Have a look at the NCOP VSB14.
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/roads/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/vsb_ncop.aspx
Nope, big hops, lots of hoops! Fn circus! The frame has to be inspected and all welds X-rayed! Must meet all design rules, must be this, mustn't be that, needs this, can't have that. They are tighter than a fish's A.. as to what can be let on the road………….However big production car companies usually get exemptions for half the stuff. $$$$Talk.
Abbreviated summary of one of the applicable doc's, SERIOUSLY ABBREVIATED! This is cut more than most choppers!
1. Generally Safe
2. Tyres:
i. Suitable for Hwy, load & Speed rated
3. Lighting:
i. Two are fitted they must be equally spaced from centre, Same kind and same height.
ii. One is fitted it must be centred
iii. Must have, Head light between 500mm and 1.4m High
iv. Must have high & low beam and dipping device
1. High beam range not less than 50m
2. Dipped range not less than 25m
v. Brake lights: At least one. Between 350mm & 1.5m
1. Operate when either brake is applied
vi. Rear Red Lamp: Must have one, when light (red light emitted) visable to 200m and not more than 7watts
vii. Number plate light, white, illuminates plate clearly at 20m
1. Must not shine directly to rear.
viii. Brake, Tail and number plate lights may be incorporated in one housing.
ix. Indicators: Two front lamps may be amber or white, rear must be amber.
1. Pairs no less than 300mm apart & between 350mm & 1.5m high.
2. Must have audible or visible telltale.
x. Must have at least one red reflector fitted to rear
xi. Horn, must have one
xii. Rear vision mirrors, Must have two of the same kind
xiii. Brakes: Two independent brakes systems operated by hand or foot controls
1. Post 1976 must meet ADR 33
2. Hydrraulic brake hose must comp ADR 7
xiv. Mudguards: Must effectively prevent objects being thrown upward and to the rear. All wheels
xv. Chain Guard: must have effective provision to prevent any part of a rider, or clothing being caught in the chin or sprocket. Protection may be made by frame or guard.
1. Should exten from the front sprocket to a point not less than 300mm o the rear of the rearmost foot rest or to a point vertically above the centre of the rear sprocket.
xvi. Noise: Exhaust must have mufflers securely fitted so the all exhaust gasses pass through. Must meet emissions.
xvii. Misc:
1. Must have engine stop switch
2. Fitted with foot rests for rider
xviii. Handlebars:
1. 500mm-900mm wide
2. Mounted symmetrically
3. Handgrips not more than 380mm above mount point
xix. Horizontal distance between mid-point of steering bearing to front axle must not exceed 550mm
xx. Should be fitted with a stand, fold up.