What size bike can you ride on a car licence. (if any)

I have been driving for 15 years and fancy something to tootle around on at the weekend.

Cheers,
Ted.

125 cc on L plates IIRC but you still need to do a CBT.

Cheers
Kav

Thanks.

Now to find a 125cc Harley!

http://www.moto-mader.ch/moto_mader/images/img_motorraeder/Motorradmiete/yam_xv125.jpg

is this close enough?

Hi Ted,

You must complete a Compulsary Basic Training Course (c.b.t.) on a 125cc bike. It can be passed in 1 day if you are lucky / good rider. That enables you to ride a 125cc bike with L plates for 2 years. You must also complete the theory and hazard perception test.

If you don't pass your test in 2 years you must re-take c.b.t. and you are back to square one.

C.B.T. will only teach you to a basic standard, you will need extra training to get up to test standard.

You have 2 options after completing c.b.t:

1. pass your test on a 125cc bike and you can ride a bike up to 33 bhp for 2 years. After the 2 year restriction period you can then ride any size bike you want.

2. Take and pass your test on a large capacity bike (Direct Access) (e.g. - 500cc). You can ride any cc bike straight away.

It's down to cost and what you ultimately want.

I instruct up in the North East and it costs £150 for a c.b.t. £55 test fee. £23 theory test. If you want to do "Direct Access" that's an extra £130 pound for a days training on the big bike.

Hope this helps,
Graeme.

Cheers Graeme.

Do I initially need a bike then to take the test?

http://www.moto-mader.ch/moto_mader/images/img_motorraeder/Motorradmiete/yam_xv125.jpg

is this close enough?

Vey Nice!

What is it?

No you don't need a bike.

Most bike training organisations have their own bikes. You pay a bit extra, but you don't have to worry about dropping your own bike, getting insurance, selling the 125cc bike you bought to do the training when you've passed your test, etc.

I would recommend using their bikes, helmets, gloves, jackets, etc. Most of the people come who come to us spend a small fortune on what they think is the correct gear then we tell them what they should have bought and they look p*ssed off. Part of c.b.t is a comprehensive talk on equipment (helmets, etc) and clothing. Have a good listen then buy accordingly.

Let me know if you need any more info,
Graeme.

Thanks for the info Graeme.

Am realy looking for a weekend toy, not a 200mph death trap.

Would be good to get the licence under my belt at some point.

What area do you cover as I'm in North Lincolnshire.

Ted

I did the CBT this week. I have been driving a car for 11 years and completed this in 1 day. Never ever riden a motorbike before.
I did all the basic stuff on a Yamaha SR125 and the instructor allowed me to go out on a Honda CB500. Because I am over 21 and he was in radio contact it was legal (that's what he said !!).
I did 2 hour road riding and I had such a good time, well worth the £100.
But now I have C.B.T only allowed upto 125cc, unless accompanied by DAS instructor with radio contact

I'm up in Cleveland. A bit too far to come me thinks. I am sure there will be somewhere closer to home for you.

Good luck, mate.

Regards,
Graeme.