D6
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does this help?the power to wieght thing is no more as far as i can see, when i fitted restrictor kits it was, but theres no ref to this anymore,,,,
before , (15yrs ago
)the power to wieght (nothing to do wi wieght of rider)meant a learner fireblade was around 70bhp!!!probably why they changed it???
Motorcycle riders in the UK must normally take a one-day Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course, regardless of which class of motorcycle they intend to ride.[6] In addition a theory test must be taken prior to taking a practical test for any type of motorcycle licence.
Entry level to motorcycling at age 16 is the moped, a motorcycle of engine capacity no greater than 50 cc restricted to a maximum design speed of 50 km/h (31 mph).[6]
At age 17 the rider may have a "light motorcycle" with an engine up to 125 cc and a power output not exceeding 11 kW (15 hp). Only a CBT certificate, obtained within the past two years, and a provisional licence is needed to ride a learner motorcycle with an L-plate. After passing a test on a 125 cc machine, riders will be restricted to ride a "large restricted motorcycle", which has a maximum power output of 25 kW (34 hp). After two years this restriction is lifted and any size or power of motorcycle may be ridden.[6]
For riders over age 21 there is a direct access route to gaining a licence to ride a "large motorcycle" of any engine capacity or power,[6] which allows somebody with no motorcycle experience to train and pass a test in around five days.
Three-wheeled vehicles weighing less than 8 cwt (896 lb / 406 kg) were long classified as motorcycles in the UK and could be driven with a full motorcycle licence. A requirement there be no reverse gear fitted was dropped in the 1960s. This exemption was linked to the enduring popularity of three-wheeled vehicles in the UK (such as the Reliant Regal van) but was abolished for new licence holders in October 2000.[7] Mass-production of three-wheelers ceased in 1998 but the licensing exemption still benefits trikes and their riders.
[edit]References
^ "Getting your motorcycle licence". Land Transport New Zealand. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
^ a b "Motorcycle". Rta.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
^ NHTSA defines the term “motorcycle,” for the purpose of the statute and regulations it administers, as “a motor vehicle with motive power having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with ground” (49 CFR 571.3)
^ "Moped Laws". www.mopedarmy.com. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
^ "DMV Websites". www.mopedarmy.com. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
^ a b c d "Mopeds and Motorcycles: Routes to your licence" (PDF). UK Department for Transport. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
^ Trike Law The Trike Shop UK.
before , (15yrs ago
)the power to wieght (nothing to do wi wieght of rider)meant a learner fireblade was around 70bhp!!!probably why they changed it??? Motorcycle riders in the UK must normally take a one-day Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) course, regardless of which class of motorcycle they intend to ride.[6] In addition a theory test must be taken prior to taking a practical test for any type of motorcycle licence.
Entry level to motorcycling at age 16 is the moped, a motorcycle of engine capacity no greater than 50 cc restricted to a maximum design speed of 50 km/h (31 mph).[6]
At age 17 the rider may have a "light motorcycle" with an engine up to 125 cc and a power output not exceeding 11 kW (15 hp). Only a CBT certificate, obtained within the past two years, and a provisional licence is needed to ride a learner motorcycle with an L-plate. After passing a test on a 125 cc machine, riders will be restricted to ride a "large restricted motorcycle", which has a maximum power output of 25 kW (34 hp). After two years this restriction is lifted and any size or power of motorcycle may be ridden.[6]
For riders over age 21 there is a direct access route to gaining a licence to ride a "large motorcycle" of any engine capacity or power,[6] which allows somebody with no motorcycle experience to train and pass a test in around five days.
Three-wheeled vehicles weighing less than 8 cwt (896 lb / 406 kg) were long classified as motorcycles in the UK and could be driven with a full motorcycle licence. A requirement there be no reverse gear fitted was dropped in the 1960s. This exemption was linked to the enduring popularity of three-wheeled vehicles in the UK (such as the Reliant Regal van) but was abolished for new licence holders in October 2000.[7] Mass-production of three-wheelers ceased in 1998 but the licensing exemption still benefits trikes and their riders.
[edit]References
^ "Getting your motorcycle licence". Land Transport New Zealand. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
^ a b "Motorcycle". Rta.nsw.gov.au. Retrieved 2008-10-24.
^ NHTSA defines the term “motorcycle,” for the purpose of the statute and regulations it administers, as “a motor vehicle with motive power having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with ground” (49 CFR 571.3)
^ "Moped Laws". www.mopedarmy.com. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
^ "DMV Websites". www.mopedarmy.com. Retrieved 2007-05-16.
^ a b c d "Mopeds and Motorcycles: Routes to your licence" (PDF). UK Department for Transport. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
^ Trike Law The Trike Shop UK.
thank god its so simple here on the isle of man
