The bottom line is that it is a "motor vehicle" because it is a motorized vehicle. Maybe there is a little confusion on the part of cops because of the new ebike laws or maybe they just can't be bothered.
I had a bike taken away from me because they have the right if you are a suspended driver. I deserved it though because I have a horrible driving record and that one cop knew it. I did drive for over a year, summer and winter without a problem. I even had a cop pull up beside me at a red light once and drove past the cop shop almost every day.
In the end I was fined $500 and lost the bike but if one were to look at it as a trade off or the "cost of business" , you are the only one that can decide. It's also very easy to pull the clutch in, kill the engine and peddle so that helps.
The odds are that you will have more fun riding that bike than you would ever believe possible , so go have some fun!!!!
Lindsay,ontario.