Yes your correct Grumpy...Im pretty sure all states now have complete bans or very restricted rules regarding Motorized bikes...
However My reference was for when it was released, and in comparrison to Moped needing a licence.
Up until very recently it was still legal to use a motorized Cycle in NSW.
Whereas a Moped has always needed a licence, generally a normal car licence.
Basically over the last 15 years with the rise of the scooter and chinese bike kits the rules have changed many times, until now you cannot use them. Safety was the issue, but in my opinion it was more the fact that they wernt making money from licencing...
As far as the speed goes, id say the Solex is about the same as most of the ones ive used.
And yes, the Illegal later model kits are fast...too fast for a bike in my opinion, and another reason they were banned.
What are the rules regarding this in the US Kori?
Im looking for one similar to this to restore next.
And I will need a licence for it:)