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Anonymous Wed 27 Apr 2011 23:09:00 No.270831 View View Reply Original Report

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hey /n/

I've always wanted to ride a moterbike, but I haven't even passed my driving test yet (inb4 underageb&, I am 20 just never taken the test). I'm from the UK and I was wondering a few things:

do I have to take a seperate test?
is it more cost effective than petrol for a car?
are bikes cheaper to insure? (I'm pretty sure this one will be a big fat NO)
and finally, how long do you think it would take me to pass the tests?

thanks

Anonymous

Anonymous Wed 27 Apr 2011 23:47:00 No.270833 Report

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No to insurance, A LOT more. dont know about uk tests

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Anonymous Thu 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 No.270835 Report

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>do I have to take a separate test?
Yes. First thing you need to do is the CBT (Compulsory Basic Training).

As you are 20 you will have to do a restricted license (bikes up to 33bhp which isn't bad for a first bike). You'll be restricted for 2 years - after that you can ride anything. Though afterwards you can do an accelerated access test which will involve using a bike with 46bhp+ to get the restriction lifted before the 2 years are up. If you fail it you won't loose your restricted license. Though I'd say the 33bhp restriction is pretty sensible and will probably increase your chances of not killing yourself.

You could wait until you're 21 to do the direct access test which allow you to ride any size of bike. In the mean time you could do your CBT now and get a provisional motorcycle license. That would allow you to ride a 125cc (max. 14.7bhp) motorcycle with L plates. So you could get some experience before going for the full test. Though without any road experience of any kind it might be a bit daunting / dangerous.

You'll also need to do a theory test before your practical as well (which has section specific to motorcycles).

I did the old test where you just went out on the road. Now there is a two stage test were you do some manoeuvres off-street at a test centre. If you complete this then you go off on your on-road test. I don't how retaking works (if you can just do the road part if you fail that or you have to do both again).

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Anonymous Thu 28 Apr 2011 00:01:00 No.270836 Report

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>>270835

>is it more cost effective than petrol for a car?
Like with cars it depends on what you get...a Honda Cub can do 400mpg...while 600cc bikes will do around 50mpg if you aren't racing about.

>are bikes cheaper to insure? (I'm pretty sure this one will be a big fat NO)
Again depends on what you get. Third party fire and theft can be quite cheap for a first bike. Any type of sports bike will be expensive.

>and finally, how long do you think it would take me to pass the tests?
It took me 2 1/2 days (around 15 hours of riding). I had a drivers license + had a few years driving experience before I did my motorbike test. So I already had knowledge of the highway code etc. so it was only about mastering the bike. If you haven't done any driving it may take a bit longer.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 28 Apr 2011 02:58:00 No.270858 Report

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Deffo more cost effective than a car. I did my CBT last year in september and picked up a cg125 knock off from a mate for 500, and it does 120mpg on average.
Still need to do my theory and mod 1 & 2. Haven't got round to it yet because I'm lazy as hell.

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Anonymous Sat 30 Apr 2011 08:25:00 No.271225 Report

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>is it more cost effective than petrol for a car?

They're generally better on fuel than cars but you'll spend the more money on things like new tires (they wear out more frequently), gear, and more frequent maintenance in most cases.

They also tend not to last as long as cars (unless you're buying a boxer beemer or goldwing) so you may have to replace it sooner.

You probably won't come out on top unless you buy a 125 or something similar.

Most people in developed countries ride because they want to. Not because it's cheaper.

That being said, I always want to ride.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 30 Apr 2011 09:03:00 No.271230 Report

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Don't know how it is in the west but where I live there are 3 motorcycle license classes, light, heavy and super heavy.

sub 50cc are green plates, testing is paper only (rules, regulations of the road)

heavy is 50~sub 250cc which is course test, white plates

Looking to go super heavy at the end of the year, costs a fortune to test for, mandatory 2 weeks training. yellow plates 250~sub500cc
license class also gives access to 500+ red plates class which unfortunately still isn't allowed on the highway.

There is also a rider's tax on all two wheel vehicles over 150cc.

A brand new 2011 ninja 250R for example costs $9,791.92 USD + $70USD for tags every year.

A brand new 2011 honda Fit for example costs

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