I have noticed that in general there are some very strict restrictions and laws regarding the registration of "dirt bikes" around the world, but particularly Australia, UK, USA and Canada. I am definately not a legal expert of any kind and info I pass on here was simply obtained through observation! Purely out of interest I want to make a basic list of machines that are road legal as supplied from the dealer. Please note that in Australia some bikes can be registered if they meet ADR (Australian Design Rules) compliance - Including turning signals, registration plate, headlights, brake standards etc. In general, all factory supplied trail and enduro bikes (with headlight) are road legal (albeit in a restricted form) with the exception of the Suzuki RMX 450z (Too powerful, poor emissions etc.) Most "Ag. Bikes" or agricultural/farm bikes also meet ADR Compliance . All motocross bikes are illegal to ride on the road. Although kits for bikes like the YAM YZ can be purchased which can bring the bike close to being accepted as a road registerable vehicle (Rec Rego in VIC) Will list bikes as follows: make - legal, followed by make - not legal Husqvarna - Legal All TE and WR models Husqvarna - Not Legal All TXC/TX models KTM/Husaburg - Legal All EXC and TE models (both 2T and 4T) KTM/Husaburg - Not legal All SX models Yamaha - Legal All previous TT and TTR models. All past and current WR models Yamaha - Not legal All YZ models Honda - Legal The CRF 230L (Road Kit), and the CRF 250X/450X Honda - Not legal All other CRF models (NOte THE DISTINGUISHING "X" CRFX to desigate road legality) Suzuki - Legal Drz 250, 400 and 650 models + V-Strom's (Just incase of any doubt) Suzuki - Not legal RMX 450z (Has headlight and brakelight but too powerful/poor emissions?) All other RM/RM-Z Kawasaki - Legal The KLX 250/300 kit & KLX 450 plus the KLR 650 Kawasaki - Not legal All other KLX and KX models Gasgas - Legal All 2T and 4T EC Models
You can tell which Huskies are street legal in specific areas by clicking open the relevant Husky homepage and looking at the pics of the various types and categories. The ones with number plate hangars are street legal.
All states have different laws. NSW being the most expensive AND the most stringent laws. There is no halfway/recreational registration scheme (the lack of it being a contentious issue) in NSW. Rec. Rego. being a type of registration available in some states that allows bikes to limited road use - Forests etc but also limited road use but no arterial roads/main highways.
I was pulled over on Tuesday while quite literally riding around the corner from my street just testing a repair. I wasn’t speeding or anything but was pulled over because the Highway Patrol officer thought I was un registered (which I certainly am not). I have had my driver’s License for years but am still on my Green Ps for the bike. I was fined for not displaying my P plate, $204 and two demerit points! I’ve never had a fine in my life until then. Very ironic considering the general crime level in my neighbourhood and the severe lack of actual crime fighting police in my area (house/car broken into several times).. Anyway the moral of the story is she had no idea what she was looking at, and didn’t notice/care about the lack of mirrors, indicators or the "Not for highway use/Off road use only" tyres. I actually asked her what the rules were, she vaguely replied saying: “The bike should be in the same configuration as the dealer supplied it”
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In the state of California, the law requires that the tail light has to be able to run for at least 15 minutes with the engine shut off. I noted that the 2007 TE models with AC lighting somehow snuck past this regulation somehow.
i think your going to find a HUGE variation as to what constitiutes 'ROAD' legal. Here in Canada, we have listings from the manufacturers as to what vehicles are legal here. That is why it is hard for consumers to buy a US vehicle and import it to canada without modifications as listed from Transport Canada (ie - daytime running lights, bumper heights and construction. Most US vehicles are compliant but the intra-boarder paperwork makes the process slow and usually eats up the cost savings). Then we have provincial differences for manufacturers (try moving from Ontario to Alberta with your old car/ motorcycle and TRY to get it registered in Alberta lol). Lastly we have civil by-laws that can even be more annoying. Here in Edmonton, council passed a noise by-law against motorcyclists. You have an aftermarket exhaust system, be prepared to pay $275 fine (due to sound testing to 86db), and then the road inspection will also fine you for no reflectors, modification of turn signals etc... If theres any deviation from the federal (Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Act, which is basic for motorcycles and cars) expect more fines. Im sure the USA is similar, as in each state defines its own version of 'road' legal. Best thing to do is to go to the dealership and ask which models are road legal in your area.
All these restrictions, laws or whatever you call this on bike riding is one of the main reasons I moved out of the states to this country to finish my life ... About the same laws exist here but are not enforced unless in the larger cities ... It's open riding 99.9% of the time ... This lack of restrictions makes it a little more dangerous at times on the hard top but life is always a little dangerous and I try to stick to the dirt as much as possible... Stay alert and stay alive ...
Here in Washington state they passed a law so you can get any dirt bike plated through proper inspection. Any....dirt bike. I am tempted to find some older wr426 or something and supermoto it just for zipping around local roads
Good afternoon. I was wondering if the Husqvarna TXE is road legal for Australian use. It comes with horn, indicators switch, headlight and taillight
