Restrictions Restrictions

[ArabianKnight]

Restricted to 125 then restricted to 33 bhp then.....

What gives?

I'm not from the UK, but I've read so much about these restrictions and was wondering how they work? Do you have to start off on a small (engined) bike and grow? I can understand if you tell me it's age related. If it is not age related what's next?? You can't buy a sports car until you you've driven a 1.8 Subaru, then a 2.2 Lancia then...

If I am an adult, who can drink smoke and take my own decisions (for better or for worse), I can drive a car and wreak havoc on drivers and pedestrians alike, so why can't I do what I want on a bike??

(like I said earlier...there might be an age restriction which I am not aware of)


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[Craggles]

If you are over 21 then you can take a DAS test on a big bike which allows you to ride any size bike without restriction.

If you're under 21 you must take a test which restricts you to 33bhp for two years. You could choose to take this if you were over 21.

Learners over 17 are allowed to ride 125cc motorcycles, producing under 14bhp. Those who are 16 can only ride 50cc bikes restricted to 32mph.

Craig
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[Rookie]

These only apply to the UK, aren't you from the UAE?

[Craggles]

[ArabianKnight]