LAMS approved bikes

[Twitch]

Thanks Sil3nt and FJrider, you just cemented what I was thinking.
My hubby has been riding all his life and is (thankfully) a very sensible rider now he's older ha ha. So I'm not going to rush into a big bike, I know it's how much twist you apply that determins the output of the bike and I'm in no rush to kill myself trying to prove anything to anybody! So am happy to 'learn my trade' on a small bike I'm comfortable on.
Oh but I have tried on a street triple for size and it's comfy and didn't feel too big which is a relief for a small sized lady I'll be happy if he lets me get one in a few years time ha ha
Thanks all.

[actungbaby]

What I find odd here is that my 250 hornet is stated to have 40hp, it has a better power to weight ratio than my DRz400sm. But in reality the drz seems much more powerful.

If they end up banning the hornet I will never be able to sell it again.

Well the drz is lighter and the sound of bike can make it sound faster too the hornet whould feel smother i imagine

What am confussed about is when these new rules come into play am buying 250cc bikes

for my nephew by time i get one to work you as it seems use up to what ?? 650 or it
power level bit cofussing

[Kempz44]

Hey, is LAMS to good to be true? or is it really coming to nz? i was going to buy a 250 (currently on a 125) but then heard about lams.

My question is; do the letters after the cc rating count? e.g is a Suzuki svf650u the same as a sv650? its magic that the sv650 and er6n is on the lams list!

Cheers

[FJRider]

There have already been a few threads on the subject. The search button is top right ... or look in the forums ...

[Kempz44]

I cant find anything about the de-restrcition process. Does the bike need to be de-restrcied to 54bhp in order to comply with the law?

[tigertim20]

I cant find anything about the de-restrcition process. Does the bike need to be de-restrcied to 54bhp in order to comply with the law?

NZTA or whatever authority will put out a list of bikes that are legal to use. At this point, most have made the assumption that out list will be the same as the lists in use in australia - but we will not not for sure until the lists are actually published.

Basically if the bike is on that list, it is legal, if it isnt, its not legal.
I understand that there will be a submission process whereby if you discover a bike that may have been overlooked, you can apply to them to see if they will approve it for you - a similar process to the discretionary application process that already exists for people who apply for a dispensation to ride larger than 250cc bikes under the current law, - but again, this is speculative - we cant be sure until the lists are published.

[tigertim20]

I cant find anything about the de-restrcition process. Does the bike need to be de-restrcied to 54bhp in order to comply with the law?

why would you need derestrict it to fit the law?

[Ender EnZed]

My question is; do the letters after the cc rating count?

Yes.

e.g is a Suzuki svf650u the same as a sv650?

No.

[FJRider]

I cant find anything about the de-restrcition process. Does the bike need to be de-restrcied to 54bhp in order to comply with the law?

The LAM's list will be based on power to weight ratio ... not maximum power developed ... as such.

Only UN-restricted bikes that fit the power to weight ratio will be on the list.

[Kempz44]

I ask because i read in an Australian forum that the bikes need to be restricted to 54bhp, but better if not. Hope the lists come out soon, wana buy a bike asap

[FJRider]

I ask because i read in an Australian forum that the bikes need to be restricted to 54bhp, but better if not. Hope the lists come out soon, wana buy a bike asap

More likely ... those bikes that develop more than 54 bhp, need to be dam heavy to abide by the rules and get on the list.

Bikes that have a restriction (as standard .. or otherwise) that can be removed to achieve a greater (than allowed) horsepower will not be allowed "on the list".

250's will always have a market ... get a bike (ANY legal size) ... and RIDE ... life is short ...

[rastuscat]

Just get a full licence, and ride whatever takes your fancy.

Simple ideas are nearly always the best.

[sleemanj]

The offical list of Approved, and Prohibited bikes come October 1st is now published here...
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/gett....html#overview

[winston]

The offical list of Approved, and Prohibited bikes come October 1st is now published here...
http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/gett....html#overview

LOL the BMW F650 is on the list. Mines not really there as its 800cc. idiots. they cant ebven get that right.

[sil3nt]

LOL RVF 400. Wonder if we can convince them to let the NC30 on there