david-sufc Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I'm 19 and i'm wanting to do my full bike test soon, i've done my CBT.. Would it be worth doing a Full Bike Test at my age ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rudeboy Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 I'm 19 and i'm wanting to do my full bike test soon, i've done my CBT.. Would it be worth doing a Full Bike Test at my age ? Are there any disadvantages to you doing it at 19? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageandy Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 you are still are not allowed to ride bikes over 125cc until over 21, cant see any advantages, may aswell just wait til over 21, if you do it now you will still have to take another course when your 21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerdave Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Of course it's worth it.You can ride any bike you want if you have a full license and when you start riding big bikes you'll soon see the advantages.Get it done and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_rudeboy Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 you are still are not allowed to ride bikes over 125cc until over 21, cant see any advantages, may aswell just wait til over 21, if you do it now you will still have to take another course when your 21. In that case, wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david-sufc Posted October 23, 2010 Author Share Posted October 23, 2010 I've only got a Gilera DNA 125 At the min, Wanting to get something alot faster .. So say at 19 having passed the test could i ride a 600cc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slh73 Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 you are still are not allowed to ride bikes over 125cc until over 21, cant see any advantages, may aswell just wait til over 21, if you do it now you will still have to take another course when your 21. Incorrect. With a full license at 19, you can ride any bike you want as long as its restricted to 33bhp. And the restriction is lifted after 2 years to let you ride anything you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singo Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 To answer the OP, I'd say it depends on whether you want to ride now or not. OK, you'll be restricted for 2 years from passing the test unless you pass a test on a larger capacity machine after your 21st birthday but at least you'll be able to ride something bigger than 125cc producing more than 12bhp (not sure of the figures so correct me if I'm wrong). You can get a lot of bikes restricted to 33bhp. As it happens, I was at SMC today and someone was there getting a Suzuki GSX-R 600 restricted which surprised me. Personally, if I was you I'd get the test out of the way then at least its done and assuming you keep riding, you'll build up some experience before you can ride owt you like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damageandy Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 oops i was partly wrong however seen as your 19 this would apply. "Riders who reach the age of 21, while still within the two year period where they are restricted to maximum 25 kW (33 bhp) machines, but who wish to ride larger bikes need to pass a further test on a motorcycle of at least 35 kW (46.6 bhp)." id find out what that test costs, all depends on what bike you are planning to ride and if its worth having a restricted larger bike or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greengeek Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 oops i was partly wrong however seen as your 19 this would apply. "Riders who reach the age of 21, while still within the two year period where they are restricted to maximum 25 kW (33 bhp) machines, but who wish to ride larger bikes need to pass a further test on a motorcycle of at least 35 kW (46.6 bhp)." id find out what that test costs, all depends on what bike you are planning to ride and if its worth having a restricted larger bike or not. It's not compulsory, it's just if you want to cut the 2yr probationary period down. I did mine at 19, had a ZXR400R, then a GPZ500s. I can now ride whatever I like, no extra tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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