Best Beginner Motorcycles - LAMS Eligible (Australia) (2024)

How this is worked out: eligibility below is calculated from each motorcycle's published power and weight specs, not an official legal determination. EU/UK A2 uses the real formula (≤35kW, power-to-weight ≤0.2kW/kg) but can't account for factory-restricted variants of a more powerful base model. Australia's LAMS scheme is officially an approved list, not a pure formula - the power-to-weight ratio shown (≤150kW/tonne) is a strong indicator but always check the current state LAMS list before buying. The US has no federal beginner power cap, so those picks reflect commonly-recommended low-power specs, not a legal requirement. Always confirm current rules with your local licensing authority.

201 beginner-friendly motorcycles in 2024

2024 Mitt 125 Alpha
#193

2024 Mitt 125 Alpha

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
8.7 hp108.0 kg0.060 kW/kg

The 2024 Mitt 125 Alpha is an automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and beginner riders seeking practical city …

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2024 Maeving RM1S
#194

2024 Maeving RM1S

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
14.9 hp141.0 kg0.079 kW/kg

The 2024 Maeving RM1S is the performance-oriented sibling to the RM1, with a more powerful motor producing up to 11.1 kW…

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2024 Motorini Misano 125i
#195

2024 Motorini Misano 125i

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
8.3 hp116.0 kg0.053 kW/kg

The 2024 Motorini Misano 125i is a budget-friendly retro-styled 125cc scooter powered by an air-cooled fuel-injected eng…

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2024 Maeving RM1
#196

2024 Maeving RM1

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
5.9 hp111.0 kg0.040 kW/kg

The 2024 Maeving RM1 is a retro-styled electric motorcycle powered by a Bosch hub motor producing up to 5.9 hp and 160 N…

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2024 Artisan EV2000R
#197

2024 Artisan EV2000R

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
3.8 hp92.0 kg0.031 kW/kg

The 2024 Artisan EV2000R is a retro-styled, 50cc-equivalent electric scooter powered by a 2.8kW hub motor, offering a 28…

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2024 RFN Thunder 300
#198

2024 RFN Thunder 300

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
20.8 hp129.0 kg0.120 kW/kg

The 2024 RFN Thunder 300 is a budget-friendly entry-level enduro bike powered by an air-cooled 271cc single-cylinder eng…

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2024 Motorini SXi 125i
#199

2024 Motorini SXi 125i

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
8.3 hp116.0 kg0.053 kW/kg

The 2024 Motorini SXi 125i shares the Misano's air-cooled 125cc engine and 116kg weight in a more modern, LED-equipped b…

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2024 Cake Kalk INK
#200

2024 Cake Kalk INK

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
15.0 hp82.1 kg0.136 kW/kg

The 2024 Cake Kalk INK is a lightweight electric off-road motorcycle producing up to 15 hp and 280 Nm of wheel torque fr…

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2024 UBCO 2x2 Adventure
#201

2024 UBCO 2x2 Adventure

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
2.7 hp70.7 kg0.028 kW/kg

The 2024 UBCO 2x2 Adventure is an electric all-wheel-drive utility motorbike powered by twin 1kW hub motors, one in each…

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