A Miracle from the DSA

[Efes123]

Just got my weekly newsletter, sad I know, and they want to know what people think about the new test regulation. Well, some of them;

1) reducing the minimum engine power for A2 from 25kW to 20kW
2) increasing the minimum power for A from 40kW to 50kW
3) introducing a minimum mass weight ratio of 180kg for A

The above changes are supposed to come into effect from December 2013

EDIT: for Marki's sharp eyes
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[Rogerborg]

Le shrug. The vast majority of A2 and A3 (are the DSA calling it A? The legislation says A3) candidates will go via a training school, I can't think of any realistic choice of 395cc+ test bikes that make under 25kW or 595cc+ bikes that make 35.1 - 49.9kW or mass less than 180kg.

It seems like more pointless fiddling for the sake of it. That's what Brussels does. That's all that they do.
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[Efes123]

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Think that is the same as this thread only shorter.
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[Rogerborg]

[mentalboy]

[Rogerborg]

Heh, actually the Lifan Thunder 400 (sleeved down Virago 535 copybike) is just under 25kW.

It will be (a bit) interesting to see how schools handle the A2 category. New NC700S or G650GS bikes, keep some old 500 twins going and restrict or 'restrict' them a tiny bit, or just rock up on their new ER-6ns and Gladiuses[*] and say "Yeah, it's making 35kW today, whatever."

[*] Yes, I know it's Gladii, but language always changes for the gooder.
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GONE: HN125-8, LF-250B, GPz 305, GPZ 500S, Burgman 400 // RIDING: F650GS (800 twin), Royal Enfield Bullet Electra 500 AVL, Ninja 250R because racebike

[Skudd]

I'm surprised that the EU haven't stated make model and engine size for each type of test to be taken. Then they can chage what they like for such machines.

I think I need to write to my MEP and tell him my idea.
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