Yes, you do.
In NY state you do, other states may have different requirements.
Yes.
You do for a 500 cc piaggio mp3. Not sure for other engine sizes
A New York State resident must have a Class M or Class MJ driver license or learner permit to drive a motorcycle. To get a motorcycle license, you must first get a motorcycle learner permit. Note: If you plan to apply for a motorcycle learner permit and another class of learner permit, apply for the other learner permit first. When you have the other learner permit, you can apply for your motorcycle permit.
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