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Motor Biking

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  • 19-03-2008 1:32am
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    HighlyCooL
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭


    looking to start driving a motorbike. just wondering what insurance companys out there insure motor bikes and what kind of bike in an A class bike that restricted, so if i do the test i can drive any bike


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    Gregor Samsa
    Registered Users Posts: 9,025 ✭✭✭Gregor Samsa


    You might have more luck in the Motorbike forum:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/forumdisplay.php?f=577

    In fact, regarding your first query, there's a thread there discussing incurance companies:

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055256399

    Edit: the sticky over there has plenty of info too:
    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=133449


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    Wishbone Ash
    Registered Users Posts: 24,993 ✭✭✭✭Wishbone Ash


    HighlyCooL wrote: »
    so if i do the test i can drive any bike
    You would be restricted for 2 years.


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    HighlyCooL
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭HighlyCooL


    i knew that but after that im free to ride what ever bike i would like! looking at an aprilla rs125, are they any use, cheap to insure? has any body got any answers.


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    Gregor Samsa
    Registered Users Posts: 9,025 ✭✭✭Gregor Samsa


    HighlyCooL wrote: »
    has any body got any answers?

    Like I said above, there's a motorbike forum where you have a better chance of getting your answers.


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    SeanW
    Registered Users Posts: 8,826 ✭✭✭SeanW


    If you intend to do a Category A test, you will require a motorcycle with an engine capacity greater than 125cc. Anything bigger than a moped, with an engine capacity above 50cc, capable of more than 45kph, but less than or equal to 125cc will allow you to take a Category A1 test. If you pass this, you will get a full license to drive any two wheeled motor propelled vehicle with an engine capacity up to or including 125cc.

    Therefore, if you intend to pursue a Category A license (all motorcycles) you should look for a bike with a 250cc engine.


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    HighlyCooL
    Registered Users Posts: 187 ✭✭HighlyCooL


    thanks for your help. i think i will be getting a 125 for a i cant afford a 250. i'll rent the bike of the school of motoring for the test.


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