Motorbike Licence Types

A motorbike licence in the UK is classified by three different categories.The categories are primarily defined by the engine size, power, and speed of the bike that can be operated.The requirements for each type of bike licence are discussed below.

Category P

Category P is a moped licence.It limits the rider to machines of 50cc or less with a design speed of up to 50 km/h (31 mph).A provisional moped licence can be obtained at 16 years or older.As with a provisional motorbike licence, the rider cannot ride on motorways or carry pillion passengers.Riders must take a compulsory basic training (CBT) course and receive a DL196 (CBT test certificate) before they may operate a moped on the road.The same DL196 is valid for motorcycles as well for riders over 17 with the proper provisional motorbike licence.

Category A1

Category A1 comprises what are generally termed "light motorcycles," with an engine displacement up to 125cc and power output limited to 11kW.The practical test for an A1 bike licence must be taken on a motorcycle between 75cc and 125cc.

Category A

The standard category A bike licence permits the rider to operate a bike restricted to a power output up to 25 kW and a power to weight ratio up to 0.16kW/kg.After two years of riding, the size restrictions are lifted.The test for category A is taken on a bike between 120cc and 125cc that can reach 100km/h.

Direct Access

Riders over 21 who have passed the CBT test and motorbike theory test may proceed directly to an unrestricted full motorbike licence by taking the practical test on a machine with a 35kW power output or greater.The CBT training may be done with a light bike or a larger motorcycle.Riders may practise for the practical test on a larger bike if wearing fluorescent or reflective clothes and accompanied by a certified instructor.

Accelerated Access

Riders over 21 still in the 2 year restricted period may accelerate the time to a full licence by passing the practical test on a larger (>35kW) bike.They may practise for the test on larger bikes under the same limitations as noted for direct access trainees in the previous section.

No matter which type of motorbike licence you seek, it helps to know ahead of time what requirements, bike sizes, and limitations are involved.

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Most popular Honda cars in India

The Japanese auto maker Honda Motors is counted as the most prestigious automobile company and offers its wonderful service with great commitment. The automobile company is specialized in manufacturing luxurious sedan and earned huge recognition in all over the world. In Indian auto market, it got important place by offering various luxurious cars with advanced features and successfully tantalized the sense of a large number of buyers. It is basically known for introducing luxurious sedan with the most stunning exterior and plenty of incredible features. Besides, all Honda cars have common aspect of offering better mileage and wonde4rful service. Today, Honda successfully made its stand strong in the Indian auto market by unveiling a number of luxurious sedans. Here's an important list of all popular Honda cars, which are quite in vogue these days

Honda City, while talking about Honda Motors, it is much required to describe the Honda City first. Nevertheless, it is an iconic car for the auto giant and prevailed for its breathtaking style and high performance. It is priced around Rs 7, 49,000 (Ex showroom Delhi) and considered as a perfect option for those who have great passion to own luxurious sedan from reputed manufacturer. The car was lunched in 1998 and became huge popular among Indian car lovers. It is available in several models with same engine of 1.5L, 1497cc, i-VTEC with 1497cc engine displacement and offers max power of 118PS and max torque of 146Nm. It has capacity to offer average mileage of 14kmpl and well equipped with lots of robust features like Air Conditioner, Power Windows, CD player, Anti-lock Braking system, Central Locking and more.

Honda Civic, It is another popular hatchback from Honda Motors. It falls on premium sedan segment and showcased in an eye catchy body. It has sleek body that makes it astonishing. Moreover, it includes 1.8 litre with 4 Cyl and 1799cc engine displacement and capable of churning out a peak power of 132 Ps at the rate of 6300 rpm and max torque of 17.5 kgm at the rate of 4300 rpm. The car offers better mileage of 10.8 kmpl in urban area and 15.5 kmpl on city road.

Honda CR-V, it is better recognized as a stylish and luxurious sport utility vehicle (SUV), offered by none other than Honda Motors. It comes with dashing exterior and caters the desires of millions by delivering unmatched performance. It is available in three models and powered by two engines 2.0L 141bhp i-VTEC, 1997 cc and 2.4L 161bhp i-VTEC, 2354 cc. Moreover it can run with the top speed of 184 kmph and capacity to offer better acceleration by covering max distance of 100 kmph within 10.5 seconds.

