Electric Motorcycles?

[n2ize]

Can you cite anything in the DMV code that states it's for off-road use only?

How about bicycles? Do they have to be tagged?

No not bicycles because they don;t have a gas or electrically driven motor. When I called DMV to inquire about using my moped I was told that any motorized vehicle MUST be approved for use on public roads and must be registered and tagged for use on public roads and the operator must possess a drivers license. Other vehicles that don;t require a registration or license are for off public road use only. This is what I was told in my conversation with NYS DMV in 2001. Now, maybe they have changed it since then. But at the time I was interested that is what they told me.

The ONLY thing that was not mandated for mopeds or small motor vehicles (50 cc or less) was insurance. They recommend insurance but do not require.

[N2RJ]

Can you cite anything in the DMV code that states it's for off-road use only?

How about bicycles? Do they have to be tagged?

http://www.dmv.ny.gov/recreation.htm#mopeds

Motorized Scooters, Mini-Bikes, Dirt Bikes, Go-Karts, Motor Assisted Bicycles

You cannot register any of the motorized devices from the list below in NYS. You cannot operate these devices on sidewalks, public streets or highways in NYS. These devices are motor vehicles, but they do not have the correct equipment or design for operation on roadways.

Motorized Scooter - a device with a motor attached and a handlebar for a standing rider. An example of a motorized scooter is the device called the Go-ped®.
Mini-bike - a small, motorized device with two wheels and created for off-road use. A mini-bike does not qualify as a moped, a motorcycle or an ATV.
Dirt Bike - a motorized device like a motorcycle, but created for and used for off-road use. Some "dirt bikes" qualify as an ATV. These vehicles can register and operate off-road as an ATV.
Go-Kart - a small, motorized device with four wheels, created for off-road use. You cannot register a go-kart as a motor vehicle or ATV because a go-kart does not have the same equipment.
Motor-assisted Bicycle - a bicycle to which a small motor is attached. A motor-assisted bicycle does not qualify for a registration as a motorcycle, moped or ATV and does not have the same equipment.
These devices are not allowed on any street, highway, parking lot, sidewalk or other area that allows public motor vehicle traffic. You are subject to arrest if you operate one of these motorized vehicles and do not have a registration, driver license, inspection, insurance or correct equipment. The DMV can not provide any information about operation of these devices on private property. Contact the local authorities and property owners.

On a side note, a lot of neighborhood kids ignore the law anyway and drive these god damned things up and down the street with their loud lawnmower like engines, all hours of the night. This was when I lived in Queens.

One of the reasons I'm glad I moved out to the country. Couldn't take that shit anymore.

[KB3LAZ]

Idk about in NY but in PA you do not need a class M on your DL for a scooter under 50cc. You still have to have a DL though.

[KG4NEL]

Almost bought a BMW R60/2 a few years ago...still might in the future. Love the look of the old ones :)

[NQ6U]

Almost bought a BMW R60/2 a few years ago...still might in the future. Love the look of the old ones :)

I used to have a '68 R60. Rode it for three years, then sold it back to the guy I bought it from for exactly what I paid for it. Good deal, but I wish I had it back.