A2 Bike Choices

[siblo]

Hi Guys, I've done my CBT & Theory and now want to do my A2 so I can ride a bigger bike. I'm not doing the DAS because my bike will mainly be for commuting so dont want a massive engine.

SO, what bikes can I ride, I know its upto 33bhp but is there a list somewhere, or do I just pick a bike and restrict it if I have too.

Help

[C1REX]

What kind of bike you looking for and what kind of riding you are into?
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[andy_uk]

[Rogerborg]

Hang on, how old are you, and how are you intending to get your license?

The current 'standard' bike (121-125cc 100kph+) tests that get you the "A<=25kW" (33bhp) license are only available up to January 19th 2013. You'll really need to get a move on to get them passed in time.

If you miss that date, then your only real options are the new A2 35kW license (19+) or the new A3/A unrestricted license (24+).

There's no point in getting less license that you can afford, if for no other reason than that some insurers will screw you out of entitlement if and when you upgrade it and the DVLA reset your "From" date to when you obtained the new category.

If you can do DAS (either 21+ under the current rules or 24+ from next January), I'd say do it. <Tef>It's a FULL license, not a BIG BIKE license</Tef>. You'll get access to a much wider variety of bikes, including the sensible 500->650 commuters, and don't have to dick around with the hassle of restriction.
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[siblo]

Thanks for the reply's guys,

I'm looking for a sports tourer sort of thing, with a more sat up position. NOT a sports bike.

I'm over 40 so the age restriction thing does not apply, but I'm in no rush to get a much bigger bike, might even keep my 125 for another year before moving up.

I just thought doing a 33bhp licence and letting it mature after 2 years would be a cheaper option.

Thanks in advance

Si

[thepuma]

[Polarbear]

[siblo]

ok. Point taken

I'll speak to the training guys near me and see what can be done.

So, if I do the DAS now, can I assume it's exactly the same test and process as doing the DAS after January. One trainer led me to believe this when he found out I was over 25 and the staged access didn't apply to me.

Thanks again

Si

[Rogerborg]

[corrsfan]

ive the same predicament as the OP.
Am 31 so the age bits dont apply to me too
Got My own CBF125. used it for 3000 miles basically every day since april & been on some very long journeys (300 miles) trips too.
sat mod 1 on it, came off it on mod 2 broken my arm at the shoulder joint about 3 weeks ago. its going to take my muscles a while to heal properly still. im just gratefull there was someone who knew what to do at the time, as i couldnt move myself. the bike was only slightly scuffed. The weathers not so nice in glasgow in december by the time im fit to resit this/get a slot.

I spoke to the dsa today, if i get a slot great (and i was 80% done on the last outing with 2 minors i was advised before the incident), if not ill just do DAS in springtime intensivley. MY main reason for avoiding DAS is that ive my own bike which is new, and saves a bit on lessons just now. 2 years isnt too long to wait for a derestriction, as the majority of our roads are 30/40 anyway though top speed for me is 55ish, 60 at max throttle/screaming engine since im not so small/light. id like to go faster, though motorway acess would be helpfull for a number of routes i reguarly do. (M8, M74, M77) when i do pass.

thing is after the 3dld bits come in ill sit the same test/route etc for the same money, and never be able to ride on a 600/650cc for example. and if i do ill have to go back to a school to get the lessons to use the bike during the test + , even if i wanted a larger bike entitlement the next day after passing on a 125.

PS daytime tv for a month, back to work monday comming

[Rogerborg]

[Teflon-Mike]

[nerald]

Honda Bros 400. Bang on 33 hp. Not everyone's cup of tea, but they seem bulletproof.
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[siblo]

Ok, Had a think about options and decided to bite the bullet and do DAS, it was only an extra £120 over the restricted to do now, and there was uncertainty regards options after 19th Jan.

Anyway, Roll on 10th November..... The adventure begins....