Honda Jazz, it was introduced on June 10, 2009 by Japanese auto manufacturer Honda Motors. It comes only in petrol variant, available in three models. The car is equipped with 1.2L 88.7bhp i-VTEC, 1198 and offer excellent performance. Honda Brio, it is a newly launched car that became most popular for its stunning looks and wonderful performance. It is available at much affordable cost thus one can easily afford to purchase the car, It comes in four models and packed in with raft of incredible features.

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More Horses, Less Thirst is the 2006 Honda Civic Sedan

Given the fact were at post-peak oil, which means weve extinguished 50% of the worlds oil deposits, we must ponder at our need for larger, less efficient automobiles. The 2006 Honda Civic sedan seems to address this universal concern by giving us an expressively styled car that features a torque rich engine, matched to electric handling, but one that doesnt compromise fuel economy (EPA of 40 mpg; and 50 mpg for the Hybrid). If there was ever a time to consider a car thats fun to drive, good for the planet, and easy on your wallet its either the Honda Civic sedan or the Civic Hybrid.

The new Civic sedans futuristic look and sublime technology make it stand out from the ordinary. A technical marvel, the 2006 Civic sedan is the culmination of 34 years of Honda engineering. In 1983, the Civic was the first Honda to introduce the DOHC multi-valve engine. In 1987, the Civic featured Hondas brilliant VTEC variable valve timing and lift system to enhance horsepower without increasing engine displacement. In 1991, the VTEC was further refined to enhance both gas efficiency and horsepower. For 2006, the Civic sedan has already earned Motor Trend magazines Car of the Year Award based on its exceptional cutting edge technology, and sensual design.


Resolute comfort is an understatement for the new Civic sedan. Sit behind the futuristic, space age steering wheel and your impressions are confirmed. The 2-spoke steering wheel can be adjusted for tilt and telescope letting you fine tune its exact position. There is a bold new RPM dial to keep you informed about the vital stats of the car on the go. The cockpit also features a backlit two-tier instrument panel displaying information about velocity, temperature, and fuel that are backlit for easy reading.

Reinforced, supportive seats are extremely comfortable for long drives. Each seat is further enmeshed with an active head restraint system to reduce whiplash in case of an accident. For the back seat passengers, the flat floor makes it easy to move around and the wide seats with their ergonomically contoured back makes them more comfortable to sit in than ever before. The suspension and steering systems have also been re-engineered from the ground up for quick, precise response, and a highly refined road feedback quality. The 2006 Honda Civic sedan is an uncompromised, communicative unit.


Powering the 2006 Civic sedan is the new 140 horsepower, 1.8 Liter i-VTEC engine that comes alive in all Civic DX, LX, and EX models. Hondas racing heritage can be vociferously felt in i-VTEC technology. It provides acceleration across the entire RPM band with the inline 4 providing max horsepower at 6300 RPM and max torque at 4300 RPM while achieving an EPA estimated fuel economy of 40 miles per gallon. (The quieter compact 5-speed automatic transmission further enhances fuel savings.) The new engine also features a Drive-by-Wire Throttle System for quicker engine response and less maintenance. The Civic has also attained an Ultra-Low-Emission Vehicle (ULEV) rating in 50 states.

For 2006, the Civic sedan is also available as a Hybrid featuring a lightweight, low friction 4-cylinder engine with torque rich i-VTEC engine and a dual-point sequential ignition system that sparks two plugs per cylinder. The engine is connected to a powerful DC electric motor that stores the energy in a battery format. The result is a 110 horsepower engine that is better for the environment with EPA estimated fuel efficiency of 50 mpg during city driving.

The Kia Dealership Houston features a long list of standard safety features including: active head restraints, daytime running lights; advanced compatibility engineering (ACE) that structurally absorbs energy; anti-lock brakes with electronic brake distribution to monitor each wheel during heavy braking; dual-stage, dual-threshold front; side airbags; a side curtain system; and structurally reinforced side-impact door beams. In all, the new Civic sedan is well on its way to earning a 5-Star Crash-Test rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration the highest possible accomplishment of any motor car.

The 2006 Honda Civic sedan seeks to fulfill the perfect balance between the car that appeals to your senses, and the car that appeases your conscience. With a MSRP of $14,760 $20,760 your senses will be satiated with the 2006 Civic sedans sleek exterior styling, and its exciting driving personality. And your conscience will be pleased that the planet will be less harmed by your decision to park one at your home or apartment.

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Mopeds And Scooters - Save On Gas!

Save money on gas now with a moped or scooter! There's no other motorized vehicle that competes with mopeds and scooters, when it comes to the cost of ownership, including the low initial investment, the cost of insurance, the maintenance requirements and above all, the money you'd spend on fuel.

