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市場・経営Japan

Custom License Plate Program for Motorcycles Opens Mid-October, Covering Bikes 126cc and Up

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Custom License Plate Program for Motorcycles Opens Mid-October, Covering Bikes 126cc and Up — PHOTO — オートバイ / © オートバイ↗ View original

Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has announced it will introduce a "preferred number" custom license plate system for motorcycles (small motorcycles of 251cc and up, and light motorcycles of 126-250cc), with applications opening from mid-October 2026. The program, previously available only for cars, is finally being extended to motorcycle owners.

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Haruko Yasuda

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55 / Women Riders · Industry Diversity

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Haruko YasudaComentario sobre Women Riders · Industry Diversity

Being able to choose your own number feels like a small step toward loving your bike as something even more your own. 'For everyone who wants to ride' is my personal belief, and I think this kind of system that lets people grow attached to their bike will give a gentle push to anyone newly approaching motorcycles.