I may be able to help with this one, having just finished registering an out-of-state Vespa on October 1st, 2024 at my local CA-DMV (no appointment). Yes, if is: 150cc or above and registered as a u2018Motorcycleu2019.When registering my 2024 Vespa Sprint 150S (Blu Gaiola) that is CA-State and 50-State emmissions compliant I had the understanding that my Vespa model (Sprint) is a 150cc engine and it qualified as a u201cMotorcycleu201d and would have to be registered as such. Paper work from the desk side based on VIN and engine size confirmed my recently purchased Vespa 150s as a u2018Motorcycleu2024 and the inspectoru2019s u2018Verification of Vehicle' form had the motorcycle selection checked off, see the following:Once that was completed, I was assigned motorcycle plates (I also own another motorcycle & can confirm they're the same dimensionsu2026) and paid for next year's registration. So technically, yes! It is a motorcycle and CA DMV recognizes it officially as one or at least my registration does.The CA DMV site has only one stipulation against motorized scooters being taken for the u2018Skills Test' and indicates that the clutch should be identified only if it is equipped. It would go to say that you will not have to perform any gear shifting as there is not a clutch or gears to shift through (some can argue you don't need a clutch to shift either, to each their ownu2026). Additionally, some Vespa forums have confirmed that they've been able to complete their Skills Test with similar 150cc models as well.