You can apply for a provisional licence then learn to ride any size of motorbike
You’ll then need to complete compulsory basic training (CBT) and take the theory and practical tests for the kind of motorbike you want to ride within 2 years.
You’ll need to pass the practical test on a bike with a power output of at least 50kW and a minimum kerb weight of 180kg to ride any size of bike.
Motorbike categories
Category A1 small motorbikes
These are motorbikes not exceeding:
- 125cc engine size
- 11kW power output
- 0.1kW/kg power to weight ratio
Category A2 medium-sized motorbikes
These are motorbikes, with or without a sidecar not exceeding:
- 35kW power output
- 0.2kW/kg power to weight ratio
They also cannot be derived from a vehicle of more than double its power.
Category A large motorbikes
These are bikes unlimited in size and power, with or without a sidecar. You can ride the category of motorbike you took your test on.
Your answers
- 1. What kind of vehicle do you want to drive?
- Motorbike (categories A1, A2 and A)
- Change 1. What kind of vehicle do you want to drive?