Motorcycles you can ride

Motorcyclist carrying out manouevres A learner motorcycle has an engine up to 125 cc and a power output not exceeding 11 kW/14.6 Bhp.

Full motorcycle licence

There are two types of full motorcycle licence:

a light motorcycle licence (A1), which restricts riders to any bike up to 125 cc and a power output of 11 kW/14.6 Bhp - the practical test must be taken on a bike of between 75 cc and 120 cc
a standard motorcycle licence (A) is obtained if the practical test is taken on a bike of over 120 cc but not more than 125 cc and capable of at least 100 km per hour - after passing the standard motorcycle practical test, you will be restricted for two years to riding a bike of up to 25 kW/33 Bhp and a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kW/kg; after this you may ride any size of bike

Note: the BMW C1 motorcycle is not a suitable machine for a practical test.

Sidecars

Learners who wish to ride with a sidecar can practice on a combination with a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16 kW/kg. On obtaining a standard licence, you will be restricted to a combination with the same power/weight ratio for two years.