Finally, the announcement of the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)

[Tricia1000]

Approved motorcycles for learner and restricted riders
On 1 October 2012, a new motorcycle rating system designed to improve safety for
motorcycle riders will come into effect.
The Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS) is an initiative of the road safety strategy
Safer Journeys.
LAMS identifies a range of motorcycles appropriate for learner and restricted Class 6 licence
holders, based on their level of experience. The new scheme will determine appropriate
motorcycles based on the overall performance capability of the motorcycle.
The scheme will replace the current approach that allows motorcycle riders on learner and
restricted Class 6 licences to ride any motorcycle with an engine capacity 250cc or under.
The current system applies restrictions based on the engine capacity of the motorcycle.
From 1 October, learner and restricted motorcycle riders will have a wider range of
motorcycles to choose from and will need to ensure the motorcycle they are riding meets
the new criteria.
LAMS-approved and prohibited motorcycles
The NZTA has produced two lists; LAMS-approved and LAMS-prohibited motorcycles.
LAMS-approved motorcycles are determined by two factors:
 a maximum power-to-weight ratio of 150 kilowatts per tonne (the power is that
specified by the manufacturer and the weight is the weight specified by the
manufacturer plus 90kgs for the rider and riding gear); and
 an upper engine capacity limit of 660cc.
Motorcycles and scooters with an engine capacity of 250cc or under will automatically be
LAMS-approved, with the exception of a small group of 250cc motorcycles that will be LAMS prohibited
for learner and restricted riders after 01 October 2012 due to their high
performance capabilities.
Learner or restricted licence holders who currently ride one of these 250cc motorcycles will
have the option to apply to the NZTA for an exemption, which may enable them to continue
to legally ride this vehicle after 1 October 2012.
The full lists of LAMS-approved and LAMS-prohibited motorcycles can be found at
www.nzta.govt.nz/LAMS from Saturday 9 June. The lists will be updated as new models are
approved by the NZ Transport Agency.
Please note
Any motorcycle modified in a way that increases its power-to-weight ratio is no longer LAMS compliant,
regardless of whether it appears on the list.
Learner and restricted motorcycle licence holders are responsible for making sure they are
riding a LAMS-approved motorcycle, as produced by the manufacturer. If they are in doubt,
they should seek confirmation from the manufacturer’s agent or dealership.

If you need any further information, please contact me.
Tricia O'Connor
RoADA (Dip)
Roadcraft School of Motorcycling Ltd.,
Shop 4, 15-19 Florence Ave.,
Orewa
021 269 3246

[Tigadee]

The full lists of LAMS-approved and LAMS-prohibited motorcycles can be found at
www.nzta.govt.nz/LAMS from Saturday 9 June. The lists will be updated as new models are approved by the NZ Transport Agency.

Just to be clear...

Thanks Tricia!

[Gremlin]

Any motorcycle modified in a way that increases its power-to-weight ratio is no longer LAMS compliant,
regardless of whether it appears on the list.

This is interesting Tricia. Can we assume then, that should a learner stick a different exhaust on, for example, that it is no longer compliant?

[Tricia1000]

It says modified in a way to increase the power to weight ratio......
I don't think the exhaust would make that much difference

[Tricia1000]

No worries.

Just to be clear...

Thanks Tricia!

[White trash]

It says modified in a way to increase the power to weight ratio......
I don't think the exhaust would make that much difference

I dunno. As the statement's not quantified, if an exhaust either saves a kg or adds 1hp, you can't do it. (How I read the rule anyway)

[Brian d marge]

page not found ,


is / are Enfields on there?

Stephen

[Taz]

Wonder if my 640adv will sneak in there? I haven't had a learner bike for decades

[Ender EnZed]

page not found ,


is / are Enfields on there?

Stephen

It's not up until Saturday.

[Akzle]

This is interesting Tricia. Can we assume then, that should a learner stick a different exhaust on, for example, that it is no longer compliant?

does it alter the power-weight ratio?

[Gremlin]

I dunno. As the statement's not quantified, if an exhaust either saves a kg or adds 1hp, you can't do it. (How I read the rule anyway)

does it alter the power-weight ratio?

Generally speaking, as Mr Trash says... the exhaust will weigh less and increase HP. It's not a lot, but it's how the rule reads...

[The End]

The list of allowed and prohibited bikes is up now...

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/gett...torcycles.html

[pete376403]

IT490 would make one hell of a learner bike - but its on the list so it must be ok (listed as a Honda IT490 under the yamaha heading for some reason)

[FJRider]

This is interesting Tricia. Can we assume then, that should a learner stick a different exhaust on, for example, that it is no longer compliant?

I would assume that those motorcycles "On the list" ... are not just under the maximum HP limit. As such ... as previously mentioned ... it would take more than new cans/re-jetting/pod filters (etc) ... to pass the limit.

A turbo however ... may be frowned on ...

[kiwi cowboy]

gonna be some cheep 2 fiddys on the market now.