It might of been since 2006 that big bikes have been made legal again.

Anyway I am frustrated by the Chinese authorities not recognizing foreign licenses. Even when F1 comes to Shanghai, they are forced to rent a car and driver! It seems like foreigners are considered not capable to be on Chinese roads. Whereas I consider most Chinese incapable to be on their own roads!

I hadn't got a Chinese license moons ago because I thought that by now my Euro license would be legal.

I'm not trying to cause some silly message board argument, and seems neither are you.