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frequently asked questions

How do I prepare for the motorcycle theory test?

Preparation for the motorcycle theory test can be done through the official NZ Transport Agency’s resources, which include a road code manual for motorcyclists. Additionally, Passmasters Rider Training offers specific courses to help you understand and memorize the necessary road rules.

Do you offer motorcycle hire?

Yes, we have a range of motorcycles available at our Pukekohe and Henderson locations available for hire. Our hire bikes are available for use on our courses only.

To find more information, click this box to visit our Bike Hire page.

Are there any specific motorcycle classes for different types of bikes?

Yes, in New Zealand, motorcycle licenses are categorized into classes based on the bike’s engine size and power-to-weight ratio. LAMS approved motorcycles are intended for classes 6L and 6R. Class 6L is for learner riders, Class 6R for restricted, and Class 6F for a full license. Class 6F allows you to ride bikes with higher power outputs.

What is the process for advancing from a learner to a full license?

After obtaining your learner license, you must hold it for a minimum of six months before you can apply for a restricted license, during which you must pass a practical riding test. Following another 18 months (or 12 months with an approved training course), you can then take another test to qualify for a full license.

What are the basic requirements to obtain a motorcycle license in New Zealand?

To obtain a motorcycle license in New Zealand, you must be at least 16 years old. You’ll start with a learner license by passing a basic handling skills test and a theory test covering road rules. After holding the learner license for six months, you can progress to a restricted license and, eventually, a full license.

Are there any age-specific regulations for young riders?

Young riders, starting at age 16, can apply for a learner license. Restrictions on engine size and power-to-weight also apply until progressing to a full license, ensuring a safer learning curve.

What motorcycles can I ride on a Learner (6L) or Restricted license (6R)?

If you are the holder of a learner or restricted motorcycle licence you can only ride a motorcycle which is LAMS compliant.

The approved list features motorcycles up to 660cc but there are certain models that don’t fit within this category even if they are under 660cc.

To find out whether a motorcycle is LAMS approved, see below:

(Last Updated April 2024)

 

Prohibited Motorcycles

Make Model CC
Aprilia
Aprilia RS250 (all models and variants) 250
Honda
Honda NSR250 (all models and variants) 250
Kawasaki
Kawasaki KR1 (all models and variants including KR250) 250
Suzuki
Suzuki RGV250 (all models and variants) 250
Yamaha
Yamaha TZR250 (all models and variants) 250

