What does it take to get your Motorcycle License in NZ?

[WANZLittles]

I am a avid rider I ride just about everyday there is not ice on the ground, and some days there is. I had thought about bringing my Motorcycle with me. Has anyone did this? I am also currious about getting my motorcycle license in new zealand, anyone did this? I was always wondering if they ride fully geared there, leathers and helmet? thanks

[IanW99]

I am a avid rider I ride just about everyday there is not ice on the ground, and some days there is. I had thought about bringing my Motorcycle with me. Has anyone did this? I am also currious about getting my motorcycle license in new zealand, anyone did this? I was always wondering if they ride fully geared there, leathers and helmet? thanks

You may want to start at New Residents and Visitors: Driving in New Zealand factsheet

It is compulsory to wear a helmet, loads of people ride without leathers though, even if it is a stupid idea IMO.

Ian

[Rusty]

Agree on the people without leathers, mad if you ask me - but not as hot I guess.
Got my licence updated at the same time as my car. UK licence to NZ was simply filling in forms, eye test and ID. - just take your current licence and tick the right boxes. Don't know if USA licences are any fifferent as you drive on the other side of the road?

[WANZLittles]

Great Info, I always ride fully geared, ATGATT, all the gear all the time. great to hear there are people of the same mind set, I always say sweat is easier to wipe off than blood.

[Georgebulldog]

Great Info, I always ride fully geared, ATGATT, all the gear all the time. great to hear there are people of the same mind set, I always say sweat is easier to wipe off than blood.

[PeKaJoSa]

A quick question for any motorcyclists that have come over from the UK:

Do you feel that motorcycling is more / the same / less popular in NZ than in the UK?

Cheers,
Pete.

[Big Puku]

A quick question for any motorcyclists that have come over from the UK:

Do you feel that motorcycling is more / the same / less popular in NZ than in the UK?

Cheers,
Pete.

I meet more motorcyclists at random than I did in the UK, although the majority are dirt-bikers - AFAIK per capita there are more motorcycles in NZ, though not as many road bikes

[dbonnett]

I am a cyclist, not a motorcyclist, but when I was out yesterday on my road bike (Nelson to Pelorus Bridge and back) there were a *tonne* of motorbikes riding - I probably saw 100+ in 4 hours, even with a good amount of rain occurring. It may have been a club ride (most were heading east from Nelson) but it still showed that there are lots of riders around.

I knew several riders in the US who said NZ was the best place they ever rode.

[WANZLittles]

that is great to hear... I will have to do some web snooping and find some forums on these clubs. Personally I have a sport bike, that I ride like a sport touring Bike.

[Jacqi B]

We're bringing a Yamaha Thunderace with us.
Last time we were in NZ we hired a bike and used it in Northland