Tübingen · near old town + city centre

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Ride a 125 from age 16.

With Category A1 you can ride light motorcycles up to 125cc and 11 kW (max. 0.1 kW/kg). Perfect for the commute to school, your first experience on two wheels, or as a stepping stone to A2 / A.

Minimum age

direct

Theory

16 × 90 min

Core + category

Practice

12 required

Mandatory special drives

Duration

8 to 12

weeks typical

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A1 training motorcycle: Honda CB 125 R · Yamaha MT-125.

Included in the price

Everything you need.

14 core theory lessons + 4 lessons for Category A1
Original FAHREN LERNEN app
12 mandatory special drives (5 rural roads, 4 motorway, 3 night)
Helmet and gloves for driving lessons
Course materials (book or digital)
Sign-up & administration fees
Test drive on exam day
Personal point of contact

Curriculum

What the law requires. And what we recommend.

FahrschAusbO · as of 2025

Block

Mandatory scope

Content

Core theory

12 × 90 min

shared with Category B

Category A1 theory

4 × 90 min

motorcycle-specific

Special drive: rural roads

5 × 45 min

Rural roads with training motorcycle

Special drive: motorway

4 × 45 min

B27 / A81

Special drive: night

3 × 45 min

Dusk & night

Basic manoeuvres

6 required

Walking pace, slalom, braking

NOTE

If you hold A1, you can upgrade to A2 after 2 years. The theory test is then waived, only the practical upgrade test is required.

Category A1 is taught by

Christian

DE · EN

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Category A1

A free consultation with Christian. We'll answer any open questions and take your sign-up right away.

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Frequently asked about Category A1

A1 is significantly more expensive, but you ride real motorcycles up to 125cc and 11 kW (15 hp). AM is cheaper, but limited to 45 km/h, which gets frustrating in practice. If you're serious about riding two wheels, start with A1.

A1 stays valid, you keep both categories. With Category B you automatically get AM (moped/scooter) added as well. A1 is a separate entitlement and stays useful if you ever want to swap the car for a bike.

A certified helmet, motorcycle gloves, a motorcycle jacket with protectors, sturdy long trousers (ideally motorcycle jeans or trousers), and ankle-high boots. We lend you the helmet and gloves; you'll need the rest yourself by the time of the test at the latest.