Licences, bikes and training
5 guides in the licences, bikes and training section of motorcycle: mod 1 and mod 2. Pick any to read in full.
- Guide, 5 min readUK Motorcycle Licences
UK motorcycle licences: AM, A1, A2 and full A. Age thresholds from 16, power limits 11kW to unrestricted, fastest legal progression for your age in 2026.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readBike Licence Categories
UK motorcycle licences in 2026: AM, A1, A2 and A explained with power limits, minimum ages, what each category lets you ride and the upgrade pathway.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readTest Bike Guide
Test bike specs for A2 vs A motorcycle tests, hire costs from £60, suitable school bikes and how to pick a machine for Mod 1 and Mod 2.
Read article - Guide, 6 min readChoosing Bike School
How to pick a UK motorcycle training school in 2026: DAS approval, gear hire, bikes supplied, intensive vs modular courses and value-for-money checks.
Read article - Guide, 5 min readTwo-Up After Mod 2
When you can legally take a pillion after Mod 2: full A licence rules, balance changes, insurance, gear and practical handling differences.
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