Minnesota
Motorcycle:
“every motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, including motor scooters and autocycles. Motorcycle does not include (1) motorized bicycles as defined in subdivision 45, (2) electric-assisted bicycles as defined in subdivision 27, or (3) a tractor.”
Motorized Bicycle:
“a bicycle that is propelled by an electric or a liquid fuel motor of a piston displacement capacity of 50 cubic centimeters or less, and a maximum of two brake horsepower, which is capable of a maximum speed of not more than 30 miles per hour on a flat surface with not more than one percent grade in any direction when the motor is engaged. Motorized bicycle does not include an electric-assisted bicycle as defined in subdivision 27.”
(Source: https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/169.011#stat.169.011.45)
| Licensing | Minimum Age | Registration | Insurance | Helmet | |
| Motorcycle | Motorcycle Endorsement | 16 | Required | Required | Required if under 18 Required for operators with a motorcycle permit |
| Moped | Moped Operator Permit (or Standard License) | 15 | Required | Required | Required if under 18 |