Approved Motorcycles over 250cc

Make Model CC
AJP
AJP PR7 600
AJS
AJS All up to 650
Aprilia
Aprilia Moto 6.5 649
Aprilia Pegaso 652
Aprilia Scarabeo 300 278
Aprilia Scarabeo 400 399
Aprilia Scarabeo 500 460
Aprilia Sportcity 300
Aprilia SR Max 300 300
Aprilia Strada 659
Aprilia SXV 450 449
Ariel
Ariel All up to 650
Benelli
Benelli 502C (P36) 500
Benelli BN 302 (2016) 300
Benelli BN251 250
Benelli BN600S 600
Benelli Leoncino P18 (2017 models or later) 500
Benelli TNT 600i 600
Benelli Tornado 650
Benelli Tornado S2 642
Benelli TRK 502 500
Benelli TRK 502X 500
Benelli Velvet Dusk 383
BETA
BETA RR300 293
BETA RR350 350
BETA RR390 385
BETA RR430 430
BETA RR480 477
BMW
BMW C400 GT (0C06) 350
BMW C400 X (0C09) 350
BMW C600 Sport 647
BMW C650 GT 647
BMW C650 Sport (0C04) 649
BMW CE 02 (Electric 11kw) 0
BMW F650 652
BMW F650 Funduro 652
BMW F650 GS 652
BMW F650 GS Dakar 652
BMW F650 ST 652
BMW F650CS 652
BMW G 450 X 450
BMW G310 GS (Model Colde 0G02) 313
BMW G310R 313
BMW G650 GS 652
BMW G650 Sertao 652
BMW R45 473
BMW R50/5 498
BMW R60 590
BMW R65 650
BMW R69 600
BSA
BSA All up to 650
Buell
Buell Blast P3 492
Cagiva
Cagiva 650 Alazurra 650
Cagiva 650 Elefant 650
Cagiva Canyon 500 498
Cagiva River 600 601
Cagiva W16 600 601
CCM
CCM R30 Motard 644
CF Moto
CF Moto 450 SR 449
CF Moto 650TR 649
CF Moto CF650NK 649
CF Moto MT 650 649
CF Moto NK 300 292
CF Moto NK 650 649
CF Moto SR 300 292
Ducati
Ducati 350 350
Ducati 400FS (ZDM400R) 400
Ducati 400SS 398
Ducati 450 450
Ducati 500SL Pantah 499
Ducati 600SL Pantah 583
Ducati 600SS 583
Ducati 620 Monster Lite 618
Ducati 620 Multistrada Lite 618
Ducati M600 583
Ducati Monster 400 398
Ducati Monster 400 IE 390
Ducati Monster 659 659
Ducati Scrambler Sixty 2 (00AA) 399
Enfield
Enfield Bullet 500 (all ) 499
Enfield Lightning 500
Enfield Military 500
Evoke
Evoke Urban Classic (2J50109) (19kw) 0
Evoke Urban S (2J50114) (19kw) 0
Factory Built Raptor-Regal
Factory Built Raptor-Regal SPT350 320
Fantic
Fantic Caballero Scrambler 500 449
Gas-Gas
Gas-Gas Pampera 449
Gilera
Gilera Fuoco 500 493
Gilera Nexus 300 300
Gilera Nexus 500 460
Gilera Nordwest (1991/1992) 558
Gilera Saturno Bialbero 500 (NH02 models) 500
Harley Davidson
Harley Davidson SS350 350
Harley Davidson Street 500 (HDMXG50015) 500
Harley Davidson X350 353
Harley Davidson X500 500
Honda
Honda 600V Transalp 583
Honda BROS 399
Honda BROS 649
Honda CB300FA 300
Honda CB300R 286
Honda CB350 325
Honda CB350F 350
Honda CB360 360
Honda CB400 395
Honda CB400F & CB400SF 408
Honda CB400R 399
Honda CB400SS 400
Honda CB450 450
Honda CB500 498
Honda CB500FA 500
Honda CB500XA 500
Honda CB550 544
Honda CB650 626
Honda CB650F (2016 onwards) 650
Honda CB650RA (HONCB650RAL) 649
Honda CB77 300
Honda CBR300R 300
Honda CBR400R 399
Honda CBR500R 500
Honda CBR650FL (2016 onwards) 649
Honda CBR650RA (HONCBR650RAL) 649
Honda CBX550 F2 572
Honda CL350 325
Honda CL400 400
Honda CL400 (RS) 400
