Hey guys, just a heads-up, new regulations are coming into effect July 1st 2009 for scooters and restricted-speed motorcycles.
WAS:
-Class 7 or higher (learners -ie 14 years old)
-top speed of 50kph on level ground
-35-55kg maximum weight
WILL BE ON JULY 1 2009:
-Class 7 or higher (learners -ie 14 years old)
-Electric motor or propelled by an engine that has a displacement of no larger than 50cc
-Top Speed of 70kph
-NO WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
-Minimum seat height of 650mm (65 cm's)
-Includes limited speed motorcycles (ie YSR50)
No mention of a transmission anymore. As long as it goes less than 70kph on level ground you're good to go.
Good newws for anyone wanting to get into scooters and motorcycles at a young age!
http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/531.htm