Yamaha Tricity (not a bike)

**Reckless** · 9th June 2015, 14:52

Originally Posted by Bassmatt

If its a "car" does it require a seat belt?

Not sure about the law these days but when my mate had a V8 trike it was helmet=no seatbelt, No helmet=seatbelt?
But it was soooooo long ago I don't have a clue if it was registered as a car or bike?
Hold on?? I think I remember him having to choose either system before his first rego?
He chose a lap belt we never wore helmets.

**carver** · 11th June 2015, 21:18

**Papa Bendy** · 12th June 2015, 12:47

I read a review of the Vespa trike with the same trapezoidal front suspension - they might have invented it - and it was a couple of seconds (!) faster round an indoor go-kart than their two- wheeled GT250 which I think had the same engine.

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**Esherwin** · 13th June 2015, 11:08

Originally Posted by carver

Lol, lets compare a scooters handling capabilities through twisties against sports bikes. No bias in that vid

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**Qkchk:Me** · 7th November 2015, 09:23

Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase

If that's a car what is a Can Am Spyder?

Or those Harley trikes?

I am confused.

As far as I know, two wheels out the front and one at the back = Car Licence (with the exception of the Piaggo)

One wheel out the front with two at the back = Motorcycle Licence.

Just had a chap turn up for his CBTA Restriced Training and Test this morning on a Yamaha Tricity - had to turn him away (due to being classified as a car)

You gotta wonder how the NZTA decided that this was a car?

**Scubbo** · 7th November 2015, 11:37

does that mean it gets car rego $?

**Ender EnZed** · 7th November 2015, 14:21

Originally Posted by Scubbo

does that mean it gets car rego $?

Correct, same as the Can-Am. I think there's still some special rule about needing to wear a helmet though.

**Daffyd** · 7th November 2015, 14:45

I think the NZTA f**ked up on this one...

**Scubbo** · 7th November 2015, 16:03

ooer thats not to shabby? anyone have one and can comment on what the rego cost is? would be great if it were the $136? one that "safe" cars get heehhee

**Ender EnZed** · 7th November 2015, 16:28

Originally Posted by Scubbo

ooer thats not to shabby? anyone have one and can comment on what the rego cost is? would be great if it were the $136? one that "safe" cars get heehhee

A quick Google didn't find me a ready answer but, from memory, I think it's about 230 compared to about 430 for a regular 2 wheeled 125cc scooter.

**Scubbo** · 8th November 2015, 08:13

thats bloody good -- what a crazy registration system we have :|

**awa355** · 8th November 2015, 13:48

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Just had a chap turn up for his CBTA Restriced Training and Test this morning on a Yamaha Tricity - had to turn him away (due to being classified as a car)

You gotta wonder how the NZTA decided that this was a car?[/QUOTE]

In Australia, and elsewhere, the narrow wheel track of the front wheels means it cannot be classed as a car. NZTA seems to be on their own on this one.

**Gremlin** · 8th November 2015, 23:38

I thought there was also some basis around NZ New or imported, with one being classed as cars, and one as bikes? Stuff like Can-Am, also the Piaggio MP3 etc.

Also wonder how you can class something like that as a car, but then do they somehow require a helmet? Imagine being pulled over by the police because you're not wearing a helmet and you tell them it's a car...

Would be mint for commuting with low rego costs...

**Robbo** · 10th November 2015, 07:58

How would you explain not wearing a seatbelt, if it's a car? They really need a classification of "Other" rather then "Car" or "Motorcycle" then that would give them a separate set of specifications and regulations to adhere to. Although, i have no doubt that if this became the case, then they would be charged Motorcycle registration costs.