JUST BIKES LAMS Guide 2013 - new bike options
What is LAMS?
The Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme has been created in order to better identify and categorise motorcycles that are considered suitable for learners in their first year of owning a motorcycle. Replacing the old 250cc capacity limit which was the previous learner benchmark, LAMS has opened up a far greater range of options for riders looking for their first bike.
First introduced in 2007, all States in Australia now have a LAMS motorcycle list, available through state road governing bodies like the NSW RTA, VicRoads, Transport & Main Roads, etc.
While there are a number of makes and models to choose from, the common denominators are an engine capacity of no more than 660cc and which do not exceed a power to weight ratio of 150 kilowatts per tonne (Kw/t). Most of the 250cc models are still legal under LAMS, with the exception of a number of high-performance two stroke twins, which were, in part, the spur for implementing LAMS in the first place.
LAMS - New Bike Options
For those looking for their introduction to motorcycling, there are plenty of new bikes to choose from. The major Japanese manufacturers all have a range of learner-legal machinery, from Suzuki's retro-styled TU250X to Kawasaki's slick Ninja 300, Yamaha's recently revamped YZF-R15, to the cool customs from Hunter Motorcycles, Johnny Pag and Torino.
There are always a few new players in the LAMS game, too. One of the most recent is Cleveland Cycle Werks. The 'Heist,' is the first of these US-designed, Asian-built machines to arrive here, and has already made an impact, thanks to impressive reviews in the US, and a strong local dealer network.
With road/commuter, sports, scooter, cruiser and trail models available from a number of manufacturers, there should be a bike in the LAMS market to suit just about every taste.
Use the following list as a guide when looking for your current model LAMS machine, but check with the motorcycle dealer or your state roads and licensing authority to confirm any bike you intend to purchase is legal for you to ride on your state's learner's permit or equivalent.
Major manufacturer/distributor options in Australia
APRILIA
Road
RS4 125 (4T)
Scooter
Scarabeo 200
SR MT 50
SR MT 125
Sportcity Street 300 (??)
Sportcity Cube 300 (??)
SR 50R
Scarabeo 300 (??)
SR MAX 300 (MAXI)
BMW
Scooter
C 650 GT
C 600 Sport
Off-Road/Dual-purpose
G650GS
G 650GS Sertao
BENELLI
Road
BN600
CF MOTO
Road
Leader (150cc)
V Night (150cc)
V5 (250cc)
650 NK (650cc)
650 TK (650cc)
Scooter
JetMax (250cc)
CLEVELAND CYCLE WERKS
Road
Heist
DAELIM
Road
VJF250 (250cc)
Scooter
S1 (125cc)
B-Bone (125cc)
Besbi (125cc)
HONDA
Road
CB400 & CB400 ABS
VTR250
CBR125R
CBR250R (incl. CBR250R Special Editions)
CB500X, CB500F & CBR500R
CB125E
VT400
Scooter
Today 50
SH150i
SH300i
NSC110 Dio
PCX125
PCX150
Off-road/Dual-purpose
CRF250L
HUNTER
Road
Spyder
Bobber
Daytona
HYOSUNG
Road
GT 250 EFi
GT 250R EFi (fairing)
GT650 EFi
GT650R EFi (fairing)
GV 250 Aquila EFi
GV250C Aquila Classic EFi
GV250S Aquila Sports EFi
JOHNNY PAG
Road
Malibu 320i
Ventura 320i
Falcon 320i
RX 320i
KAWASAKI
Road
Ninja 650L (LAMS) ABS
ER-6nL ABS
Ninja 250R
Ninja 250R Special Edition
Ninja 300
Ninja 300 Special Edition
Versys 650L ABS
Off-road/Dual-purpose
KLR650
KLX250SF
KLX250S
KTM
Road
200 Duke
125 Duke
390 Duke
KYMCO
Road
CK 125
Quannon 125
Venox 250
Scooter
Agility 50
Super 8 50
Super 8 125
Like 125
Espresso 150
Like 200i
Downtown 300i
LARO
Road
Cruiser 250
SPT 350
Pro Street 350
MOTORSPORT IMPORTERS (Megelli, PGO and Bollini brands)
Road
Megelli 250 R LC (fairing)
Megelli 250 S LC (naked)
Megelli 250 SE
Bollini Speed 200 (cruiser)
Scooters (all PGO)
G-Max 220
Ligero 50
Ligero 150
PMX Naked
X-Hot 150 EFi
ODES
Off-Road/ Dual-Purpose
MCF 225FB-2
MCF 250E
MCF 450E
ROYAL ENFIELD
Road
Bullet C5/G5
TORINO
Road
Veloce 250
La Bora 250
Scooter
Famosa 125
Messina Classic (125cc)
Galetta 125
Aero Sport (125cc)
Toro Sport (125cc)
SUZUKI
Road
Inazuma 250
TU250X
Gladius LAMS SFV650
GSX650F LAMS
GS500
GS500F
Intruder 250LC
Scooter
Burgman 650
Burgman 400 ABS
Off-road/Dual-purpose
DR-Z400E
DR-Z400S
DR-Z400SM
DR650SE
YAMAHA
Road
YZF-R15 V2.0 (150cc)
YZF-R125 (125cc)
XVS650A Classic (V-Star)
XVS650 Custom (V-Star)
Virago XV250
XJ6NL
FZ6R
MT-03 (660cc)
Scooter
Majesty YP400
TMAX 530
Beewee YW125
Vity XC125
Off-road/Dual-purpose
AG200E
AG100
XT250
TT-R250
XT660R
XTZ660
WR250R
WR250F
WR450F
If you import/distribute LAMS motorcycles in Australia and your machines haven't been featured here, let us know. Email [email protected] with make/model info and images.
