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

2014 Yamaha SR400
#1057

2014 Yamaha SR400

A2 legal (EU/UK)
22.9 hp131.0 kg0.130 kW/kg
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2007 Daelim Daystar
#1058

2007 Daelim Daystar

A2 legal (EU/UK)
23.1 hp160.0 kg0.108 kW/kg
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2006 Honda CBX 250 Twister
#1059

2006 Honda CBX 250 Twister

A2 legal (EU/UK)
24.0 hp139.7 kg0.128 kW/kg

The 2006 Honda CBX 250 Twister is an entry-level naked bike ideal for beginner and commuter riders. Powered by a reliabl…

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2025 Cleveland Ace Racer 400
#1060

2025 Cleveland Ace Racer 400

A2 legal (EU/UK)
26.2 hp175.0 kg0.112 kW/kg

The 2025 Cleveland Ace Racer 400 is a lightweight street bike designed for entry-level and budget-conscious riders seeki…

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2026 Can-Am Origin 73
#1061

2026 Can-Am Origin 73

A2 legal (EU/UK)
26.8 hp187.0 kg0.107 kW/kg

I don't have reliable information about a 2026 Can-Am Origin 73 motorcycle in my training data. Can-Am primarily makes t…

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2023 Hyosung GV 300 S Aquila
#1062

2023 Hyosung GV 300 S Aquila

A2 legal (EU/UK)
29.4 hp172.0 kg0.127 kW/kg

The 2023 Hyosung GV 300 S Aquila is a lightweight cruiser designed for riders seeking an accessible entry point to cruis…

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1999 Ural Tourist
#1063

1999 Ural Tourist

A2 legal (EU/UK)
40.0 hp340.0 kg0.088 kW/kg
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2012 Ural Sportsman
#1064

2012 Ural Sportsman

A2 legal (EU/UK)
40.2 hp350.0 kg0.086 kW/kg
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2009 Ural Ranger
#1065

2009 Ural Ranger

A2 legal (EU/UK)
42.0 hp334.0 kg0.094 kW/kg
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2010 Ural Ranger
#1066

2010 Ural Ranger

A2 legal (EU/UK)
42.0 hp334.0 kg0.094 kW/kg
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2025 KTM SX E 2
#1067

2025 KTM SX E 2

A2 legal (EU/UK)
1.0 hp27.0 kg0.028 kW/kg

The 2025 KTM SX-E 2 is an electric minibike designed for young riders learning off-road fundamentals. Its lightweight al…

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2018 Clipic Bamboo
#1068

2018 Clipic Bamboo

A2 legal (EU/UK)
1.1 hp50.0 kg0.016 kW/kg
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2019 AJS Digita 50
#1069

2019 AJS Digita 50

A2 legal (EU/UK)
3.0 hp78.0 kg0.029 kW/kg
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2017 SYM Symphony 50
#1070

2017 SYM Symphony 50

A2 legal (EU/UK)
3.0 hp100.0 kg0.022 kW/kg
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2013 BamX BX125 DB1 Enforcer
#1071

2013 BamX BX125 DB1 Enforcer

A2 legal (EU/UK)
6.5 hp56.7 kg0.085 kW/kg
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2016 Keeway Kee 110
#1072

2016 Keeway Kee 110

A2 legal (EU/UK)
6.9 hp103.0 kg0.050 kW/kg
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2017 Rokon Scout
#1073

2017 Rokon Scout

A2 legal (EU/UK)
7.0 hp98.8 kg0.053 kW/kg
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2011 Bajaj CT 100
#1074

2011 Bajaj CT 100

A2 legal (EU/UK)
7.8 hp109.0 kg0.053 kW/kg
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2026 Keeway Gemma 125
#1075

2026 Keeway Gemma 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
8.3 hp99.0 kg0.063 kW/kg

The Keeway Gemma 125 is an entry-level scooter ideal for urban commuters and new riders seeking practicality and ease of…

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2022 Sym SYM VF 125
#1076

2022 Sym SYM VF 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
8.3 hp111.0 kg0.056 kW/kg
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2025 Bajaj Platina 110 Drum
#1077

2025 Bajaj Platina 110 Drum

A2 legal (EU/UK)
8.5 hp119.0 kg0.053 kW/kg

The 2025 Bajaj Platina 110 Drum is an accessible commuter motorcycle designed for budget-conscious riders seeking reliab…

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2018 Yamaha Mio Soul I 125
#1078

2018 Yamaha Mio Soul I 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
9.4 hp96.0 kg0.073 kW/kg

The 2018 Yamaha Mio Soul i 125 is an efficient commuter scooter designed for budget-conscious urban riders across Asia. …

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2024 Herald Scrambler 125
#1079

2024 Herald Scrambler 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
10.0 hp126.0 kg0.059 kW/kg

The 2024 Herald Scrambler 125 is an entry-level allround motorcycle ideal for beginner and casual riders seeking afforda…

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2018 KSR TW 125 SM
#1080

2018 KSR TW 125 SM

A2 legal (EU/UK)
10.7 hp144.0 kg0.055 kW/kg
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