I'm 30 somethink and want to take my bike test?

Question

Am i restricted on what bike i can ride ???

im in the uk.ive heard that you are retricted to a 400cc for 4 or 5 years

Answer 1

ur not restricted this only happens if you do a restricted course which last for 2 years then after that you can ride any power of bike you want.
secondly its 33 bhp not the engine size ..you can actually still ride a 1000 but just have it restricted. but there are few new bikes now that you can do this on as most are fuel injected now days.
go do the direct access course and you wont look back.
as for your first bike i would look at a bandit/sv /hornet or a fazer. if you really want something sportier then i would say a cbr 600 f or the rr as they are more novice friendly then the rest. no disrespect to ppl that ride them but the zx6r gsxr and r6 are more of a experienced riders bike. point to the fact you wont go wrong with the honda either. but take it steady until you know the bike they mayby novice friendly but a cbr(or any sports bike) in the wrong hands can be dangerous.
go for it i promise you wont ever look back and you will find a new life and friendship you wont match anywhere and goodluck.

Answer 2

You can do a "Direct Access" course and go straight to an unrestricted license very quickly - although you should be careful not to bite off more than you can chew.

Do a web search for motorcycle courses at your nearest big town in the UK and they offer everything from CBT (Compulsory Basic Training - necessary now for all first time riders) right through to the Direct Access (full unrestricted license).

I'm also 30-something and have just obtained my Direct Access in the UK, and it took me about two weeks from start to finish. I rode bikes on farms as a kid and had a motorcycle in Asia for a while, so have the experience, but if you're starting from scratch it's best to take it slower I think - for confidence and safety reasons.

The basic process for Direct Access is as follows:
- Take your CBT (about £110), 1 day course on a 125cc bike.
- Study for and sit your theory test, which is now in two parts (multi-choice & video hazard perception).
- Do your lessons on the bigger bike, for the appropriate number of days determined by your instructor.
- Take the practical exam, and you're fully qualified!

A couple of things to consider or know:
- The total costs, from start to finish was about £750.
- The training company should be able to arrange everything, including booking tests and so on. So speak with them before you try to arrange everything seperately first.
- Choose a reputable firm, which has either been around a while and is normally attached to an established motorcycle shop, as there have been two recent cases in London where a dodgy bike training company set up and dissappeared with the money and motorbikes.
- The training company should provide bikes and gear, so you can avoid investing in stuff until you've actually got the license. Also, if the training company is attached to a bike shop, they'll generally give you a discount on gear once you've passed.
- Be relaxed and take as much time as you feel you need to get it, as it might make more sense to get your CBT and ride on a 250cc for a while instead of going straight to Direct Access. Only you can know what's right.
- I'm buying a Triumph America, and wish I'd known that Triumph run approved courses at their factory (www.triumph.co.uk/uk/4610.aspx) in Leicestershire. It's a 6-day course and seems expensive, but includes accommodation, food and a new Bonneville in the deal once you've passed! If it's a Triumph you want, that's good value.
- If you're in and around the South or South West of London, I can recommend the following places:
www.thinkbike.co.uk
www.elitemotorcycletraining.com/
- Also, further information can be found at:
www.dsa.gov.uk

Good luck and happy riding, as it's brilliant fun!

Answer 3

I am a returning rider after 27 years out of the saddle and I dont even feel like I have been away.

Go for it and have a great time.

I believe there are restrictions for newbies but unless you have ambitions of being Rossi oin your first ride it wont matter.

so what , get your skills and basics under control,do as many skills courses as you can and then when you can do a lock to lock figure eight with out "blipping " the throttle ..then grasshopper it is time for you to leave.

Concentrate on getting your skills and by the time you have those you will be unrestricted and the world is your oyster.

Go for it and enjoy.......I have never looked back

Answer 4

what country/state is this happening in? In the US, or at least in my state (hawaii) you can ride any bike you want, though the type of maneuvering you will have to do will be easier on a 250cc than on a whacked out chopper or a hayabusa with an extended swingarm...

Usually you can take the MSF course and if you pass the test they will give you a waiver for the licensing test... best way to do it as the course is a very valuable experience to have

Answer 5

Hi - I think ClaudeS has all bases covered. I was a total novice when I did my Direct Access and I was able to take my CBT on a 125cc and take my test on a 500cc bike all in 5 days. After that I bought a 600cc sports tourer - so for me, direct access is the way to go! That said, if you want to take it steady, you can take your test on a 125cc then ride for 2 years on 33cc to gain your experience. Some would say its safer that way, but in my opinion, we all have to take responsibility for riding to/within our limits, no matter how powerful the bike.
I wouldn't borrow anyone else's lid, even for training, so go and invest in a good one - Arai, Shoei, Shark are among the names to go for. Good luck - you won't regret it!
Happy biking.

Answer 6

you're taking the DAS on a motorbike of a minimum of 43bhp and regularly maximum faculties will use both a CBF500, ER-5 or a GS500 as they're ordinary to apply and take care of and have a tendency no longer to throw you off on the first mistake.

Answer 7

i think u r restricted to 33 bhp when u pass but i dont no if age allows u to ride whatever

Answer 8

How would we know? We live in the US. Good Luck To Ya Tho!

Answer 9

No...why