Licence types:
A1 - Minimum age 17. Small motorcycles up to 11kw, 125cc. CBT, theory test and practical tests. This licence is restricted to small motorcycles up to 11kw, 125cc.
A2 - Minimum age 19. Medium motorcycles up to 35kw and a minimum 395cc. DIRECT ACCESS -
CBT, theory test and practical tests. PROGRESSIVE ACCESS - 2 years experience on A1 motorcycle and further practical tests. This licence is restricted to any motorcycle not exceeding 35kw.
A - Minimum age 24 (DIRECT ACCESS) or 21 (PROGRESSIVE ACCESS). DIRECT ACCESS (MINIMUM 595CC MOTORCYCLE WITH AT LEAST 40KW/54BHP ENGINE POWER) - CBT, theory test and practical tests. PROGRESSIVE ACCESS - Held an A2 licence for at least 2 years then further practical tests on a big motorcycle (minimum 595cc 40kw 54bph). This is an unrestricted licence and allows the candidate to ride any size motorcycle.
See: https://www.gov.uk/ride-motorcycle-moped/new-rules-from-january-2013
Accelerated access
Riders who pass an A2 licence at 23 and wish to avoid a 2 year restriction to a motorcycle not exceeding 35kw may take Direct Access on a big bike (minimum 595cc 40kw 54bph) at age 24.
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