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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...... 

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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 !

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its called diplomatic immunity, really loved it when i was younger.

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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 ??

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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).

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for gasoline motorcycle you need a license and don't forget to wear a helmet all the time. 

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Even you get the driving licence, Are you really sure u can handle those crapy 150cc bikes, after you drove Ninja ? surprise

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

 

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