The exams to obtain the different types of motorbike licence in Spain are as follows:
- AM licence: This licence enables you to drive mopeds and light quadricycles. The common theoretical exam and a closed-circuit practical test are required. Additionally, you will need to pass a psychotechnical test. Once you have passed you can ride a motorbike/scooter up to 50cc. The minimum age for this licence is 15 years old.
- A1 licence: Allows you to drive motorcycles up to 125cc and tricycles with a maximum power of 15kW. The common theoretical exam is necessary, and the practical exam includes a closed circuit test and another on open roads. Plus, you will need to pass a psychotechnical test. You must be a minimum of 16 years of age to take the test. Additionally, those people who have held a car licence (category B) for more than three years can also drive a motorbike or scooter that falls into category A1.
- A2 licence: Allows you to drive motorcycles with a maximum power of 35kW and a power/weight ratio of 0.2 kW/kg and not derived from a vehicle with more than double its power. This means that if you have a motorbike with 94 horsepower you could have it restricted to meet the limit of an A2 licence. You need to pass a psychotechnical test, the common theoretical exam, as well as perform practical tests in closed circuits and on open roads. You must be 18 years or older to take this test.
- Licence A: Entitles you to drive motorcycles of any displacement. You must be at least 20 years of age and have a minimum of two years experience with an A2 licence first. One exception is if you want to ride a trike where you must be at least 21 years of age. The course consists of 9 hours of theory and practice with a driving school.
It is important to check updated regulations regarding a motorbike licence in Spain and specific requirements, as regulations may change.
