How to Get a Category A2 Driving Licence in Denmark?

A Category A2 driving license (in Danish, kørekort til kategori A2) is Denmark’s mid-power motorcycle license, the middle rung between the entry-level A1 and the fully unrestricted Class A. It lets you ride motorcycles up to 35 kW (48 PS) with a power-to-weight ratio of no more than 0.2 kW/kg. This guide covers what Class A2 means in Denmark, the two routes to obtain it, the training and exam process, and how to progress to full Class A later.

In Denmark, training and testing are conducted through licensed driving schools (køreskoler), and the local police authority issues the license. Our driving license in Denmark and license eligibility pages are good starting points.

What is a Class A2 license in Denmark?

Class A2 authorizes you to ride motorcycles with a motor output of up to 35 kW and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.2 kW per kilogram of unladen weight, the harmonized EU definition, applied identically in Denmark. There is no cc limit built into the definition; power output and power-to-weight ratio are what matter legally.

Where does the A2 sit in the Danish motorcycle ladder

Denmark sets its motorcycle ages two years above the EU baseline at every level:

• A1: motorcycles up to 125 cc, 11 kW and 0.1 kW/kg, from age 18.
• A2:motorcycles up to 35 kW and 0.2 kW/kg, from age 20.
• A: motorcycles with no power restriction, from age 24 by direct entry, or 22 if you have held A2 for at least two years.

Class A automatically includes the entitlement to ride A1- and A2-category vehicles, so the latter is cumulative, but A2 is a genuine, standalone category for many riders.

What can you actually ride with an A2 license?

With Class A2, you can ride any motorcycle, naked, sport, adventure, or cruiser, provided it meets the 35 kW / 0.2 kW/kg limits, on all Danish roads. If a motorcycle’s standard factory output exceeds 35 kW, it can be supplied power-restricted, but only if the machine’s original, unrestricted output does not exceed 70 kW.

Two routes to A2: direct entry and staged access

There are two ways to reach Class A2 in Denmark:

• Direct entry: if you don’t already hold Class A1, you complete the full theory and practical training through a licensed køreskole and pass both the theory and practical exams from age 20.
• Staged access: if you have already held Class A1 for at least two years, you can extend to A2 by passing a practical test on an A2-spec motorcycle through an approved driving school. The theory pass you already have for A1 is not repeated.

Denmark’s higher A1 minimum age (18) means the staged route to A2 is realistically reached at 20, the same point as direct entry, so the practical advantage of the staged route in Denmark is mainly reduced training and theory costs, not an earlier age.

Training and exams

Training combines classroom theory on traffic rules and hazard perception with practical riding lessons, first in a closed area and then on public roads. Exact lesson counts vary between driving schools within the national framework set by the Danish Road Traffic Authority, so confirm current requirements with your chosen school.

Medical requirements

All applicants must complete a health declaration, and an eyesight check is required. This applies to both the direct-entry and staged-access routes.

Automatic transmission restriction

Worth knowing: if you take the practical exam on a motorcycle with automatic transmission, your license is restricted to automatic machines under EU-wide code 78. If you want to ride any motorcycle, take the test on a manual.

Does A2 include A1?

Yes. Because Class A2 covers a strictly wider power range than A1, holding A2 also entitles you to ride A1-category vehicles. You don’t need to hold A1 separately once you have A2.

Upgrading from A2 to full Class A later

If you’ve held Class A2 for at least two years, you can move up to the fully unrestricted Class A at age 22 rather than waiting until 24 for direct entry. You’ll extend your license by passing a practical test on a Class A motorcycle; the theory exam you already passed for A2 is not repeated.

Validity

Danish driving licenses, including Class A2, follow the standard EU photocard administrative validity period before renewal.

How is your license actually issued?

Your driving school handles exam registration with the local police authority. Once you pass the required tests, you receive your card license showing the Class A2 entitlement.

Tips for getting your Class A2 license in Denmark

• If you already hold A1, use staged access: just the practical test, no theory retest.
• For direct entry, complete your health declaration early, along with your driving school registration.
• Take the test on a manual bike unless you only want to ride automatics.
• Confirm current lesson counts and fees with your chosen driving school before enrolling.

Reach the middle of the motorcycle ladder.

A Class A2 license opens up a genuinely capable range of mid-size motorcycles in Denmark. As you progress through the licensing system and, in time, toward professional car, truck, or bus categories, you can register in the driver section, explore vacancies, and see what employers are hiring for on FastDriver.eu, along with our guides on the jobs pages.

Declaration

This article is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. License categories, vehicle definitions, ages, medical standards, training requirements, and fees can change and may vary by case and by authority in Denmark. Always confirm the current rules with the official Danish government sources before making decisions. The authoritative information is on the Danish Road Traffic Authority's website, and the EU framework is in the EUR-Lex text of Directive (EU) 2025/2205. FastDriver.eu accepts no liability for actions taken based on this information.