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Anonymous asked in Cars & TransportationMotorcycles · 1 decade ago

Super pocket bike made legal in PA...can it be done if i get a good bike?

If the bike has headlights, high beams and low beams and turn signals and a horn it should be able to be registered as a LSV low speed vehicle.

it can be registered for street use in many states. Most of our customers who have wanted to register these bikes for street use have been able to do so. You may need to add a license plate holder and/or rear-view mirrors, or other minor modifications. These items are inexpensive, can be found at most local scooter or motorcycle shops, and are easily attached via simple modifications.

All vehicle(s) come with a factory standard Certificate of Origin (Manufacturer Statement of Origin/MSO) which may be used for registration. We also include an official MSO for registration, with no extra charge for this service.

^^From what the site says ..the bigger super bike that i am getting, not to be confused with the smaller 50 cc models should be able to be street legal.

These are the rules in Florida...but i am in PA hopefully it is the same.

0. Have a motorcycle licence ( for a 110cc it is classified as a motorcycle)- you could try to say to say its 50cc then you dont need one but the certificate will probably say its 110cc.. You will not be required to bring the bike in to the DMV or ever do a riding test for anyone.

1. Headlights, taillights, sideview mirrors, signals, licence plate holder

2. Helmet- if you plan on not buying insurance ( you will defenetally not want to pay the price of the bike each month just on insurance r u nuts!!)

If you dont use helmet, you must have insurance. Cops can pull u over if you ride on streets where there will defenetally be cops, local neihborhood driving you can do without helmet with no cops near.)

3. Bring your factory standard Certificate of Origin (Manufacturer Statement of Origin/MSO) it is the important paperwork the bike comes with

4. Bring your ID

5. Bring $ it will cost $30.00 to put a Licence plate on it which includes the years stickers ( you will have to pay extra each year for new stickers)

6. Bring another $29.75 to get the bike registered

7, Bring some more money of 7% extra of the original purchase price. ( so if bike was bought for $500.00 you will have to pay extra $35.00 at the DMV.)

FOLLOWING THESE STEPS WILL GUARANTEE YOU TO LEGALLY RIDE ON ANY of the X series Mid Bikes( with minor modifications) on PUBLIC ROAD ( except highway)

so a total of about at least $100.00 of registration fees, not including your modification fees is all thats required to ride the bike legally.

BTW: it may sound like im answering my own question but im not about to drop 700 bucks on a super bike and not be able to ride it.

thanks.

Additional Details

these are the demensions. and specs

Drivetrain

Engine: 4 Stroke 110cc Single Cylinder, Air Cooled

Fuel : 91+ Unleaded Gasoline (no oil mixing required)

Starter: Electric Key Start w/ Backup Kick Start (MANUAL)

Maximum Speed: up to 70+ mph

Ignition: CDI, Ultra High Discharge Coil

Transmission: 4-Speed Manual w/ Hand Clutch or Automatic

Maximum Power: 15.5 hp

Brakes: Hydraulic Cross-Drilled Disc Brakes

Exhaust: Factory Tuned Dual Exhaust w/ Twin Silencers

Dimensions

Length: 58"

Width: 25"

Height: 33"

Ground Clearance: 5.5"

Dry Weight: 140 lbs.

Weight Capacity: 325 lbs.

Fuel Tank Capacity: 2.25 Liters

Cruising Range: 50 miles per tank

Tires: Pneumatic Racing Semi-Slick Tires

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  • 1 decade ago
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    Maybe.

    In searching through Penndot's info, it looks like you might.

    You will not spend $700, it will be more. You must at least change the tires.

    It will be classed as a motorcycle. It must pass a motorcycle safety inspection. You must be insured and licensed to operate a motorcycle.

    I'm sure the insurance will be an issue.

    I still don't understand why people insist on running these toys on the street. You will do all that's needed to ride a motorcycle, pay extra to modify a new machine, and still not really have anything worth riding.

    Why not buy a real motorcycle instead?

    Easier. No extra mods. Repair support. Etc.

    Dual exhaust on a single?

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    Copy & paste from their website: The X18 is EPA approved and is manufactured as an off-road vehicle. It is legal for private property, off-road, and closed course competition use in all 50 States. It is not street legal. However, it can be registered for street use in many states. Most of our customers who have wanted to register these bikes for street use have been able to do so. You may need to add a license plate holder and/or rear-view mirrors, or other minor modifications. These items are inexpensive, can be found at most local scooter or motorcycle shops, and are easily attached via simple modifications. All vehicle(s) come with a factory standard Manufacturer Certificate of Origin (MCO) which may be used for registration. We also include an official Manufacturer Statement of Origin (MSO) for registration, with no extra charge for this document.

  • 1 decade ago

    Some states might be letting these bikes get registered but most will not. The bikes are not federally certified as meeting EPA emission standards and DOT safety standards. If they met DOT standards there would be no need to add mirrors, etc... If they met EPA emission standards that would stamped into the muffler housing. I would not buy one without asking PennDOT about the matter first.

  • That is awesome news! I live in Central America where everything is legal but good to see the fans of super mini bikes can finally ride them in the street (in 2 states).

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