Honda CL500 471
Honda CMX450C (Rebel) 450
Honda CMX500A 500
Honda CRF300L 286
Honda CRF300LR 286
Honda CX400 396
Honda CX500 (Not turbo) 495
Honda Dream 305
Honda FJS400A 399
Honda FJS600D Silverwing 582
Honda FMX650 644
Honda FT500 498
Honda GB400 400
Honda GB500 499
Honda GL 500 497
Honda GL 500 Custom 496
Honda GL400 396
Honda NC40 (Shadow Slasher) 399
Honda NT400 400
Honda NTV600 Revere 583
Honda NTV650 Revere 647
Honda NTV650V Deauville 647
Honda NV400CF & NV400SP 349
Honda NX650 Dominator 644
Honda RVF400 399
Honda SH300 279
Honda Shadow 400 (VT400C ) 399
Honda Shadow VLX600 600
Honda Silverwing (FJS600) 600
Honda SL350 348
Honda Steed 400
Honda Steed VLX 600
Honda Transalp 400 VN (pre 1996) 398
Honda VF400F 400
Honda VRX400 Roadster 398
Honda VT400C 399
Honda VT400S 390
Honda VT500 498
Honda VT500E (1984) 490
Honda VT600C 583
Honda VT600CDX (Shadow) 600
Honda VT600CP (Shadow) 600
Honda XBR500 499
Honda XL400R 400
Honda XL500 498
Honda XL600R 589
Honda XL600VH Transalp 583
Honda XL650V Transalp 647
Honda XR350 339
Honda XR400 397
Honda XR500R 498
Honda XR600R 591
Honda XR650L 650
Honda (2008)
Honda (2008) CB400SS 400
Husaberg
Husaberg FE350 350
Husaberg FE390 393
Husaberg FE400 399
Husaberg FE450 449
Husaberg FE501E 501
Husaberg FE570 565
Husaberg FE600E 595
Husaberg FE650E 644
Husaberg FS450 449
Husaberg FS450E 449
Husaberg FS570 565
Husaberg FS650C 628
Husaberg FS650E 644
Husaberg TE300 293
Husqvarna
Husqvarna 401 Svartpilen 375
Husqvarna 401 Vitpilen 375
Husqvarna FE350 (only valid when not de-restricted) 350
Husqvarna FE450 (only valid when not de-restricted) 449
Husqvarna FE501 (only valid when not de-restricted) 510
Husqvarna SM450 (H8) 450
Husqvarna SM511R (A6) 478
Husqvarna SM610 (2000 to 2008 models only) 576
Husqvarna SMS 630 600
Husqvarna TE300 (only valid when not de-restricted) 293
Husqvarna TE310 310
Husqvarna TE449 449
Husqvarna TE450 (only valid when not de-restricted) 449
Husqvarna TE511 511
Husqvarna TR650 Strada ABS (35kw) 650
Husqvarna TR650 Terra ABS (35kw) 650
Husqvarna WR300 300
Hyosung
Hyosung GT650 RN L 647
Hyosung GT650PL 647
Hyosung GT650RCL 647
Hyosung GV650CL 647
Hyosung GV650PL 647
Hyosung ST7L 650
Hyosung ST7L Deluxe 647
Jawa
Jawa 350 350
Jawa 634 Road 343
Jawa 638 Road 343
Kawasaki
Kawasaki 350 S2 346
Kawasaki A7 Avenger 338
Kawasaki EN400 400
Kawasaki EN450 454
Kawasaki EN500A & EN500C 500
Kawasaki EN650 – All variants 649
Kawasaki ER-5 (ER500A & ER500C) 498
Kawasaki ER300A 296
Kawasaki ER300AFF (Z300) 296
Kawasaki ER300B 296
Kawasaki ER300BFF (Z300 ABS) 296
Kawasaki ER4-N 399
Kawasaki ER400 – All variants 400
Kawasaki ER650DAFL 649
Kawasaki ER650FDFW 649
Kawasaki ER650FDSW (ER650FL) 649
Kawasaki ER650FFFW 649
Kawasaki ER650MKMFAW/NW 650
Kawasaki ER650MNFAW/NW/BW 650
Kawasaki EX-4 400
Kawasaki EX300A 296
Kawasaki EX300AEF 296
Kawasaki EX300AEF 296
Kawasaki EX300AFFA 296
Kawasaki EX300B 296
Kawasaki EX300BEF 296
