Best Beginner Motorcycles - LAMS Eligible (Australia)

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.

10,092 beginner-friendly motorcycles

2014 Daelim Roadsport 125
#625

2014 Daelim Roadsport 125

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
14.8 hp145.0 kg0.076 kW/kg

The 2014 Daelim RoadSport 125 is an entry-level naked bike designed for new riders and commuters seeking an affordable, …

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2025 Daelim Roadsport 125
#626

2025 Daelim Roadsport 125

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
14.8 hp145.0 kg0.076 kW/kg

The 2025 Daelim Roadsport 125 is an entry-level commuter bike designed for new riders and urban commuters seeking afford…

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2026 Daelim Roadsport 125
#627

2026 Daelim Roadsport 125

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
14.8 hp145.0 kg0.076 kW/kg

The 2026 Daelim RoadSport 125 is an entry-level sport bike designed for new riders seeking an affordable, nimble package…

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2026 Genuine Scooter Hooligan 170I
#628

2026 Genuine Scooter Hooligan 170I

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
11.2 hp126.1 kg0.066 kW/kg

The 2026 Genuine Scooter Hooligan 170i is a nimble urban commuter scooter designed for riders seeking affordable, practi…

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2026 Husqvarna Ee 5
#629

2026 Husqvarna Ee 5

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
2.7 hp40.5 kg0.050 kW/kg

The 2026 Husqvarna EE 5 is a lightweight electric minibike designed for young riders learning off-road skills with minim…

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2025 Izuka K19
#630

2025 Izuka K19

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
16.8 hp160.0 kg0.078 kW/kg

The 2025 Izuka K19 is a lightweight custom cruiser powered by a 198cc single-cylinder four-stroke engine delivering 16.8…

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2026 Jonway X Jet 250
#631

2026 Jonway X Jet 250

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
23.1 hp308.0 kg0.056 kW/kg

The 2026 Jonway X-Jet 250 is a lightweight sport-touring motorcycle ideal for beginner and intermediate riders seeking a…

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2022 Keeway Patagonian Eagle 250
#632

2022 Keeway Patagonian Eagle 250

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
17.4 hp145.0 kg0.089 kW/kg
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2024 KTM 125 Duke
#633

2024 KTM 125 Duke

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
14.8 hp139.0 kg0.079 kW/kg

The 2024 KTM 125 Duke is an agile naked bike tailored for beginner and young riders seeking an accessible entry into mot…

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2025 KTM SX E 5
#634

2025 KTM SX E 5

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
2.7 hp40.5 kg0.050 kW/kg

The 2025 KTM SX-E 5 is an electric minibike designed for young riders and beginners seeking an accessible entry into off…

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2011 Kymco Downtown 300I
#635

2011 Kymco Downtown 300I

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
29.5 hp166.0 kg0.133 kW/kg

The 2011 Kymco Downtown 300i is a practical maxi-scooter designed for urban commuters and riders seeking comfortable, fu…

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2026 Lambretta V50 Special
#636

2026 Lambretta V50 Special

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
3.0 hp86.2 kg0.026 kW/kg

The 2026 Lambretta V50 Special is an entry-level scooter ideal for new riders and urban commuters seeking reliable, econ…

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2021 Lifan KPM 200
#637

2021 Lifan KPM 200

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
17.0 hp151.1 kg0.084 kW/kg

The 2021 Lifan KPM 200 is a nimble 198cc sport bike designed for entry-level riders seeking affordable performance and e…

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2019 UM Renegade Commando
#638

2019 UM Renegade Commando

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
16.1 hp153.0 kg0.078 kW/kg
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2019 Ural T TWD
#639

2019 Ural T TWD

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
40.2 hp363.0 kg0.083 kW/kg
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2024 Vespa GTS Super 300
#640

2024 Vespa GTS Super 300

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
23.8 hp158.0 kg0.112 kW/kg

The 2024 Vespa GTS Super 300 is a premium automatic scooter designed for urban commuters and leisure riders seeking styl…

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2018 Vespa GTS 300
#641

2018 Vespa GTS 300

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
23.8 hp158.0 kg0.112 kW/kg
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2024 Lexmoto Titan 125
#642

2024 Lexmoto Titan 125

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
7.2 hp118.0 kg0.046 kW/kg

The 2024 Lexmoto Titan 125 is a practical automatic scooter designed for commuters and new riders seeking affordable urb…

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2023 Italika DM250X
#643

2023 Italika DM250X

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
16.2 hp123.0 kg0.098 kW/kg

The 2023 Italika DM250X is a lightweight enduro motorcycle designed for budget-conscious riders seeking off-road capabil…

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2023 Italika VORT-X300R
#644

2023 Italika VORT-X300R

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
26.9 hp140.0 kg0.143 kW/kg

The 2023 Italika VORT-X300R is a lightweight naked bike designed for beginner and intermediate riders seeking an afforda…

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2025 Italika Vort X 250
#645

2025 Italika Vort X 250

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
20.0 hp150.0 kg0.099 kW/kg

The 2025 Italika Vort-X 250 is a lightweight naked bike ideal for beginner and intermediate riders seeking affordable ur…

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2025 Italmoto Tiquattro 125 Scrambler
#646

2025 Italmoto Tiquattro 125 Scrambler

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
9.7 hp126.0 kg0.057 kW/kg

The 2025 Italmoto Tiquattro 125 Scrambler is a lightweight, nimble scrambler designed for novice and casual riders seeki…

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2026 Aprilia Sr 160
#647

2026 Aprilia Sr 160

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
11.3 hp122.0 kg0.069 kW/kg

The Aprilia SR 160 is a nimble urban scooter designed for commuters seeking style and reliability in congested city envi…

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2026 Aprilia Sr Storm 125
#648

2026 Aprilia Sr Storm 125

LAMS power-to-weight eligible (AU)
9.9 hp115.0 kg0.064 kW/kg

The 2026 Aprilia SR Storm 125 is an agile urban scooter designed for commuters and new riders seeking reliable daily tra…

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