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

2025 Genuine Scooter Hooligan 170I
#169

2025 Genuine Scooter Hooligan 170I

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

The 2025 Genuine Scooter Hooligan 170i is a stylish, lightweight commuter scooter designed for urban riders seeking nimb…

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2026 Suzuki GSX R125
#170

2026 Suzuki GSX R125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
15.0 hp137.0 kg0.082 kW/kg

The 2026 Suzuki GSX-R125 is an entry-level sport bike perfect for beginner and younger riders seeking affordable perform…

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2025 Kayo T4
#171

2025 Kayo T4

A2 legal (EU/UK)
18.8 hp107.0 kg0.131 kW/kg

The 2025 Kayo T4 is a lightweight 250cc enduro bike designed for entry-level and amateur off-road riders seeking afforda…

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2026 Suzuki Address 125
#172

2026 Suzuki Address 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
8.7 hp105.0 kg0.062 kW/kg

The 2026 Suzuki Address 125 is a practical automatic scooter designed for urban commuters seeking reliable daily transpo…

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2025 Sym Fugue 125
#173

2025 Sym Fugue 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
10.7 hp129.0 kg0.062 kW/kg

The 2025 Sym Fugue 125 is a practical automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and beginner riders seeking afforda…

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2023 Sym SYM Orbit III 125
#174

2023 Sym SYM Orbit III 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
12.1 hp115.0 kg0.078 kW/kg

The 2023 Sym Orbit III 125 is a practical commuter scooter designed for urban riders seeking fuel efficiency and ease of…

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2024 Sym SYM Jet 14 125 LC
#175

2024 Sym SYM Jet 14 125 LC

A2 legal (EU/UK)
12.5 hp135.0 kg0.069 kW/kg

The 2024 Sym Jet 14 125 LC is a practical commuter scooter ideal for urban riders seeking reliable daily transportation.…

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2026 Aprilia Sr GT Sport 125
#176

2026 Aprilia Sr GT Sport 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
14.8 hp115.0 kg0.096 kW/kg

The 2026 Aprilia SR GT Sport 125 is a stylish automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and casual riders seeking f…

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2026 BMW Ce 04
#177

2026 BMW Ce 04

A2 legal (EU/UK)
20.0 hp231.0 kg0.065 kW/kg

The BMW CE 04 is a premium electric scooter designed for urban commuters seeking modern styling and effortless performan…

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2025 Honda CB300R
#178

2025 Honda CB300R

A2 legal (EU/UK)
34.9 hp143.3 kg0.182 kW/kg

The 2025 Honda CB300R is a lightweight middleweight naked bike designed for beginner to intermediate riders seeking an a…

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2024 Honda CB500F
#179

2024 Honda CB500F

A2 legal (EU/UK)
46.9 hp192.0 kg0.182 kW/kg

The 2024 Honda CB500F is a lightweight naked bike powered by a 471cc parallel-twin engine producing 47 horsepower, makin…

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2013 Suzuki Raider J Pro 110
#180

2013 Suzuki Raider J Pro 110

A2 legal (EU/UK)
8.5 hp92.5 kg0.069 kW/kg

The 2013 Suzuki Raider J Pro 110 is a lightweight commuter scooter designed for budget-conscious urban riders seeking re…

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2022 Sym SYM Jet X 125
#181

2022 Sym SYM Jet X 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
12.5 hp111.0 kg0.084 kW/kg

The 2022 Sym Jet X 125 is an automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and beginner riders seeking reliable, fuel-e…

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2025 Rieju Marathon 125 Pro
#182

2025 Rieju Marathon 125 Pro

A2 legal (EU/UK)
15.0 hp112.0 kg0.100 kW/kg

The 2025 Rieju Marathon 125 Pro is a lightweight enduro bike designed for beginner to intermediate off-road riders seeki…

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2026 Sym HD 300
#183

2026 Sym HD 300

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

The 2026 Sym HD 300 is a modern automatic scooter built for practical urban commuters seeking reliable daily transportat…

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2026 Voge Sfida SR4 Max
#184

2026 Voge Sfida SR4 Max

A2 legal (EU/UK)
33.5 hp205.0 kg0.122 kW/kg

The 2026 Voge Sfida SR4 Max is a lightweight 350cc enduro bike designed for adventure-seeking riders tackling mixed terr…

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2025 BMW C 400 X
#185

2025 BMW C 400 X

A2 legal (EU/UK)
34.0 hp197.0 kg0.129 kW/kg

The 2025 BMW C 400 X is a practical maxi-scooter designed for urban commuters and touring riders seeking comfortable, we…

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2026 Triumph Scrambler 400X
#186

2026 Triumph Scrambler 400X

A2 legal (EU/UK)
39.5 hp179.0 kg0.165 kW/kg

The 2026 Triumph Scrambler 400X is a middleweight modern classic built for accessible adventure and urban exploration. I…

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2024 KTM 390 Adventure
#187

2024 KTM 390 Adventure

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

The 2024 KTM 390 Adventure is an entry-level adventure motorcycle designed for riders seeking affordable off-road capabi…

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2026 Znen Veracruz
#188

2026 Znen Veracruz

A2 legal (EU/UK)
3.2 hp90.0 kg0.027 kW/kg

The 2026 Znen Veracruz is a 50cc scooter ideal for urban commuters and new riders seeking affordable, practical transpor…

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2026 Ecooter E2S
#189

2026 Ecooter E2S

A2 legal (EU/UK)
5.4 hp79.0 kg0.051 kW/kg

The 2026 Ecooter E2S is an electric scooter designed for urban commuters seeking affordable, eco-friendly transportation…

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2026 Honda Dio 110
#190

2026 Honda Dio 110

A2 legal (EU/UK)
7.7 hp104.0 kg0.055 kW/kg

The Honda Dio 110 is a practical 109cc automatic scooter designed for urban commuters seeking reliable, economical daily…

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2025 Lexmoto Diablo 125
#191

2025 Lexmoto Diablo 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
8.6 hp114.0 kg0.056 kW/kg

The 2025 Lexmoto Diablo 125 is a practical automatic scooter designed for commuters and new riders seeking affordable ur…

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2026 Sym Fugue 125
#192

2026 Sym Fugue 125

A2 legal (EU/UK)
10.7 hp129.0 kg0.062 kW/kg

The Sym Fugue 125 is an affordable, practical scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking economical dai…

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