Random Thoughts...

[Swissbob]

The famous Newspaper Motorcycle news wrote lately, that, thanks to Brexit new 2 Stroke bikes could be street legal in the UK , although they are of course not Euro 5 complaint.

How cool is that.

 

[Design FIRST]

France is a powder keg.

Nothing new, really. The propensity for civil disobedience and robust, often forceful protest is a characteristic of France and it's inhabitants.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

Nothing new, really. The propensity for civil disobedience and robust, often forceful protest is a characteristic of France and it's inhabitants.

I think it's good, honestly.
Politicians should always be afraid of their populace. Seems like across the world, many have forgotten from whom their mandate is derived.

 

[Matski]

The famous Newspaper Motorcycle news wrote lately, that, thanks to Brexit new 2 Stroke bikes could be street legal in the UK , although they are of course not Euro 5 complaint.

How cool is that.

Probably as cool as it is trivial. It's a tiny market, bike sales are low, the most popular bikes are Honda PCX-125s, and those riders won't give a toss about 2 stroke engines. Sure, there's probably going to be people in the 125-500cc bracket that can get something new... for a few years at least, since motorbikes (Euro5+) or not, are still under the ZEV axe... but honestly, allowing (more) smokey two strokes back on the road does little to address anything for 99.99% of the populations mobility requirements.

 

[klier]

Seems like across the world, many have forgotten from whom their mandate is derived.

They got a nice reminder in Nepal though

Viva la revolucion I guess.

 

[Swissbob]

Probably as cool as it is trivial. It's a tiny market, bike sales are low, the most popular bikes are Honda PCX-125s, and those riders won't give a toss about 2 stroke engines. Sure, there's probably going to be people in the 125-500cc bracket that can get something new... for a few years at least, since motorbikes (Euro5+) or not, are still under the ZEV axe... but honestly, allowing (more) smokey two strokes back on the road does little to address anything for 99.99% of the populations mobility requirements.

I guess it’s primarily for the enthusiasts.

The main problem in the UK is your stupid car tax because of the ZEV mandate.

Vehicle tax rates

Tables showing the rates for vehicle tax for different types of vehicle.

www.gov.uk

Golf R - combined energy consumption: 8.5-8.1 l/100 km; combined CO₂ emissions: 192-183 g/km; CO₂ class: G.

3300£/yr for humble Golf R, that’s nuts.

 

[Matski]

3300£/yr for humble Golf R, that’s nuts.

The Golf R isn't that humble!

But yeah, it is a bit of a stupid system given an XM or M5 would be less.

 

[AbsoluteUnit]

The Golf R isn't that humble!

But yeah, it is a bit of a stupid system given an XM or M5 would be less.

It realistically should be proportional to the sticker price of the car.
But to be frank, being a car enthusiast is a privilege. Especially these days. If you can afford a brand new Golf R, you can afford the taxes.

 

[Swissbob]

BTW in Switzerland this Golf R costs 640£ taxes/yr.
It’s based on power and weight.

 

[klier]

The Golf R isn't that humble!

You'd be hard pressed to find a car with a worse image than a Golf R (or GTI) in these parts.....
What they all have in common is a ludicrous rattling horrible aftermarket exhaust. The clientele loves that.

VW Golf's image is completely gone. Normal people don't want to be seen in a Golf anymore.

 

[Swissbob]

In Switzerland it’s different, the R still has an excellent image.

The RS3 is even better, because it sounds better than A45S and the Golf R.