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I've been in Italy now for about 5 months, and I must say, I LOVE their motorcycle regulations. Under 21? Can't ride above 350cc. I've heard countless kids get over here and say "AW MAN! Now I can't get that 04 R1 as my first bike because I'm not 21, this is crap!" Call me a dickhead, but I love seeing these squids and squids of the future get put in their place. I know a similar regulation would never pass in the US where "b***** is better" but I really hope someday it does. People here are much better riders (in general) than in the US and their are alot more out here. Maybe there is something to this whole thing with Europeans dominating MotoGP. They are better riders because they were forced to start small, and actually learn how to RIDE. Let me say it now, you are NOT a good rider because you can do a 75mph wheelie or a stoppie (not to say good riders can't do that stuff). I dunno, it's just one of those things that's always kinda bugged me, maybe with the recent changes in driving laws for under 18 drivers they might finally update the laws for young motorcycle riders too.
Don't flame me for no reason, if you are gonna argue with me present an argument (a valid argument does not include the phrase "you're a stupidhead" either). All I know is statistics prove that motorcycle riders on this side of the pond have alot less motorcycle accidents because of the laws regulating motorcycles.
I do value your opinions, I could actually see myself one day lobbying this to become a regulation, even though it would probably be a wasted effort.
Jason
Don't flame me for no reason, if you are gonna argue with me present an argument (a valid argument does not include the phrase "you're a stupidhead" either). All I know is statistics prove that motorcycle riders on this side of the pond have alot less motorcycle accidents because of the laws regulating motorcycles.
I do value your opinions, I could actually see myself one day lobbying this to become a regulation, even though it would probably be a wasted effort.
Jason