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mmicadmin
October 19, 2022
MMIC Rider Information
Rider Information From Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council
The Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council wants to extend that warm welcome to those who may now be thinking about getting started into motorcycling.
There are a number of practical reasons to ride a motorcycle but there are even more very human ones.
Our industry wants to send out the message that the world of motorcycling is an inclusive, welcoming one in which just about everyone can participate safely, easily and have an awful lot of fun while they’re doing it.
mmicadmin
February 10, 2022
Go Motorcycling Website
GoMotorcycling – It starts with the question, why ride a motorcycle?
Is it the fun of riding, the fashion of being cool, the friends that come with motorcycling, the freedom achieved when you put the helmet on or maybe just for the great fuel efficiency and inexpensive transportation?
Gomotorcycling.ca has been created by the Motorcycle and Moped Industry Council to be a hub of information for new riders, returning riders and seasoned veteran riders.
GoMotorcycling helps you get started and reminds you what riding gear you should be wearing and it has great links to training courses, race tracks and informative blogs.
mmicadmin
May 31, 2021
Ride to Work Day in Canada
This is Ride to Work day, and as every year, the Ride to Work organization’s website has a summary of the ideas behind the the event:
Ride your motorcycle or scooter on this day to demonstrate:
- The number of motorcyclists to the general public and to politicians.
- That motorcyclists are from all occupations and all walks of life.
- That motorcyclists can reduce traffic and parking congestion in large cities.
- That motorcycles are for transportation as well as recreation.
- That motorcycling is a social good.
mmicadmin
May 21, 2021
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride
The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride unites classic and vintage style motorcycle riders all over the world to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer research and men’s mental health.
The 2021 Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride is going ahead on our new date of Sunday 23rd May 2021.
The 2021 ride will be taking place in 1 of 3 different formats to comply with varying local social distancing restrictions to help the event operate under an adjusted format in each city.
The event type and ride information will be available in the ride details section of your dashboard. This can be viewed prior to and during registration based on your city or country.
These are subject to change up to and including the week of DGR on 23rd May 2021.
Visit the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride website to find out more.
mmicadmin
September 9, 2019
mmicadmin
April 24, 2017
May is Motorcycle Safety Month
Motorcycle Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility
Every spring the motorcyclist emerges from hibernation to face a new season of fun and freedom. Every May we have “Motorcycle Safety & Awareness Month” to commemorate the new riding season and promote a safe riding season.
The Safety part of the month applies to the rider. The rider’s skills may be rusty as a result of their long winters nap. The roads are cold, dirty and slippery. This combination can be fatal to the unsuspecting rider. Therefore, it is important to spread the word of safety to our fellow riders each spring.
At the same time automobile drivers have become quite accustomed to driving without the worry of their exposed two and three wheeled counterparts. The auto drivers must have their optics reprogrammed to see motorcycles. Without the programming riders will be invisible even when they are in clear sight.
Riders can do many things to help them stay safe. Skill improvement through additional training. Practice is important before the rider embarks on extended journeys. ATGATT stands for All The Gear All The Time. Even a quick trip warrants proper protective riding gear.
Drivers can add motorcycles back to their visual menu. Be alert and be aware.
May is a reminder that all riders should strive to be the best rider that they can be. It’s also a message to automobile drivers to be aware that the motorcycles are back.
For riding tips please visit https://www.gomotorcycling.ca/blog-posts/
Resources:
Information on riding (training, gear, licensing) – visit www.GoMotorcycling.ca
mmicadmin
November 18, 2016
The Shared Road To Safety
The Shared Road To Safety – A Global Approach for Safer Motorcycling
The Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council is a member of the IMMA – International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association.
The safety of motorcycle riders is a high priority of the global motorcycle industry. Safer motorcycling leads to more sustainable motorcycling and the realization of the key benefits that motorcycles can bring to transport and the economy. Road safety strategy should be focused on a progressive improvement of both road safety policy and practice.
The industry believes that the most sustainable route to safer motorcycling lies within taking a comprehensive approach to safety policy and practice, based on a ‘shared responsibility’ approach. In order to realize this and ensure that safety is managed with an even hand and on a level playing field, the first and most important step is to recognize motorcycling’s place within society and overall transport strategies.
Click here for the free download of the industry publication: The Shared Road to Safety -A Global Approach to Safer Motorcycling.
mmicadmin
July 19, 2016
Importing Motorcycles and OHVs
Both MMIC and COHV receive many calls from Canadians wishing to import motorcycles (including enclosed motorcycle, open motorcycle, limited-speed motorcycle or motor tricycle), and restricted-use motorcycles (including all-terrain vehicles, off-road motorcycles) into Canada from foreign countries. Many of these potential importers are surprised to learn that there are regulations that must be met as a condition of admitting these vehicles into Canada. The Motor Vehicle Safety Act and regulations administered by Transport Canada establish the safety standards for vehicles manufactured and imported into Canada. The Canadian Environment Protection Act 1999 and regulations administered by Environment Canada establish the exhaust emission standards for vehicles manufactured and imported into Canada,
A Quick Guide to Importing Motorcycles Under the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations
Emission standards for on-road motorcycles are governed under the On-Road Vehicle and Engine Emission Regulations (Regulations) established under the authority of the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA 1999). The Regulations have been streamlined to enable acceptance of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification as a means of demonstrating compliance with Canadian emission standards in recognition of the fact that many motorcycle models are offered for sale in both Canada and the United States during the same period.
