There are two categories of LAMS motorcycles: 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 not be LAMS-approved for learner and restricted riders after 1 October 2012 due to their high performance capabilities. Learner or restricted licence holders who rode one of these 250cc motorcycles before 1 October 2012 have the option to apply to the NZTA for an exemption, which may enable them to continue to legally ride this motorcycle.Please noteAny 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. Failure to comply with the new rules may result in fines and demerit points.For more information go to www.nzta.govt.nz/lamsContents• List of approved motorcycles• List of prohibited motorcycles

Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)From 1 October 2012 the following motorcycles are approved for use by Class 6 learner and restricted licence holders.
LAMS-approved motorcycles list (between 251cc and 660cc)
LAMS-approved motorcycles include:• All motorcycles with engine capacities of 250cc and under, except for those on the LAMS-prohibited list above.• Fully electric powered motorcycles with a power-to-weight ratio of 150 kilowatts per tonne and under (this includes all fully electric powered motorcycles registered on New Zealand's Motor Vehicle Register as of 1 June 2012).• All motorcycles manufactured prior to 1960 with an engine capacity of 660cc and under.• The following list of motorcycles with engine capacities between 251cc and 660cc - these motorcycles must be in standard form as produced by the manufacturer. They cannot be modified in any way to increase the power-to-weight ratio.Please note: The following list currently displays the more current models available in the New Zealand market. It will be updated as other models, both old and new, are approved by the NZ Transport Agency. Please ensure you pay close attention the degree of specification in the list - for example, a Suzuki GSX650FU model is specified in the list, therefore is a LAMS-approved motorcycle. A Suzuki GSX650F is not on the list and is therefore not LAMS-approved.

AJS All up to 650cc
Aprilia Pegaso 650
Aprilia Scarabeo 300
Aprilia Scarabeo 400
Aprilia Scarabeo 500
Aprilia Sportcity 300
Aprilia SR Max 300
Aprilia Strada 650
Aprilia SXV 450
Ariel All up to 650cc
Benelli

Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)From 1 October 2012 the following motorcycles are approved for use by Class 6 learner and restricted licence holders.
LAMS-approved motorcycles list (between 251cc and 660cc)

Ducati 600SL Pantah
Ducati 600SS
Ducati 620 Monster Lite
Ducati 620 Multistrada Lite
DucatiMonster 400
Ducati M600
Ducati Monster 659

Enfield Bullet 500 (all )
Enfield Lightning 500
Enfield Military 500

Gilera Fuoco 500
Gilera Nexus 300
Gilera Nexus 500

Harley Davidson SS350

Honda 600V Transalp
Honda BROS 399
Honda CB350
Honda CB360
Honda CB400
Honda CB400F
Honda CB450
Honda CB500
Honda CB550
Honda CMX450C (Rebel)

Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)From 1 October 2012 the following motorcycles are approved for use by Class 6 learner and restricted licence holders.
LAMS-approved motorcycles list (between 251cc and 660cc)

Husaberg FE350
Husaberg FE390
Husaberg FE400
Husaberg FE450
Husaberg FS450E
Husaberg FS450
Husaberg FE501E
Husaberg FE570
Husaberg FS570
Husaberg FE600E
Husaberg FE650E
Husaberg FS650C
Husaberg FS650E

Husqvarna SM450 (H8)
Husqvarna WR300
HusqvarnaTE310
Husqvarna TE449
Husqvarna TE511

Hyosung GT650L
Hyosung GT650RL
Hyosung GV650L
Hyosung GV650C
Hyosung ST7L

Jawa 350
Jawa 634 Road

Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)From 1 October 2012 the following motorcycles are approved for use by Class 6 learner and restricted licence holders.
LAMS-approved motorcycles list (between 251cc and 660cc)

KTM Freeride 350
KTM 300EXC inc 6 Day
KTM 300GS
KTM 350EXC
KTM 350EXC-F inc 6 Day
KTM 360EXC
KTM 360SX
KTM 400GS
KTM 400SC
KTM 400SX
KTM 400TE
KTM 400EXC
KTM 450EXC inc 6 Day
KTM 500EXC inc 6 Day
KTM 525EXC

Kymco Downtown 300 I
Kymco Bug XCITING 498

Laverda 500

Lifan LF400

Matchless Allup to 650cc

Moto Guzzi 350GT
Moto Guzzi Falcone 498

Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)From 1 October 2012 the following motorcycles are approved for use by Class 6 learner and restricted licence holders.
LAMS-approved motorcycles list (between 251cc and 660cc)

Piaggio X9 500
Piaggio XEVO 400ie

Royal Enfield Bullet (all variants)
Royal Enfield Lightning
Royal Enfield Taurus 325

Sachs Roadster 650

Suzuki AN650A Burgman
Suzuki AN400A Burgman
Suzuki DR350
Suzuki DR370
Suzuki DR400
Suzuki DR500
Suzuki DR600R
Suzuki DR600S
Suzuki DR650
Suzuki DR650SE
Suzuki DR-Z400E & DR-Z400S
Suzuki GN400
Suzuki GR650
Suzuki GS400
Suzuki GS450
Suzuki GS500 (all variants)
Suzuki GS550
Suzuki GSR600U
Suzuki GSX400
Suzuki GSX400X

Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS)From 1 October 2012 the following motorcycles are approved for use by Class 6 learner and restricted licence holders.
LAMS-approved motorcycles list (between 251cc and 660cc)

Vespa GTS 300S
Vespa GTV 300

Yamaha DT400
Yamaha IT426
Yamaha IT465
Yamaha IT490
Yamaha MX400
Yamaha RT2
Yamaha RT350
Yamaha RD350 pre 1975
Yamaha RD400
Yamaha SR400
Yamaha SR500
Yamaha SRX400
Yamaha SRX600
Yamaha SZR660
Yamaha TT350
Yamaha TT500
Yamaha TT600 (all variants)
Yamaha TX650
Yamaha WR400F
Yamaha WR450F
Yamaha XJ400
Yamaha XJ650R
Yamaha XJR400
Yamaha XP500
Yamaha XS400
Yamaha XS650
Yamaha XT350
Yamaha XT500
Yamaha XT550
Yamaha XT600
Yamaha XT660