Best Beginner Motorcycles - A2 Legal (EU/UK)

How this is worked out: eligibility below is calculated from each motorcycle's published power and weight specs, not an official legal determination. EU/UK A2 uses the real formula (≤35kW, power-to-weight ≤0.2kW/kg) but can't account for factory-restricted variants of a more powerful base model. Australia's LAMS scheme is officially an approved list, not a pure formula - the power-to-weight ratio shown (≤150kW/tonne) is a strong indicator but always check the current state LAMS list before buying. The US has no federal beginner power cap, so those picks reflect commonly-recommended low-power specs, not a legal requirement. Always confirm current rules with your local licensing authority.

10,548 beginner-friendly motorcycles

2026 Yamaha FZ16
#649

2026 Yamaha FZ16

A2 legal (EU/UK)
14.0 hp126.0 kg0.083 kW/kg

The 2026 Yamaha FZ16 is an entry-level sport commuter designed for beginner riders seeking agile handling and affordabil…

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2026 Aprilia RS 125 GP Replica
#650

2026 Aprilia RS 125 GP Replica

A2 legal (EU/UK)
14.8 hp144.0 kg0.077 kW/kg

The 2026 Aprilia RS 125 GP Replica is an entry-level sportbike designed for novice and young riders seeking an affordabl…

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2023 KTM Freeride E
#651

2023 KTM Freeride E

A2 legal (EU/UK)
14.8 hp95.0 kg0.116 kW/kg
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2013 Derbi Senda DRD 125 SM
#652

2013 Derbi Senda DRD 125 SM

A2 legal (EU/UK)
15.0 hp120.0 kg0.093 kW/kg
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2022 Italika FT200 TS
#653

2022 Italika FT200 TS

A2 legal (EU/UK)
17.0 hp122.0 kg0.104 kW/kg

The 2022 Italika FT200 TS is a lightweight sport motorcycle ideal for beginner and budget-conscious riders seeking affor…

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2026 Jawa 350 2T
#654

2026 Jawa 350 2T

A2 legal (EU/UK)
23.0 hp154.0 kg0.111 kW/kg

The 2026 Jawa 350 2T is a lightweight allround motorcycle powered by a characterful air-cooled twin two-stroke engine de…

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2021 Vespa GTS 300
#655

2021 Vespa GTS 300

A2 legal (EU/UK)
23.8 hp158.0 kg0.112 kW/kg

The 2021 Vespa GTS 300 is a stylish automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and casual riders seeking retro aesth…

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2025 Sym HD 300
#656

2025 Sym HD 300

A2 legal (EU/UK)
25.4 hp175.0 kg0.108 kW/kg

The 2025 Sym HD 300 is a practical maxi-scooter designed for commuters and casual riders seeking affordable, reliable ur…

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2021 CF Moto 250NK
#657

2021 CF Moto 250NK

A2 legal (EU/UK)
26.2 hp151.0 kg0.129 kW/kg

The 2021 CF Moto 250NK is an accessible naked bike designed for beginner and intermediate riders seeking an affordable e…

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2022 Honda Forza 350
#658

2022 Honda Forza 350

A2 legal (EU/UK)
28.4 hp184.0 kg0.115 kW/kg

The 2022 Honda Forza 350 is a mid-size automatic scooter ideal for commuters and casual riders seeking comfort and pract…

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2023 Honda Forza 350
#659

2023 Honda Forza 350

A2 legal (EU/UK)
28.4 hp184.0 kg0.115 kW/kg

The 2023 Honda Forza 350 is a maxi-scooter designed for commuters and casual riders seeking comfortable, practical urban…

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2019 Sym SYM Maxsym 400
#660

2019 Sym SYM Maxsym 400

A2 legal (EU/UK)
33.5 hp229.0 kg0.109 kW/kg

The 2019 Sym Maxsym 400 is a practical maxi-scooter designed for commuters and casual riders seeking comfortable, fuel-e…

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2026 Benelli 302S
#661

2026 Benelli 302S

A2 legal (EU/UK)
37.6 hp195.0 kg0.144 kW/kg

The 2025 Benelli 302S is a lightweight naked bike designed for beginner and intermediate riders seeking an accessible en…

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2024 KTM 390 Adventure SW
#662

2024 KTM 390 Adventure SW

A2 legal (EU/UK)
43.0 hp161.0 kg0.199 kW/kg

The 2024 KTM 390 Adventure SW is a lightweight single-cylinder enduro bike designed for beginner to intermediate riders …

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2025 KTM SX E 5
#663

2025 KTM SX E 5

A2 legal (EU/UK)
2.7 hp40.5 kg0.050 kW/kg

The 2025 KTM SX-E 5 is an electric minibike designed for young riders and beginners seeking an accessible entry into off…

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2026 Husqvarna Ee 5
#664

2026 Husqvarna Ee 5

A2 legal (EU/UK)
2.7 hp40.5 kg0.050 kW/kg

The 2026 Husqvarna EE 5 is a lightweight electric minibike designed for young riders learning off-road skills with minim…

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2026 Lambretta V50 Special
#665

2026 Lambretta V50 Special

A2 legal (EU/UK)
3.0 hp86.2 kg0.026 kW/kg

The 2026 Lambretta V50 Special is an entry-level scooter ideal for new riders and urban commuters seeking reliable, econ…

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2021 AJS Digita 50
#666

2021 AJS Digita 50

A2 legal (EU/UK)
3.0 hp78.0 kg0.029 kW/kg
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2024 Lexmoto Titan 125
#667

2024 Lexmoto Titan 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
7.2 hp118.0 kg0.046 kW/kg

The 2024 Lexmoto Titan 125 is a practical automatic scooter designed for commuters and new riders seeking affordable urb…

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2026 Aeon Ai 1 More
#668

2026 Aeon Ai 1 More

A2 legal (EU/UK)
9.4 hp103.0 kg0.068 kW/kg

The 2026 Aeon Ai-1 More is an electric scooter designed for urban commuters seeking practical, eco-friendly transportati…

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2025 Italmoto Tiquattro 125 Scrambler
#669

2025 Italmoto Tiquattro 125 Scrambler

A2 legal (EU/UK)
9.7 hp126.0 kg0.057 kW/kg

The 2025 Italmoto Tiquattro 125 Scrambler is a lightweight, nimble scrambler designed for novice and casual riders seeki…

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2026 Genuine Scooter Hooligan 170I
#670

2026 Genuine Scooter Hooligan 170I

A2 legal (EU/UK)
11.2 hp126.1 kg0.066 kW/kg

The 2026 Genuine Scooter Hooligan 170i is a nimble urban commuter scooter designed for riders seeking affordable, practi…

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2026 Bajaj Pulsar 125
#671

2026 Bajaj Pulsar 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
11.6 hp142.0 kg0.061 kW/kg

The 2026 Bajaj Pulsar 125 is an entry-level sport motorcycle powered by a frugal 124cc twin-spark engine delivering 11.6…

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2014 Daelim Roadsport 125
#672

2014 Daelim Roadsport 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
14.8 hp145.0 kg0.076 kW/kg

The 2014 Daelim RoadSport 125 is an entry-level naked bike designed for new riders and commuters seeking an affordable, …

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