Kawasaki EX300BEFA 296
Kawasaki EX300BFF 296
Kawasaki EX300BFFA 296
Kawasaki EX400 – All variants 399
Kawasaki EX650FDFW 649
Kawasaki EX650FEFW 649
Kawasaki EX650FGFW 649
Kawasaki EX650MF/NW/AW 650
Kawasaki EX650MLFW 650
Kawasaki EX650MNF/NW/AW 650
Kawasaki GPZ400 398
Kawasaki GPZ400S 398
Kawasaki GPZ550 553
Kawasaki GT 550 553
Kawasaki J300L SC300C 300
Kawasaki KH500-A8 498
Kawasaki KL650 – All variants 651
Kawasaki KLE300 – All variants 300
Kawasaki KLE400 398
Kawasaki KLE500A & KLE500B 498
Kawasaki KLE650FLFAW 650
Kawasaki KLE650FMFNW 650
Kawasaki KLE650HNFAW 650
Kawasaki KLR600 564
Kawasaki KLR650 651
Kawasaki KLX300R 292
Kawasaki KLX400R 400
Kawasaki KLX650 651
Kawasaki KZ305CSR 306
Kawasaki KZ400 398
Kawasaki KZ440 454
Kawasaki KZ550 550
Kawasaki LTD440 443
Kawasaki LX400 400
Kawasaki Ninja 300 (EX300ADF) 296
Kawasaki Ninja 300 ABS (EX300BDF) 296
Kawasaki Ninja 400 (EX400H, EX400GJF or EX400GJFA) 399
Kawasaki Ninja 650L 650
Kawasaki Ninja 650L (EX650KHFAW) 650
Kawasaki Ninja 650L (EX650KHFW) 650
Kawasaki Ninja 650RL (EX650C) 649
Kawasaki Ninja ER650RL (ER650FEFW or ER650DAFL) no modifications permitte 649
Kawasaki SC300A 296
Kawasaki SC300B 296
Kawasaki SC300BEF 300
Kawasaki SC300BEFA 300
Kawasaki Verseys 650L (KLE650FJFW) 649
Kawasaki VN400 399
Kawasaki W400 399
Kawasaki Z400 (ER400DKF) 399
Kawasaki Z440 440
Kawasaki Z500 498
Kawasaki Z650L 650
Kawasaki Z650L ER650HHFW 650
Kawasaki ZL400 Eliminator 398
Kawasaki ZR400 G2 (Zepher X) 399
Kawasaki ZR400E 399
Kawasaki ZR550 553
Kawasaki ZZR400 399
KTM
KTM 2002 640 Adventure 625
KTM 300EXC inc 6 Day 293
KTM 300GS 280
KTM 350EXC 350
KTM 350EXC-F inc 6 Day 350
KTM 360EXC 360
KTM 360SX 360
KTM 390 Adventure 375
KTM 390 Duke 375
KTM 400 LC4-E 398
KTM 400EXC 393
KTM 400GS 400
KTM 400SC 400
KTM 400SX 400
KTM 400TE 400
KTM 450EXC inc 6 Day 448
KTM 500EXC inc 6 Day 510
KTM 525EXC 510
KTM Freeride 350 350
KTM RC 390 375
KTM SMC 660
KTM SXC 625
Kymco
Kymco Bug XCITING 498
Kymco Downtown 300 I 298
Laverda
Laverda 500 500
Lifan
Lifan LF400 399
Matchless
Matchless Allup to 650
Megelli
Megelli 250RR 250
Moto Guzzi
Moto Guzzi 350GT 350
Moto Guzzi Falcone 498
Moto Guzzi V35 346
Moto Guzzi V40 386
Moto Guzzi V50 490
Moto Guzzi V65 643
Moto Morini
Moto Morini 350 344
Moto Morini 350S 344
Moto Morini 500 478
Moto Morini Seiemmezzo SCR 649
Moto Morini Seiemmezzo STR 649
Moto Morini X-Cape 649
MV Agusta
MV Agusta 350 349
MZ
MZ Skorpion 659
Neval
Neval MT11 649
Neval Soviet Knight 649
Newbot
Newbot Storm S Electric (8kw) 0
NIU
NIU NGT (3kw) 0
NIU NQi GTS Sport (3.5kw) 0
Norton
Norton All pre 1984 up to 650
Panther
Panther All up to 650
Peugeot
Peugeot Geopolis 399
Peugeot Satelis 399
Peugeot Satelis 493
Piaggio
Piaggio Beverly 350 330
Piaggio MP3 300 278
Piaggio MP3 400 399
Piaggio MP3 500 492
Piaggio X7 300 278
Piaggio X8 400 399
Piaggio X9 500 460
Piaggio XEVO 400ie 399
Riyamoto
Riyamoto Adonis RY300T 288
Royal Alloy
Royal Alloy GP 300S 278
