Hey, voice-over videos are cool! Very formal, very good. Riding in the rain is good, you can multitask your shower and your ride at the same time. And it's okay that is is a rough figure in this video, I'll be sure to let everybody know in the comments that they can message you about what they are specifically going to get, and you'll be happy to make a judgement on how much it is going to cost. You can leave out the helmet; will only weigh you down on your new, cool, 12 hp Yamaha R125! Don't need to abide the law when you have that bad boy between your legs, the po - po will never be able to catch you! Also, don't need to pay for a bike if it is stolen. (*cough* that was a joke never steal any bike, even a MOPED, still not good, you're a scumbag who deserves to burn in hell if you ever do *cough*) And trust me, bud, it's everybody BUT the Irish who can't pronounce the threes. As for below the neck gear, full leather jumpsuit with the hump at the back. Minimum €1,000; thank me later. Will help you go fastasfucc on that new Yamaha 125 you got yourself. How much is my method all together? No clue! Don't care enough, but hey! Will just ask Luke to make me an estimate for me! Stay safe Luke, have a good one. :)

Exactly the kinda info I am looking for , good video. Thanks man

Luke ye forgot about the eye test 15-30 Euro!

Good video of a Irish/E.U version as many of these videos of how to get a motorcycle licence are US based. These videos are dead handy for someone going in who has no idea what to spend or where to go. 👍👍

With a voice like yours and the background music you get a job doing Sunday mass lol then u be on the big bucks 💸💸 when I started new bike was 2,500 pound 96 Honda ns1 80cc insurance 300 pound can't remember the price of tax because I never had it.

Makes me recall my garda motorcycle training course back in August 1986 - same month as hurricane charlie - when we thankfully were kept inside the classroom. I must have passed through Cashel at least a few times every week on the four week course. I passed the course incidentally.

I'm 17 looking to start biking I appreciate the info made it very clear to understand

Thanks - nice vid. There is also an eye test at around 35€. In Poland, there are no L-plates - only the actual license. The cost is 300€ for course + 50€ for the exam, 25€ for updating the license, insurance for motorbike is around 100-150€(I used to pay 25€ for moped when I lived there, back in 2012 )

Great video, woulda been dead helpful 6 months ago when I was starting off myself. I feel I did well now at just under 3 grand all in. One add on to the pricing would be a decent lock (essential in Dublin).

It's worth mentioning as well that the age of the bike can have an impact on the insurance cost. My insurer was about 400 to 500 cheaper for a bike that was over 10 years old because it fit into the "classic" class. Definitely go for an older second hand bike rather than a brand new one when you start out. Also, If you're buying a bike from a dealer who sells gear, see if they'll give you a discount if you buy everything from them. No harm in asking! Great video 👍

bye bye hopes and dreams. it was nice having you.

Great video again . I was looking for some information like this that couldn't find elsewhere . For someone like me who is looking into riding a bike this is very helpful. Thank you

I just got an Learner now, and I got an 2017 Honda Scooter for about 2850 so I am on 4208€ so far, and I still have to pay for th 88 Euros for the Test and 55 for the Licence. Thank you for the video.

Just what I was looking for, thanks! You should probably blur out your speedometer for the motor way part in future vids hahaha

Excellent video

Great video. Really well explained. Thanks for your work 👍 always contemplating getting a bike. The insurance was always on my mind. Overlooked most other things. 😬

Think you forgot to mention the penalty points and speeding tickets 🤣🤣🤣 fair play for sitting down and sifting through all that to come up with concrete figures for new folks starting out.

One correction here in this otherwise very informative video. You don't need to wait 6 months from the date you complete your IBT in order to book your full test. You need to wait 6 months from the date your provisional licence is issued. Otherwise, on the ball man.

Very useful information there for someone (me) starting out. Thanks.

That is a lot of hoops to jump through. I paid $20 for the MSF BRC (Basic Rider course) in Illinois. Each state is different, take it at a HD dealership and you can pay $350+ but they will put that towards a purchase of a bike. After the BRC it was $4 to have the "M" put on my license. Helmet $150 (DOT and SNELL approved), Jackets 150, 130, and 190 (two mesh and 1 zip hoodie with kevlar) , riding jeans $180ish, Icon boots $200, cold weather gloves and summer gloves total $100, insurance was $28/month, and bike $6000 for new Versys. The Versys went down on gravel and was totaled and the insurance company sent me a check for $5700. Replacement bike, 2005 Rocket 3, $4750. Not cheap anywhere you go. There are people here in the states whose ego's only allow them to buy big HD's as first bikes so they could be spending $10k-$30k depending on how new they want it.

