This is an amazing concept. Especially for the big European cities.
unfortunately the NZTA in New Zealand will not be able to understand that this is a bicycle. As it has a 1.2kW motor in it, it will be classified as a motorised vehicle. That means that anyone driving it needs to wear a motorcycle helmet, needs to have a drivers license and the YikeBike will have to be registered..
So even though the YikeBike has been developed right here in NZ, we cannot use it here to experience the "Urban Freedom".
A true shame..
Posted on November 23rd, 2009 by Paul Dutch (not verified)
This is an amazing concept. Especially for the big European cities.
unfortunately the NZTA in New Zealand will not be able to understand that this is a bicycle. As it has a 1.2kW motor in it, it will be classified as a motorised vehicle. That means that anyone driving it needs to wear a motorcycle helmet, needs to have a drivers license and the YikeBike will have to be registered..
So even though the YikeBike has been developed right here in NZ, we cannot use it here to experience the "Urban Freedom".
A true shame..