Scooters?Mopeds?Bikes?

skateing dragon

Hey,

Im going to be takeing the AM theory test but havnt yet decided wether im going for an A1(motorbike) or M(Moped)(im turning 16 so these are the only licenses i can apply for) and i was wondering is there any website i can look at to check out different bikes and mopeds and maybe if i get an idea of the price i will decide. But you see i can only get a Motorbike with 125cc and 11bhp which isnt much. Can anyone give me any advice on which license to go for?

Thanks

KTRIC

I hate to disappoint but I'm afraid you are restricted to 50cc for another year.

Have a look at this link http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/travel-and-recreation/motoring-1/driver-licensing/provisional_motorcycle_driving_licences_in_ireland/?searchterm=motorcycle

That should be able to answer any questions you have about licences.

Wossack

and then after that, with a dublin address, it wont be the licensing restricting you, it'll be the bastard insurance companies

skateing dragon

Ugh sounds a bit gay, but sure its cheaper then a car. I think I might get a moped

skateing dragon

KTRIC wrote:

I hate to disappoint but I'm afraid you are restricted to 50cc for another year.

Have a look at this link http://www.citizensinformation.ie/categories/travel-and-recreation/motoring-1/driver-licensing/provisional_motorcycle_driving_licences_in_ireland/?searchterm=motorcycle

That should be able to answer any questions you have about licences.

It says on that site

"Category M licences are awarded automatically if you have a full driving licence to drive a car (Category . If you do not have a full driving licence for Category B, you cannot apply for a provisional motorcycle licence for Category M."

Does that mean that if i dont have a full drivers license i cant apply for a provisional moped license?

Hotblack Desiato

KTRIC wrote:

I hate to disappoint but I'm afraid you are restricted to 50cc for another year.

No he's not, he can get an A1 licence (up to 125cc) at age 16.

AsphaltRisin'

Ninja900's right. You can ride 125 when you're 16, unless things have changed in recent years, which i dont think they have...
I know i was riding (and insured on) 125s when i was 16

@ Skating dragon: You can apply for both dude, that's what i did anyway, i did one theory test, and applied for provisional M, A1 and W (Tractor). It worked, but that was years ago so might have changed but i'm almost positive you can still do that.

KTRIC

ninja900 wrote:

No he's not, he can get an A1 licence (up to 125cc) at age 16.

I stand corrected, didn't bother reading my own link properly :rolleyes:

Insurance for a 16 year old on a 125 would be a killer though.

Wishbone Ash

skateing dragon wrote:

"Category M licences are awarded automatically if you have a full driving licence to drive a car (Category . If you do not have a full driving licence for Category B, you cannot apply for a provisional motorcycle licence for Category M."

Does that mean that if i dont have a full drivers license i cant apply for a provisional moped license?

That has to be a mistake. It doesn't make sense :eek:

I'm sure it should read:

"If you do hold a full licence in category B, you can't apply for a provisional license in category M".

sutty

Wishbone Ash wrote:

That has to be a mistake. It doesn't make sense :eek:

I'm sure it should read:

"If you do hold a full licence in category B, you can't apply for a provisional license in category M".

Ummm... you might want to re-read that statement. What it means is that, an M license is give to you if you have a full B License. But if you dont have a full B, you can not get an M. You are only able to get a A1 or A prov. But at 16 he is only aloud a A1. A and B (thus including M) are restricted for people 18+... or is that 17? I can never member.