Royal Enfield
Royal Enfield Bullet 500 499
Royal Enfield C5 Classic 500
Royal Enfield Classic 499
Royal Enfield Classic 350 346
Royal Enfield Classic 500 499
Royal Enfield Continental GT 535
Royal Enfield Continental GT 650 (CNEXGT) 648
Royal Enfield E5 Electra 500
Royal Enfield Electra 499
Royal Enfield G5 Bullet 500
Royal Enfield Himalayan 411
Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 452
Royal Enfield Hunter 350 349
Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 (CNEX) 648
Royal Enfield Machismo A350 350
Royal Enfield Meteor 350 349
Royal Enfield Rumbler 350 (UMI Rumbler) 346
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 648
Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650 Touring 648
Royal Enfield Taurus 325
Roywell
Roywell N-19 400
Sachs
Sachs Roadster 650 644
Sol Invictus
Sol Invictus Apollo 400
Sol Invictus Nemesis 400
Sol Invictus Nemesis Scrambler 400
Sur Ron
Sur Ron Storm Bee (10kw) 0
Suzuki
Suzuki AN400 385
Suzuki Boulevard S40 650
Suzuki Burgman AN400 385
Suzuki Burgman AN400 ABS 385
Suzuki Burgman AN650 638
Suzuki Burgman AN650 ABS 638
Suzuki DL650AUE 650
Suzuki DR-Z400E & DR-Z400S 400
Suzuki DR-Z400SM 398
Suzuki DR350 350
Suzuki DR370 369
Suzuki DR400 400
Suzuki DR500 500
Suzuki DR600R 600
Suzuki DR600S 600
Suzuki DR650 650
Suzuki DR650RSE 650
Suzuki DR650SE 650
Suzuki Gladius 400 399
Suzuki GN400 400
Suzuki GR650 650
Suzuki GS400 400
Suzuki GS450 450
Suzuki GS500 (all variants) 500
Suzuki GS550 550
Suzuki GSR400 399
Suzuki GSR600U 600
Suzuki GSX-R600U 600
Suzuki GSX400E 400
Suzuki GSX400S Katana (1994) 399
Suzuki GSX400X 400
Suzuki GSX400XF (1981) 398
Suzuki GSX550 572
Suzuki GSX650FU 650
Suzuki GT380 380
Suzuki GT500 500
Suzuki GT550 550
Suzuki Katana 550 550
Suzuki LS400 Savage 396
Suzuki LS650 650
Suzuki PE400 400
Suzuki RE5 497
Suzuki RF400 RV-V 398
Suzuki RF400R 400
Suzuki SFV650U 650
Suzuki SG350 350
Suzuki Super Motard DR-Z400SM 400
Suzuki SV400 & SV400S 399
Suzuki SV650SU 650
Suzuki SV650UA 645
Suzuki SV650X (SV650XAU) 645
Suzuki T350 (1968 – 1973) 350
Suzuki T500 500
Suzuki Tempter ST400V 400
Suzuki TS400 400
Suzuki Van Van 200 199
Suzuki VL400 Intruder 399
Suzuki VS400 GL 399
Suzuki VZ400 (Boulevard 400) 399
Suzuki VZ400 Desperado 399
Suzuki XF650 650
SWM
SWM Gran Milano 445
SWM Gran Turismo 445
SWM Silver Vase 445
SWM Super Dual 650 600
SWM Super Dual T (SD650T) 600
SWM Super Dual X (SD650X) 600
SYM
SYM CityCom 300i 262
SYM GTS 300I EVO 278
SYM GTS-300 Evo 300
SYM MAXSYM 400
SYM Wolf CR 300 278
Triumph
Triumph All pre 1984 up to 650
Triumph Daytona 660 (LJ2) 660
Triumph Scrambler 400 X 398
Triumph Speed 400 398
Triumph Street Triple 660 ABS B1 660
Triumph Tiger Sport 660 660
Triumph Trident 660
Velocette
Velocette All up to 650
Vespa
Vespa GTS 300S 278
Vespa GTS300 Supersport ABS 278
Vespa GTV 300 278
Vmoto
Vmoto Super Soco – TC Max (3.9kw) 0
Yamaha
Yamaha CZD300AH 292
Yamaha DT400 400
