\"Do you need a licence for a 50 cc?\" is one of the most frequently asked and most often wrongly answered questions in the motorcycle world. The short answer: yes, you need a licence. But which licence is enough depends on your age and the document you hold. In this guide we explain the licence class for 50 cc motorcycles and mopeds, the rules you must follow in traffic and the costs, and look at the affordable 50 cc models in the catalogue.
\nMopeds (motorised bicycles) with an engine capacity not exceeding 50 cc and a design speed of at most 45 km/h fall under the M class. The M class licence can be obtained from the age of 16.
\n| Class | Scope | Minimum age |
|---|---|---|
| M | Moped: under 50 cc, at most 45 km/h | 16 |
| A1 | Up to 125 cc and at most 11 kW | 16 |
| A2 | Maximum 35 kW | 18 |
| B | Car; also covers M-class mopeds | 18 |
Two points are important. First, the limit is not only engine capacity; speed also decides. Even if it is 50 cc, a vehicle with a design speed above 45 km/h does not fall into the M class. Second, what counts is the class the motorcycle is registered under on its registration document; before buying, ask the dealer whether the vehicle is registered as a \"motorised bicycle\".
\nYes. B-class licence holders can ride M-class mopeds without an additional test or training. This is different from the B licence's 125 cc entitlement: for 125 cc your licence must be at least 2 years old and you must take motorcycle driving training at an MEB-affiliated school and pass the test. There is no such condition for 50 cc mopeds. A1, A2 and A licences also cover the M class.
\nIf you have no B licence and are 16–17 years old, your options are M or A1. Since the two classes are close in fees and process, if your budget allows, it makes more sense to take the A1 directly: A1 covers both 50 cc and 125 cc motorcycles. The differences between the classes and the fees are on the licence page and in the licence guide.
\nAccording to the penalties updated in February 2026 by Law No. 7574, the penalty for driving a vehicle without a licence is 40,000 TL; a vehicle owner who lets an unlicensed person ride is also given a separate 40,000 TL fine. Riding without a licence because it is \"only a 50 cc\" can result in a penalty reaching half the price of the motorcycle. Other penalties are in the traffic fines guide.
\n| Vehicle | Built-up areas | Intercity | Divided road | Motorway |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorised bicycle (moped) | 30 | 45 | 45 | Not permitted |
| Motorcycle (L3) | 50 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
The values are in km/h, and where there is a sign the limit on the sign applies. Vehicles in the motorised bicycle class cannot enter the motorway; 125 cc motorcycles can. The 30 km/h limit in built-up areas is a rule many riders do not know; remember that in city traffic this speed is below the flow, so you should ride in the right-hand lane and be visible.
\nA helmet is also compulsory on 50 cc mopeds. In 2026 the fine for riding without a helmet is 2,500 TL for a first offence, 5,000 TL for a second offence within a year, and 10,000 TL for a third and subsequent. If your helmet has no visor, protective goggles, and also protective gloves and reflective clothing at night, are among the rules. Low speed does not mean you are safe; a certified open-face (jet) helmet or full-face helmet, gloves and a reflective vest are the basic needs.
\n| Model | Power (hp) | Weight (kg) | Tank (L) | List price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arora Freedom 50 | 3.1 | 89 | 5.5 | 51,840 TL (Apr 2026) |
| Kuba Ege 50 | 2.7 | 92 | 4 | 53,436 TL (Oct 2026) |
| Falcon Retro 50 | 3.4 | 87 | 3.5 | 59,197 TL (Oct 2026) |
| Falcon Nitro 50 | 3 | 104 | 5 | 59,403 TL (Oct 2026) |
| Falcon Master 50 Lux | 3.4 | 97 | 3.5 | 60,240 TL (Oct 2026) |
| Kuba VN50 Grande | 2.1 | 100 | 7 | 65,849 TL (Oct 2026) |
| RKS Icon 50 ST | 3 | 103 | 4.5 | 92,988 TL (Oct 2026) |
| Peugeot Motocycles Kisbee S 50 | 3.5 | 97 | 6.3 | 99,900 TL (Oct 2026) |
Among the most affordable petrol models, the Arora Freedom 50 is 51,840 TL (April 2026 list price) and the Kuba Ege 50 53,436 TL (October 2026 list price). For those who want a scooter, the Falcon Nitro 50 is 59,403 TL (October 2026 list price). If you are looking for a recognised European brand, the Peugeot Motocycles Kisbee S 50, with the manufacturer's stated consumption of 1.7 L/100 km, is 99,900 TL (October 2026 list price). If you want a model with combined braking, the RKS Icon 50 ST (92,988 TL (October 2026 list price)).
\nElectric mopeds are also in the M class; we covered charging, range and usage details in the electric motorcycle guide. You can see all 50 cc and small models in the cheapest cubs and mopeds and the cheapest motorcycles you can ride on a B licence lists.
\nA 50 cc moped is an economical solution for short-distance city use: cheap, light and free of MTV. But the 30 km/h city and 45 km/h out-of-town speed limits, the motorway ban and limited power make it difficult on ring roads and in hilly cities. If your B licence is at least 2 years old or you can take an A1, there are also new 125s under 100 thousand TL; we listed the options in the cheapest 125s guide.
\nYou must have a licence for a 50 cc motorcycle. If you have a B licence no extra step is needed; if not, take at least the M class, and the A1 if possible. In traffic, watch the 30 km/h limit in built-up areas, the motorway ban and the helmet requirement. Traffic insurance is compulsory, and MTV is not in the tariff below 100 cc. Use the cost calculator to see your annual costs. If it will be a young person's first motorcycle, after the driving school the best start is to practise braking and balance in an empty area and to spend the first weeks on familiar, quiet streets.
\nNo. At least an M-class licence is required; the B, A1, A2 and A classes also cover M. The penalty for riding without a licence in 2026 is 40,000 TL.
\nAt 16. The A1 class can also be obtained at 16, and since it covers motorcycles up to 125 cc it allows wider use.
\nVehicles in the motorised bicycle class cannot enter the motorway. Check the vehicle class on your registration document.
\nThe 2026 MTV tariff starts at 100 cc; motorcycles under 100 cc are not in the tariff.
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