Will i need a bigger bike for my module 1&2

[rk8479]

Im 19 in 2 months and have a 125cc, im wondering if im going for my A2 then would i need a bigger capacity machine or could it be passed on a 125cc?

if it has to be on a higher machine would i use the higher machine on the day or could i use one on public roads with L plates on before it?

[Nemo]

www.google.co.uk

There you go.
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[-Matt-]

If you are taking lessons with a school most will provide a bike for a fee for training and testing.

[sabian92]

Short answer is, probably yes but you can lend one, so don't buy a new bike.

[Efes123]

[Rogerborg]

You'll need a bike that's 395cc+ and making between 25kW and 35kW.

There's a list of them here.

You'll be surprised how few bikes are on the A2 list. Note how most of them say "restricted", which means you'll need a convincing looking bit of paper from a super-secret list of "recognised restriction specialists" that claims that the bike has been restricted to 35kW. A dyno "cert" won't cut it.

Note also that the CB500 listed is the new one, not the old one. In terms of cheapish bikes that are natively A2, you're looking at the Suzuki GS500 or DRZ 400, maybe an XJ400 if you can find one, or a Virago 535 or 650 (not listed but fine).

Then you've got the hassle of getting it insured on a provisionaL license. The DSA don't check (they just ask you to confirm that you're insured to ride it) but if it's not on the MID then you're risking a tug.

So you can do it yourself, but it's less hassle to go via a training school. Give the local ones a call, see how much you're looking at.
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