No, it has reverse like they all do of course. I live on Vancouver Island which gets much less snow than most other places in this country so I can do quite well without it. I do keep it insured full time and ride it all year round. They say unless your on sand, snow or ice most of the time you don’t need it. You cannot keep the outer wheel engaged on asphalt . It does not oscillate so it would try to drive you straight all the time which would be hell on any corner. Is that your ride in the pic?
You got some nice roads down there. I lived in NB for 12 years. It was a blast but I’m home now to stay. Have been talking about riding the Ural to Saint John next summer but we will see.