New Motorbike licenses/Laws. Got me confused and worried!

[Magic Jason]

Hi guys! and ladys! First post from me! i don't exactly post much anyway.. BUT!

I passed my A2 license test last year, on the 21/9 to be exact! Now i know that the law/license back then stated that i would be restricted to a motorbike with a power output of no more than 35kw for 2 years, after which i would then be allowed to ride a bike with as much power as i wanted.

Now, the new license/law states that if you pass your A2 license test after the 19/1/2013 then your restricted to a bike with a power output of no more than 35kw until you pass your A license. I read that YOUR A2 LICENSE DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY UPGRADE!

theres my problem, when i passed my A2 test it would automatically upgrade after 2 years, allowing me to ride whatever i wanted. But now after reading about the new law im unsure as to whether my license will still automatically upgrade or if i will have to take my A test... I have tried using google and i do plan on ringing the DVLA and/or whoever else will clear this up once and for all for me, But its too late tonight and im worried now!

[Jaloopa]

You passed under the old rules so that's what will apply to you. They didn't rectoactively change existing licenses
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mattsprattuk wrote: but at least the lifan could do like 104mph in 3rd gear

[Rogerborg]

[dansidi]

Hi,

I am in the same boat as the OP (I passed my restricted licence test before the 'change')

Now I cannot find a list of eligible bikes that fit the 25kw category. All I can find is the new list of bikes that fit 33kw.

Is there a definitive list anywhere?

Many thanks in advance.
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current bike to first bike: SV650s K3, YBR125, Vespa GT125, Vespa ET4-125, Suzuki CS-50 (!!)
Mod 1 passed 02-11-2012
Mod 2 passed 05-12-2-12

[Rogerborg]

[Knightsy]

Here's few examples:

https://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/256301/A2%20licence%20chart.pdf

However, as others have mentioned, since you've passed under old rules, the new ones don't apply to you.
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09' Versys 650 | 07' FJR1300A

[Rogerborg]

[Clive L]

As Roger said. There are 25kw (33bhp) restrictors available for most bikes, including Harleys and sports bikes like the R6.

[dansidi]

Great! Thanks guys.

I do like the look of the GPZ305. Can you still get spares for them? Belts for the belt drive, etc?
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current bike to first bike: SV650s K3, YBR125, Vespa GT125, Vespa ET4-125, Suzuki CS-50 (!!)
Mod 1 passed 02-11-2012
Mod 2 passed 05-12-2-12

[Rogerborg]