According to the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) site it does cost to obtain a M1 even if you already have a G1 or even G2 or full G license.
The total cost of receiving a M1 License is C$57.50.This amount includes the knowledge test, M1 road test and 90 day license. This breaks down to C$10 for the knowledge test, C$40 for the Class M1 Road Test and C$7.50 for the 90 day license. The MTO does note that if the applicant is completing a Ministry of Transportation approved motorcycle safety course, only the Knowledge Test (C$10.00) and 90 day License fee (C$7.50) is required, so you save yourself C$40 in fees that way.
For general knowledge on a M1, basically a permit to learn to drive a motorcycle, in Ontario Canada you should know that new motorcycle riders with a Class M1 license learn to ride under these four conditions:
- your blood alcohol level must be zero;
- you must ride only during daylight hours (1/2 hour before sunrise to 1/2 hour after sunset);
- you must not ride on highways with speed limits of more than 80 km/h except highways 11, 17, 61, 69, 71, 101, 102, 144, 655;
- you cannot carry passengers.
[Let CarInsurance.com help you find affordable auto insurance now.] After you pass a motorcycle knowledge test, you will get a Class M1 license and an information package for new riders. You must spend a minimum of 60 days with a Class M1 license, which is valid for 90 days.
Motorcycle riders who successfully complete an approved motorcycle safety course that includes a road test with an M1 license are exempt from taking the ministry's M1 road test and can move to an M2 license after 60 days. If you complete an approved safety course in either level, you can reduce the time that you must hold an M2 license from 22 to 18 months. While the motorcycle safety course certificate is valid for two years from its issue date, it may only be used for the M1 road test exemption within six months of its issue date.
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You must pass an M1 road test or complete an approved motorcycle safety course before receiving a Class M2 license. You must have a Class M2 license for a minimum of 22 months. If you complete an approved motorcycle safety course, you may reduce this time requirement by four months. With an M2 license, you gain more privileges - you may ride at night and on any road. However, at this level:
- your blood alcohol level must be zero;
- you will be eligible to take a Class M road test after you have completed the time required with an M2 license;
- you must pass this test to get a Class M license.
So if you are a new bike driver applying for your first license to ride a motorcycle, you will need to enter Ontario's graduated licensing system for motorcycles. That means you will earn full driving privileges in two stages the M1, M2 and full M license.You can learn more about the motorcycle licensing process and fees by contacting MTO directly. | 
