The Motorcycle License Categories of Switzerland

You want to ride a motorcycle or scooter in Switzerland, but you are not sure which license category is the right one for you? We explain the differences between A1, A2 (officially "A restricted") and A (unrestricted).

Category	Min. Age	Vehicle Type	Power Limits
A1	15 / 16 yrs	Mopeds, Scooters	up to 50cc / 4kW (from 15) up to 125cc / 11kW (from 16)
A2 (restricted)	18 yrs	Motorcycles	max. 35 kW & 0.20 kW/kg
A (unrestricted)	18 yrs + 2 yrs	All motorcycles	No power limit

🛵 Category A1: The Entry Level

The ideal entry into two-wheelers. From 15 years: mopeds up to 50cc/4kW/45 km/h. From 16 years: motorcycles up to 125cc/11kW. The complete basic course is mandatory. With a car license (Cat. B), no practical test is required.

🏍️ Category A2 (A restricted): The Middle Class

From age 18. Motorcycles up to 35 kW (48 hp) and max. 0.20 kW/kg. The most common entry class for adults. The complete basic course of 12 hours is required, followed by a practical test.

🏎️ Category A (unrestricted): The Premier Class

No power limitation. The path leads through A2 + two years of impeccable riding practice + another practical test. No direct entry since 2021.

Use our Category Finder to find the right category for you!