Category A - What can I ride?

[georgefreeman918]

I am looking at getting into motorbikes to help share the commuting miles.

I am not bothered about anything fast, a 125cc would suffice and as a result I started looking at CBT.

I have checked my full driving license, which says I am able to ride Category A. The .gov website advising that Category A allows you to ride A1 and A2 categories. I assume that this is subject to the relevant tests and I can't just go out and buy a 125?

[Tall_Paul]

Ahh, this old thread again

Category A is unrestricted motorbikes, no power or size limits. If you had a full A licence you'd be able to ride a 1300cc 200bhp superbike.

What you have is a provisional category A licence. This (once you have validated your provisional licence by completing a CBT) lets you ride a 125cc bike, with L plates, not on motorways, or with a pillion, for 2 years. After 2 years you need to sit a CBT again.

If you want a big bike you need to sit a mod1 and mod2 test, what size bike you can ride depends on your age. Under 21 you'll get an A2 licence which lets you ride 45bhp or thereabouts bikes. Under 19 and it's A1 which is 125cc limit.

[georgefreeman918]

Thank You for your reply.

Just a little confusing the first time I looked at it.

Booked on to do my CBT - can't wait.