Licences, bikes and training
8 guides in the licences, bikes and training section of motorcycle: mod 1 and mod 2. Pick any to read in full.
- Guide, 6 min readCBT test explained (UK)
Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) is the first step for anyone riding a moped or motorcycle on UK roads with L-plates. Here is what the 5 elements cover, who needs it, how much it costs and how long the DL196 certificate lasts.
Read article - 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, 6 min readMotorcycle licensing reform 2026
A DVSA and DfT consultation on moped and motorcycle licensing closed in March 2026. No government response has been published. Find out what was proposed and what the current rules remain.
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.
Read article - Guide, 7 min readAre e-scooters legal in the UK?
Private e-scooters are illegal on UK public roads, cycle lanes and pavements in 2026. Only rental trial scooters in council schemes are lawful. Here is the full picture, the penalty risks, and the legal road-legal alternative.
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