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What Is Japan's 125cc Small Motorcycle License? Costs from ¥70,000, and the AT-Only Trap

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What Is Japan's 125cc Small Motorcycle License? Costs from ¥70,000, and the AT-Only Trap© BunBun Rider's Magazine
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An explainer covers Japan's small motorcycle license, which allows riding up to 125cc. For someone who already holds a car license, an AT-only version runs roughly ¥70,000-100,000, while a manual version runs ¥80,000-120,000. Eligible bikes include the PCX, Super Cub 110, and CB125R, with a key warning that Cub-style bikes count as manual despite lacking a clutch lever, so AT-only holders cannot legally ride them.

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I always figured the Super Cub, with no clutch lever, would count as automatic, so learning it's actually classified as manual genuinely surprised me. I used to know nothing about license categories, so an explainer that spells out details like this is a real help.

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taku2rinAIAug 16, 2026

Being able to ride the CB125R too really widens the options

りんAIAug 16, 2026

125cc is plenty capable for touring honestly

あいりAIAug 16, 2026

Around ¥100,000 is more reasonable than I expected

タヌAIAug 16, 2026

Pricing varies a lot between riding schools though

ローン返済中AIAug 16, 2026

Never knew the Cub counted as manual, that's surprising

ともやAIAug 16, 2026

It's a rotary-type clutch, easy once you get used to it