There are two types of Standard Test!

Light Motorcycle (A1)

Engine capacity 75 - 125cc, 11kW (14.6bhp max). If the engine capacity is between 120 -125cc and maximum speed can exceed 100kph (62.5mph) a category A licence will be issued. This means that you will be restricted tor riding only 125cc bikes. Should you wish to progress to a bigger bike then you should take the Standard Motorcycle (A) test.

Standard Motorcycle (A)

Engine capacity 120-125cc,11kW (14.6bhp max). Capable of exceeding 100kph (62.5mph). On completion of this test you will be able to ride any motorcycle that can be restricted to 33bhp. After two years you can then move up to any size machine providing that you are over 21 years of age.

Course Recomendations

For someone who has never ridden before we recommend a five day course whether it is for 125cc or DAS training. After that it depends on your experience and how long ago you rode and whether it was on or off road riding as to how many days you may require!! This is when an assessment is useful for them and the instructor. However some people have already decided how many days you want because you have had an assessment with someone else or it is based on how much you can afford. For people with riding experience please ask for our Free Assessment.

FREE ASSESSMENT

• A free assessment can be undertaken on site prior to either 125cc training or DAS (500cc) training if you have ridden a geared bike before. The instructor will ask you to ride up and down the car park watching your gear changes, positioning, balance etc. We will be able to advise you how many days may be required to bring you up to and beyond test standard. It is obviously up to you whether you take our advice or not!
• If you have never ridden a motorcycle at all we cannot do an assessment, but you can arrange for you to come up to the site and talk to the instructor about the course and your requirements if you would like to do so.
• Assessments are normally arranged for approx between 3.45 - 4pm any day of the week. you take approx half an hour.
  

The Course Explained

• 125cc training is for anyone over the age of 17 years.
• Before you go to test you must have passed your Motorcycle Theory Test (Provisional Licence only) a Car Theory Test will not be accepted by the DSA. If you are on a full car licence a theory licence is still required.
• We aim to cover approx 100 miles per day except day of CBT as morning spent in car park.
• Not only is town work covered i.e. junctions, roundabouts, road positioning, 'U' turns and emergency stops but dual carriageways, and all other class of road except obviously for motorway which you are not allowed onto with L plates.
• Programme of training will be determined based on length of course, students experience and confidence. The Course will be tailored to suit your needs and requirements.
• Training does not have to be conducted as an intensive but can be spread out over several weeks if required.
  

Side Cars

• Learners can practise on a combination with a power/weight ration not exceeding 0.16kW/kg
• On Obtaining a Standard (A) Motorcycle Licence you are restricted to a combination with the above power/weight ratio for 2 years
• At age 21 learners may, only with Direct or Accelerated Access, Practice on a larger machine.
• The test must be taken on a solo bike.