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What characterizes a heavy motorcycle according to the Swedish Transport Agency?

Cylinder volume over 125 cm³ or net power over 11 kW
Cylinder volume under 125 cm³ but power under 11 kW
Three wheels and weight under 1000 kg

Explanation

✅ The Swedish Transport Agency defines a heavy motorcycle as a two- or four-wheeled motorcycle whose engine has a displacement exceeding 125 cm³, a net power exceeding 11 kW, or a power-to-weight ratio over 0.1 kW/kg.

Source: Transportstyrelsen

Last reviewed: May 2026

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