Any way to make this street legal?

Question

The Aprilia 125rs coming to usa in 2009. I want one sooo bad but they said they wont be street legal. How hard would it be to make it street legal if its possible. if not why? Here is link: http://www.motorcycledaily.com/09july08_aprilia_rs125.htm

Answer 1

it has signals, mirrors ect, but aprilia hasnt put it through the us to get it vertified, most likely safety and air polution testing. they offered it only for track/off street sale so far. they need to do this....

Answer 2

If it can get past the EPA, DOT, Federal and State required equipment and has a MSO then yes it could be made street legal. In most states it takes a lot more than just haveing turn signals on. All lights have be seen at a required distance, Horn has a distance it has to be heard at. Exhaust can not be heard over a certain distance.

Answer 3

Every state is different, I can’t speak for all states, but I can tell you of my and other’s experiences with getting a title, registration, and license plates for the off road bikes. This system could be used with other "grey market" bikes as well.



1: (the easiest way) Oregon and many other states allow you to title about anything with a motor, from riding lawn mowers to kit bikes advertised in the back of Boy’s Life magazine. The title will arrive with a giant "OFF ROAD USE ONLY" across the top. Don’t worry. Take your title and scooter to a DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) where they can inspect the bike. Show them that it has working tail-lights, turn signals, horn and mirrors. Don’t forget to point out the lighted license frame holder. I was lucky enough to get a nice DMV worker who took my word that everything worked and gave me a registration and plate right then and there.



2: (the slightly sneaky way) take your mirrors and turn signals off. Trailer your bike to a DMV in a small town where they might not be as knowledgeable and used to your slick big-city ways. Show them the bike and explain it is meant for the track/off-road, but as a good citizen you want to make it roadworthy in the eyes of the law. Nod your head as they talk about bikes needing mirrors, turn signals and the like. Go away for an hour or two, come back with the scoot’s safety gear back in place, and act like it was their idea and you just want to please the helpful DMV person.



3: (the very sneaky way) have a friend in an easy going DMV state like Oregon, Idaho, New Hampshire, or Nevada register the scoot, then transfer ownership to you. Once a scooter has a plate, usually it is merrily an issue of ownership transfer without the big inspections.



4: (last chance) using a word processor and some adhesive backed printing paper, make your own DOT stickers for both noise and emissions requirements.  

Answer 4

it depends where you are located but it looks like all you need is turn signals and a licence plate  

Answer 5

I see lights, but no turn signals. That may have to be added. Don't what kind of exhaust it has, either...might need a street-legal muffler. Fix those two things, it might be made street-legal.

Answer 6

In order to be able to convert a bike to street legal, it had to be offered in a street legal version from the manufacturer, and it has to have all the street legal equipment put on it, headlight, tail light, brake light, front and rear turn signals, street tires, street exhaust, epa equipment, and it has to meet the size requirements etc.

Answer 7

Street legal requirements vary from State to State. The Minimum Requirements are Head and Tail Lights, Brake lights, and a Horn. I think most states mandate turn signals as well. Check with Your States DMV to be sure.