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Knowledge · Beginner questions

Getting there safely
starts with a question.

488 honest answers for your start — from the first thought about a licence to your first tour. Plain-spoken, completely free.

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Choose the chapter on the left, open all the questions on the right and read at your own pace — like a good handbook.

13 chapters · 488 answers
Beginner questions › Buying & owning

Buying & owning

Chapter 07 / 13 · 35 questions

Which bike, new/used, costs, parking

Welches Motorrad für Anfängerinnen und Anfänger? Dein Start in die Freiheit: einfach fahren, sicher starten, selbstbewusst unterwegsKI

Three criteria: 1) seat height that fits YOU (not some ideal height), 2) weight under 200 kg (ideally under 180), 3) 35–50 hp is plenty. The classic beginner tip from the NBNL catalogue: the Suzuki SV650 — a manageable V-twin naked bike, a comfy seat height, and restrictable for the A2 class. It suits most people regardless of gender. Our advisor shows you models that fit YOU exactly — size, budget, style. If you can't yet decide between types, Hot or Not is a great way to get a feel for it — swipe through bike photos and you'll quickly notice what appeals to you visually.

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01 · Chapter overview

Your knowledge, chapter by chapter

Beginner questions › Buying & owning

Buying & owning

Chapter 07 / 13 · 35 questions

Which bike, new/used, costs, parking

Welches Motorrad für Anfängerinnen und Anfänger? Dein Start in die Freiheit: einfach fahren, sicher starten, selbstbewusst unterwegsKI

Three criteria: 1) seat height that fits YOU (not some ideal height), 2) weight under 200 kg (ideally under 180), 3) 35–50 hp is plenty. The classic beginner tip from the NBNL catalogue: the Suzuki SV650 — a manageable V-twin naked bike, a comfy seat height, and restrictable for the A2 class. It suits most people regardless of gender. Our advisor shows you models that fit YOU exactly — size, budget, style. If you can't yet decide between types, Hot or Not is a great way to get a feel for it — swipe through bike photos and you'll quickly notice what appeals to you visually.

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02 · Popular questions

What others started with

Common starter questions · 488 in total
#1
What's the difference between A1, A2 and A?
Driver's license · 1 Min

A1: from age 16, up to 125 cc and 15 hp. A2: from age 18, up to 48 hp (regardless of engine size). A: from age 24 directly (or from age 20 after holding A2 for 2 years), with no limit. With the NBNL licence trainer you can practise specifically for each class.

#2
What helmet types are there (full-face, flip-up, open-face)?
Gear · 1 Min
#3
What kind of bike should I get as a newcomer?
Buying & owning · 1 Min
#4
Which controls sit on the handlebars?
Understanding the basics · 1 Min
#5
Which tyre pressure is correct?
Maintenance basics · 1 Min
#6
How do I survive the city as a beginner?
Traffic environments · 1 Min
#7
What do I do immediately after a crash?
Emergencies & special cases · 1 Min
#8
Where can I practice without anyone bothering me?
Practice & drills · 1 Min
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03 · Also as a book

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