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    Quote Originally Posted by GazzaH View Post
    Applies to both bikes and babes
    Come to think of it, yes (except the buying part).

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    eek

    So turns out this was useless. I am sitting my restricted and my reward was ditch the Hyosung that I have been using as my daily for a couple of years get a new fun bike... Then bam restricted is LAMS I assumed Learner approved Motorcycles only applied to well Learners but guess LRAMS sounds dumb. Teaches me to be lazy and not get my restricted then full.

    I like insurance so got to follow the law.

    I understand why of course just a little frustrating. So yea I believe nearly all Lams are about the same in the acceleration aspect so it really just comes down to comfort and reliability

    Sorry for wasting time but any LAM opinions feel free to let me know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidecar bob View Post
    In absolute reality, this is probably the best commuter bike for sale on TM currently.
    Good for a lot more than commuting too.
    https://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/mot...f43cb2dfc4-001
    OK so I come to this a bit late, that one seems a tad expensive for 2007 though. Apart from that, Mat Oxley, MotoGP journo, IoM winner and lap record holder and former GP rider, has a better riding CV than most, but he owns and uses a Yamaha Max.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Boostinu13 View Post
    So turns out this was useless. I am sitting my restricted and my reward was ditch the Hyosung that I have been using as my daily for a couple of years get a new fun bike... Then bam restricted is LAMS I assumed Learner approved Motorcycles only applied to well Learners but guess LRAMS sounds dumb. Teaches me to be lazy and not get my restricted then full.

    I like insurance so got to follow the law.

    I understand why of course just a little frustrating. So yea I believe nearly all Lams are about the same in the acceleration aspect so it really just comes down to comfort and reliability

    Sorry for wasting time but any LAM opinions feel free to let me know.
    LAMS can be a bike up to 660cc, if you think that's not enough power for you then just try some at the higher end of the scale, and not 250cc ones.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeeper View Post
    LAMS can be a bike up to 660cc, if you think that's not enough power for you then just try some at the higher end of the scale, and not 250cc ones.
    Lams can be up to 650cc, as long on 'the list'.

    https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-lice...d-motorcycles/

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    Quote Originally Posted by pritch View Post
    OK so I come to this a bit late, that one seems a tad expensive for 2007 though. Apart from that, Mat Oxley, MotoGP journo, IoM winner and lap record holder and former GP rider, has a better riding CV than most, but he owns and uses a Yamaha Max.
    It's also the only bike that MCN's senior road tester Michael Neeves owns.
    I have spannered for Michael at Philip Island & he speaks very highly of them, & its the main reason I bought one.
    But they're not on the cool wall though, so it's not going to happen.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HEsch View Post
    Lams can be up to 650cc, as long on 'the list'.

    https://www.nzta.govt.nz/driver-lice...d-motorcycles/
    Um, your link also says 660cc.....

    I used have Yamaha XSR 700 which is on the LAMS list and 655cc.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeeper View Post
    LAMS can be a bike up to 660cc, if you think that's not enough power for you then just try some at the higher end of the scale, and not 250cc ones.
    Triumph Street Triple 660. I've ridden one and surprisingly capable.
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    Quote Originally Posted by sidecar bob View Post
    It's also the only bike that MCN's senior road tester Michael Neeves owns.
    I have spannered for Michael at Philip Island & he speaks very highly of them, & its the main reason I bought one.
    But they're not on the cool wall though, so it's not going to happen.
    I want to take one for a strop. I loved the MP3 I rode that time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    Triumph Street Triple 660. I've ridden one and surprisingly capable.
    Exactly, there are a few bikes very close to the upper limit that can be fun for commuting. They are not speed demons or torque monsters, but are more than what someone on a learner or restricted should need.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jeeper View Post
    Um, your link also says 660cc.....

    I used have Yamaha XSR 700 which is on the LAMS list and 655cc.
    As far as I am aware, anything over 650cc is somewhat restricted. Hence you can get full power and LAMS versions of the 'same' bikes. The LAMS version is somewhat dialled back.

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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    it looks more like a sheep on wolfs clothing, more mutton than lams
    who would buy it without the pipe wrap anyway?
    that said better than most.
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    Quote Originally Posted by HEsch View Post
    As far as I am aware, anything over 650cc is somewhat restricted. Hence you can get full power and LAMS versions of the 'same' bikes. The LAMS version is somewhat dialled back.
    For some may be, but MT-07 and XSR 700 the physical engine capacity is reduced to 655 cc from 689 cc (cylinders are narrower with intake changes). It's all about power to weight ratio up to max 660cc engine regardless of weight. Some makes use ECM trickery to limit power. Others use engine components.

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    Quote Originally Posted by sidecar bob View Post
    It's also the only bike that MCN's senior road tester Michael Neeves owns.
    If I got the latest model machine to take home every week of the year to thrash I'd probably only own a cheaper scooter as my own ride too. Not to say they are not a good one.

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