As of January 2013, motorcycle licence laws have changed. This page is to help you understand the new laws and how they will affect you if you’re taking your bike test. There are also examples of some of the bikes that fall into the new licence categories.
50cc bikes (categorised as mopeds):
The above are all examples of good quality 50cc scooters, ideal for young riders or older people with a short or city-based commute. They have low running costs with economical fuel consumption, and will get you through city centre traffic quicker than any car.
Restricted to 46.6 brake horsepower (BHP)
With a motorcycle A2 licence, your bike’s original power must be no more than 92bhp. It also allows you to carry pillions.
With an A2 licence you’ll be able to ride bikes such as:
Sports/Naked Bikes:
Cruisers:
Restricted to 125cc machines
With a motorcycle A1 licence you will be able to ride bikes including:
Sports 125s:
Commuter Bikes:
Dual Purpose Bikes:
Scooters:
This licence gives you the choice of any size of bike you want.
Sports Bikes:
Dual Purpose Bikes:
This is just a selection of the bikes you could ride when you’ve obtained the relevant licence.
Source: www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped/new-rules-from-january-2013
This information is correct as at 10/10/2013