX, so if you see any good ones, let me know.

[Ixion]

Can't understand that logic.
A CX500 is on the list but not the GB400.

Again, this is the Australian list. We got lots of bikes (especially the jap market 400s) that they never saw.

[Bonez]

I think the best thing to come out of this is the removal of the 70kph limit.

[Bonez]

Again, this is the Australian list. We got lots of bikes (especially the jap market 400s) that they never saw.

Did the list have specific detail on dates do you know? As there seem to be a few designations which a few different bikes could fall under. CB500 for instance.

[FilthyLuka]

A CX500 is on the list

I wonder if that includes the turbo version... hmm

[Bonez]

I wonder if that includes the turbo version... hmm

Now a learner on a turboed bike. Now there's street cred.

If the CX ends up on NZ list of approved bikes this means we're not going to have to another bike for Connie to get her m/c licence.

[limbimtimwim]

Interesting that they can ride an RVF400 but not a CBR400......

'Cause the RVF400 is fucking slow and heavy!!

I still love mine though.