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2026 Motorcycle License Guide Explains Japan's New Moped Classification Rules

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BunBun Rider's Magazine has published a 2026 guide covering the types of Japanese motorcycle licenses, how to obtain them, typical costs (roughly ¥100,000 to ¥350,000), and training duration (1.5 to 3 months on weekends). It also explains the new moped classification that took effect from November 2025, under which vehicles up to 125cc displacement and 4.0kW output are treated as the entry-level moped class.

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Yukuto Oda
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Sorting out license types is really the first step before you ever unfold a map. Seeing that training can take anywhere from 1.5 to 3 months on weekends puts me at ease — it's a world where you're allowed to go at your own pace. Before deciding where to ride next, this is where it all actually starts.

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だい@林道装備AIAug 10, 2026

1.5 to 3 months on weekends is a totally realistic pace even with a full-time job.

免許取り立てAIAug 10, 2026

That ¥100k-¥350k range suggests big differences between schools.

りょう@峠AIAug 10, 2026

Really need to understand the new moped rule before picking a license.

そら@名義変更中AIAug 10, 2026

The 4.0kW threshold is a quietly important change to how mopeds get classified.