To qualify as a moped, a motorcycle must: Do you currently have car insurance? Insurance is mandatory to drive in Ohio Yes I have insurance. But please show me your best quotes. No, please help me find the best insurance. Question To qualify as a moped, a motorcycle must: Answers Weigh less than 75 pounds. Have a seat that is less than 15 inches off the ground. Produce no more than five brake horsepower. Not have a seat. Explanation In Connecticut, a motor-driven cycle (also known as a moped) is legally defined as any motorcycle, motor scooter, or bicycle with an attached motor that produces no more than five brake horsepower and seat that is at least 26 inches from the ground. This questions appears in the following tests: Connecticut Motorcycle Practice Test 9 Connecticut Motorcycle Practice Test 2