belfastbiker

I know, but I'll be doing A2, riding an A2 bike for a year, then upgrading.

That doesn't apply to NI, but there's a link to NI requirements that I totally missed, thank you so much!!!! https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/minimum-requirements-test-vehicles Damn, the requirements for A2 test in NI say "be at least 395cc capacity if powered by an internal combustion engine". which is a much more stringent requirement that 245cc of mainland UK - I wonder if the info is out of date, as the mainland one used to be 395cc?

Excellent idea, I passed that today actually on way to see how the PCX and Forza felt to get my leg over. Morbid obesity + arthritis + short stature = unladylike mounting.

Bizarrelt, NI may even differ from mainland. "Category A covers unrestricted motorcycles above 35kW " - but unlike across the water, doesn't mention what capacity/power bike is required to do TEST on.... so you'd almost assume any capacity and over 35kW. https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/driving-licence-you-need-ride-motorcycle

I've emailed the NI testing authority, and will speak to my CBT instructor next Friday. I've also emailed my MP about clarfying or updating law if required.

Thank you for response! I have ZERO interest in using clutch, ever. Philosphically, if the bike can take care of clutch, I vastly prefer that. I'll only ever use DCT or similar bikes. It's made even worse by being in NI, the info on their site is even more vague for full licence, they don't even mention minimu engine size or capacity, at all.

Hi! I'm checking what power bike is required to do the full test on, they all agree on 595cc, but half the web pages say at least 40kw, the other say 50kw. Any idea which is correct? Also, I'll be moving from a scooter to a DCT Honda bigger bike. To be able to ride these bikes, which have full auto or gear paddle modes (no clutch), am I required to have a full licence, or is an automatic licence enough? To ride one of these bikes, am I able to do it on a DCT bike, or do I have to do it on a bike with a clutch? (First post, will make many more, thank you in advance!)