2007-05-08 18:11:27 · 27 answers · asked by uk_sam2006 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
only if he has passed his bike test!
2007-05-08 18:14:31 · answer #1 · answered by chalmondely 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
To ride a 125cc Motorbike you need to pass your CBT, to ride on the motorway you need to have passed a motorcycle test.
The motorbike has to be over 50cc and road legal, i.e it has to have an MOT (if over 3 years old) be taxed and of course the motocycle must be insured for the rider.
Whether the motorcycle is restricted or not does not matter, however most new 125cc are not restricted the notable exceptions being the aprilia rs125 and the Cagiva Mito. Most of the older 2 strokes were also restricted to keep them learner legal. It is illegal to ride a de-restricted 125 bike on a CBT as the horsepower becomes too high.
2007-05-12 05:15:05 · answer #2 · answered by Susan T 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he does not have a full motorcycle licence then he absolutely cannot, whether restricted or not. He cannot even go on the motorway when accompanied by an instructor, if he is still on a provisional licence (CBT passed or not).
If he has a full motorcycle licence then he can use the motorway with a 125cc bike, even a restricted one. Personally I wouldn't recommend it, but it is legal.
Her is a copied excerpt from the UK highway code website (www.highwaycode.gov.uk)
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General
227: Prohibited vehicles. Motorways MUST NOT be used by pedestrians, holders of provisional car or motorcycle driving licences unless exempt, riders of motorcycles under 50cc, cyclists and horse riders. Certain slow-moving vehicles and those carrying oversized loads (except by special permission), agricultural vehicles and most invalid carriages are also prohibited.
Laws HA 1980 sects 16, 17 & sch 4, MT(E&W)R reg 4, MT(E&W)(A)R, R(S)A sects 7 ,8 & sch 3 & MT(S)R reg 10
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2007-05-09 08:27:07 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Here in PA they offer free motorcycle safety course and provide motorcycles for the course, They are 250's and most of them are Honda Shadows. These are good training cycles and are not very expensive. They start out teaching you the trip precheck through to avoiding hazzards on the road. We had 5 people in our class who have never driven a motorcycle, one of which never even been on a motorcycle before. Everybody passed the four day class and received their license. Try a smaller bike and work your way up until you become more experienced. However, if this will be your first bike buy used and pay cash, get the experience of riding before moving up to bigger and more expensive bikes. I have had friends who bought big bikes like Goldwings and rode only a few times then selling them at a loss because they weren't ready for a big bike. Nothing wrong with starting small and working up to bigger later on. In fact the smaller bike will normally sell quicker when you are ready to move up, then use the money for your next bike. Which ever bike you choose, stay away from sportbikes unless you don't mind paying 10-20 times more for insurance. Insurance companies consider these high risk and will charge you alot for coverage.
2007-05-11 03:23:11 · answer #4 · answered by pscoobyz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i can only answer for british laws but you can go on the motorway with a 125 as long as you have your full bike license. i passed my test in november and have been on the motorway on my 125 and i am very careful to check i am complying with the law.
however for your own safety it might depend on what you are riding as some have pointed out you may get blown about a bit on some 125's and may have difficulty keeping up with the traffic.
2007-05-11 06:09:10 · answer #5 · answered by janemull 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Assuming he's passed his test, no prob. But why the hell would you want to take a 125 on a motoway? Is he mad? A bike with a top speed around seventy and tiny little narrow wheels is not something you'd catch me riding down a motorway on.
2007-05-12 01:50:06 · answer #6 · answered by Beastie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
specific, whether it somewhat is relatively no relaxing except you only ought to bypass one or 2 exits. I had a Honda CB125 interior the 1970's; it could do approximately sixty 8 redlined which wears out the engine. the large lorries did seventy 5 and the autos did 80 5, and the M1 and so on have been relatively busy, so it grew to become into only limitless slipstream and aggravated drivers passing me. I gave up and took A and B-roads - much less site visitors, extra curves, many times extra exciting and relaxing.
2016-10-30 22:22:02 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes he can ride his bike on a motor way only if it is road legal and he has a full driving licence OK.
bikes must be over 50cc to go on motorway.
2007-05-09 09:34:01 · answer #8 · answered by Magic 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he has full license and de-restricted bike he can. NOTE a 125 is a small bike and will be near full performance at motorway speeds so he must be very careful about stopping distances, lane changes, crosswinds &c. &c. I used to ride 125 on fast roads but never again.
2007-05-08 21:13:52 · answer #9 · answered by The original Peter G 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
im not sure where you are at but in California there are restrictions to what can be driven on the road way. Engine size is one, anything under 250cc cannot be driven on highways but can in the city as long as it is licensed for on road use. But not all makes and models can be licensed in CA
2007-05-09 07:26:56 · answer #10 · answered by nor_cal116 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's nothing to do with restrictions on the bike. All he needs is a full motorcycle licence and a machine over 50cc.
Although it might not be wise, to be honest, a lightweight machine's going to be blown all over the place.
2007-05-08 21:59:46 · answer #11 · answered by champer 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