01-06-2012, 11:14 PM
As you are 18 at the moment, if you pass your full bike test you will be restricted for 2 years, as Ricky says.
The restriction imposed is 33 whp, but what you will find is that restriction kits for bigger bikes are readily available. Once I passed my test I bought a '99 plate ZX-6R and stuck some washers in the carburettor which restricted air flow. (I quickly got bored however and took them out).. What you will find is that when you are on a bike the plod tend to give you a bit more freedom than say if you dick around in a car. I got pulled a couple of times for things like an indicator bulb blowing, but they never questioned the power of the bike. It's one of those laws which isn't actively enforced.
I do recommend that if you do pass the full test, get yourself a decent 600cc. It's important to get to grips with the machine whilst it's restricted, and then you will be 400% more comfortable when you pop the restrictors out. A restricted 600 will also manage 110mph+, so fine for any UK roads.
It's also a decent investment to make, after the 2 years are up your restriction is lifted automatically, no further testing is required.
Edit: The total cost for me was ~£600 for a week long course. But that included my CBT/Theory/Practical. But that was 4 years ago now..
The restriction imposed is 33 whp, but what you will find is that restriction kits for bigger bikes are readily available. Once I passed my test I bought a '99 plate ZX-6R and stuck some washers in the carburettor which restricted air flow. (I quickly got bored however and took them out).. What you will find is that when you are on a bike the plod tend to give you a bit more freedom than say if you dick around in a car. I got pulled a couple of times for things like an indicator bulb blowing, but they never questioned the power of the bike. It's one of those laws which isn't actively enforced.
I do recommend that if you do pass the full test, get yourself a decent 600cc. It's important to get to grips with the machine whilst it's restricted, and then you will be 400% more comfortable when you pop the restrictors out. A restricted 600 will also manage 110mph+, so fine for any UK roads.
It's also a decent investment to make, after the 2 years are up your restriction is lifted automatically, no further testing is required.
Edit: The total cost for me was ~£600 for a week long course. But that included my CBT/Theory/Practical. But that was 4 years ago now..
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