You have just passed your A2 license and you would like to ride without buying a motorcycle. It is possible as soon as you walk out of the test: the pass certificate from the test is accepted while you wait for the final license, and no minimum license seniority is asked for. Here are the conditions to meet, the A2 models you can rent, what a day costs and how to prepare your first weekend.
What the A2 license allows
The A2 license gives access to motorcycles whose power does not exceed 35 kW, that is 47.5 hp. You ride on it for two years before you can move up to the A license, all displacements.
- Minimum age: 18.
- Maximum power: 35 kW, as standard or after restriction, provided the original version does not exceed 70 kW.
- Power-to-weight ratio: 0.2 kW/kg at most.
- Training: at least 20 hours at a motorcycle school.
These criteria come from the licensing rules, not from Good Motors' commercial terms.
The conditions for renting an A2 motorcycle at Good Motors
The only age condition is being of age: 18 years old at the time of booking, with no upper age limit. What determines the motorcycle you can rent is your license, not your date of birth.
No minimum license seniority is required. You simply need to hold the license matching the motorcycle's category, and the pass certificate from the test is accepted while you wait for the final license: the document handed to you after the test is enough, you do not wait for the final card. So you can book your first A2 motorcycle in the days that follow passing.
The documents to present fit in three lines: your A2 license or its pass certificate, an identity document, and a bank card in the rider's name. The security deposit takes the form of a pre-authorization hold: the amount is set aside on your card, it is not charged, and it varies with the model. The detail is in the FAQ and on every motorcycle page.
If you do not have the license yet, the rule is different and another article covers it: what you can rent before taking your A2 test.
Booking your first A2 motorcycle
Booking is done online, without going through a rental office and with no paper file.
- Choose your departure city from the ten cities served.
- Select your rental dates.
- Choose an A2-approved model in the catalogue.
- Add the equipment you need.
- Complete the pre-authorization hold online.
You then receive an email with the access instructions: the address of the parking garage, the key box code and the link to the digital check-in inspection. The motorcycles are kept in parking garages close to train stations and airports, accessible 7 days a week from 8 am to 10 pm. The full list is on the destinations page.
Which A2 motorcycle to choose for your use
The catalogue holds ten A2-approved models. Here is where to start according to the trip you have in mind.
| Use | Recommended model |
|---|---|
| City and short trips | Royal Enfield Meteor 350: low seat, smooth ride, easy to maneuver day to day |
| Riding two-up | Honda NX500: high and stable riding position, at ease on long trips for two |
| Open roads and weekends | Royal Enfield Interceptor 650: flexible engine, natural riding position, made for the ride |
| Shorter riders | Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650: seat rated low in the catalogue, under 80 cm |
| Trails and mixed riding | Royal Enfield Himalayan 450: accessible and torquey, at ease everywhere |
The A2 motorcycles available
The prices below are those shown in the catalogue, per 24-hour period, and the deposit amounts those given on each page. Sliding-scale rates apply to rentals of several days.
Honda NX500
A 471 cm³ trail, seat height 83 cm, from 68 € per 24 h, 1,500 € deposit. This trail designed for A2 licenses wins you over with its light weight and its handling. It takes the mechanical base of the CBX500, a twin giving 47.5 hp and 43 Nm of torque, and stays at ease in the city as well as on the highway.
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650
A 650 cm³ roadster, seat height 80.4 cm, from 49 € per 24 h, 1,000 € deposit. It has been in the catalogue since February 2023 and has covered more than 350,000 km over more than 1,800 rentals, with no technical trouble. It is a safe choice for a ride in the city or in the countryside over a weekend.
See the Royal Enfield Interceptor page
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
A 650 cm³ cruiser, seat height 74 cm, from 56 € per 24 h, 1,250 € deposit. It takes the Interceptor's engine and the Meteor's style. More comfortable and more versatile than the latter, feet forward, it suits shorter riders as well as trips for two.
See the Royal Enfield Super Meteor page
Royal Enfield Bear 650
A 648 cm³ scrambler, seat height 85.5 cm, from 49 € per 24 h, 1,000 € deposit. It is a scrambler powered by the Interceptor's engine, with a new fork, better shock absorbers and a taller seat. Book it if you reach the ground easily.
See the Royal Enfield Bear 650 page
Royal Enfield Meteor 350
A 350 cm³ cruiser, seat height 76.5 cm, from 45 € per 24 h, 750 € deposit. It rides smoothly and pleasantly, its comfort holds up solo as well as two-up, and its sound is part of the pleasure. For the highway, the Super Meteor is better placed; for trails, the Himalayan.
See the Royal Enfield Meteor page
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450
A 450 cm³ trail, seat height 80 cm, from 45 € per 24 h, 750 € deposit. Accessible, torquey and very easy to get to grips with, it puts adventure and reliability before outright performance. Its single-cylinder engine and its chassis take on every trail.
See the Royal Enfield Himalayan page
Four other A2 models round out the catalogue: the Honda GB350S from 45 € per 24 h, the Kawasaki W800 from 56 €, and the two electric Can-Am models, Origin and Pulse, from 45 €, which are ridden with no clutch and no gear selector.
Going away for a weekend on an A2 motorcycle
A weekend is the best ground for progress after the test, provided you do not aim too big for the first outing.
- Prefer back roads. They teach you more than the highway: one bend after another, moderate speed, calmer traffic.
- Travel light. The straps and the luggage rack are provided, a soft bag strapped down well is enough for two days. Depending on the model, a 58-liter top case is available at 5 € a day and 30-liter side bags at 7 € a day.
- Choose the model according to riding two-up. If you take a passenger, the Super Meteor 650 and the NX500 are the most comfortable of the selection. With two people, maneuvering at a standstill takes confidence.
- Plan your stops. Departure and return take place in a parking garage accessible from 8 am to 10 pm: set your last leg accordingly.
- Adjust your mileage allowance when you book. It is set at the same time as the dates, and is changed afterwards from your personal account.
To plan your route, Good Roads, our companion site in French, brings together our motorcycle itineraries starting from Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Avignon and Biarritz, with a free GPS track and our selection of addresses along the way. If you would rather have a route designed for you, we also put together custom itineraries: tell us what you have in mind when you book.
What is included in the rental
Every motorcycle leaves with the essentials fitted.
- Phone mount, straps and lock: free with the motorcycle.
- Insurance included in the posted price, with no hidden cost.
- Digital check-in inspection at departure and on return.
- Customer service 7 days a week, staffed from 8 am to 10 pm.
As an option, you can add an approved helmet and gloves for 5 € a day, a top case for 5 € a day and side bags for 7 € a day. Mileage works as an allowance, chosen when you book; if you ride more than planned, a supplement per kilometer is charged afterwards, its amount depending on the model.
Frequently asked questions
Can I rent with the pass certificate, without the final license?
Yes. The pass certificate from the test is accepted while you wait for the final license, you simply present it with an identity document. You do not have to wait for the card to arrive.
Is there a minimum license seniority?
No. No seniority is required to rent an A2 motorcycle: you simply need to hold the license matching the motorcycle's category.
How much is the security deposit, and is it charged?
The security deposit takes the form of a pre-authorization hold, which sets an amount aside without taking it. That amount depends on the model: it runs from 750 € on the Meteor 350 and the Himalayan 450 to 1,500 € on the NX500. The detail for each motorcycle is in the FAQ.
Where do you pick up the motorcycle?
In a parking garage close to a train station or an airport, accessible 7 days a week from 8 am to 10 pm: you open the key box with the code received by email. To choose your model and your departure point, open the catalogue.
