Petition · past parliament · Department for Transport
Allow motorcycle CBT holders to use a 300cc engine.
Closed
37 signatures
What the petition asks
At the moment, motorcycle riders who only have a CBT can ride up to 125cc engine power. This petition is to give CBT holders the choice to get up 300cc engines as well as the 125cc engine.
The 125cc engine doesn't give a proper feel of a motorcycle but more of a scooter. Letting the use of 300cc engines on the CBT Certificate would allow new riders to feel what a motorcycle really is like due to it's torque, weight, size, etc.
Some 125cc engines struggle to gain speed after 40mph, which can lead to traffic build up behind the bike on a 60mph road.
Some 125cc engines struggle to gain speed after 40mph, which can lead to traffic build up behind the bike on a 60mph road.
Timeline
| 12 Oct 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 12 Apr 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
37
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Transport
Opened
12 Oct 2020
Closed
12 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.