What I need for the A2 licence

[thatguywhosme]

Pretty much the title,

Like the DVLA website is pretty useless and if some of you guys have passed recent maybe you could explain it better.

Im 19 and got a full uk drivers license and wanna get "direct" to an A2 licence, like I know I gotta do my CBT and theory test, but the practical tests must be done on a A2 class bike. Can I insure an A2 with L plates on it? on a provisional license Or if I can't whats the easiest/cheepest way of getting my A2, I've looked at some motorbike schools but they cost so much its pretty much impossible for me, as I could afford a bike and gear onto of the cost.

Cheers

[Guest]

think your options are limited but someone else will probably know, topic has been covered before. iirc in all likelihood you will need to go to a school. issues with insurance as you mention, plus getting a bike to the test centre as you can't legally ride it there, you can't practice on an a2 bike with out an instructor so would have to practice on a 125.

[bonio]

So the rule is:

This test must be taken on a minimum of a 395cc motorcycle with a power output of between 25 kW (33bhp) and 35 kW (47bhp).

But you can't ride (or insure) this kind of bike with just a CBT (which allows you to ride only a 125cc with 'L' plates), so you will need to take your test through a school. Nothing to stop you doing your learning yourself on a 125 if you want, but if you can afford, I'd recommend taking lessons with the school too; a decent school will teach you well right from the start, and you will need some time get used to the weight and power of the bigger bike.

[thatguywhosme]

Alright thanks,

It seems a kinda stupid system, but I'll probs just have to start saving for a motorbike school.

Cheers guys

[Guest]

There's some logic to it. Worth saving for, took me a while, just keep your eyes on the end goal. When you get there any money you spend will be long forgotten when you're riding down a nice road, with some good friends, sun on you and breeze blowing past.