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

[ducatilover]

But anyone else have any idea wtf a Suzuki GSXR-600U is?
And why its on the list.

Australian market Gixxer, restricted and certed for LAMS, same as the SV650SU and several others

go ahead, then you wont be allowed to ride Geoff!

Who cares, Geoff is bum secks turned up to 11

[Tigadee]

The XJ650 and XJ6 are on the list but my XJ400 isn't? Yet I managed to get an exemption to current learner's 250 limit from NZTA...

Maybe it's just not officially on the LAMS list yet. I'll have to enquire about that.

[Tricia1000]

If its outside the limit, she could have a restrictor fitted, perhaps?
Tricia

So if someone's been riding an Aprilia RS250 on their L plate for the last 10 months, they can no longer legally ride it from 1 Oct? I'm pretty sure that's what it says. My mate will be disappointed. She wanted to check what was going to happen with that.

[sinfull]

My FXR aint on the list yet, have to see about this lol

[nzspokes]

I think the bottom of this kills any chance of getting bikes added to the list.

http://www.nzta.govt.nz/licence/gett.../lams-faqs.pdf

[ducatilover]

The XJ650 and XJ6 are on the list but my XJ400 isn't? Yet I managed to get an exemption to current learner's 250 limit from NZTA...

Maybe it's just not officially on the LAMS list yet. I'll have to enquire about that.

Interesting, the list isn't very clear at all, but I would expect the older XJ650/XJ6 are quite heavy/low on power, where if I recall, your XJ400 would be just over the limit?
The 650 was a heavy sucker.

My FXR aint on the list yet, have to see about this lol

The FXR150 is allowed

[sinfull]

The FXR150 is allowed

The above would dissapear up my fat arse !

[ducatilover]

The above would dissapear up my fat arse !

Pics or it's not true

[george formby]

What an eye opener. IT 490, XR650R, KTM's by the bucket full......
Who is the bike fan that works for the NZTA....
First person to spot an IT with an L plate gets a chocolate fish

[Oscar]

No enfields then , possibly because it doesnt produce power , therefore cant be approved or disapproved , 0/kg is ? How did they determine the safe power to weight? many of those bikes couldnt pull the skin of a rice pudding .........others could , the it 490


oh well its a start


Stephen

All motorcycles manufactured prior to 1960 with an engine capacity of 660cc and under.

[tigertim20]

I notice the Hyosungs are not on the list - had been some speculation as to whether they would qualify - guess we have our answer!

[Tricia1000]

Fergus down at Hyosungs at Barry's Point Road, says that the GT650 comes with a factory fitted restrictor, which can then be removed when you get your full licence. So you wouldn't have to change bikes at all.......
Tricia

I notice the Hyosungs are not on the list - had been some speculation as to whether they would qualify - guess we have our answer!

[pete376403]

What an eye opener. IT 490, XR650R, KTM's by the bucket full......
Who is the bike fan that works for the NZTA....
First person to spot an IT with an L plate gets a chocolate fish

A while back I had a road registered IT400. Wish I'd kept it.

The list appears to be copied from the Australian LAMs list. You don't expect people in NZTA to do things on their own, do you?

[nzspokes]

Fergus down at Hyosungs at Barry's Point Road, says that the GT650 comes with a factory fitted restrictor, which can then be removed when you get your full licence. So you wouldn't have to change bikes at all.......
Tricia

They will need to get them put on the list first.

[Glowerss]

Interesting, the list isn't very clear at all, but I would expect the older XJ650/XJ6 are quite heavy/low on power, where if I recall, your XJ400 would be just over the limit?
The 650 was a heavy sucker.



The FXR150 is allowed

the XJS 400s are fairly heavy/not too powerful. IIRC something like 195kg and 45ish HP, there abouts. Certainly is going to have a lower power/weight ratio then something like a 250 CBRR.