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Manitoba Class 6: Choosing and equipping a motorcycle

Fitting a motorcycle to your size, weight and ability, the equipment Manitoba law requires, and how a motorcycle and a moped are defined.

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Which light must shine on the rear licence plate?

Study reference: MPI Motorcycle Handbook (07/23 edition), Ch. The motorcycle — The right motorcycle, Equipment; Introduction — Definition of a motorcycle and a moped, pp. 5, 10–11

All 14 questions in this test

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  1. Which light must shine on the rear licence plate?

    1. A red light
    2. A white light
    3. A blue light
    4. An amber light

  2. How high may the handgrips be above the seat with the rider seated?

    1. No more than 60 cm
    2. No more than 75 cm
    3. No more than 39 cm
    4. Any height the rider prefers

  3. Which change to a motorcycle frame is illegal in Manitoba?

    1. Installing heated grips on the handlebars
    2. Adding reflective tape to the rear fender
    3. Altering the neck angle of the front frame
    4. Fitting saddlebags made for that model

  4. From 30 km/h on a dry, level road, within what distance must a motorcycle's brakes stop it?

    1. 3 metres
    2. 20 metres
    3. 9 metres
    4. 30 metres

  5. What three factors does the handbook name for motorcycle control?

    1. Speed, gears and fuel
    2. Size, weight and the rider
    3. Engine, exhaust and tires
    4. Colour, price and brand

  6. What is the most wheels a motorcycle can have in contact with the ground, by definition?

    1. Four
    2. Six
    3. Two
    4. Three

  7. Which equipment is required on both wheels of a motorcycle?

    1. Tire chains and wheel locks
    2. Fenders and brakes
    3. Spoked rims and mud lights
    4. Reflectors and chrome trim

  8. What is the minimum tire tread for a motorcycle in Manitoba?

    1. 5 mm
    2. 0.2 mm
    3. 0.8 mm
    4. 3 mm

  9. How should a motorcycle fit you when you straddle the saddle?

    1. Only one foot reaches the ground
    2. Both feet reach the ground
    3. Your toes just touch the pegs
    4. Your knees rise above the tank

  10. How many rear-view mirrors must a motorcycle have in Manitoba?

    1. Two, one on each side, by law
    2. At least one, on the left side
    3. None, if the rider shoulder checks
    4. At least one, on the right side

  11. Which feature makes a vehicle a moped rather than a motorcycle?

    1. Only one wheel in contact with the road
    2. A top speed of no more than 50 km/h
    3. A seat lower than 400 mm from the ground
    4. A motor larger than 125 cm³

  12. How far away must a motorcycle horn be heard under normal conditions?

    1. 20 metres
    2. 5 metres
    3. 60 metres
    4. 300 metres

  13. Which test of weight does the handbook suggest when choosing a motorcycle?

    1. You can lift it upright if it falls over
    2. You can hold it at a lean with one hand
    3. You can carry it up a set of stairs
    4. You can push it up a steep hill in gear

  14. When must the headlamp be on for a 1975 or newer motorcycle?

    1. Only on highways outside the city
    2. At all times while it is operated
    3. Only from sunset to sunrise
    4. Only in rain, fog or smoke

Choosing and equipping a motorcycle: key rules to remember

Our summary of what the official handbook says on this topic, in our own words. Read it before or after the practice questions above, then check the original chapter. Read the official chapter ↗

The right motorcycle

  • Three factors in control: size, weight and the rider.
  • Size: both feet on the ground when you straddle the saddle; reach all hand and foot controls easily.
  • Weight: you should be able to push the bike through a figure eight, put it on its side and main stands without straining, and lift it upright if it falls.
  • Rider: the bike should suit your height, weight and riding ability.

Equipment

  • Brakes on front and rear wheels, able to stop the bike within 9 m from 30 km/h on a dry, smooth, level road.
  • Fenders on both wheels to reduce spray.
  • Altering the neck angle of the front frame is illegal.
  • Front forks no longer than 82 cm (bottom of lower triple tree to axle centre).
  • Handlebars between 53 cm and 92 cm wide; grips no more than 39 cm above the seat with the rider seated.
  • Horn audible from 60 m under normal conditions.
  • One or two headlamps; on 1975 and newer models the headlamp must be on whenever the bike is operated.
  • A red running lamp and red stop lamp at the rear, and a white light on the rear licence plate.
  • Front and rear signal lights on 1975 and newer models.
  • At least one rear-view mirror on the left side; two are recommended.
  • A working muffler and a working speedometer.
  • Tires must have at least 0.8 mm of tread.

Definition of a motorcycle and a moped

  • Motorcycle: handlebar steering, no more than three wheels on the ground, seat at least 650 mm high, rims at least 250 mm, wheelbase at least 1,016 mm, top speed over 50 km/h.
  • Moped: two or three wheels over 250 mm, seat at least 650 mm, engine of 50 cm³ or less (or electric), top speed no more than 50 km/h.

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