mmicadmin
July 19, 2016
Motorcycle Roadside Sound Test
The SAE J2825 Sound Test for Motorcycles
On-highway riders and their bikes don’t have to be victims of questionable sound-level checks anymore, thanks to a new procedure developed by the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) in partnership with SAE International, and the Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC), as one of its funding partners.
The MIC and the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) established the SAE J 2825 sound test, which will provide a quick, easy, economical, and science-based tool for accurately identifying motorcycles with excessively noisy sound emissions.
Now, law-enforcement authorities have a simple, quick, economical tool for accurately identifying motorcycles with excessively loud exhaust systems. The SAE document J2825, “Measurement of Exhaust Sound Pressure Levels of Stationary On-Highway Motorcycles,” meets the need for a practical, consistent roadside sound test.
MMIC and its member manufacturers and distributors recommend the new SAE J 2825 stationary sound test procedure for on-highway motorcycles and encourage the implementation of these standards across Canada.
To order the SAE J2825 standard go to:www.sae.org/technical/standards/J2825_200905
Also please see our pamphlet entitled “Sound Advice: Motorcycle Roadside Sound Test” .
mmicadmin
July 18, 2016
Motorcycle Rider Training
Motorcycle Rider Training in Canada
Even before you have purchased a motorcycle, the best way you can learn about motorcycling is from the experts. Whether you are new to motorcycling or returning to an old passion, you will benefit from a motorcycle Rider Training course. And, yes, the motorcycle is supplied for the basic learner’s course. As well, as an added bonus, you may qualify for savings on your motorcycle insurance!
MMIC supports motorcycle rider training programs across Canada. The MMIC believes that rider training is one of the best ways, if not the best way, to learn how to ride a motorcycle.
MMIC provides a complimentary up-to-date listing of Rider Training programs on our GoMotorcycling website. Please visit www.gomotorcycling.ca for our list.
All recognized rider training programs have certain characteristics in common:
- they are ‘recognized’ by the provincial licensing ministry or agency;
- they use highly trained instructors who must meet established standards;
- they use an approved curriculum.
To get started you need to understand the following:
- You need a separate motorcycle license to ride a motorcycle;
- Motorcycle licence requirements differ from province to province; and
- In most provinces, rider training can help you obtain your motorcycle license.
General Guidelines for Rider Training Courses
For those who are inexperienced, or for those with some experience but require basic licensing, or for those of you who are returning to the sport after an extended absence, we recommend:
Introductory Riding Basics Programs
These basic training programs are a comprehensive 18-hour experience to give you necessary motorcycle handling skills. They are conducted away from traffic on motorcycles that the course provides. They are geared toward personal coaching and a relaxed approach to put you at ease while also challenging you.
The typical course is scheduled on a weekend or two week days. The weekend starts Thursday or Friday evening with a three-hour classroom discussion of risk factors and basic riding strategies. During the course you will ride a series of exercises that builds one skill after another until you have a sense of control and accomplishment.
The program concludes on the afternoon of the second day with an on-site riding exercise to meet provincial ministry standards. If you are successful, the riding school is authorized by the ministry to issue you a certificate for your next level of motorcycle licence (in applicable provinces).
Advanced Training: Riding Strategies Programs
For those motorcyclists who presently have your probationary licence and need to obtain your full motorcycle licence, or who want a higher comfort level in traffic, we recommend Advanced Training.
This higher level training program qualifies you to obtain your full motorcycle licence in many provinces. Advanced training assumes that you have basic motorcycle handling skills in traffic. It fine-tunes your traffic observation and management practices on your own motorcycle in a real traffic environment.
The training differs from province to province and usually involves a minimum of nine to fifteen hours.
The ratio riders to each instructor is small and ranges around three or four to keep your learning intimate and relaxed. Typically, training will take place on Friday evening and either a Saturday or Sunday.
This course is enjoyable for the camaraderie of group riding, and especially for the development of confidence in your skills.
Questions to Ask Before You Register
We know from our students what contributes to an enjoyable and effective learning experience. Ask about:
- the size of the group
- the number of instructors available to you
- the size and variety of the training motorcycles available
- if it is a ministry-approved course
- if there is any cost for re-test should you not pass on the first attempt
- whether you will be encouraged to try more than one style of motorcycle
- the flexibility of payment options and scheduling
- if more practice time is available to you should you need to get more comfortable with your skills
- if you will enjoy yourself with instructors that are there exclusively to pass on to you their expertise and enthusiasm for the sport.