Motorcycle License

What driving licenses are available for motorcycles, and when can I get one?

Read on and we'll answer all your questions!

Motorcycle License Categories

There are four main types of motorcycle license in Hungary:

You can drive a motorcycle with an AM license

1. "AM" driver's license

    • Engines with a cylinder capacity of up to 50 cm3.
    • Available from the age of 14.
    • It also comes with a category B (passenger car) driver's license.

You can drive a motorcycle with an A1 license

2. "A1" driver's license

    • Engines with a cylinder capacity of up to 125 cm3 and a power of 11 kW.
    • The power/weight ratio of the motor must not exceed 0.1 kW/kg.
    • Available from the age of 16.

Motorcycle that can be driven with an A2 license

3. "A2" driver's license

    • Motors with a maximum power of 35 kW.
    • The power/weight ratio of the engine must not exceed 0.2 kW/kg.
    • Available from the age of 18.

The motorcycle can be driven with an unlimited driving license

4. "The unlimited" driver's license

    • There is no power limit, you can drive any motorcycle with it.
    • It can be obtained from the age of 24, or from the age of 20 if you have an A2 driver's license for at least 2 years.

E these categories determine which motorcycles you can drive and at what age you can get your driver's license. If you would like a transparent summary of these categories, here is a useful table:

Category Performance limit Condition
A.M 50 cm3 14 years
A1 125 cm3 or 11 kW 16 years
THE 2 35 kW 18 years
The unlimited there is none 24 years, or 20 years with at least 2 years of A2 driving license

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