FabSwingers.com forum: 22, should i go A2 or wait for full A

By *inkywelder OP Man
2 days ago

Yorkshire

As the title says, i’m 22 and can now afford to get a bike as a toy/summer commuter. I’ve grown up riding bikes off road but never on the road and never anything more than a 300 2 stroke.

It’s a bit awkward with my age because i’m thinking I’ve waited all this time, do i do a cbt and get a 125 for the next 18 months then do direct entry full licence or should i go for the A2 licence and then have the cost again to upgrade further down the line?

By *ovinglife!40Man
2 days ago

"As the title says, i’m 22 and can now afford to get a bike as a toy/summer commuter. I’ve grown up riding bikes off road but never on the road and never anything more than a 300 2 stroke.

Update in due course. .

9 months and no time to update????

Really?

By *iceButtSlimMan
20 hours ago

here or there

I guess it all depends if you want to start riding on the road now or wait another 18 months or so.

I went down the restricted route first, then as soon as I was old enough to get the unrestricted licence I went for it. Plus for you if wait an additional 6 months there is the progressive option which would help reduce the expense of that 2nd test.

By *iddle aged and chubbyMan
14 hours ago

Shefford

My thoughts, for what it might be worth, are di want to do one set of tests or two?

Saying that though, you'd be surprised what you can ride on an A2 licence.

By *ikerbttmguyMan
9 hours ago

Huddersfield, Golcar

Depends what you want to get out of it. If you are just wanting to go to and from work and some ride out from time to time and nothing else then A2 might be worth it. As someone said you can ride a good range of bikes on that. Have a chat with any bikers that you might know and the people at your local test centre. Either way just do what is right for you.