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250cc restricted

  • 26-02-2012 03:18PM
    #1
    locteau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 504 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    Is it possible to buy a 250cc bike and restricted it to 125cc until I pass my Licence.

    I want to drive and practice, not rent a bike. But it would make sense to buy a better bike and then unrestricted it than just selling my 125cc bike.


Comments

  • #2
    eurofoxy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 428 ✭✭eurofoxy


    i am going to say no as its the capacity of the engine, nothing to do with a restriction...


  • #3
    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,746 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    Why does it need to be 125?

    Assuming you're over 18 you should have an A permit. This restricts you to 33bhp but does not restrict based on capacity of bike.

    Most 250's come in under 33 anyways.


  • #4
    locteau
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 504 ✭✭✭locteau


    I am 35 and drive used to drive 125cc scooter.

    My understanding is, I have a A1 up to 11kw full Irish licence.

    Are you saying I can drive a 250cc up to 33bhp ?


  • #5
    Idleater
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,176 ✭✭✭Idleater


    locteau wrote: »
    I am 35 and drive used to drive 125cc scooter.

    My understanding is, I have a A1 up to 11kw full Irish licence.

    Are you saying I can drive a 250cc up to 33bhp ?
    What exactly does your licence say? There are 3 sections which may have dates in them. If you have valid dates in the "a" restricted section then it applies. If you only have dates in the "a1" section then you need to apply for a provisional a learning permit.


  • #6
    Nodster
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 956 ✭✭✭Nodster


    The air cooled Honda CBF250 is just 20bhp and Group 5 insurance if thats any help


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  • #7
    AgileMyth
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,746 ✭✭✭AgileMyth


    locteau wrote: »
    I am 35 and drive used to drive 125cc scooter.

    My understanding is, I have a A1 up to 11kw full Irish licence.

    Are you saying I can drive a 250cc up to 33bhp ?
    It seems you currently have a full A1 licence so are entitled to ride any bike up to 125cc or 11kw.

    If you go out and get an A learner permit you can ride anything up to 33bhp regardless of the engine capacity. You may need to do a Theory Test and initial basic training.


  • #8
    aurin07
    Closed Accounts Posts: 170 ✭✭aurin07


    Pull a plug lead on the ninja 250.. sorted..


    Like the lads sad.. Get a prov A..

    at 35 you could insure all sorts for cheap even on a prov


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