Older bikes legal for full A practical pass - at least 40kwt

[TheCherryCore]

Hi guys!

Long story short, however due to relocation am looking for an older bike for myself (595cc-ish, manual transmission), which would be legal for full A practical pass later on (and L-commuting in between). So far kwt/bhp-wise only HONDA CB500 comes to my mind, though am not too happy with only this option.

Drove Kawasaki ER6N (2008) last couple of seasons (narrow engine, great seat height, excellent weight distribution IMO) however need something cheaper now to fit in my current budget.

If any of you can think of 40kwt+ around 200-210kg wet weight easy machine, with or without plastic (for a female 24+; 173cm), please add your comment for my consideration.

Please no inner-jap of 400 and lower super-sport types.

Cheers!

[arry]

[Kentol750]

In uk you need 595cc for A licence test!
____________________
Some bikes.

[TheCherryCore]

Mkay. Then how you guys are progressing from 125ccs to anything that is actually allowed on the roads here in the UK?

How I used to do it: years ago passed the training ground and city driving with Suzuki GS500 in country X = drove ZZR600, DL650 on a full A.

Moved. Did another training ground + city with Suzuki GSR600 in country Y = drove ER6. The last training ground gave me a certificate of completion (not the full A on my licence) which was legal to ride the above mentioned machine. My old A is not compatible with EEA and has to be re-done.

[M.C]

This list is a good start: https://www.dft.gov.uk/motorcycle-test-vehicle-list/

CB500's only good enough for your A2 license.

[andyscooter]

[tom_e]

What UK licence do you hold at the minute?

Have you done your A2 test or just a CBT?

If you need to display L plates then you can't ride anything bigger than a 125cc at the minute unless you are being followed by an instructor who you are in radio contact with.

[Rogerborg]

[Polarbear]

The hoops youngsters have to jump through today to get a full bike licence is bloody ridiculous. I'm surprised so many people even bother.

Good on you all that succeed.
____________________
Triumph Trophy Launch Edition

[kgm]

I'm maybe misunderstanding your original post however if you are riding with L plates on a CBT only then you CANNOT legally ride anything larger than a 125cc bike unless accompanied by an instructor.

Once you obtain a full A license if you want something else similar to the ER6 then maybe look at an SV650? Can find them very cheaply.

My understanding of licensing:

CBT only (L Plates): 125CC limit (11kW max ~ 15bhp). No motorway or pillion.
A1: Age 17-19, 125CC max as above but without motorway/pillion restriction and no L plates required.
A2: Age 19-23, Min test bike 395cc (25 Kw (33Bhp)), max bike 35kW (46bhp)
A: Age 24+ or A2 for two years - unrestricted but requires a test bike of 595cc (40kW, 54bhp).

It is ridiculously overcomplicated.

[Val]

[TheCherryCore]

Yeah, I kinda read that all through and it seems to be a chainlink missing between 125 and 600. I barely can imagine myself driving 125 then jumping on 600 and pass any test. Thanks anyways, really appreciated.

I used to have my full A in Japan 11 years ago, before I moved back to Europe (geology, it drags you allover the places, really), however, it does not meet EEA standards and has to be re-done from scratch.

Thanks guys, I'll try to make an attempt and link the chains, or... will get myself rusty Yaris really, and wait until next relocation

[kgm]

It's a pain in the ass. Really the best thing to do is just pass the full A test - if you've got experience it won't be that hard. I only had about 4 months of 125 time before I sat the test and managed it no bother at all (lots of car experience though)

Failing that a 125 can still be fun depending on the roads you ride. I often use a little CG125 for short distance commuting and over my commuting route I actually have a lot more fun on that that I do on my bigger bikes because it feels like I'm ragging it and flinging it about the whole time. I also make the same progress on it. Even take it out for a backroad run now and again and it's enjoyable. No good if it's all fast A roads or motorway though.

[M.C]