Best Beginner Motorcycles - LAMS Eligible (Australia) (2025)

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.

382 beginner-friendly motorcycles in 2025

2025 Kawasaki W230
#1

2025 Kawasaki W230

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
17.3 hp143.0 kg0.090 kW/kg

The 2025 Kawasaki W230 is a lightweight classic motorcycle designed for beginner and novice riders seeking an affordable…

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2025 Zontes 368G
#2

2025 Zontes 368G

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
38.2 hp198.0 kg0.144 kW/kg

The 2025 Zontes 368G is a practical mid-size scooter designed for urban commuters seeking reliable, fuel-efficient daily…

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2025 Suzuki GSX250R
#3

2025 Suzuki GSX250R

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
24.0 hp181.0 kg0.099 kW/kg

The 2025 Suzuki GSX250R is an entry-level sport bike designed for new and budget-conscious riders seeking affordable per…

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2025 Piaggio MP3 530 HPE Exclusive
#4

2025 Piaggio MP3 530 HPE Exclusive

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
44.1 hp280.0 kg0.117 kW/kg

The 2025 Piaggio MP3 530 HPE Exclusive is a premium three-wheeled scooter designed for riders seeking comfort and stabil…

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2025 Italika RT200
#5

2025 Italika RT200

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
14.7 hp130.0 kg0.084 kW/kg

The 2025 Italika RT200 is a lightweight sport motorcycle designed for budget-conscious riders seeking an agile, fuel-eff…

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2025 Yamaha Nmax 155
#6

2025 Yamaha Nmax 155

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
12.1 hp127.0 kg0.071 kW/kg

The 2025 Yamaha NMAX 155 is a modern scooter engineered for urban commuters and practical everyday riders seeking reliab…

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2025 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650
#7

2025 Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
46.4 hp241.0 kg0.144 kW/kg

The Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 is a retro-styled middleweight cruiser powered by a 648cc parallel-twin engine delive…

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2025 Piaggio Beverly 400
#8

2025 Piaggio Beverly 400

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
35.0 hp177.0 kg0.147 kW/kg
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2025 BMW G 310 GS
#9

2025 BMW G 310 GS

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
34.0 hp175.0 kg0.145 kW/kg

The 2025 BMW G 310 GS is an accessible adventure motorcycle designed for beginner and intermediate riders seeking an aff…

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2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50
#10

2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
53.0 hp277.0 kg0.143 kW/kg

The 2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50 is a midsize cruiser that appeals to riders seeking classic styling with modern reliabilit…

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2025 Sym Symphony 200
#11

2025 Sym Symphony 200

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
12.1 hp124.0 kg0.073 kW/kg

The 2025 Sym Symphony 200 is an automatic scooter designed for practical commuters seeking affordable urban mobility. It…

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2025 Honda ADV160
#12

2025 Honda ADV160

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
15.8 hp133.4 kg0.088 kW/kg

The 2025 Honda ADV160 is a lightweight adventure scooter engineered for commuters and casual riders seeking practical ur…

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2025 Peugeot Kisbee 50 Active
#13

2025 Peugeot Kisbee 50 Active

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
3.5 hp85.0 kg0.031 kW/kg

The 2025 Peugeot Kisbee 50 Active is an entry-level automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seekin…

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2025 Sym Joyride 300
#14

2025 Sym Joyride 300

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
25.5 hp186.0 kg0.102 kW/kg

The 2025 Sym Joyride 300 is a practical maxi-scooter designed for commuters and casual riders seeking comfort and fuel e…

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2025 Benelli 302S
#15

2025 Benelli 302S

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
37.6 hp195.0 kg0.144 kW/kg

The 2025 Benelli 302S is a lightweight naked bike designed for beginner and intermediate riders seeking affordable entry…

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2025 Honda Dax 125
#16

2025 Honda Dax 125

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
9.3 hp104.0 kg0.067 kW/kg

The 2025 Honda Dax 125 is a lightweight, compact urban commuter designed for riders seeking nimble city navigation and e…

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2025 Rieju Marathon 125 Europe
#17

2025 Rieju Marathon 125 Europe

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
15.0 hp112.0 kg0.100 kW/kg

The 2025 Rieju Marathon 125 Europe is a super motard designed for new riders and commuters seeking versatility and agili…

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2025 Csc Motorcycles Monterey
#18

2025 Csc Motorcycles Monterey

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
2.0 hp82.1 kg0.018 kW/kg

The 2025 CSC Monterey is a modern electric motorcycle designed for eco-conscious commuters seeking practical urban mobil…

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2025 Honda ADV 350
#19

2025 Honda ADV 350

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
28.8 hp186.0 kg0.115 kW/kg

The 2025 Honda ADV 350 is a lightweight adventure scooter designed for commuters and casual riders seeking practicality …

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2025 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler
#20

2025 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
90.0 hp495.8 kg0.135 kW/kg

The 2025 Harley-Davidson Freewheeler is a three-wheeled cruiser designed for riders seeking stability and comfort withou…

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2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50T
#21

2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50T

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
53.0 hp292.0 kg0.135 kW/kg

The 2025 Suzuki Boulevard C50T is a middleweight cruiser designed for riders seeking classic styling with modern reliabi…

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2025 Yamaha Delight 125
#22

2025 Yamaha Delight 125

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
8.3 hp101.0 kg0.061 kW/kg

The 2025 Yamaha Delight 125 is a practical commuter scooter designed for urban riders seeking fuel efficiency and ease o…

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2025 Sym JET14 Evo 125
#23

2025 Sym JET14 Evo 125

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
12.5 hp137.0 kg0.068 kW/kg

The 2025 Sym Jet14 Evo 125 is a fuel-injected automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking prac…

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2025 CF Moto Moto Papio Ss
#24

2025 CF Moto Moto Papio Ss

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
9.4 hp114.0 kg0.061 kW/kg

The 2025 CF Moto Moto Papio SS is a compact, accessible scooter designed for urban commuters and new riders seeking econ…

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