Will LAMS kill the 250 bike market?

[Asher]

Anyone willing to speculate to what will happen to those on there learners with prohibited bikes?
I have an rgv and my mate has an nsr.......

[FJRider]

Anyone willing to speculate to what will happen to those on there learners with prohibited bikes?
I have an rgv and my mate has an nsr.......

They're too small for boat anchors ...

[psykonosis]

It will be interesting to see how the 250 market will be affected by LAMS. I think there may be a small decrease in the market but there will still be a number of people wanting to learn to ride on a bike that isn't overly powerful which will keep the 250 market alive. At least there will be a bit more of a variety of bikes for those riders that need/want the extra power. 250 bikes still provide a great learning base for riders to perfect their riding skills. A good foundation for riding could one day be that life saver.

[ducatilover]

there will still be a number of people wanting to learn to ride on a bike that isn't overly powerful which will keep the 250 market alive. At least there will be a bit more of a variety of bikes for those riders that need/want the extra power.

The LAMS bikes won't be any faster, all the 2T 250s will eat them

[nzspokes]

The LAMS bikes won't be any faster, all the 2T 250s will eat them

I was surprised to see my GPZ400 wont make it into Lams.

[psykonosis]

The LAMS bikes won't be any faster, all the 2T 250s will eat them

Yes, agreed this is true

[GingerMidget]

Some may remember how excited I was to see the Monster 400 makes it in. Careful consideration, and all that smart stuff, I'm buying a honda. 250cc honda. Why? bcause clearly they did something right when we were only allowed up to 250cc. If thats why we haven't been scraping noobs off the roads, then I'm gonna follow that logic.

Just cos I can, doesn't mean I need to.

[davereid]

Anyone willing to speculate to what will happen to those on there learners with prohibited bikes?
I have an rgv and my mate has an nsr.......

This happened with class 2 licences some years back, and you were able to continue driving your truck after applying for (and of course paying for) an exemption. But any new owner was bound by the new licence rules.

[NordieBoy]

Some may remember how excited I was to see the Monster 400 makes it in. Careful consideration, and all that smart stuff, I'm buying a honda. 250cc honda. Why? bcause clearly they did something right when we were only allowed up to 250cc. If thats why we haven't been scraping noobs off the roads, then I'm gonna follow that logic.

Just cos I can, doesn't mean I need to.

How fast will your 250 Honda go?

My 650 Suzuki won't make 160kph.

[Asher]

Im hoping they will introduce a cool down period or an exemption.

It would be shit if after all my time and money to become legal they take that away and leave my with a bike instantly worth less.

[ducatilover]

I was surprised to see my GPZ400 wont make it into Lams.

They're a wee bit quicker than a CBR250 etc in a straight line, the on paper specs are pretty underwhelming though lol

[sil3nt]

Some may remember how excited I was to see the Monster 400 makes it in. Careful consideration, and all that smart stuff, I'm buying a honda. 250cc honda. Why? bcause clearly they did something right when we were only allowed up to 250cc. If thats why we haven't been scraping noobs off the roads, then I'm gonna follow that logic.

Just cos I can, doesn't mean I need to.

There is no logic there.

[GrayWolf]

I was surprised to see my GPZ400 wont make it into Lams.

It's going to be the big singles that will gain a huge part of the learner market, I will bet you'll see shitloads of KR/XT/DR 650's and S40's hitting the road with L plates.

[bingslayer]

well thats just great I have been counting down the days till I get my full so I can get a KTM 525exc SM and now I see it on the Au list. I should have my full around the same date as the law change too. Should have just waited a few months and then I wouldn't have had to buy a Zxr250 which is going to be hard to sell once the LAMS kicks in

[GingerMidget]

There is no logic there.

Theres woman logic.

Bingslayer - I wouldn't count your chickens yet. Some people are still going to want a 250 to learn on, simply because the idea of a bigger bike, just because they can, might scare them a little bit. This is why GN125's are selling so well at the moment. Perfect learner bike is the selling point as far as I know.

I've got my heart set on a monster 400. But I'm buying a VTR250 instead. I'd rather learn on a smaller bike, than buy a larger one simply because I can. Thats like learning to drive in an STI instead of a (insert small car here) oh wait....