What you can ride
- Power: 35 kW (47.6 hp) maximum.
- Power-to-weight ratio: 0.2 kW/kg maximum.
- Restricted bike: its original power must not exceed 70 kW (95 hp).
There is no engine size limit: a 700 cc bike restricted to 35 kW is allowed.
Native A2 bike or restricted bike?
- Native (often 300 to 500 cc): no restriction kit to pay for or remove, a lighter and usually cheaper bike.
- Restricted (often 650 to 900 cc): a bike you can keep and derestrict once you get your full A licence, with more torque at low revs.
The restriction kit is fitted by a professional and must appear on the registration document.
Starting out with an A2
- Seat height: at a standstill, tiptoes are fine at first; an optional low seat or a lowering kit helps a lot.
- Weight: a light bike is reassuring when manoeuvring and making U-turns.
- Insurance: a sports bike costs much more to insure than a roadster.
What next?
After 2 years with an A2 licence, a 7-hour training course is enough to get the full A licence, with no exam.