Hey Paul,
Currently in Alberta you can ride anything you want once you have passed your motorcycle test(Class 6). Even scarier is the fact that if you have a learners permit (Class 7) you can ride anything you want as long as you're 16 and are riding with a licensed rider
From the Service Alberta Driver's License web site...
Class 6 Licence permits an operator to drive:
* A motorcycle or a moped
* All motor vehicles under Class 5, for learning only
The minimum learning or licencing age is 16.
Requirements: Written test and vision screening and a road test for applicants with a Class 7 or if no licence presented. Written test, vision screening and skill test for applicants with a Class 5 or better.
Vehicle for road test: motorcycle without sidecar.
Please click here for:
* On-line handbook 'Operator's Licence Information for Motorcycles, Mopeds and Power Bicycles'
* 'Power Bicycles, Mopeds, Motorcycles, Mobility Aids, Off-Highway Vehicles and Prohibited Miniature Vehicles' information booklet
Class 7 Licence permits an operator to drive:
* A moped
* A motor vehicle referred to in the Class 5 category, as a learner only
* A motorcycle, as a learner only, if the operator is at least 16 years of age
The minimum learning or licencing age is 14.
Requirements: written test and vision screening.
Please click here for:
* On-line handbook 'Basic Licence Driver's Handbook'
* On-line handbook 'Operator's Licence Information for Motorcycles, Mopeds and Power Bicycles'
* Practice class 7 Knowledge Tests