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Why aren't Ninja HR2 street legal in Ontario?
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Ashtonator
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Excessive noise and not having proper lighting system for a street bike as far as i know.
I believe it also doesnt meet emission regulations but not a 100%
I believe it also doesnt meet emission regulations but not a 100%
The H2R was never designed to be street legal ANYwhere. It's not just Ontario.
It does not have a headlight.
It does not have a functional muffler (it does not meet ANYone's noise level standards for road use).
It does not have a catalyst (necessary for emissions compliance in this day and age). And the cam timing and engine tuning is such that even if the H2's catalyst- and muffler-equipped exhaust system were to be installed, it would burn the catalyst out in no time.
It does not have a license plate bracket or rear fender.
It does not have mirrors.
It does not have turn signals.
It does not have reflectors.
It's shipped with slicks.
It doesn't comply with the "gentleman's agreement" on top speed restrictions in Europe. It will exceed 300 km/h and the speedometer will show it, too.
And most importantly, due to all of the above, it is not supplied with the declaration of conformity to applicable motor vehicle safety standards that is necessary for the vehicle registration authorities to license it for road use.
It does not have a headlight.
It does not have a functional muffler (it does not meet ANYone's noise level standards for road use).
It does not have a catalyst (necessary for emissions compliance in this day and age). And the cam timing and engine tuning is such that even if the H2's catalyst- and muffler-equipped exhaust system were to be installed, it would burn the catalyst out in no time.
It does not have a license plate bracket or rear fender.
It does not have mirrors.
It does not have turn signals.
It does not have reflectors.
It's shipped with slicks.
It doesn't comply with the "gentleman's agreement" on top speed restrictions in Europe. It will exceed 300 km/h and the speedometer will show it, too.
And most importantly, due to all of the above, it is not supplied with the declaration of conformity to applicable motor vehicle safety standards that is necessary for the vehicle registration authorities to license it for road use.
Riceburner
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Nothing $1,500 dollars can't fix. You can put light kits with turning lights on it and mirrors, about the emissions, bikes are exempted so its a moot point.
Iceman
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Not in Canada you can't. The bike is registered with the govt as "race only", since 2007 nothing will change that bike to street legal status.
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Nope. For exactly the same reason you can't turn a green-plated dirtbike into a blue-plated streetbike just by slapping mirrors and lights and a license plate holder on it.
I could have sworn that I have seen 100% dirtbikes on the streets with tiny aftermarket headlights and turn signals.
The law changed.
Before 2007 you could do what you described, but that year they changed the registration requirements so that you now need a letter from the manufacturer stating that the motorcycle was manufactured to be street-legal in your country (passed all safety and emissions test).
What you're seeing are pre-2007 bikes on the road with the jury-rigged lights.
It's not helicopters you have to outrun. It's radio.
Easily given a clear road. Jetranger max speed is 222 km/h, never exceed speed is 241 km/h. Make sure you run into the wind and don't make corners that the pilot can cut short and many bikes could escape the helicopter.
Why did you have to mention that, i feel like i should short list it now. ~sigh
bigpoppa
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Meh if your ok going the route of insane insurance payments, Id get a liter bike over the H2 any day.
It will still be faster than anything on the road, and about 100 lbs lighter.
Engine dictates acceleration
Weight dictates handling, acceleration, and braking.
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