A 50cc Moped will travel a long way on a full tank of gas, so imagine how much gas money you will be saving even in one month!

Of course, with a moped scooter under 50cc, you won't be able to travel at breakneck speed, and most of the models may have speed restrictions built into them but with a reasonable max. speed for safety reasons of course. Besides, on many highways, scooters and mopeds are not allowed so you won't have to worry about competing with the speed demons.

For zooming around the streets of larger or small cities and towns, mopeds and scooters are great, and they are a very popular form of transportation, being easy to manoeuver and significantly less expensive when comparing the operation of a car in today's high fuel price economy.

So with today's high price of fuel, isn't it a good idea to better consider a moped or scooter to get you as far as 220 miles on a full tank of gas! And with its small engine and speeds not exceeding 40 miles per hour, perhaps our current energy crisis - caused by natural, political or trading disaster - the versatile fuel economizer moped and scooter will once again quickly became a popular mode of transport.

Not only students but many folk on fixed or low incomes, will love scooters and mopeds, since the fuel consumption of these two-wheeled vehicles are only a fraction of the gas/fuel a car would use. And only a regular license is needed in many states or provinces - but you should check first to make sure what the legal restrictions are.

Vespa, Honda, Yamaha, Wildfire, Piaggio, Aprila, Lambretta, Kymco are just some of the manufacturers of mopeds and scooters to help you save on gas . Whether its a "top line" scooter costing up to $9000, or your basic 50cc scooter moped for under $1000, these fuel economizers can be a lot of fun and an economical mode or transport.

So what is a moped or scooter? A Moped is a class of low-powered two-wheeled upright (under 50cc displacement) motorized vehicle. The rider's back perpendicular to the seat. A scooter is also a style of two-wheeled motor vehicle traditionally defined by characteristics such as a wheels less than a diameter of 16in., an engine located below the rider and to the rear, and a step-through frame, but with under and over 50cc engine displacement.

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Mazda Drifter Revitalized As Bt-50

Do you remember that very long pick up truck?

The Drifter was first introduced in 1961. But its latest generation is now known as the Mazda BT-50 which is soon to be launched in South Africa's competitive automotive market.

Doreen Mashinini, the Mazda Marketing Manager, said that their companys goal in developing the new Mazda pick up was to get the qualities that gained the previous generations of the Mazda B-Series pickup praise and distinctions from around the entire auto industry. He explained that they simultaneously need to adopt the true spirit of Zoom-Zoom by creating a new magnitude of driving standards and pleasure.

The manager added that the BT-50 comes with a complete improvement of the exterior as well as the interior. The company claims that the pick up is redesigned in order to persuade the customers who love adventures, and at the same time in order to offer practicality and other wonderful benefits.

The newly developed MZR-CD 3.0 direct-injection common-rail turbo diesel engine is matched to with the established 2.6-litre petrol and 2.5-litre turbo diesel units. The 3.0-litre power plant yields a claimed 115kW at 3200rpm and offers a maximum torque of 380Nm at 1800rpm. A new five-speed manual transmission has been adopted so that the greater power and torque generated by the MZR-CD unit will be supported.

Some of the features that will be available are the 4W-abs and EBD systems. Some models will come with dual front airbags plus new side airbags that would protect the head as well as the chest when a crash occurs.

Mashinini concluded that the Mazda BT-50 is set to be the most powerful, comfortable sports activity vehicle Mazda has ever introduced in its entire existence in the industry.

The Mazda BT-50 will be locally and officially launched on July 2007.

About Mazda B-series

The Mazda B-series is also known as the Mazda Drifter. It is a 2-door pick-up truck that was first manufactured in 1961 by Mazda Motor Corporation, owner of Mazda OEM parts. The mark 7 is the current model, which was initially built in 1999 and can be manufactured with one of four body styles and one of two engines.

Mazda has used form first B-Series pickup truck the engine displacement to determine the name. In effect, the B1500 had a 1.5 L engine, and the new B4000 has a 4.0 L V6. Mazda used the Proceed name in the Japanese market on the cars compact pickup trucks. Moreover, another line of larger trucks is available which is called the Mazda Titan. Other names used for the pick up series include Mazda Bravo in Australia, Mazda Bounty in New Zealand), Mazda Magnum / Thunder / Fighter in Thailand, and Mazda Drifter in South Africa.

