Use of TWO-WHEELER in canada.


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VJ   
Member since: Mar 04
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Location: Mississauga-Canada

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 28-12-04 00:54:49

Dear All,

Use of two wheeler vehicles is a great boon in INDIA. Bikes and scooters are everywhere. I was in Mumbai last week and found that use of two wheeler does make a big difference in long distance commuting.

Is it possible in CANADA? Let's keep off the 4/5 months of winter. But in the remaining months, does any one see Two-wheelers on road? Is it possible to have a BIKE to commute for various personal and professional objectives?

Please reply.

Regards,

VJ.



pratickm   
Member since: Feb 04
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Location: Toronto

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 28-12-04 10:44:18

You can get a bike (motorcycle) and use it for whatever you want.
Sure, you can use it for commuting as well, but I don't think it will make a lot of difference in your commuting time because bikers also have to follow the same traffic laws :o

You will need a motorcycle license, I imagine, and of course insurance.

In the vacation destinations in the US, I used to see those scooty type two-wheelers, but haven't seen them here in Canada.
They are of course no good for commuting because they can't go beyond a certain speed.


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BlueLobster   
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Location: Mississauga

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 28-12-04 10:53:57

VJ,

The two-wheeler market here is restricted to motorcycle enthusiasts in the summer. Not for commuting, the purposes are mostly recreational.

I've seen some small TVS Scooty like mopeds in downtown in summer, however they're around for a very short time and again not to be used for commuting long distances. I don't think you need a license for these however they're not very safe, a fast moving car can knock you over and cause serious injury.

The reason the use of two-wheelers is very limited here is its neither practical nor safe. The transportation-infrastructure is designed to handle cars, which suits the extreme weather.


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VJ   
Member since: Mar 04
Posts: 441
Location: Mississauga-Canada

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 28-12-04 11:05:12

Dear Pratickm & BL,

Thanks a lot for your inputs. I think considering the infrastructure & transportaion facilities available, use of two-wheeler is not popular or advisable.

Regards,

VJ.



smartguy   
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Location: CaNaDa

Post ID: #PID Posted on: 28-12-04 11:14:27

Quote:
Orginally posted by BlueLobster

VJ,

I've seen some small TVS Scooty like mopeds in downtown in summer, however they're around for a very short time and again not to be used for commuting long distances. I don't think you need a license for these however they're not very safe, a fast moving car can knock you over and cause serious injury.




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No license for mopeds??
I guess u need M2 or M same as for motorcycles!!


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smartguy   
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Post ID: #PID Posted on: 28-12-04 11:18:26

Yeah i have also seen that made in china type really small mopeds but dont like at all! u can see motorcycles in summer.
bikes and scooters are very common. only kids use them:D


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jago_desi   
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Post ID: #PID Posted on: 28-12-04 11:58:31

Quote:
Orginally posted by BlueLobster
I don't think you need a license for these however they're not very safe, a fast moving car can knock you over and cause serious injury.


You get vespa scooters here. The hand gear kind and can be used during summer. I have seen couple of guys in downtown using it and they carry license plate on them.
It is not easy for Car to knock you down and get away. More than scooter riders you find lot of bicycle rider in downtown roads. Man you are safe to enjoy two wheeler ride.........:cheers:



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