Can an E License Drive High-Displacement Motorcycles?
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An E-class driver's license allows the holder to operate all two-wheeled motorcycles. The E license is designated for ordinary two-wheeled motorcycles. Here are the relevant details: The permitted vehicle types include: two-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement exceeding 50ml or a maximum design speed exceeding 50km/h; motorcycles with an engine displacement of 50ml or less and a maximum design speed of 50km/h or less. Additional information: A D-class license can operate vehicles permitted under the E license, meaning an E license holder can drive three-wheeled motorcycles with an engine displacement exceeding 50ml or a maximum design speed exceeding 50km/h; it also allows the operation of all two-wheeled motorcycles covered under both E and F licenses.
I just obtained my Class E license, which is specifically for two-wheeled motorcycles, including large-displacement models without any restrictions on engine size. This means powerful bikes like Harley-Davidsons can be legally ridden. However, extra caution is required when handling high-displacement motorcycles due to their rapid acceleration and challenging handling—minor lapses in attention can easily lead to accidents. I've personally witnessed novice riders losing control and crashing large bikes in curves, so I recommend starting with small-to-medium displacement models to build skills first. The Class E license requires passing both a theoretical test and a practical riding exam to demonstrate basic competency. If your license displays 'E' under permitted vehicle types, you're qualified—no need for the Class F license meant for lightweight motorcycles. Full protective gear like helmets is mandatory, and obeying traffic rules protects both yourself and others. Over time, I've found that high-displacement bikes incur higher maintenance costs; regular chain and brake inspections are crucial to prevent mechanical failures.