Mazdas 33.4% of controlling interest is controlled by the Ford Motor Company. And as a result, the sharing of the Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger are basically the same. Since 1970s, the Ford Courier name is also used and the line continues today in both Australia and New Zealand.

Nonetheless, the public should be reminded that the Mazda B-Series and Ford Ranger twins that are marketed in North America are unrelated to the ones sold elsewhere. These vehicles are built by Mazda and the models in North America are developed by Ford.

These are engineered by Mazda, whereas the North American models are developed by Ford.

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KTM to Launch Duke in Coming Days

The new coming and dynamic KTM Duke 125 is expected to be loaded with 124cc engine displacement which will ensure better performance of the bike. The Duke 125 is a race bike and is anticipated to be very economical on roads. The two stroke engine of the new KTM Duke 125 will offer very wonderful mileage. The powerful 124cc engine of the KTM Duke 125 is expected to be very dynamic and efficient performer. The two stroke engine of KTM Duke 125 is expected to be very powerful and will offer a zipper acceleration and pick up to the bike.The stylish and classy racer bike Duke 125 may be available in many exciting shades and colors.

The new KTM Duke 125 is very distinctive and attractive sports bike which carries lots of attitude with it. The sophisticated aerodynamic design used in the new KTM Duke 125 is extraordinary and has a great charismatic effect which spells bounds the customer with its unmatched appearance and racer look. The new bike is specially designed for the racer with dynamic body graphics which is very impressive. The front portion of the bike has only cowl which has stylish halogen headlight in it which is very well stacked and looks very elegant. The straight handle bars of the new bike KTM Duke 125 is also very comfortable and also sporty, specially designed for racing purpose. The stylish turn indicators are placed beneath the front cowl and looks very classy and unadulterated.


KTM Duke 125 appears to be very small and the rider feels that he is riding a mini bike. The distinctive center console may comprise of fuel gauge, trip meter, speedometer, turn indicator signal etc. The unmatched and stylish fuel tank of the new Duke 125 is also very appealing and has a feel of racer bike in it. The foot pegs available in the bike are very trendy and tuck in neatly when unused. It will be launched in 2011 by Bajaj Bikes India. The stylish and revolutionary large and bold alloy wheels of the new KTM Duke 125 will enhance the looks and style.

The rear portion of the Duke 125 is also very impressive with sweeping style side indicators.

Know more about KTM Duke here.

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KTM Duke 200 is Getting a Good Response

The time is running out and buyers are eagerly watching the news of the KTM Duke 200 bike, which will be delivered soon in the Indian bike market. The bike is getting the excellent response across the country. All new Duke 200 is the first one from Austrian motorcycle manufacturer KTM which comes with the handy 200cc engine and power of 25 bhp. company has decided that they will produce 2000 units a month, which is very surprising to everyone. Bajaj KTM both are the joint venture and they have decided that they will thrill the entire bike market with this particular KTM Duke 200 bike.

The 2012 Honda CBR150R price is Rs INR 1,15,000 close to the Duke 200 ex-showroom price of INR 1,17,500. The price of the Duke 200 is introductory and might go at the high stage. The Duke 200 will be sold through exclusive KTM stores established across India. Then the company will launch the new Bajaj pulsar. The Pulsar 200 NS bike will be roar soon in the Indian bike market. One thing is sure that the bike riders would enjoy the riding of the high efficiency Duke 200. The KTM Duke 200 will give the wings to fly at the top level of the Indian auto motive market.

Price doesn't matter for the consumers and the KTM Duke 200 Price In India has been fixed at the price tag of Rs 1,17,500. KTM Duke 200 Specifications comes with the integration of the superb high efficiency engine displacement of 199.6cc, 4 stroke, single cylinder, liquid cooled, 4 valve. The bike has the alloy wheel type with the front tyre size of 110/70 x 17 mm and rear size of 150/60 x 17 mm to make the grip of the tyre smoothly.

Few of the KTM Duke 200 Features comes with the 6 speed manually gear box with the claw shifted technique. The bike has been packed with the Front suspension of Telescopic 150mm and rear one is consist with the Mono-Shock 150mm. the fuel tank capacity of 10.5 ltr and fuel reserve of 2.5 ltr and bike is producing the fuel efficiency of 10 kmpl. with the safety purpose bike comes with the integration of disc brakes. overall KTM Duke 200 bike is looking very dynamic and superb. KTM bikes are going to roll the indian bike market. KTM Duke 200 pictures are now is the part of the web.

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