why would a motor bike be sold "for off road only"?

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#287120 7-Jun-2021 22:15

i know nothing about motorbikes. was looking at e-bikes and the stuff i'm after cost 7k-18k and found that motorbikes are way cheaper.

but is there something wrong with this?

https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/dual-purpose/aprilia/new-listing/3123047547

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#2720425 7-Jun-2021 22:34

I would expect it's not able to be road registered (eg written off or something in the past). Note there is a Q&A "What is the current situation with Rego & W.O.F ??" which the seller avoids.

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#2720496 8-Jun-2021 06:40

Stolen/Didn't meet NZ standards

Going by their grammar and spelling, I'd say its the latter - imported without checking if it could even be used here.

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#2720498 8-Jun-2021 06:57

Either it was never put thru compliance when it arrived in NZ (as the seller didn't intend to use on road), or its simply failed that inspection on arrival (and the seller didn't fix issues). As for someone suggesting "stolen", thats the 50/50 question... but I did see a vin or something that looks like VIN in one of the photos... but even then, if it wasnt previously registered ever... you wouldn't know it was stolen unless the original owner gave cops the VIN..... Not sure if Car Jam would help if it was never registered before...

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#2720502 8-Jun-2021 07:06

Ok thanks.. One of two what a shame

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#2720508 8-Jun-2021 07:18

xpd:
Stolen/Didn't meet NZ standards

Going by their grammar and spelling, I'd say its the latter - imported without checking if it could even be used here.

@xpd The ETX / STX are retailed in NZ they were imported into NZ by Triumph NZ

The quality of these motorcycles are very poor they are made in India

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#2720535 8-Jun-2021 09:41

Too me its Just a way of saying, Does not have Reg or Wof. Up to buyer to bring them upto Standards. Use on road is illegal, buyer takes a risk if caught, etc.

I have seen some High Powered E-bikes 5kW+ use "off road only" to still be able to sell legally even though some buyers may take the risk and use them as commuters.

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#2720591 8-Jun-2021 09:58

cruxis:
Too me its Just a way of saying, Does not have Reg or Wof. Up to buyer to bring them upto Standards. Use on road is illegal, buyer takes a risk if caught, etc.

I have seen some High Powered E-bikes 5kW+ use "off road only" to still be able to sell legally even though some buyers may take the risk and use them as commuters.

Lol those e bikes cost 20k

Can have a bmw for that money

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#2720615 8-Jun-2021 10:55

How about a NZ made eScooter/Moped? https://gocharged.co.nz/

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#2720618 8-Jun-2021 10:58

Could be anything really. Could be as simple as the indicators have been removed as the current owner never intended to take it on road. Or it could be something much more serious. I wouldn't go near it.

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#2720680 8-Jun-2021 13:30

WyleECoyoteNZ: How about a NZ made eScooter/Moped? https://gocharged.co.nz/

I test rode one of these when I was in Wanaka last year. They are pretty impressive for $5k!

Not sure it's actually made in NZ though. But the guy running the business seems pretty honest.

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#2720753 8-Jun-2021 16:06

Seeing that exact model ETX 150 is available from the Aprilia NZ website (it's an Italian brand), I'd say it's probably not registered and no WOF - not sure about the import comments in this thread.

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#2720767 8-Jun-2021 16:14

The only difference between the ETX / STX is the tires

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#2720915 8-Jun-2021 21:36

Batman: why would a motor bike be sold "for off road only"?

Because WOF and registration are not required for off-road private non-commercial use. As soon as a tyre touches a designated road then you are on the wrong side of the law.