Dr Ratbagg
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Nicely done, Riva
Very Palatable.I'm just gonna leave this here in the Anything threadView attachment 87382
Nice looking bike.Interesting point of view. . . . The KL Raticosa 500X Adventure Bike Makes Its Debut In Italy (msn.com)
There are multiple levels of motorcycle endorsement in Europe, each level limited to a certain rider age and displacement limit I believe. I'm too lazy to google it but I'm sure an EU member will be along soon to enlighten us.What I thought was interesting was that the author claimed smaller ADV bikes were becoming more numerous. Apparently, your bike depends on what license you have in Europe.
Looks good.Interesting point of view. . . . The KL Raticosa 500X Adventure Bike Makes Its Debut In Italy (msn.com)
Reminds of the behind the scenes footage in the old Super Speedway DVD.
Looks like the start of that dream trip over seas, setting up a shipping pallet is always the first step.I'm just gonna leave this here in the Anything threadView attachment 87382
It's complicated, most of us have to google it too. But in short:There are multiple levels of motorcycle endorsement in Europe, each level limited to a certain rider age and displacement limit I believe. I'm too lazy to google it but I'm sure an EU member will be along soon to enlighten us.
Looks to be complicated!It's complicated, most of us have to google it too. But in short:
License A1 : min age 18 and max engine power 11kW and max 125 cc
License A2 : min age 20 and max engine power 35 kW
License A : min age 24 unlimited engine power, BUT: if you have a License A2 for at least 2 years, you get a "Code 80" which means you can have it from age 22 years.
Don't ask whate Code 80 is or where it cames from. One would think there's also a Code 79 or 81 or so, but couldn't find out.
In general you may do theoretical exams one year before the age limit, and there are a few more exceptions if you have a lighter A license for more than 2 years.
As for myself: I automatically got my A license together with my B(cars) license. Didn't take lessons nor did I do an exam for either of them. Got it during my military service after -I'm not joking- one round in the military barracks, let's say 500 meters. A month later I was given my full truck license : we went on manoeuvres and the day before, they realised there weren't enough truckdrivers, would you believe it? Of course, 1km out of the gate, I drove in the back of a car as I was too afraid of using the brakes . That was way back in 1975
Having to take courses for sure is a plus and a need (from a certified school), the issue regarding on geting instrucctions from a car behind you it my get confuse for the bike driver and may fail exam due to the complicated it can be!Wow, that's complicated. Over here, there are slight differences from state to state, but on average a 16 year old can get his motorcycle license . . . . and then jump on a 'Busa. Texas used to require a follow car with the DPS observer/passenger to follow the motorcyclist. Then, when the DPS observer would instruct the car driver to honk once for left. or twice for right. The motorcyclist would have to follow the instructions correctly. Now, Texas requires an MSF course to get a motorcycle license. Much better.