Motorcycle Laws

[Despise]

Originally Posted by atticus

Thanks for correcting the hp restriction, I knew the rough figure.
Pink: I had already written that, it's an A1 license. It does restrict you to 33bhp but not to a 125.

Thanks for the input

well I will correct you again. Taking this info from direct.gov.uk:

A light motorcycle (category A1) is defined as a solo motorcycle between 75 and 125 cc, with a power output not exceeding 11 kilowatts (kW) (maximum 14.6 brake horse power (bhp)). Please see note 1.

A standard motorcycle (category A) is defined as a solo motorcycle between 121 and 125 cc, capable of exceeding 100 km/h (62.1mph). Please note that the BMW C1 motorcycle is not a suitable machine for a practical test. Please see note 2.

[atticus]

Bugger, must be right then.

One thing though:

Restricted or A1 Licence

The restricted licence route requires riders to take their test on a bike between 120cc 125cc, after which the holder may ride a machine up to 25kW (33.3bhp) for the first two years. Once the probation period is up, the candidate can ride any size bike they wish.
We’d recommend anyone that feels more at ease on a small bike to take advantage of the 33bhp rule, as it means you won’t need to master a big bike before taking your test and you can always try for Direct Access at a later date. Either way, you’ll have a full power licence after two years. Many riders think 33bhp machines are boring, but for many a small capacity bike can still provide a lot of fun. What’s more, you can still ride a big bike (even a ZZR1400!) as long as it’s restricted to 33bhp. So you get all the feel of the bike - the same handling, braking and a modest amount of acceleration - but without the mighty top end poke some big bikes whack out. Worth thinking about.

Thats why im reluctant to change it.

[atticus]

Ignore that now lol I understand it

[m3lon]

Originally Posted by Despise

well I will correct you again. Taking this info from direct.gov.uk:

A light motorcycle (category A1) is defined as a solo motorcycle between 75 and 125 cc, with a power output not exceeding 11 kilowatts (kW) (maximum 14.6 brake horse power (bhp)). Please see note 1.

A standard motorcycle (category A) is defined as a solo motorcycle between 121 and 125 cc, capable of exceeding 100 km/h (62.1mph). Please note that the BMW C1 motorcycle is not a suitable machine for a practical test. Please see note 2.

Well how come in what bike magazine, they have a section for people who are moving up from a 125, onto a 33bhp vehcile, and most of these are 250cc and 500cc.

I think the rule is on an a1 you can have anything aslong as it's 33bhp, making it good as 250cc bikes will be around this

[Despise]

Originally Posted by m3lon

Well how come in what bike magazine, they have a section for people who are moving up from a 125, onto a 33bhp vehcile, and most of these are 250cc and 500cc.

I think the rule is on an a1 you can have anything aslong as it's 33bhp, making it good as 250cc bikes will be around this

yea only it isnt. And I took that info from direct.gov.uk so like it or lump it.

[dan-mel]

Originally Posted by Despise

yea only it isnt. And I took that info from direct.gov.uk so like it or lump it.

It is, have a look, and its on the website u were on about

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...ons/DG_4022547

Motorcycles

Description Category Minimum age Mopeds with an engine capacity not exceeding 50cc and a maximum design speed not exceeding 50km/h P 16 Light motorcycles with a cubic capacity not exceeding 125cc and a power output not exceeding 11kW (14.6bhp) A1 17 Motorcycles up to 25kW(33bhp) and a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg. Motorcycle combination with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg A 17 Any size motorcycle with or without a sidecar A 21*

[pete110cc]

startin to get a bit too technical

[dan-mel]

lol, thats the goverment for ya

[atticus]

Originally Posted by pete110cc

startin to get a bit too technical

Laws are, im pretty sure its all wrapped up now though
Also, thats after me rewording them. They were far worse

[Despise]

Originally Posted by dan-mel

It is, have a look, and its on the website u were on about

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring...ons/DG_4022547

Motorcycles

Description Category Minimum age Mopeds with an engine capacity not exceeding 50cc and a maximum design speed not exceeding 50km/h P 16 Light motorcycles with a cubic capacity not exceeding 125cc and a power output not exceeding 11kW (14.6bhp) A1 17 Motorcycles up to 25kW(33bhp) and a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg. Motorcycle combination with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg A 17 Any size motorcycle with or without a sidecar A 21*

my point right there. direct.gov.uk that where I copy and paste the info from.