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    LAMS question?

    Hey all,

    I don't know much about the LAMS system as I have a full licence, but is it as simple as "If the bike isn't on the list, it isn't approved" or is there separate criteria i.e power to weight ratio etc?

    Reason I ask is I want to know if a VFR400R (NC30) is LAMS approved? The RVF400 is on the list which is a virtually identical motorbike, but the VFR isn't.

    Thanks
    Luke
    #24 1989 Honda NC30

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    If it's over 250cc it has to be on the list to comply. If it's under 250cc it's considered learner-legal unless specifically denied. There is a power/weight formula, and you can apply to have any motorbike that fits the criteria put on the list - they're apparently pretty quick about putting bikes onto the list.

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    RVF made the list because honda quoted its power at 50hp and the nc30 at 59. Unless you can get honda to quote less HP or a higher weight the nc30 will never make the list. There could be a case for taking the nc35 off the list though...

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    Quote Originally Posted by lukemillar View Post
    Hey all,

    I don't know much about the LAMS system as I have a full licence, but is it as simple as "If the bike isn't on the list, it isn't approved" or is there separate criteria i.e power to weight ratio etc?

    Reason I ask is I want to know if a VFR400R (NC30) is LAMS approved? The RVF400 is on the list which is a virtually identical motorbike, but the VFR isn't.

    Thanks
    Luke
    this question abot this bike has been discussed about 10 times already on here.
    short version rvf legal, vfr NOT legal.

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