The A2 Licence Explained: What You Can Actually Ride in 2026
35 kW, 0.2 kW per kg, and one restriction trap that catches buyers out. The A2 licence rules in plain language, plus the bikes that use them best.
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Buying guides and straight answers from The Ref, written around the same data that powers the comparisons. No press-trip verdicts.
Best Motorcycles for Short Riders in 2026: Every Seat Height Compared
Every seat height in the database ranked, from 780 mm up. Which bikes suit shorter riders, which need a compromise, and what the spec sheet number hides.
Your First Big Bike After A2: What to Buy in 2026, and What to Skip
The restriction is off and everything is for sale. Three middleweights that reward a fresh full licence, one adventure decision, and the 190 hp mistake.
What a Motorcycle Really Costs Per Year in 2026 (Brochures Are Wrong)
Service intervals, valve checks, tyres and insurance: how to compute a bike's real yearly running cost from the spec sheet before you buy.
Can You Daily a Supermoto? The Honest Answer, With Numbers
Supermotos are the most fun per corner money can buy. Living with one comes down to four numbers: tank, seat, service interval and pillion tolerance.
KTM 390 SMC R vs Suzuki DR-Z4SM: Which A2 Supermoto Should You Buy?
The only two A2 supermotos worth buying in 2026, compared on price, power, running costs and fun. One wins on points, the other on toughness.
How to Read a Motorcycle Spec Sheet: 7 Numbers That Matter and 3 That Don't
Peak power is the fourth most useful number on the page. A field guide to reading motorcycle specs like someone who has been burned before.
Best A2 Motorcycles in 2026: The 6 Bikes Actually Worth Your Money
6 A2 bikes that earn their price tags in 2026, from a €5,745 Triumph to KTM's electronics showcase. Ranked on real numbers, not press-trip goodwill.