Hi all,

I saw this was once asked a few years ago, but no one replied with information.

Is there somewhere I could rent a scooter or moped just to plod around for a few days?

Cheers!
Ian.

Hi,

Are you sure you want todo that? brave brave man DO be careful please, as Basel is a very busy town what with cars, trucks and trams driving all over the place.

Try the Suzuki Centre, they rent out mopeds with helmets etc..the lot

Hope it helps

JD

And they rent motorcycles as well! I've been considering buying another bike, but my better-half objects. This might be a good compromise.

Thanks for the tips. I have a motorbike I will bring with me in a month or two... looking forward to exploring on this!

It says that the 50cc jobbie needs a category "A1-" licence. Does this mean that an additional test is required is needed if I just have a cetegory B car licence?

Contrary to all neighbouring countries, car licences are NOT valid for 50 or 125cc in Switzerland.

For 50cc, you need category F (up to 45km/h) or any larger bike licence (A1 - up to 125cm³ and 11KW, or A - unlimited bikes).

- Category F (50cm³, am 45km/h): 12 months learner permit after passing theory test. These things are slow, and tuning isn't taken lightly. Forget about that one...

- Category A1 (125cm³, max 11KW / 15hp or 50cm³ unlimited speed if under 18 years old)): 8 hours base instructions. 4 months learner period, then another 12 months after passing 8h practical test (if you have car licence category B)

- Category A step-up licence (bikes below 35KW and with maximum kW/weight ratio of 0,16kW/kg): minimum 18 years of age, 12hours minimum practitical riding instructions, learner period available.

- Category A direct entry (unlimited over 35KW): minimum 25 years of age, 12hours minimum practitical riding instructions, learner period available.