What's a good, light, cheap bike 2nd hand to do a bike test in

AMKC · 01-02-2025 11:03PM #1

Also it has to be relatively cheap to insure.

Would a 50cc Piaggio Vespa do it?

JP 1800 · 02-02-2025 10:42PM

What license are you hoping to go for?A1. A2 or A. Also have you done your IBT?. The IBt alone is going to cost in the range of 600 euro, then you will need to get your safety gear, and of course a bike to practice on. You could use the instructors bike for the test but its best to have practice on your own.

AMKC · 02-02-2025 11:55PM

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I have done the IBT over 6 months ago yes. I have all four A's on my Provisional license.

I know that yes.

Yes I am thinking of buying my own but might go back get a few refreshers first before I do that. Still got over a year on the IBT.

JP 1800 · 03-02-2025 12:08PM

Just go for the A license then and get it out of the way. Then you can choose any bike that meets the minimumkw for your test category, (depending on your age). You can go for a smaller bike for practice and use the instructors bike on the day of the test. Regarding insurance it comes down to your age and type of bike. Avoid bikes with "R, Z or X" designations as these generally have performance indications which insurance companies will load massively on. I know it sounds mad about the letters in a bike name, but bikes which are deemed performanve bikes ( even if true or not) , insurance companies may be reluctant to insure unless you have a few years under your belt and over a certain age.

There are a few bikes to choose from for the A category, just check its over 50kw if using for the test. You can pick up starter bikes for around 3k euro. If you can bring someone with you who is familiar with bikes to ensure you get a decent one. Take into account items like tyres, fork seals etc are going to cost you if they need replacing on a second hand bike, so take those into account when looking at 2nd hand bikes.

09-02-2025 10:44PM

If you have A provisional and IBT then just get whatever bike you want and use the instructors bike to get lessons and do the test, this is how I did it. I got a tmax 500 scooter to learn, no gears and all to worry about, just concentrate on learning to handle the bike and I passed on instructors bike I now have a normal motorbike.

galwaytt · 19-03-2025 12:21PM

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no, that's category AM, which technically (for many) can be driven on a B licence (car).

you need an A1/A2 or A bike.

all down to your age, experience etc.

24-03-2025 12:11AM

It's easier to just get lessons on instructors bike and use that for test too.

I'd definitely go for the A license, still have to do lessons and test so why bother with A1 or A2 ?

tikkamark · 09-04-2025 10:27PM

I’d vouch for an mt07 for the full A test it can be restricted if required to A2 power…..excellent bikes lovely and comfortable riding position and I found very controllable power for the test,flew mine with no problems on my partner’s mt.

There’s no cheap route unfortunately these days Ibt then good gear on top definitely be up over €1000-€1500 just for the basics,but the Ibt is worth every cent to open your eyes to hazards your going to face and how to deal with them.

16-04-2025 11:12PM

The CBF600 can be got cheaper than the MT07 and is A compatible as long as it shows the Kw on the logbook.

Still, better off riding what you like if not A compatible and using instructors bike for test.

Goodrich · 22-04-2025 03:16PM

Hi All

Can anyone advise of a reputable IBT instructor in midlands; Athlone/Roscommon area?

Looking to purchase my first bike but want to go through all the required training needs etc.

Thanks

AMKC · 22-04-2025 07:36PM

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If you can make it ho the Kinnegad Plaza then Tony and Co are excellent.

What's a good, light, cheap bike 2nd hand to do a bike test in

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