Recreational rego in NSW

This is a petition I won’t be signing. I still think this could have ramifications for people who want fully registered bikes.

If you look at a bike like the WR450F. Technically it is usually a couple of years behind it MX sibling the YZ450F. Last year Yamaha sold about 1500 WR450F. I’ll bet a lot of those buyer would have bought the YZ if they could legally use it in the bush. I’m sure this would be the same for other models such as the CFR450X and CRF450R. How many people would be lined up for a KTM350SX rather than an EXC if they could legally ride the SX in the bush.

With rec rego I have no doubt MX sales will rise and enduro sales fall. This will mean the expensive cost of ADR’s on the enduro models will need to be spread over fewer unit, equalling higher cost for enduro model. Some manufacturers may even question the need to ADR any competition off road bikes at all. Suzuki obviously already question the value of ADR’ing the RMX450.

Have a look at Blue’s YZ250WR. Do you think Yamaha would have bothered to get such a bike through the ADR process if rec rego existed. I really think we could see some bikes in the future skip the ADR process if more states come on board with rec rego.

I used to be for Rec Rego.. But after hearing the various ins and outs over the last year I now lean against..

In the end I suppose MX bikes are for MX parks/tracks and Enduros for the bush.. Scotty makes some very interesting points I never considered..

How would an Old Bulls organized ride work? Coffs and Sofala required Tar riding and or Tar crossing..

If it does happen it will only be for a money grab by the grubby goober-bent..

Thats my semi-informed 2 cents..

G’day. The new revenue stream would come from currently unregistered riders comming on board to the scheme. There would not be any new taxes to currently regoed riders. As for the cost- what is it in Victoria? I cannot imagine it would be too different. If it was $300 it would not be an incentive for unregoed blokes so there would be no gain.
From my understnding you can ride on tar roads- just not ‘main’ or major roads. (I could stand correced on this one). Maybe a problem on some rides I suppose- not really an issue with the majority of rides though.
If the manufacturers pass on too greater cost of ADRing registered enduro bikes then people will vote with their feet. If Yamaha went to the trouble of ADRing the YZ250WR- a very small volume bike at a low cost- then popular bikes like wr’s, crfx’s, exc’s etc wont go up much- if any.
Apparantly State Forests and National Parks support this scheme as well (so I am told).
Personally I think MX bikes are far superior to enduro bikes (unless mainroading down Knodingbul etc). I sometimes ride a mates CRF450 in the bush- it is an absolute weapon, as is another mates RMZ250. (Both of which would pay for rec rego if it was available). My 08 ktm300 is ready to be rolled over in the next 6 months. If the bill is passed then it opens up a big range of potential bikes for my next one. KTM250sx, YZ450f, 350Sx……….
I will sign the petition.
My 2cents worth.
Old Mate

Capt. Furious wrote:

Thats the point capt, YOU CANT RIDE IT ON THE ROAD :laugh:

If MX bikes are so much better in the bush why do they make Enduro bikes with heavier flywheels, softer suspension and 18″ wheel?

STM

singletrackmind wrote:

I never said MX bikes are better in the bush.

I know I like my MX bike. Sure, I can’t ride it anywhere near its potential ( though I am getting quicker on it) but hey, I don’t care. I’m having a shiteload of fun on it.

If rec-reg comes in I will rec-reg my MX bikes. Simple.

If they bring rec rego in, give it a couple of years and the cost will be the same. Just another way for the Gov to tax! Just as well pay rego.
I agree with Scotty rec rego long term wont help the likes of us or the Aus motorbike industry.