yup! 2006 Kawasaki Ninja 250. My first bike! Was a sort of spur of the moment purchase. If this question is better served in general questions then someone can move it there, but I need to know if I can have my bike license in one state and my regular license in another, since I’m out of state and can’t get my NY bike license.
Anyone who could help would be much appreciated. I’d love to be able to ride this thing (legally :lol )
You probably can’t. You have to surrender your out-of-state license when you get a new one in a new state, even if they are different classes.
You’re best option is probably to just switch to the license for whatever state you are in. Or come to NY for a couple days and take the license test or course.
This its illegal to hold driving privileges in more than one state. Best bet is to do a reciprocity with the state you are in for your regular license then get the motorcycle there. Then when you come back to NY it will transfer over.
That’s what I did. I took the MSF course first, then I went to the DMV and they gave me a new in-state license and added the motorcycle endorsement at the same time (I had to take a 20 question written motorcycle test at the DMV too).
Almost all riders (the ones that actually know a thing or two about riding) tell the new people (guys AND girls) to start with that sweet 250 Kawasaki makes.
Hell, I was pretty damn close to getting a 250 myself but then decided not to.
Congrats, OP. 800 is a great buy if everything is sound, hard to beat 240 miles with one tank of fuel. :rofl I am still looking for one for work commute. That “girls bike” is also plenty fun on the tack :D. Wear gear, ride well, have fun.
It got me out of a wheelie / reckless driving once.
Driving out of class FTW.
But for real, GL with it, Lets ride when you are back in NY, and stay safe and alert. Respect it, doesnt matter if its a 250 or a 1400, its still a bike!
Everyone I know (and everyone on here) would disagree with that and say start on a 250, just like the OP did. Nice pickup, enjoy it and like Rocket said, respect it.