Yamaha FZ400 399
Yamaha FZR400 399
Yamaha IT426 426
Yamaha IT465 465
Yamaha IT490 490
Yamaha MT-03 660
Yamaha MT-03 LAP 321
Yamaha MT-03L & MT-03 LA 321
Yamaha MT-07 655
Yamaha MT-07 LAP 655
Yamaha MT-07 tracer 655
Yamaha MX400 400
Yamaha Radian 600
Yamaha RD350 (all variants) pre 1975 350
Yamaha RD350LC 347
Yamaha RD400 398
Yamaha RT2 360
Yamaha RT350 347
Yamaha SR400 400
Yamaha SR500 499
Yamaha SRX400 400
Yamaha SRX600 608
Yamaha SZR660 659
Yamaha TT350 346
Yamaha TT500 500
Yamaha TT600 (all variants) 595
Yamaha TX650 653
Yamaha WR 426FP 426
Yamaha WR400F 399
Yamaha WR450F 450
Yamaha WR450FR 450
Yamaha XJ400 399
Yamaha XJ550RH 528
Yamaha XJ6-FL 600
Yamaha XJ6-NL 600
Yamaha XJ6-SL 600
Yamaha XJ650 Maxim 650
Yamaha XJ650R 653
Yamaha XJ650SP 650
Yamaha XJR400 400
Yamaha XJR400R 399
Yamaha XP500 499
Yamaha XS360 (1972-1977 models only) 358
Yamaha XS400 391
Yamaha XS650 653
Yamaha XSR700 655
Yamaha XT350 346
Yamaha XT400 400
Yamaha XT500 499
Yamaha XT550 552
Yamaha XT600 590
Yamaha XT660 659
Yamaha XT660 RY 660
Yamaha XT660R 660
Yamaha XT660X 659
Yamaha XT660XV 660
Yamaha XT660Z 659.7
Yamaha XTZ660 659
Yamaha XV400 400
Yamaha XV500 494
Yamaha XV535 535
Yamaha XVS 650Z 649
Yamaha XVS400 399
Yamaha XVS650 649
Yamaha XVS650A 649
Yamaha XZ400 398
Yamaha YP400 Majesty 395
Yamaha YZF- R3AP 321
Yamaha YZF-R3 321
Yamaha YZF-R3AG 321
Yamaha YZF-R3AR 321
Yamaha YZF-R7LA 655
Yamaha YZF-R7LAP 655
Yamaha YZF-R7LAR 655
Yasan Motor
Yasan Motor E-BEE (4kw) 0
Which Ride Forever Course is for me?

These ACC subsidised courses offer incredible value to help upskill motorcyclists.

  • Bronze course is intended for learner license holders
  • Silver course is intended for restricted license holders
  • Gold course is intended for full license holders
Why is there such a price difference between license training and Ride Forever courses?

Ride Forever

ACC spends over 30 million dollars every year rehabilitating motorcyclists. The Ride Forever initiative has proven to reduce this cost to ACC significantly. Every course is subsidised by ACC which is why the courses usually only cost between $20-$50. That’s alot of value for not alot of cost! 

Licensing and bespoke training

Our licensing fees are some of the lowest in the industry however, these are not subsidised by ACC so they are set higher to help cover our trainers/staff.

How often can I attend a Ride Forever course?
  • All riders are eligible to take up to 2 funded Ride Forever courses per year. (You can only do one Gold course per year).
  • Courses must be at least 3 months apart.
Where is the best place to go to purchase protective gear from?

We recommend either https://bits4bikes.co.nz/ or https://shopmrmoto.co.nz/

Always spend as much as you can afford on quality protective gear and do not skimp on your helmet!

Download "Getting Your Motorcycle License PDF" here

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