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A real cut 'n' shut project there.

Yes Hawk,
They've been selling the full bodied scooters with a 125 engine for some time in other parts of the world. Always seemed goofy to me.

Stig

The 125cc DTX360 is sold alongside my 320cc DTX360 here, price differential is £2,750 vs £4,500.

Isn't a 125cc one of the steps in licensing in other, more advanced markets than ours? 

It starts at $5000 USD...for a 125!

You're right Hawk.  Here in the UK (and I believe the EU), 125cc is the upper limit for a young learner until they pass their test to move up to an A2 licence.  Older riders can jump straight in to the A2 category.  Here's the complex rules & regs for getting a UK full bike licence*:

AI  summary - gaining a full UK bike licence

Gaining a full UK bike licence involves completing Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), passing a motorcycle theory test, and passing two practical tests (Module 1 and Module 2). Riders aged 24+ can take the Direct Access Scheme (DAS) for an unrestricted license, while younger riders (17-23) follow staged routes (A1/A2) based on age.

Step-by-Step Process to a Full Licence

    CBT (Compulsory Basic Training): Mandatory one-day course to enable riding a 125cc bike with L-plates.
    Motorcycle Theory Test: A specific test for bike riders (separate from car theory) required before practical tests.
    Module 1 Practical Test (Off-road): Manoeuvres in a safe, controlled site (slalom, U-turn, emergency stop, etc.).
    Module 2 Practical Test (On-road): A 40-minute road riding test covering traffic, speed, and hazard perception.

Licence Categories by Age

    Age 17-18 (A1 License): Light motorcycles up to 11kW.
    Age 19-23 (A2 License): Medium motorcycles up to 35kW.
    Age 24+ (DAS - Category A): Unrestricted, full power motorcycles.

Key Information

    DAS (Direct Access): The fastest way for those 24+ to ride any size bike by training on a 600cc+ machine.
    Validity: A CBT certificate is valid for two years.
    Test Machine Requirements: Module 1 & 2 must be taken on a bike with at least 595cc and a minimum power output of 53.6 bhp for a full DAS license.
    Training: While not strictly mandatory, professional training from schools is highly recommended to pass the modules.

* Back in my day (1968), learners could ride up to 250cc bikes with one test to shed number plates which then entitled you to ride any capacity bike and carry a pillion.  My test took 20 minutes and a full two thirds of it took place out of the sight of the examiner who stood by the roadside outside the test centre!  How I survived that first year post-test is still a source of amazement to me.

And I bet some 25% cheaper than the AK?

Nice when a "shake-down" ride goes to plan.

My outings yesterday were in sunshine and 15C dry conditions.  As close to perfect as makes no never mind.  The DTX360 is running well and it all served to make me enthusiastic for the summer riding to come. 

Photos, photos, must remember to take more photos!

Here's hoping you made it home with no drama?

PS - no joke. These days, I am very careful not to trip and fall over something. I hit the ground like a 270lb bag of coal.

Stig

Reminds me that I took a doggie-assisted fall last week on a rocky beach.  Well, I blame the husky, but truth is I'm no longer as sure-footed as I was 20 years ago!  The bruise on my derriere is a sight to behold and it's taken a full week for the sprain in my throttle wrist to die down.  Road tested it for 40-odd miles yesterday and it did better than my arthritic hip.  Old age is certainly a challenge.

Agreed Stig!