WTF, new rego costs!

**Muppet** · 11th August 2009, 11:56

Originally Posted by unrealone

I'm sorry to say guys but we'll be in for an even bigger shock next year. Can't say anymore though

Aw you're fucken kidding??? Let me guess insurance?

**MarkH** · 11th August 2009, 14:55

Originally Posted by Squiggles

Yer, a 500hp Turbo 'busa is unlikely to ever find itself on the road here in little old NZ...

And it is not like the bike is underpowered and needs a turbo added either. But the point is that if you were to mod a Hayabusa and certify it then what would you pay each year in rego? That's right - the same as an AN125 or C90!

A newbie learning to ride a 250cc bike for the cheaper petrol, easier parking and more nimble city commuting is going to get stung for over $320 for rego - that is a pretty big bill to pay for a struggling student for example.

**StoneY** · 11th August 2009, 15:25

Fair would be two separate charges

Bike reg: 12 months 30$ - (realistic road user charge)- PER bike you own, therefore not punishing us for more than one horse in the stable

ACC Premium: (TOTALLY separate to bike reg)- charged on medical history, from a base rate calculation like any insurance premium, taking a 5 year no accident bonus discount blah blah blah

THAT way ya could separate bikes and costs totally from the medical expenses on public health system...REAL user pays!

But no... this would just be too logical and too non-profit oriented for Mr Key and his ministers

**Squiggles** · 11th August 2009, 15:31

Originally Posted by MarkH

But the point is that if you were to mod a Hayabusa and certify it then what would you pay each year in rego? That's right - the same as an AN125 or C90!

A newbie learning to ride a 250cc bike for the cheaper petrol, easier parking and more nimble city commuting is going to get stung for over $320 for rego - that is a pretty big bill to pay for a struggling student for example.

And what do their greenie/money saving intentions have to do with the acc levy part? Both small and big feature in the stats. Its hard as a student but we manage.

Originally Posted by duckonin

Won't happen untill those driving cars play fair..Large percentage of bike accidents are caused by the motorist,(cars) they should be the ones paying the costs....

Ignorance is bliss as they say.

Originally Posted by unrealone

I'm sorry to say guys but we'll be in for an even bigger shock next year. Can't say anymore though

Not remotely suprised, we're in a shocker of a year.

**SMOKEU** · 11th August 2009, 15:50

We should only pay ACC levies on 1 vehicle that we own, then just pay admin fees on the rego for every subsequent (private) vehicle that we own. I can't drive my car and ride my bike at the same time, so why should I have to pay that much in ACC levies?

**Katman** · 11th August 2009, 16:06

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

car drivers kill motorcyclists, and motorcyclists pay more?

Originally Posted by duckonin

Large percentage of bike accidents are caused by the motorist,(cars)

There are some seriously deluded motorcyclists out there.

**Dodger** · 11th August 2009, 16:08

Does anyone even ride a 61cc or less motorcycle on the road?
Most less 50cc are classified as mopeds and cost <$100 per year rego.

Is it a moped or a motorcycle?
There are slightly different definitions of a moped, depending on the context:
For vehicle registration and licensing: a moped has a power output of 2 kW or under and a maximum design speed of 50 km/h or under. A vehicle with a power output over 2 kW or a maximum design speed over 50 km/h is a motorcycle. It is illegal to register a motorcycle as a moped.

**Katman** · 11th August 2009, 16:10

Originally Posted by Dodger

Most less 50cc are classified as mopeds and cost <$100 per year rego.

Even 50cc scooters have to be restricted in order to stay under the 2kW limit.

**Dodger** · 11th August 2009, 16:14

Originally Posted by SMOKEU

We should only pay ACC levies on 1 vehicle that we own, then just pay admin fees on the rego for every subsequent (private) vehicle that we own. I can't drive my car and ride my bike at the same time, so why should I have to pay that much in ACC levies?

Why pay it on the vehicle at all? Cyclists don't pay it yet they receve ACC when they fall off, and we also pay ACC levies on our wages.

At the moment if an unemployed non vehicle owner trips up they get ACC payouts. Just you wait till I'm in power and every one has to have their own private accident insurance.

**Dodger** · 11th August 2009, 16:16

Originally Posted by Katman

Even 50cc scooters have to be restricted in order to stay under the 2kW limit.

Yes, as stated in the above quote, yet this is one more thing that isn't tested. (at least I've never heard of anyone getting a ticket for it, although a mate of mine did manage to get a speeding ticket on his 50cc

)

**SPman** · 11th August 2009, 16:40

Originally Posted by Dodger

Yes, as stated in the above quote, yet this is one more thing that isn't tested. (at least I've never heard of anyone getting a ticket for it, although a mate of mine did manage to get a speeding ticket on his 50cc

)

60 in a 50 zone?