Petition to change EPA/DOT/NHTSA to allow small displacement dual-sports in US
Hey folks,
Right now, US regulators apply the same heavy vehicle certification fees and rigid testing rules to small-displacement utility bikes as big touring rigs. Because of this, manufacturers can't justify importing reliable, low-cost global models (like XR190l and XR300l air/oil-cooled dual-sports in the $3-$5k range).
It forces everyday riders or perspective riders to either settle for barebones 150cc bikes or pay $5000-$7000 for liquid-cooled machines, completely pricing out working-class commuters and beginners.
I put together a petition pushing the EPA, DOT, NHTSA to modernize certification rules for lightweight, single-cylinder, fuel efficient machines under 300cc.
Please give it a read and sign if you'd like to see more simple, affordable bikes on US roads:
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