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What kind of street bikes do course trainers use? |
what # of CC's are usually used in training courses? after I take the course, can i ride any bike i want to? UK answer. Trainees in UK start on 125cc bikes. They are stuck with the 125 until:- A) They pass the riding test (restricted to 33hp for two years) b) They enrol on a Direct Access course for big bikes ( over 21 only), in which case they will train on a 500cc. When they pass the test, they can ride ANY bike, no restriction. Training schools in UK have a motley assortment of 125cc bikes, I even know a few schools who run cheap Chinese or Korean 125's. For Direct Access, again, an assortment of 500cc bikes although the Kawasaki ER5 seems quite popular. In the US, most training classes use 250cc bikes. My class had a mix and I got to ride a 400, since I'm a big guy. The second part of your question would depend if there is any age restrictions, etc on motorcycle licenses where you live. I took the motorcycle class to get my motorcycle lisence. They only have 250cc motorcycles. Usually they're cruisers (like the Honda Rebel), maybe dirt bikes, and occasionally a ninja 250. In California, if you take the class and pass it on the 250, you waive the driving test at the DMV and you just take your certificate of completion and they give you your lisence and you can ride whatever sized bike your heart desires. :) I passed the class on a Honda Rebel (250cc) and I'm waiting on a settlement so I can buy my Honda F4i (600cc)... In the U.S., it is mostly: Honda Rebel 250 Honda Nighthawk 250 Buell Blast 500 Kawasaki Ninja 250 I have always seen the HD dealerships training with a buell blast. the 500cc I think. I have seen two different trainings in different cities, same bike. When I taught the motorcycle safety course we used mostly Honda Rebels. We also had a few 250cc Kawasaki's. The HD Dealers use Buell Blasts (500cc) because they own Buell. Everyone else usually uses a mix of bikes. Almost all 250's with a couple of 400cc bikes for some of the bigger riders. I have seen: Honda Rebel (250 && 400) They haven't had the 400's for a while though Kawasaki & suski dual sport bikes (look like dirt bikes) usually for the taller guys Virago 250 Ninja 250 Nighthawk 250 Basically the are all light and very manuverable bikes. Makes life so much easier to learn on these bikes than trying to borrow a buddy big heavy bike and take it down to the DMV and do the test. When I first got my MC Endorsement in Washington state (in the 80s) they had a tiered endorsement, and depending on what size you bike you took the course on, was what range Endorsement you got. At the time, it was like < 125 cc, < 500cc, and unlimited. I took the test originally on a 400 so I got the less than 500cc endorsement. I went back a few months later on a borrowed 750 (a full sized bike at the time) and redid the test and got my unlimited rating. Washington state has since dropped the tiered system. I think most states don't do the tiered system anymore, although I heard a rumor that some states offer some sort of moped license available for really small bikes. I talked to a lady taking her advanced riders course with me, and she said that in Colorado she actually took the MC endorsement test at the DMV on a scooter. So it does depend on the state you are in, but most states will give you an Endorsement to ride anything you want. It is up to you to pick a bike that is right for you. My wife is interested in learning to ride, her problem is at 5' 10" she is probably too big for all the 'small' bikes, but I have to find her something midsize that isn't too heavy and fits well. Correct fit is one of the most important part when you go to buy your own bike. Go to a dealer that stocks alot of brands and sit on all of them to get a feel for what fits you right. |
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