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Honda C50

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  • 14-09-2020 5:31pm
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    crunchy62
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭


    I would love to get a Honda 50. I thought I couldn't ride one as I am on an AM licence. However I rang one insurance company and got an online quote from another and both classed the C50 as a Moped and so quoted me. Seems to me that once it's 49cc you're good to go. The 28 MPH limit doesn't seem to matter


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    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    Well it would probably be the logbook that decides whether it's a motorcycle or a scooter. Getting a quote doesn't necessarily clarify this.

    Also, something to look into, I remember someone on here pointed out that you need to have passed your test by a certain date to avoid having to do the IBT, even for a 50cc. I'm not 100% though as never had to look into it.


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    crunchy62
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭crunchy62


    Yeah, I know about the licence thing. I did it in 1991 so I'm ok


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    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,915 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    crunchy62 wrote: »
    I would love to get a Honda 50. I thought I couldn't ride one as I am on an AM licence. However I rang one insurance company and got an online quote from another and both classed the C50 as a Moped and so quoted me. Seems to me that once it's 49cc you're good to go. The 28 MPH limit doesn't seem to matter

    It's the other way around. The capacity doesn't matter it's a moped if it can't exceed 45kph
    AM Mopeds and tricycles with a maximum speed of 45kph and light quadricycles


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    crunchy62
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭crunchy62


    Hmmm ... well all I can say is I questioned this with the insurance company and the guy said if the bike was 49cc he was happy to quote even though I have an AM licence


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    Del2005
    Registered Users Posts: 18,915 ✭✭✭✭Del2005


    crunchy62 wrote: »
    Hmmm ... well all I can say is I questioned this with the insurance company and the guy said if the bike was 49cc he was happy to quote even though I have an AM licence

    You don't have a licence to ride it if it exceeds 45kph regardless of the insurance company giving you a quote or not.


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    galwaytt
    Registered Users Posts: 12,761 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    Del2005 wrote: »
    You don't have a licence to ride it if it exceeds 45kph regardless of the insurance company giving you a quote or not.

    Correct. The C50 is rated as being capable of 69kph, and as such doesn't allow for use on an AM licence.

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    P.C.
    Registered Users Posts: 2,782 ✭✭✭P.C.


    zubair wrote: »
    Well it would probably be the logbook that decides whether it's a motorcycle or a scooter. Getting a quote doesn't necessarily clarify this.

    Nope.

    The logbook does not decide.


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    zubair
    Registered Users Posts: 2,459 ✭✭✭zubair


    P.C. wrote: »
    Nope.

    The logbook does not decide.

    Thrilled you made a cameo for that helpful response.


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    crunchy62
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭crunchy62


    I know you're all factually correct about the licence but as it's a classic and would only be ridden the odd day during good weather I'd say the chances of the guards pulling ye are slim


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    myclist
    Registered Users Posts: 167 ✭✭myclist


    And in the event of an accident with likely no insurance cover how would you explain this logic to the victim or your family when you may have to pay out huge sums that you might not have. Do the training, get the licence. Its the cheapest thing you'll do. Too many chancers out there already on imaginary honda fifty licences.


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    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 34,060 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    crunchy62 wrote: »
    I know you're all factually correct about the licence but as it's a classic and would only be ridden the odd day during good weather I'd say the chances of the guards pulling ye are slim

    The motorcycling community really, really needs more fine upstanding citizens with this sort of attitude :rolleyes:

    Fingal County Council are certainly not competent to be making decisions about the most important piece of infrastructure on the island. They need to stick to badly designed cycle lanes and deciding on whether Mrs Murphy can have her kitchen extension.



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    mickdw
    Registered Users Posts: 23,281 ✭✭✭✭mickdw


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    The motorcycling community really, really needs more fine upstanding citizens with this sort of attitude :rolleyes:

    I have a honda 50 with 3 speed auto transmission. I believe these may have been officially classed as a moped in uk anyway.
    Its a 1982 c50 lac


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    listermint
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    crunchy62
    Registered Users Posts: 159 ✭✭crunchy62


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    The motorcycling community really, really needs more fine upstanding citizens with this sort of attitude :rolleyes:

    Just because I said it doesn't mean I'd do it but the what I said is still probably true. BTW I've already applied for the the theory test


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    enrique66_35
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭enrique66_35


    crunchy62 wrote: »
    Just because I said it doesn't mean I'd do it but the what I said is still probably true. BTW I've already applied for the the theory test

    Good man (I assume), you honestly won't regret it! I reckon after doing the IBT you won't want to limit yourself to a Honda 50 ;)


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