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[l4g0s]

Hello everyone,

My name is Javier. I've been in China for almost three years now. I live in Beijing currently. For the past two and a half I have felt the desire of getting a motorcycle to move around but I have never gotten to it, winter always comes and sweeps my itch away. I, like many other people just use a bicycle for every day moving about.

Recently however I really feel like I want to start exploring more of my surroundings and I would love to ride a motorbike. However having said that, I have never quite learned how to ride a proper "gear" motorcycle. I've ridden scooters before, but nothing with gears. I have already read a lot on how to get a motorcycle license here in BJ but to do so I need to learn how to ride.

Can you guys here in MCM recommend me on what to do?


Cheers~

[prince666]

I have already read a lot on how to get a motorcycle license here in BJ but to do so I need to learn how to ride.

IMO China is not the best place to learn how to ride a motorbike from the beginning , but I wish you well and welcome to MCM.

But I would start on a E-Bike (if E-bikes are allowed in Beijing) no driving license need. If you can last a few weeks and get the hang of how things work in China then you should be good to go for a small CC motorbike.
In the meantime I can't see why all the paperwork can be sorted out for your Chinese DL.

[l4g0s]

Traffic is stupid sometimes, but yes, I think I can handle it. By small, you mean, how big? 50? 100?

[prince666]

Good Man that's what I like to hear positive thinking.......

125/150cc should be fine.

[l4g0s]

The only problem that I see with that is that all motorbikes come with the same problem. Registration and what not, even the smaller ones need plates and for that you need a license. Otherwise is impossible to fill them up with gas, so it's basically a vicious circle.

[prince666]

Why do "you" need a DL to plate a bike ? it can be in a friend's name.

[ShuBen]

Get A motorcycle DL = definetly
Get a legal bike = definitely( if you are tall and or heavy I propose a 250cc)
Get Training = yes ( I experienced that a proper training needs with a capable guy about 3-4 hours for the basics ... If you have some acceptable motorical skills :-) )

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[Asymptomatic]

I would pick up a cheap Chinese bike and learn in a nearby parking lot of your complex until your comfortable with changing gears, slow maneuvering and most importantly emergency stopping. Then go get your license and get comfortable on the streets. Once you are confident then go get the bike you want and do your thing. I do suggest a 250 or greater if you want to leave the city. Id hate to be caught in the country side traffic with a underpowered bike. Then again the Chinese people rock the hell out of those 150s so it should be fine either way. Can't wait to see pics of your new ride!

[l4g0s]

Thanks to all the responses. I'm still doing my research. I've been in China for almost three years now, so I'm not going to go get anything illegal. I know it will take time but that's fine by me if it means it will be legal and proper in the end. I think I'll just learn how to shift gears while I get the other stuff sorted out.

Cheers~