without sidecar of between 120 and 125 cc. If you pass you may ride a  motorcycle up to 125 cc with power output up to 11 kW, or a motor  tricycle with power not exceeding 15 kW.  A2 motorcycle licence:   At age 19 or over, you take a test on a motorcycle  without sidecar of at least 395 cc with a power output of at least 25 kW  but not exceeding 35 kW. If you pass, you may ride any motorcycle not  exceeding 35 kW and with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.2  kW/kg.  Full A motorcycle licence:   Test taken on a motorcycle without sidecar, of at least 595 cc and an engine power of at least 40 kW This gives you full  access to all motorcycles and motor tricycles. You obtain a category A  licence by taking progressive access from age 21, or under the direct  access scheme from age 24.  Category A under progressive access:   You can take a category A practical  test at age 21 if you already have an A2 licence that you’ve held for a  minimum of two years. You don’t need to take another theory test or hold  a CBT certificate.  Category A under direct access:   This is for riders aged 24 or over. To  obtain a category A licence you must  Passing the practical test on a motorcycle of at least 40 kW (53.6bhp) gives  immediate access to all sizes of motorcycle.  You MUST NOT   carry a pillion passenger or pull a trailer until you have  passed your test. Also see Rule 253 covering vehicles prohibited from  motorways.  Law MV(DL)R reg 16  highwaycodeuk.co.uk 52  ● pass the practical motorcycle test.  ● pass the motorcycle theory test  ● successfully complete a CBT course 