Very useful video as usual Luke 👍. Hope all is going well.

I’m glad I’m not starting out again. I pay less than £200 a year for my insurance in the U.K. and if I remember rightly my insurance for a 125 about 40 years ago was about £15 for a year!

Great video Luke, I've done both, car and bike, but bike is definitely cheaper, can't be arsed calculating but it works out cheaper for sure and a lot more fun as well. Be careful lad ;)

I’m 14 and I can’t feckin wait to get my a1 license & I’m already trynna save money for it😂😅😂

Pricing is always different for many things. Theory test can be avoided (for certain groups, and there are some specifics as to when you sat a theory test). But, in general, theory test, learner permit, IBT - they are fairly set prices. I think the average IBT is about 500. That's what I paid for mine, but you can get deals (two people learning together) and get it for 400. Helmet, gear, bike, insurance all vary greatly, and can range from minimal to massive. It all depends on how much you have, what you want, how much you have to spend, etc. And then, some people have winter gear and summer gear. Not that either is more or less expensive, just different ventilation and rain proofing. :-) Good video all the same, and I can say that my initial costs were more expensive, because I had the money, bought a new bike, and started much later in life. :-) All depends on the person.

Prices are mad. I'm moving to Dublin to be with my family next year ( I'm from the states) and it just seems so different from how we ride here. Gotta sell my 1980 hondamatic 400 for a 125 with an a1 permit. Its just the prices are mad. €3000 for a brand new ninja 125 if I'm lucky. Edit: I have recently found out my riding gear is not legal in Dublin. In the states we could wear a German style half helmet and a leather vest and call it a day lol.

You could easily get on the road for much less. 1st year buy a 50cc scooter, you could easily pick up a good one for 1k. Cheaper insurance, tax and fuel cost. Easy to repair and service yourself. As regarding safety always buy boots, trousers, jacket and a helmet. As long as they have the CE mark they will be fine for normal driving conditions. It would be well achievable with 3k. The most expensive part is getting to a full licence.

pretty much exactly what i spent on mine. but still worked out cheaper than getting my car on the road for the first year

Very great info thanks Luke 👍

Excellent video, very well presented.

im currently 16, driving a 125 vl intruder and im all in around 3000

Excellent vedio thanks 😊 👍 very informative and accurate even today.

80 euro for the license that is around 7000 INR, in India people pay 7000 down payment for a 150cc motorcycle.

Touched 165kph on the motorway!

Great video,very informative,good man 👍🇮🇪

thank you for the video! Your voice is fantastic, don't worry about it. I've got a question, as an Italian cityzen who has an Italian licence (car/motorcycle), how much would it cost to make it legal in Ireland? In case one day I'll decide to move to Ireland, would I have to pass some theory/driving exams to convalidate? or is it just a paperwork thing?

Thanks to Credit Union, I have my bike!!! Hahaha

this is exactly what i was looking for(without looking for it!)

Spot on with the numbers

00:25 LYF HAX! I learned to ride in the Northern Territory. Converted to Euro, it cost me about 3 Grand all up.

How does insurance work in Ireland ? In Brazil we pay monthly, my brother lives in Italy and he said he pays anually. How does it work in Ireland ?

Big Money racket !! Thanks for the Video though Bro useful info to know !!

In only spent €22 on fuel during a 3 week tour of Ireland on my Zero DSR.

2500 will get a lovely bike I bought a 06 gsr 600 around that price ,did the ibt on it and put 3000km on it so far ,only put a back tyre on it

Nice vid, cheers mate!!

Brilliant video, thanks!

In comparison to a 17 year olds car insurance for a yaris in kildare is about 4700 so ye

Very accurate bro! Love the classic music hehehe!

The IBT stuff is honestly shocking to me. I don't know how there wasn't uproar over it when it was brought in, as it's simply another ridiculous cost just to get on the road. If the state were so worried about road fatalities it should be heavily subsidized. No similar standard exists for cars, so it all but nudges people into driving a car instead as it will cost you far less in the long run.

That's very helpful thanks luke

Plus the cost of the medical cert and eye test

Good videos, very helpful. However...the speed limit in Ireland is 120 km/h....so....doing 160+ @6:06 ain't clever! Even less so in lashing rain. Setting a particularly bad example to new/younger riders who clearly will watch your videos and be influenced by them.

