Ducati Monster Forum

According to the California DMV website:

Many manufacturers make vehicles to be sold in the other 49 states. These vehicles (49-State) are made with smog equipment that meets federal emission standards, but not California standards. California certified (50-State) vehicles are made to be sold to California residents. To find out whether a car, truck or motorcycle is California certified, check the emission label under the hood. For a motorcycle check the frame or refer tp your owner's manual. The label should read that the vehicle conforms to California regulations, or that it is legal for sale in California.

Does any CA residents out there know where (which label, etc.) to find information on whether or not a Ducati conforms to CA regulations?

They wouldn't be sold here if they did not meet the standards, I believe.

sac

All Ducatis sold in the US are 'california' models

^what he said^
however, i think when you go to register the bike, they want to see proof.
its on the sticker under the seat (right next to the tail light and seat latch mechanism)

It's also on the frame, if you haven't already taken it off.  Like others said, all US Ducatis meet CA standards.  There are no modern 49-state Ducatis. 

For registering an out-of-state bike, you will need to see proof if the bike has less than 7500 miles on it.  More than 7500 miles and you're ok.   

leave the Union please.............too many rules and everyone has their hand out.  [coffee]

How 'bout you make the beast with two backs off unless you have some information related to the original poster's question?

forgot to insert   [laugh]  it was a joke.  my last bike in CA had the emissions canister missing and failed inspection BTW

Thanks for all of the helpful info everyone. Sorry, I wasn't clear on my original post. I'm considering buying an out of state Monster (I'm in California) with only 600 miles on it. If I have to prove to the DMV that it's a 50 state bike, would I have to bring it with me when I register it? They probably wouldn't just accept a picture since I could just take that from any Monster sold here in CA. Anyone with experience doing this? I heard that it could be quite a hassle to register an out of state bike with under 7,500 miles.

I like your style.  [thumbsup]

sac

As long as it has the silver emissions sticker under the seat (or on the frame), you're fine.  But you'll need to take the bike to the DMV with you.  Be aware that you're going to get radically different treatment at different DMV offices.  Some will know what to do with a motorcycle and some won't.  It helps to bring a copy of the CVC section re motorcycle smog.  

It'll be a big hassle if you buy the bike and it doesn't have its emissions sticker on it.  You may be able to get a letter from Ducati (somewhone on the DMF did that just recently, but then I have no i idea whether that will fly with the DMV).

I would start by getting 7500 miles on it.  [moto] [moto]

I don't...

what the make the beast with two backs Warren? [roll]

You know better than that.

I do, and I'll give myself 24 hrs.  Seems appropriate.

Lawyers are assholes.   [drink]

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Let's get back on topic, please.

Thanks.

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you're being way too kind.

 [popcorn]

 [roll]