B licence holder wanting to start with a 125cc

nicknackgtb

Hi there,

About to go out and purchase a 125cc bike for daily commuting, some sort of a scooter. I have read that having a b licence already means that I can ride a 50cc no problem, but I am fairly tall and not so light (not fat!!), so am thinking I want to get started on a 125.

Do i need to sit a theory test for a 125?

Do i need to do a test on one?

What's generally a good one with a bit of poke to get started on?

I really don't have a huge amount to Spend one so am constantly checking adverts for something good.

Can someone please help me out and point me in the right direction??

Thanks for your time,

Paddy

Tomohawk

Best advice I was given when starting out 7 years ago was not to bother with a 50cc scooter and get a 125 scooter instead. This means you wil have to apply for a "A" licence which will let you drive bigger bikes in the future if you wish to, having passed your full test.

I like Vespas or LMLs PX's, traditional metal bodied scooters, (not plastic) with manual gear shift on the handlebar and a clutch just like a motorbike. Better than automatic scooters for taking off from the lights. Parts are very very cheap and they have reliable engines. Storage is good on the Vespa too. Oh yeah 6 euro for a full tank!!

nicknackgtb

Tomohawk wrote: »

Best advice I was given when starting out 7 years ago was not to bother with a 50cc scooter and get a 125 scooter instead. This means you wil have to apply for a "A" licence which will let you drive bigger bikes in the future if you wish to, having passed your full test.

I like Vespas or LMLs PX's, traditional metal bodied scooters, (not plastic) with manual gear shift on the handlebar and a clutch just like a motorbike. Better than automatic scooters for taking off from the lights. Parts are very very cheap and they have reliable engines. Storage is good on the Vespa too. Oh yeah 6 euro for a full tank!!

Yeah was thinking of a Vespasian alright but not sure what they're really like, never been on one. I rented a peugot of some sort in Spain a year or 2 ago, a 125, and it was pretty handy with the auto on it, and also a nice big bike.

I'm 6 fot 4 so would a Vespasian be big enough? And also, are they 125? What speed box is on them? Cheers

Wossack

you'll need to sit a theory test alright

P.C.

I realy need to get my A into G, and get this finished.

nicknackgtb

the whole thing about being able to ride a 50cc or less on a B license should be added into your sticky too, as that was my main question being a non rider at the minute!!!!

P.C.

I would always advise someone to get an A licence.

Do the theory test, get a learners permit, get leasons, get a learner legal bike, about 5 month later apply for the full test.

That way, after you have passed the test, and your two year restriction is up, you can ride any bike you want.
Also - once you have the licence, you have it. Even of you do not own or ride a bike for years, you still have the licnece if you want to get back into biking.

goldie fish

Get an A licence. If for no other reason than to learn to drive again. Driving a bike is completely different to driving a car.

zapata

Honda Varadero 125 is a tall bike and reliable.