Why can't we have sport bikes bigger than 600cc legally in Jamaica?
Seriously, there is this arguement that larger motorcycles (750,1000, etc) are better for robberies and other criminal acts, but on JAMAICAN ROADS DOES THIS ARGUEMENT REALLY MAKE SENSE? Only an idiot would attempt to use a (LARGER) 200mph hyabusa to do a robbery in the middle of Kingston!
If i am a typical criminal idiot on a small 250cc bike and i am willing to ride as if i have nothing to live for (and actually have moderate skill), please tell me which Jamaican police officer with his wife and kids to go home to would be stupid enough to follow me on thier bike as i escape from a robbery scene? Its not the engine size that matters, but rather the fact that some people are willing to ride recklessly to do thier deed. Because recklessness is LETHAL on ANY bike, cautious police riders will NOT persue.
Midrange bikes are preferred as get-away vehicles because they can manuever through traffic quickly (actually its quick and reckless). In some countries, SCOOTERS are prefferred! So why is there a ban on larger bikes in the name of crime prevention?
maybe the roads r 2 narrow
I really don’t know stingjam..it seems they are convinced they wont be able to keep up with the fast bikes in case they have to chase them.
Its not just the speed though the larger cc bikes can accelerate faster without reaching top speed (0-60 in…) so i guess they are afraid of that too..
I do not know much about any correlation between bikes and crimes in Jamaica, if there is any. What I know for sure that Jamaicans are very fund of bikes. I would need to do more research on this topic before I make any suggestion. One thing I know for sure is that the government of Jamaica needs to focus on the fundamental reason that creates an appetite for so much criminal activities. This is LACK OF EDUCATION AND KNOWLEDGE, (more universities and colleges and all Jamaican having access) the prospect of good job. The corrupted mentality of the people and politicians (initiate a more honest and respectful environment) and the influence from America which cause relative deprivation among Jamaicans. These are issues that need to be address by the government and less focus on frivolous notions such as the size of bikes on the roads.