
Getting an A2 motorcycle licence – also called “Restricted” – at 19 or over is the quickest and cheapest way to move on to an unrestricted motorbike licence for younger riders.
Requirements
If you are over 24, you can take part in a DAS (Direct Access Training) course after the CBT and theory to go directly for your A licence after passing the Module 1 and Module 2 tests. The course is usually a few days long, and can cost around £550, so you can expect to pay around £700-800 in total for tests and training.
If you have had one for two years or more, you can now apply to take the unrestricted one.
What are A2 bikes
If you have an A2 licence, you can ride a motorbike with a power output not exceeding 35 kW (47 hp) or 0.2 kW per kg of weight. You can, however, ride motorbikes with a power output of up to 70 kW, if you build a restrictor into it. Some examples are the Honda Cb-1 and the Kawasaki Z800E.
What is a restrictor
This is a way of limiting the power output of the motorbike to the legal maximum of 35 kW. There are 3 ways to do this based on the model of the motorbike. You can change the ECU, install an intake and/or throttle limiter, or put in an inlet or carburettor throttle
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