Connecticut

Motorcycle:

“(A) an autocycle, as defined in this section, or (B) a motor vehicle,
with or without a side car, that has (i) not more than three wheels in contact with the ground, (ii) a saddle or seat which the rider straddles or a platform on which the rider stands, and (iii) handlebars with which the rider controls the movement of the vehicle. ‘Motorcycle’ does not include a motor-driven cycle, an electric bicycle or an electric foot scooter.”

Motor-Driven Cycle:

“any of the following vehicles that have a seat height of not less than twenty-six inches and a motor having a capacity of less than fifty cubic centimeters piston displacement: (A) A motorcycle, other than an autocycle; (B) a motor scooter; or (C) a bicycle with attached motor, except an electric bicycle.”

_{(Source: https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_246.htm#sec_14-1)}

	Licensing	Minimum Age	Registration	Insurance	Helmet
Motorcycle	Motorcycle Endorsement	16	Required	Required	Required if under 18 Required if driving under a motorcycle instruction permit
Low-Power Scooter	Standard License	16	Not Required	Not Required	Required if under 18

_{(Sources: https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/Registration/Motorcycles-and-Motor-Driven-Cycles-Important-Information;
https://www.cga.ct.gov/2020/rpt/pdf/2020-R-0257.pdf; https://portal.ct.gov/DMV/FAQ/FAQ/Frequently-AskedQuestions-About-Motorcycles; https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DMV/20/29/r12eng122019.pdf; https://portal.ct.gov/-
/media/DMV/20/29/cycmanpdf.pdf)}