Riding a Motorcycle
Because of traffic congestion, there is a moratorium on purchasing new motorcycles. Plus, two-wheeled motorbikes are banned from the city area. And, if you are used to a powerful motorcycle back home, take note: you can only register motorcycles up to 250cc in Shanghai! However, bike-loving expats sometimes buy bigger-engined used bikes,
which have been registered outside of the city. Especially popular in the expat community are the China-made Changjiang motorcycles, a copy of the R-12 BMW motorcycle with sidecar. However, another issue stacked against you is that sidecar motorcycles are banned from the elevated highways.
Needless to say, helmets should always be worn, but because of the sedate pace of traffic, smash-ups are rare, although there are plenty of mishaps. Motorcyclists must apply for a Chinese driving license, "D" (all motorcycles) or "E" (two-wheel).
If you want to get into biking while living in China, contact the group below. They meet every Saturday at 9AM at the bakery Bastian in Gubei by the pedestrian area beside Hongmei RD. All motorcycle riders are welcome as long they know where the accelerator of the bike is. For detailed information send an email to or sent a SMS text message.
Biker's Group
Motorcycle Cub Shanghai: The 250's
SMS 13701688556
Meeting: Every Sat at 9 1m, at the Bakery Bastian in Gubei
Motorcycles in Shanghai http://www.butchshanghai.com
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