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    Suzuki RV50, is it a moped?

    Hello,

    I was wondering if the suzuki RV50 can be classed as a moped. Or is it classed as a motorcycle? The engine doesn't exceed 50cc and hasnt been registered in new zealand.

    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by squidy View Post
    Hello,

    I was wondering if the suzuki RV50 can be classed as a moped. Or is it classed as a motorcycle? The engine doesn't exceed 50cc and hasnt been registered in new zealand.

    Thanks.
    There are a few other conditions before it is allowed to be classed as a moped.
    When life throws you a curve ... Lean into it ...

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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    There are a few other conditions before it is allowed to be classed as a moped.
    Do you know what those conditions could be?

    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by squidy View Post
    Do you know what those conditions could be?

    Thanks.
    clearly explained on the ltsa website. My sister had a Suzi fatwheel RV50 in the late 70s, a pussy but not to be underestimated, both the rv50 and my sister.

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    Quote Originally Posted by squidy View Post
    Hello,

    I was wondering if the suzuki RV50 can be classed as a moped.
    No.




































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    Quote Originally Posted by squidy View Post
    Do you know what those conditions could be?

    Thanks.
    Yes.

    And and as already stated ... the answer to your original question ... NO
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    Quote Originally Posted by FJRider View Post
    Yes.

    And and as already stated ... the answer to your original question ... NO
    Then what could those conditions be!

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    Quote Originally Posted by squidy View Post
    Then what could those conditions be!
    https://www.nzta.govt.nz/vehicles/ve...le-classes/#LA

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    I have talked to other rv50 owners and they have their rv registered as a moped. Could this be because they registered/vinned it 30+ years ago?

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    Quote Originally Posted by squidy View Post
    I have talked to other rv50 owners and they have their rv registered as a moped. Could this be because they registered/vinned it 30+ years ago?
    The people you'll have to talk to are NZTA.

    Why the problem if it's registered as a motorcycle?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Moi View Post
    The people you'll have to talk to are NZTA.

    Why the problem if it's registered as a motorcycle?

    1. It will cost more for vin, rego, registration and wof.
    2. I will require indicators, mirrors and more safety features.
    3. You need a motorcycle license, having a drivers license only required is more friendly to the market.

    If I could make it a moped, its a steal. If it is classed as a motorcycle more $$$$$

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    Quote Originally Posted by squidy View Post
    1. It will cost more for vin, rego, registration and wof.
    2. I will require indicators, mirrors and more safety features.
    3. You need a motorcycle license, having a drivers license only required is more friendly to the market.

    If I could make it a moped, its a steal. If it is classed as a motorcycle more $$$$$
    Is it capable of traveling faster than 50 km/hr ... ??? ... this is the clincher question ...

    But ... have you taken it to VTNZ ... filled out the forms ... paid the testing fee ... got a pass/fail result ... ???

    Try ... what could possibly go wrong ... ???
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    Quote Originally Posted by squidy View Post
    1. It will cost more for vin, rego, registration and wof.
    2. I will require indicators, mirrors and more safety features.
    3. You need a motorcycle license, having a drivers license only required is more friendly to the market.

    If I could make it a moped, its a steal. If it is classed as a motorcycle more $$$$$
    It's a can of worms Bro. Put it to bed.

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    The clue is in the name. Mo-Ped, Short for motor-pedals. Does it have a motor & pedals? If not then it's not a Moped.
    it's not a powered bicycle, it's a motorbike. Get over it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidecar bob View Post
    The clue is in the name. Mo-Ped, Short for motor-pedals. Does it have a motor & pedals? If not then it's not a Moped.
    it's not a powered bicycle, it's a motorbike. Get over it.
    Not actually correct. A moped needs to be 50cc or less, and not be capable of exceeding 50kph, and have no more than 2kw of power.

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