If you have a temporary license, you might be curious about your ability to operate a 125cc motorcycle on public roads. In actuality, either a category A or category A1 temporary motorcycle license will allow you to operate a 125cc motorcycle. Before you can use a 125cc bike on the road, there are a few requirements that must be satisfied.
Firstly, the minimum age requirement to operate a 125cc motorcycle is 17. You also need to possess a provisional motorcycle license (category A1), which you can earn by passing a motorcycle theoretical test and a practical test on a motorcycle with a maximum engine size of 125cc. As long as you wear L-plates and have a certified motorcycle instructor with you, you can operate a 125cc motorcycle after you acquire this license.
It should be noted that if you have a full automobile license and have successfully finished the mandatory basic training (CBT) course, you are permitted to ride a 125cc motorcycle without L-plates. But until you pass your comprehensive motorcycle test, you must be accompanied by a licensed motorcycle instructor.
Can You Ride a 600cc Restricted Bike on the CBT? You cannot ride a restricted 600cc bike on a CBT, is the answer. A CBT only permits you to operate motorcycles with a maximum power output of 125cc and 11kW. This implies that you cannot ride a limited 600cc bike on a CBT even if it meets the power output standards.
You need a full motorcycle license (category A) or an A2 license if you are under 24 years old to operate a restricted 600cc motorcycle. You must pass a practical test on a motorcycle with a power output of at least 35kW in order to get a complete motorcycle license. After passing this test, you can ride any bike with a 35kW maximum power output or rent a bike with this maximum power output.
The bottom line is that if you have a provisional motorcycle license (category A1), you are permitted to operate a 125cc motorcycle on the road so long as you are wearing L-plates and are accompanied by a certified motorcycle instructor. A CBT, however, only permits you to ride motorcycles up to 125cc with a maximum power output of 11kW, therefore you are unable to use a CBT to operate a restricted 600cc bike.