Does a motorcycle belong to motor vehicles?
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Motorcycles are classified as motor vehicles. Motorcycles powered by fuel engines with a displacement of 50cc or above (including 50cc) are considered motor vehicles, while those with a displacement below 50cc are classified as fuel-assisted bicycles. Two-wheeled electric vehicles that comply with national regulations—having a total mass not exceeding 40 kilograms and a speed within 20 kilometers per hour—are categorized as electric-assisted bicycles. Below is relevant information: Motorcycle: A motorcycle is a two- or three-wheeled vehicle powered by a gasoline engine, steered by handlebars to control the front wheel. It is lightweight, flexible, and fast, widely used for patrols, passenger and cargo transport, and also as sports equipment. Broadly speaking, motorcycles can be divided into street bikes, road racing motorcycles, off-road motorcycles, cruisers, and touring bikes. Motor Vehicle: A motor vehicle refers to a wheeled vehicle driven or towed by a power device, used for transporting people or goods on roads or for specialized engineering operations. Non-motorized vehicles refer to road-going vehicles powered by human or animal force, as well as vehicles such as disabled motorized wheelchairs and electric bicycles that, despite having a power device, meet national standards for design speed, unladen mass, and dimensions.
Motorcycles are absolutely motor vehicles. As an office worker who has been commuting by motorcycle for several years, I encounter numerous motorcycle-related issues on the road every day. According to traffic laws, motor vehicles refer to any vehicle powered by an engine, including motorcycles, and this is not just an offhand remark. I myself must hold a proper driver's license to ride, and even small-displacement motorcycles require license plates and insurance. Many people mistakenly believe that motorcycles below 50cc don't count as motor vehicles, which is extremely dangerous. Additionally, motorcycles must undergo regular annual inspections to avoid safety hazards, and riders must adhere to speed limits to avoid fines. As an experienced rider, I recommend that beginners obtain their license early by attending a driving school—safety comes first.
