motorcycle laws

[james_m246]

Can you still have avy size motorcycle on a provisional licence if you have a side cart on it ?

[andizuki1982]

A motorcycle and sidecar is classed as a trike, and you need a full licence to ride it. Same as normal trikes and Robins!

[calibrax]

Not sure that's correct... it used to be that you could have any size bike as long as you had a sidecar... one company actually manufactured a mini "sidecar" that allowed your bike to lean while cornering, which was very popular.

[Loosehead]

you can drive a trike on L plates. That's why the mini- leaning sidecar was popular because you could ride a fireblade on L plates. I have'nt hear anything has changed so probably yes.

[jake-the-peg]

http://www.bikerland.co.uk/Motorcycles/License.htm

Sidecars
Learners who wish to ride with a sidecar can practise on a combination with a power/weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg. On obtaining a standard licence, you will be restricted to a combination with the same power/weight ratio for 2 years. At age 21 learners may, only within Direct or Accelerated Access, practise on a larger combination. But the test must be taken on a solo bike (although physically disabled riders can use a combination).
Examples
1kg = 2.2 lbs; 100kmh = 62 mph (approx); 1bhp = 0.75kW
14.6bhp = 11kW; 33bhp = 25kW; 46.6bhp = 35kW; bhp = brake horse power

[Paul22118]

Further to Calibrax.I remember that little device which was a sidecar and did flex and lean both ways.  If I remember correctly it was marketed as a 'Sidewinder'.