How to get a motorcycle licence in Manitoba
How to get a Class 6 motorcycle licence in Manitoba: who can apply, the MPI knowledge test, the required training course, learner restrictions, the road test, graduated licensing and fees. Every fact links to mpi.mb.ca or the official Motorcycle Handbook.
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In Manitoba you need a Class 6 licence to ride a motorcycle, and you can only add it to a licence you already hold. Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI) runs the whole process: a computer knowledge test, a vision check, an approved one-day motorcycle training course, a learner stage, a road test and an intermediate stage before a full licence. Everyone getting a first Class 6 goes through Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL), whatever their age.
This guide walks through each stage in order, with what MPI says about fees, what to bring and the mistakes that cost riders a test fee or a season. Every fact links to the MPI page or the MPI Motorcycle Handbook it comes from. Fees are subject to change, so check mpi.mb.ca before you book.
Step by step
Check that you can apply
You must be at least 16 and hold a valid Manitoba licence of any other class and stage, for example a Class 5 learner licence. If you have a medical condition that may affect safe driving, tell MPI Driver Fitness before the knowledge test; a required medical report must be approved before you can test.
Source: MPI Motorcycle Handbook (07/23), Application and test requirementsRegister and book the knowledge test
Register as a customer at an Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre with proper identification, then book your motorcycle knowledge test at an Autopac agent or Service Centre.
Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licenceStudy the Motorcycle Handbook
MPI tells you to review the Motorcycle Handbook to prepare for both the knowledge test and the road test. The test is on the safe operation of a motorcycle and is not open book.
Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licencePass the knowledge and vision tests
The knowledge test is taken on a computer and offered in English or French. Phones and other electronic devices are not allowed in the test area, and only one knowledge test is allowed per day. Pass it and the vision test and you receive a Class 6M licence, which lets you ride only while taking the training course.
Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licenceComplete an approved motorcycle training course
First-time applicants must pass an approved one-day practical motorcycle course before the learner licence. It is user-pay and offered at designated locations around the province. Present the course certificate at an Autopac agent, MPI Service Centre or mobile testing unit to get your Class 6L. Time in the M stage does not count toward the learner stage.
Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licenceRide as a learner for at least nine months
In the Class 6 learner stage you must have no drugs or alcohol in your system and carry no passengers. You may not ride at night (half an hour before sunset to half an hour after sunrise) or tow, and you may not drive off-road vehicles along or across a highway unless you hold at least a Class 5 intermediate licence.
Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licenceBook and pass the road test
The motorcycle testing season runs from May 1 to October 30, weather permitting, and you can book up to eight weeks ahead. The road test has two parts: identify and demonstrate all controls, then ride safely and legally in typical traffic. Pass it and you move to a Class 6I licence; fail it and you wait 14 days to retest.
Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licenceFinish the intermediate stage
The intermediate stage lasts at least 15 months. You still need zero drugs and alcohol, but you may carry a passenger and tow. When it ends you graduate to the full stage. If you already served intermediate time in Class 5, it counts for Class 6 and the reverse.
Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licence
Who can get it
- At least 16 years old and holding a valid licence of any other class. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licence
- You must pass the knowledge test and meet MPI's vision and medical standards. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence
- Anyone who has never held a motorcycle licence enters the GDL program; credit is given for Class 6 intermediate time you already completed. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licence
- Riders moving to Manitoba with a licence from elsewhere follow MPI's licence transfer process instead. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licence
What it costs
| Item | Amount | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 knowledge test | Not confirmed by an official source; check with the provider | Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence |
| Class 6 road test | Not confirmed by an official source; check with the provider | Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence |
| Approved motorcycle training course | Not confirmed by an official source; check with the provider | Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence |
| Medical report, only if MPI asks for one | Not confirmed by an official source; check with the provider | Source: MPI Motorcycle Handbook (07/23), Application and test requirements |
Fees change. Check the amount on the official page or with the provider before you pay.
Where to take the test
Pay for and book tests at an Autopac agent or online at mpi.mb.ca. Most tests are by appointment, on weekdays only. Walk-in knowledge tests are available at MPI's Gateway Service Centre in Winnipeg, Monday to Friday, once you have bought the test at a Service Centre or Autopac agent. Minors cannot book the Class 6 knowledge test online. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence
What to bring or have ready
- Proper identification to register as an MPI customer. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licence
- For a walk-in knowledge test: proof that you bought the test and valid ID. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence
- Your motorcycle training course certificate, to get the Class 6L learner licence. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licence
- For the road test: a motorcycle in good working order and a Vehicle Registration Certificate showing it is registered and insured. Without them the test is cancelled and the fee is not refunded. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence
After you pass
Passing the road test gives you a Class 6I (intermediate) licence for at least 15 months. You must still have no drugs or alcohol in your system, but you may carry a passenger and tow. You only complete the intermediate stage once: Class 5 intermediate time counts for Class 6 and the reverse. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licence
Validity and renewal
After the intermediate stage you graduate to the full stage, with no drugs or alcohol allowed while riding for the first 36 months. Stage time only counts while your licence is valid, not while it is suspended, prohibited or expired. You renew your licence, update details and have your photo taken at any Autopac agent or MPI Service Centre. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licence
Common mistakes
- Treating the Class 6M as a learner licence. It only lets you ride while taking the approved training course, and M-stage time does not count toward the learner stage. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence
- Riding at night or carrying a passenger on a learner licence. Both are learner-stage restrictions, and breaking a licence condition is an offence that triggers a driver record review. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Get a motorcycle (Class 6) licence
- Arriving at the road test without the Vehicle Registration Certificate or on a motorcycle that is not in good working order: the test is cancelled and the fee is not refunded. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence
- Cancelling or rescheduling with less than 24 hours' notice, which forfeits the service and any fees paid. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence
- Leaving the road test until late in the year. The testing season runs from May 1 to October 30, so a learner stage that ends in winter can push the test to spring. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence
- Recording the road test or the route. MPI does not allow any device to record a road test, its route or MPI staff. Source: mpi.mb.ca — Testing for your Class 6 licence
Prepare for the test
Free practice written from the official material: full practice tests, a study guide, a printable sheet and a timed mock exam.
