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What 125cc power output am I limited to after passing a CBT?

I am having a lot of trouble finding this information on the DVLA (or any other) website. I have a full drivers licence, I am 20 years old and I have just passed a CBT, nothing more. I understand that I am limited to a 125cc machine but what power output am I limited too? I know for A1 its 11kw and for A its 25kw, but what is it for someone who has done nothing other than a CBT?

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1. You cannot ride a 125cc until you take a motorcycle test...a CBT will allow you to ride a moped but you now need to go take the A1 test, a CBT is in effect like a safety check to make sure you can handle the basics of a bike before you go take your test. Its explained here..its just a safety check http://www.lightningpass.com/jkcm/COURSE+INFORMATION/COMPULSORY+BASIC+TRAINING Now you need to book and go take a A1 motorcycle test Then you would fit into the A1 section 11kw because you are at the first stages of learning to ride a bike therefore a learner. http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNewDrivers/RidingMotorcyclesAndMopeds/DG_4022568 When you take a practical test for the (A) section you will be restricted and allowed to ride a 125cc bike to the power of 25kw. Unless you take a direct access at 21 of course
2. its is 14.7 brake horsepower (or 11kw) same as A1, but you must display L plates. if you buy new all 125cc machines will be below this number (as CBT riders are who they are aimed at) if you go for 2 strokes they will be limited to this output (if you buy second hand they most likley will not be, easy to fix) 2 strokes are capable of more power once you increase your license, some go up to over 30 hp but 4 strokes are more reliable, less maintanance, and dont sound like hairdryers coming down the road. recentley there have been a number of new 4 stroke 125's made, to name a few yamaha yzf125r derbi gpr 125 honda cbr (stay away if you are thinking of ever becoming a proper biker, there like push bikes with a engine) and my favorite (i own one) hyosung GT125R same frame as 250 model (originally made for a 600cc, so you can guess the size) great styling 14.6 bhp (very close to limit) heavy (but this is a bonus, gets you used to the weight of a real bike) build quality is brilliant (despite what people who dont own one think) nice v-twin sound (with aftermarket exhaust, sound like a 650) much quicker than what people think when run in properly (ive had over 85 with mine (not standard, tuned) maybe 70-75 when stock) very comfy more and more aftermarket parts are becoming available check mine out at http://gt125project.blogspot.com and see what you can do with them. apart from my obviouse choice the top contenders are probably hyo gtr yamaha yzf125r derbi gpr 2strokes cagiva mito aprillia rs125 honda nsr (only second hand) all the best
3. A1 "Light Motorcycle" Is, by law :-Max. 125 cc, 11kW / 14.6 Bhp, age 17 or over and you need :- A provisional Motorcycle entitlement A CBT certificate (unless you've already passed a moped test, see above) Then ride with "L" plates Pass Theory Test (unless you already hold moped licence from 1st July 1996, see above) Pass your test on a machine between 75 & 125 cc. Ride without "L" plates and carry a pillion passenger but only bikes up to 125cc and 11kW A2 "Standard Motorcycle" Is, by law 25kW / 33 Bhp & Power/Weight ratio below 16kW/kg, age 17 or over and you need :- A provisional Motorcycle entitlement A CBT certificate (unless you've already passed a moped or A1 test, see above) Then ride with "L" plates on machines up to 125cc and up to 11 kW only, Pass Theory Test (unless you've already passed moped or A1 test, see above) Pass your test on a machine between 120 & 125 cc, capable of at least 62 mph. Ride without "L" plates and carry a pillion passenger on any bike but you are restricted to a 33 Bhp machine for 2 years; after that, you're free to ride any bike, there's no re-test. A "Direct Access" Is, by law Over 35kW / 46 Bhp, age 21 or over and you need :- A provisional Motorcycle entitlement A CBT certificate (unless you've already passed a moped, A1 or A2 test, see above) Pass Theory Test (unless you've already passed a moped, A1 or A2 test, see above) Learn only with an approved Instructor, in radio contact, on a machine over 35kW / 46.6Bhp. Pass your test on a machine over 46.6 Bhp. Ride any bike you want straight way, without "L" plates and carry a pillion passenger. A "Accelerated Access" (A2 licence holders, reaching 21 but before their 2 year restriction ends) Learn only under controlled instruction, with "L" plates, all as for Direct Access. A test failure won't affect your existing licence. Hope this helps you.