Need help In Ma.

[JB French]

Hi, my name is JB French and I’m from Ma. I recently bought an X Pro Templar X and I tried to register it and was told it can’t be done by the registry. I have an MCO that states MOTORCYCLE but was still told it can’t be registered. Does anyone have any advice? I was told that this company is not listed as legally being able to sell roadworthy bikes in the US and can’t be registered in any state legally. Obviously lots of people have registered these bikes in other states. Has anyone registered one in Ma? There must be a way. I’m not ready to give up yet. Does anyone have any info that might help me get this done? Between the bike and all of the aftermarket upgrades I’ve bought for it I’ve got three grand into this bike and I really need to get it registered. The reason I went ahead with the Templar X is I saw one in Ma.that was plated. How that person got it done I don’t know. The registry and title division tells me No. I’m wondering if maybe the states computer system just hasn’t been updated w info that lists them as able to be plated for street use? Please help!

[FreakinMadnezz]

I bought the Templar M and while I didn't register it, I was able to get a title for it as I wasn't sure if I was going to put it on the road or not.

I started the title/registration forum online and selected Zongshen as the brand as X-pro wasn't on there and Zuumar stated Moped.

It's kinda odd that they told you the company can't sell them because they aren't roadworthy as you can make a normal dirt bike street legal and register it or make a custom motorcycle.

Good luck.

[Thumper]

The Templar X has all required features to be certified road legal, including DOT approved wheels and tires. I have titled, registered and plated TWO of them in the State of Missouri. There was no problem at all. State sale tax is paid upon registration (~8% of $1850).

To register and plate in Missouri, you need liability insurance, receipts for your prior two years showing that you are up to date on yor persoanl property taxes, a bill of sale for new vehicles (signed over title for secondary sales serves as BOS in this State), and the MCO stating "motorcycle" in the vehicle type field. They did not care that the VIN did not show up as valid in their system since I had everything else including insurance.

I have used Geico, which cost me about $36 per year for liability only to add it to my existing policy. It has gone up to about $45, I think.

MA does require motorcycle endorsment to ride it on the streets, but not sure if they need that for registration (chicken/egg problem).

Massachusetts has a motorcycle inspection method for certifying a motorcycle that is not in the VIN list. You can ask a state Trooper about the inspection program, or ask at the motor vehicle registration office. Apparently, you must get it registered and title immediately upon purchase (for off-road use), THEN get the inspection. Once you have the inspection report, you can take that to the motor vehicle /title office and get it plated. Here is a guide:
https://5starregistration.com/bike/h...massachusetts/