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ABS on motorcycles mandatory If you are a rider or importer you need to know about the changes to the Land Transport Rule: Light-vehicle Brakes 2002 From 1 April 2020 All new model new motorcycles over 125cc must have an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). All new model new motorcycles up to and including 125cc must have either an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) or a Combined Braking System (CBS). From 1 November 2021 All current model new motorcycles and imported used motorcycles over 125cc must have an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). All current model new motorcycles and imported used motorcycles up to and including 125cc must have either an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) or a Combined Braking System (CBS). What about existing motorcycles? Previous and currently registered motorcycles are not required to be retrofitted with ABS. How can I check if my motorcycle is compliant? MOTORCYCLE TYPE FROM 1 APR 2020 New model, new motorcycle larger than 125cc Must have ABS New model, new motorcycle up to and including 125cc Must have ABS or CBS FROM 1 NOV 2021 Current model, new motorcycle larger than 125cc Must have ABS Current model, new motorcycle up to and including 125cc Must have ABS or CBS Registered existing model, existing motorcycle larger than 125cc No action required No action required Registered existing model, existing motorcycle up to and including 125cc No action required No action required Imported used larger than 125cc Must have ABS Imported used up to and including 125cc Must have ABS or CBS Trial and Enduro motorcycles primarily used off-road or at events are exempt For more information Visit: www.nzta.govt.nz/abs-changes No action required No action required