Great video very informative

Very helpful, thanks

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i am driving a Suzuki V-Strom 650, 2018 tax is 36€, 1 year insurrance with fully comprehensive is 236€ gear cost depends i own 3 helmets, 2 HJC and 1 Schuberth, all with diffrent colors and for diffrent weather, same goes for my jackets and pants, i dont own any leather gear... some of my gloves have some leather applications.. for my summer gear i got a massive cut from the normal prize, some buisness went out of action... a decent jacket is around 250€ pants 200€ boots 200€ shoes 70€ gloves 70€ underwear 40€ helmet is from 100€ to 800€, dont buy them at Lidl or in the internet shop, go to a store and try them, your life depends on the tight fit around your brain!!!

Anyone charging more than that should be shot anyway :D Very true...very very true. Pretty bang on with the pricing too.

That’s a good estimate, but what was up with the back ground music 😂 please bin that cd 😎

Hi. As I cant see any quick quote on insurance online how much might cost me insurance roughly? 39yo , yama xj6n 2012, full bike licence for 20years but never riding in ireland and no history of riding. Just want to start and wondering what will be the damage 🥴.. any suggestions lads? Thanks in advance

GREAT lots of info .

Thinking of a getting back on a bike after 20 yrs..but the bike I want costs 7700 plus buying all the gear Helmut ibt .. the lot... What advise have you for me.. bike is a 350cc scooter .

Thank you for the video

880€ for insurance? holy shit!

You’re driving in Cashel, Co. Tipperary aren’t you?

Good tutorial

Damn bro this was really helpful! How much does it cost to run a well maintained 600cc bike (service and fuel)? Not too sure if you know anything but I can't really wear a helmet on top of my turban so... Do they allow no helmets for Sikhs? Cheers mate!

Do you think having just a bike for transport can be inconvenient? I'm thinking of getting a whip but if I get a bike I cant get a car for awhile (and vise versa). What kind of problems do you encounter with a bike? Weather, parking, etc..

For the day to day, in Dublin, is it doable, to commute by bike? Or the rain is too violent? Cheers! ( Ill be working there a few months).

I'm still in the dark with the minimum 6 months time period - does that apply from when you get your first learner permit, or when you complete the IBT?

What fo you need to do if you have a gull driving licence but want to get a motorcycle license

Does the car liscense include an a1 bike category and what gear is definitely necessary besides the helmet

Ktm duke 390 - €7000 wtf , twice the price of the anywhere in world and with insurance and driving license it can be up to €10,000 .Why it is so expensive.

is that Yamaha MT-3?

how much speed --- we can drive

Thanks

hi, I will move to ireland soon, and I have international driving license, can I use it in Ireland?

I'm 16 in april looking to but a lexmoto zxr 125. Its 1,800 on finance and I'm looking forward saving now ! Thanks for making this information citizens information.ie is the worst website ever.

Hello,can I do one question, I want bring my moto from greece,one harley 883 2004,I find only the vrt cost and probably the insurance ,anyone knows what else I need to take irish numbers plate so be legal?

Brilliant video. Just what I was looking for. One question: About how much time does it take for all that paperwork and licensing to get you on the road (learner)? And how much time does the learner's course take?

1:24 Shooting someone for charging more than 600 Eur for IBT sounds good... Where do I apply? :D

thanks pal

Is it an offense to not wear you L vest . Wats the penalty if so

Some nice black Yamaha's there, 😎

I pay about 200 euro an hour for a ride back home

Great video

Does anyone have an estimate of how much insurance would cost as a 16 year old with a 125cc bike?

Thx love ur vids

Hi, nice video!! Quick question: I hv DL at my home country, Inorder to ride vehicle in Ireland, Is it must to go through IBT process ?

Just wondering after you have got a full licence do you have to wear a Novice high vis

As a owner of car driving license, still have to do exams or straight to driving lessons?

Any good forums for tip,s

Can I get a liscense at 16 to ride a bike ?

Hi, Just wondering what is your experience driving during winter and with heavy winds. I travel a lot and moving from a car to a motorbike is difficult decision weather-wise. Is travel possible if you go slow and are really careful or you recommend not driving at all due to black ice?? Thanks in advance!!

If you have a bike license from the states and you plan on moving to Ireland, does that transfer over or would I have to retest?

Your riding in cork city I know because I take that road to the dentist

really good video

Can u skip any of this if u have a motorcycle license in another country, for example I've been riding in the US for a year and a half already

its help，thx

Lad are you from cashel

Mate where do you insure the bike? My insurer does not do bikes