Are You in Suffolk or Surrounding Areas?

If you're eager to kickstart your motorcycling journey and you're located in Suffolk or nearby regions, you're in the right place. At Suffolk Rider Training, we're dedicated to providing top-notch motorbike lessons designed to transform you into a skilled and confident rider.

  

Here is a summary of the licence classes and age restrictions for motorbikes. For full details visit the DVLA website

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Class AM Motorbike: Upto 50cc

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Class A1 Motorbike: 120cc - 125cc

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Class A2 Motorbike: > 245cc

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Class A Motorbike: >595cc

 

Bike Class Engine Size Power Power to Weight Max Speed Min Age of Rider
AM Upto 50cc Upto 4 kW - Upto 28mph 16
A1 120cc - 125cc Upto 11 kW Upto 0.1 kW/kg 55mph or above 17
A2* > 245cc  20-35 kW Upto 0.2 kW/kg  - 19
A > 595cc  > 50 kW Bike  Weight > 175 kg -

24 (if direct access) or

21 (if progressive access)

*Engine power of a motorbike can be restricted to fit within A2 range. But it cannot be restricted to below half of it's original power. 

How do I get a motorbike licence?

 

Step 1 - CBT

You must have a current Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) certificate . Once taken it lasts 2 years before expiry.

Step 2 - Theory Test

You need to pass a motorcycle theory test . Once passed it lasts 2 years before expiry.

Step 3 - Practical test: Module 1

Once passed it lasts up to 2 years but expires when your theory test expires.

Step 4 - Practical test: Module 2

Once passed, that's it, you've done it!

 

Steps 1 & 2 can be in any order, Steps 3 & 4 cannot be completed before Step 2.

The procedure is the same for all categories of motorcycle licence

  • AM (moped)
  • A1 (light motorbike up to 125cc);
  • A2 (medium motorbike up to 47 bhp)
  • A (unlimited motorbike)

Once any full category is passed there is no need to retake the CBT or theory.

 

Module 1 Test

Module 1 Test is carried out at the government run test centre. The following is a list of manoeuvres that you will need to learn before taking your Module 1 test.  

  • At least two manoeuvres carried out at slow speed, including a slalom
  • At least two manoeuvres carried out at higher speed, of which one exercise should be in second or third gear, at a speed of at least 30 km/h (approx. 19 mph) and one exercise avoiding an obstacle at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (approx. 32 mph)
  • At least two braking manoeuvres, including an emergency brake at a minimum speed of 50 km/h (approx. 32 mph)
Module 1 is performed on either a left-hand or a right-hand circuit. The standard off-road layout may change because of local conditions on the casual sites.  For a full pdf of both left and right circuits please Click Here.

Module 2 Test

Module 2 of the test is made up of the eyesight test, road safety questions and at least 30 minutes of road riding. The road riding element will cover a variety of road and traffic conditions including normal stops, hill and angle starts.

Here at Suffolk Rider Training we ensure that all candidates are trained to the highest level, making sure you are ready for your test. We will give honest advice to every student to help them reach their goal.

The DVSA has full information on all the requirements and procedures for the motorcycle practical test. Additionally, just prior to the road ride  you will be asked some questions on vehicle safety. The DVSA web site has a list of safety questions. Ipswich Rider Training has also created a pdf version of these safety questions including those relating to pillion passengers. For a pdf version of these questions please Click Here. See below for a summary.