--- title: Aussie Motorbike Design Rules Catch Up With Europe and Japan description: More affordable and more stylish. That is how Aussie motorbikes will look after the federal government amended the Australian design rules for motorbikes. image: http://www.1800approved.com.au/hubfs/blog/mudguard-600x214.jpg --- [![1800 Approved Finance Solutions](https://www.1800approved.com.au/hubfs/Logos/1800Approved_dark.png)](https://www.1800approved.com.au) ### [**1800 277 768](tel:1800277768) #### WELCOME TO # Our blogs Our aim is to supply you with the best information that you can be confident in your knowledge when you make an application with us. # [![logo-easter-d](https://www.1800approved.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Easter%20Campaign%202022/logo-easter-d.png?width=268&name=logo-easter-d.png)](https://consumer.zink.com.au/v1) ### Other Posts - [COVID-19 proof your business cash flow – with a little help from the government!](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/covid-19-proof-your-business-cash-flow) - [$150,000 Tax-write Off — Going, Going, Gone](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/tax-write-off-going-going-gone) - [Current combination of events means it's the best time to buy a car](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/the-current-combination-of-events-means-its-the-best-time-to-buy-a-car) - [How to protect your credit score during this COVID-19 pandemic](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/tips-on-how-to-manage-your-business-cash-flow-0) - [Tips on how to manage your business cash flow— How the stimulus package is geared to help.](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/tips-on-how-to-manage-your-business-cash-flow) - [**](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/time-aussie-motorbike-design-rules-catch-europe-japan) - [**](https://twitter.com/share?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/time-aussie-motorbike-design-rules-catch-europe-japan) - [**](https://plus.google.com/share?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/time-aussie-motorbike-design-rules-catch-europe-japan) - [**](https://www.linkedin.com/cws/share?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/time-aussie-motorbike-design-rules-catch-europe-japan) - [**](http://www.youtube.com/user/?url=https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/time-aussie-motorbike-design-rules-catch-europe-japan) ## Aussie Motorbike Design Rules Catch Up With Europe and Japan Posted by [Jane Clothier](https://www.1800approved.com.au/blog/author/jane-clothier) on 16 September, 2015 ![Australian Motorcycle Design Rules](http://www.1800approved.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/blog/mudguard-600x214.jpg?width=746&name=mudguard-600x214.jpg "Australian Motorcycle Design Rules") It has taken a long time, but this week the federal government has finally announced a significant change to the Australian Design Rules for motorcycles. Under the new ruling, imported new motorcycles will no longer have to be retro-fitted with rear mudguard extensions, a move that should reduce purchase costs and delight design purists, all in one hit.   At present, up to 70,000 new bikes a year have to be retro-fitted with rear mudguard extensions. Nobody can explain why this has continued to happen – as a ruling, it is outdated and does nothing to improve rider safety. It also places Australia firmly out of line with Japan and European countries.   This move, which represents the government’s first step in establishing alignment with the [United Nations Vehicle Regulations](http://www.unece.org/wp29.html), is estimated (by the government) to be bringing the industry over $14.4million savings every year. It has arisen from a Productivity Commission report which called for such harmonisation.   In the past, the requirement for rear mudguard extensions has caused enormous frustrations to motorbike owners, due to the cost and perceived ugliness. No surprise then that the change has been widely celebrated as a breath of sanity in motorcycle circles.   “Ugly motorcycle guards to go,” writes David McCowan on www.drive.com.au, before observing that many owners have been fined for removing the offending items. He then quotes Yamaha Australia spokesman Sean Hawker's praise of the announcement, "The more we get in line with global regulations, the better we will all be... The customer doesn't want it and it's not a safety issue. It's red tape."   On www.motorbikewriter.com, Mark Hinchliffe writes, “It is a rare and sensible display of agreement between Australian and state/territory governments”. Doubting that this measure will bring purchase prices down, he opines, “Maybe if they dropped some of the other requirements such as blinker lens colours, number plate placement, etc, it might begin to have an effect on bike prices.” Fair point.   It’s not yet clear when this popular deregulation will come into effect. Watch this space.   **Are you looking for finance to help you purchase a new vehicle?** 1800Approved is one of Australia's fastest growing car and asset finance brokers. We specialise in car finance, [motorcycle loans](https://www.1800approved.com.au/bike-loans/), equipment finance, plus insurance and warranty services, and have previously arranged deals from AU$10k to AU$5m. 1800Approved services clients accross Australia, working with over 30 independent lenders to find the best deal. We can also help with sourcing your new and used car warranty, and by sourcing vehicles and equipment through our Drive Wholesale arm. 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