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MotoEbikes, New Rider Guide
Find the right electric motorbike for your first ride
Tell us how and where you want to ride. We will help you narrow down the right type of bike, understand the legal requirements and prepare for your first test ride.
New to electric motorbikes? This guide explains where you can ride, what licence you may need, how range and charging work, and which bikes are likely to suit you.
A new rider with a MotoEbikes team member explaining the controls.
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Licence and road legality
Not sure what you are allowed to ride?
Your age, licence, CBT status and the bike's approved classification determine what you can ride on UK public roads. Off-road models are for private land with the landowner's permission and cannot be made road legal simply by adding lights or a number plate.
Use our UK electric motorbike licence guide to understand the rules and find bikes that may suit your licence.
Prefer to speak to someone? Call our Guildford showroom.
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First decision
First decision: where will you ride?
The single biggest factor in choosing your first bike is whether you will ride on public roads or on private land.
Important
Do not assume an off-road bike can legally be used on public roads. Registration, insurance, licence requirements, road equipment and modifications must be checked for the specific model.
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A practical starting point
Four rider profiles to start from
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Book a test ride in Guildford
Ready to experience the difference?
Visit the MotoEbikes showroom in Guildford and compare suitable electric motorcycles with help from a real specialist.
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After you buy
What happens after I buy?
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Our method
Our recommendation method
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Resources
New rider resources
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Glossary
Electric motorbike terms explained
Range
How far a bike can travel on a charge. Real-world range varies with speed, terrain and conditions.
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Questions
New rider questions
Straight answers first, detail second. Legal and finance answers are general and should be checked against the official source.
Do I need a licence for an electric motorbike?
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It depends on the bike's legal classification, your age and where you ride. Road use generally needs the appropriate licence or entitlement; private land differs.
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Sources
Sources and review history
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Your first bike should feel right before you buy it
Match yourself to a bike, speak to our team, or visit the Guildford showroom to compare bikes in person.