- Manitoba Class 6 practice tests200 original practice questions with explanations
- Manitoba Class 6 practice test (printable PDF)60 Manitoba Class 6 motorcycle practice questions with an answer key citing MPI's Motorcycle Handbook page. Print it or save it as a PDF. Free.
- Manitoba Class 6 study guideFree Manitoba Class 6 study guide: 220 key points from the MPI Motorcycle Handbook in plain words, organised by topic, each topic linked to its practice questions.
- Manitoba Class 6 Mock Exam 1 – 25 QuestionsTimed practice · 30 minutes · answers explained
- Manitoba Class 6 exam simulator25 new random questions every time, full screen, no hints
We last checked the official pages on October 17, 2026. Rules and fees can change; the official source always wins.
FAQ
How to get a motorcycle licence in Manitoba: common questions
How much does a motorcycle licence cost in Manitoba?
MPI's Class 6 testing page listed $10 for the knowledge test and $30 for the road test, per attempt, in the latest copy we could read (May 2026). MPI has since raised its Class 5 fees to $12 and $35, so confirm the current Class 6 amounts with an Autopac agent or on mpi.mb.ca. The required motorcycle training course is user-pay and priced by the course provider.
Do I need a car licence before a motorcycle licence in Manitoba?
You need a valid licence of some other class and you must be at least 16. It does not have to be a full licence: the MPI handbook says a valid Manitoba licence of any class and stage qualifies.
Is the motorcycle training course mandatory in Manitoba?
Yes, for first-time motorcycle applicants. After the knowledge test you get a Class 6M licence, and you must pass an approved one-day practical course before MPI issues the Class 6L learner licence.
How long does it take to get a full Class 6 licence?
At least nine months in the learner stage before the road test, then at least 15 months in the intermediate stage. Time in the M stage, and any time your licence is suspended or expired, does not count.
What happens if I fail the MPI motorcycle test?
In GDL you wait seven days to retake the knowledge test; outside GDL you can retake it the next working day. After a failed road test you wait 14 days.
Can I take the motorcycle tests in French?
Yes. MPI gives the knowledge and road tests in English or French; choose your language when you book.
Where can I practise for the MPI motorcycle knowledge test?
Use our free Manitoba motorcycle practice tests, the timed mock exam and the printable practice test, all written from the MPI Motorcycle Handbook. Each question explains the rule and cites the handbook page it comes from.
Keep practising
- Manitoba Class 6 practice test (printable PDF)60 Manitoba Class 6 motorcycle practice questions with an answer key citing MPI's Motorcycle Handbook page. Print it or save it as a PDF. Free.
- Manitoba Class 6 study guide
- Manitoba Class 6 Mock Exam 1 – 25 QuestionsTimed practice · 30 minutes · answers explained
- Manitoba Class 6 Mock Exam 2 – 25 QuestionsTimed practice · 30 minutes · answers explained
- Manitoba Class 6 Practice Test 125 questions with explanations
- Manitoba Class 6 Practice Test 225 questions with explanations
- Manitoba Class 6 Practice Test 325 questions with explanations
Practice by topic
- Class 6 licensing and GDLThe knowledge test and the M stage, the motorcycle training course, Learner, Intermediate and Full stage rules, the road test, and who may ride a moped.
- Helmets and riding gearApproved helmet standards and exemptions, eye protection, motorcycle-specific clothing, boots and being visible.
- Choosing and equipping a motorcycleFitting a motorcycle to your size, weight and ability, the equipment Manitoba law requires, and how a motorcycle and a moped are defined.
- Controls and safety checksWhere the controls are and what they do, and the safety check of tires, wheels, brakes, fasteners, throttle, clutch, chain, fluids, cables, lights, mirrors and horn.
- Riding position, starting and stoppingThe four-point procedure before you ride, riding position, smooth starts and downshifts, starting on a hill, and braking to a controlled stop.
- Lane position, following and passingSeeing and being seen, the dominant lane position, blind spots, the four-second following distance, passing parked cars, being passed and changing lanes.
- Turns and intersectionsRight and left turns by tire track, slow turns, counter-steering and cornering above 20 km/h, and staying safe at intersections and around left-turning vehicles.
- Highway riding, group riding and parkingRisks at highway speed, a driver pulling out to pass toward you, re-entering from the shoulder, group size and staggered formation, and parking at the curb.
- Passengers and cargoWho may carry a passenger, preparing the motorcycle, instructing the passenger, and carrying cargo safely.
- Night, reduced visibility and wildlifeThe learner night restriction, riding in poor visibility, using low and high beams, and avoiding collisions with deer and other wildlife.
- Obstacles and road surfacesObstacles, rough and slippery surfaces, loose sand and gravel, grated bridge decks and railway crossings.
- Emergency situationsTire blowouts, speed wobble, a stuck throttle, skids and leaving the road.
- Impaired riding and penaltiesHow alcohol and drugs impair a rider, the drug and alcohol restriction, roadside and administrative suspensions, driving while suspended, Driver Improvement and Control, and the Driver Safety Rating.