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Q: Can I own a motor cycle in the City like Shanghai?
I use to have a motorcycle Kawasaki Ninja in USA.....really miss it. Can motorcycles be owned and driven in the city like Shanghai? IF so, what are the requirements ? I get lost in the subway as I am a total newbie to China life......
Highly unlikely. From what I heard it's banned inside the inner ring roads.
However maybe John Huntsman , the former US ambassador in China didn't have to observe this regulation.
http://news.qq.com/a/20110409/000260.htm#p=1
But seriously, I think taking subway is a lot easier than reading the map and driving yourself !
ambivalentmace:
its called diplomatic immunity, really loved it when i was younger.
Your new to china life !!!
You get lost on the subway !!!
I don't think a motorcycle is a good idea to be honest
Have you seen how they drive here ??
At a minimum, you'd need to get a Chinese driving license for motorcycles. The test is exactly the same as for those wishing to drive a car in China, but with additional motorcycle specific questions. The test is not easy, and would likely require lots of studying and preparation to pass.
That's assuming the operation of a motorcycle is even allowed where you live in Shanghai, and that obtaining a license plate for it is feasible (last I saw, getting a license plate for a car in Shanghai was fetching 80k rmb at auction, yikes).
for gasoline motorcycle you need a license and don't forget to wear a helmet all the time.
Even you get the driving licence, Are you really sure u can handle those crapy 150cc bikes, after you drove Ninja ? 
the accident rates are 3 times higher than america with half the cars of america, so your six times as likely to have an accident here. after getting license and plate , insurance is 400 to 1000rmb a year depending on city and covers you to 250,000 damages.
i would recommend you check to see if your life insurance has coverage for foreign termination also. good luck.
Thanks for information.....now I have to second thoughts....I guess I will get lost in Subways for a few weeks before learning .....as of now all the street names sound the same even in English.....Moving to Shanghai in late May for new job. Wish me luck
Thanks for information.....now I have to second thoughts....I guess I will get lost in Subways for a few weeks before learning .....as of now all the street names sound the same even in English.....Moving to Shanghai in late May for new job. Wish me luck
Lol, well riding a motorcycle isnt much of a problem here.. I have a harley davidson and am selling it now. Wanna change to the new indian chief. But depends how strong a heart you have, if you arent scared of the documents etc. and are a careful rider, no issues at all. I been riding for 6 years all around china, and have almost 20 000 miles (no documents) clocked didnt get in any problems.
