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44 minutes ago, foxxy said:

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[Licence categories]

On 11/28/2018 at 10:26 PM, Dannjones said:

Alright everyone, just at a bit confusion with the uk license categories, A1, A2 etc. And what they allow you to ride, I’m currently on a CBT and will be doin my A1 next year (I’m 17) so my understanding is that I’ll be able to go up to a 400 when I’m 19 once I’ve passed my A1, not sure though as I’ve not really had a clear description, so was wondering if someone could please clarify

cheers everyone

https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped/bike-categories-ages-and-licence-requirements

A1 ( Minimum age 17 ) = Light motorcycle up to 11 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.1 kW per kg) and 125 cc

A2 ( Minimum age 19 ) = Standard motorcycle up to 35 kW (and a power-to-weight ratio not more than 0.2 kWper kg), bike must not be derived from vehicle more than twice its power

 

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Engines with restricted power

You can restrict the engine power of a motorcycle so that it fits within subcategory A2 (20 to 35kW). You can’t restrict it below half its original power.

https://www.gov.uk/motorcycle-test/motorcycles-mopeds-you-can-use

 

 

 

List of motorcycles that can be used for riding tests

https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/760331/motorcycle-test-vehicle-list.csv/preview

[New rider]

22 hours ago, mike1949 said:

Brill Alex, and welcome to the forum. You've done well by introducing yourself first.
I used to have a XJ600 division  which I presume is a precursor to yours.
Mike. 

2

I think it is the same bike, the only difference is that this is the naked version ( but, I'm not sure ).

22 hours ago, jimmy said:

Welcome to the nuthouse bud. 

1st Bike eh, well take your time getting used to it. Plenty of clowns out there with no interest other than themselves, so keep your wits about you and safe riding

Thanks . Yes, I'll take it easy.

21 hours ago, mike1949 said:

Totally concur Jimmy. As you said "Take your time getting used to it"

Especially at roundabouts. You need to be extra vigilant because for some reason car drivers for some reason do not see bikers. 

Thanks for the advice 

21 hours ago, blackhat250 said:

Hi alex" ,, i was out today ,  no salt on roads,  12 degrees,  hope this stays  for a while,  you"l  get some riding done, 

Nice, I was busy on Sunday, but I went out on Saturday and it was great :)

2 hours ago, drewpy said:

 Alex, great UJM there, N being the naked variety

Hi, yes, I think that's the only difference, but I may be wrong.

[New rider]

Hi all,

My name is Alex and I just got my first bike :), a Yamaha XJ6n.