Licence Guide

 Types of full motorcycle licence:

• A1 – This is a light motorcycle licence – the rider is restricted to 125cc and a power output of 11kw. The practical test must be taken on a bike of between 75 cc and 125 cc
• A – This is a standard motorcycle licence – for the first two years after passing the practical test you are be restricted to a power output of 25 kW and a power/weight ratio of 0.16 kW/kg. After the first two years you may ride any size of bike. The practical test for a standard motorcycle licence is taken on a bike of over 120 cc but not more than 125 cc and capable of at least 100 km/h per hour.

Direct and Accelerated Access Options

If you are 21 years of age or above, or if you reach 21 before your two year restriction ends, you have the following options:

Direct Access 
After completing your CBT and theory test, the practical test may be taken on a motorcycle with a power output of at least 35kW. Passing this test will allow you to ride any size of bike. In this instance the CBT course may be taken on either a learner bike or a large bike. You may practice for the practical test on bikes larger than learner bike specification as long as you:

• are always accompanied by an approved instructor on another bike and in radio contact
• wear reflective clothing and follow all other provisional licence restrictions

Accelerated Access
If you reach the age of 21 while still within the two year restriction period and wish to ride a larger bike, you will need to pass a further test on a bike of at least 35 kW. As with the Direct Access, you may practice on bikes over 25 kW under the practice conditions stated above. Whilst practising on a motorcycle greater than 25kw you will revert to learner status, however a test failure will not affect your existing licence.