LAMS approvedmotorcycles.
Six BENDA models you can ride on your learner or provisional licence — low seats, easy power, and one national ride-away price.
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The LAMS range
Five on sale. One on the way.
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Compare the range.
| Model | Engine | Power | Torque | Seat height | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Napoleonbob 250 | 249cc | 19 kW | 25 Nm | 748 mm | 182kg | $9,990 ride-away |
| Chinchilla 350 CVT Neo | 343cc | 25 kW | 31 Nm | 690 mm | 195kg | $10,990 ride-away |
| Chinchilla 500 | 476cc | 35 kW | 42 Nm | 705 mm | 215kg | $10,990 ride-away |
| Napoleonbob 500 | 476cc | 35 kW | 42 Nm | 695 mm | 215kg | $12,990 ride-away |
| Dark Flag 500 Commander | 496cc | 35 kW | 42 Nm | 700 mm | 260kg | $13,990 ride-away |
| Chinchilla 250 CVT | 249cc | 19 kW | 25 Nm | 690 mm | 192kg | Coming soon |
New to riding?
Your questions, answered.
Which BENDA motorcycles are LAMS approved?
Napoleonbob 250, Chinchilla 350 CVT Neo, Chinchilla 500, Napoleonbob 500, Dark Flag 500 Commander and Chinchilla 250 CVT. The Chinchilla 250 CVT is coming soon; the rest are on sale now.
Can I ride a BENDA on my learner or provisional licence?
Yes — any BENDA on this page is approved under the Learner Approved Motorcycle Scheme (LAMS), so it can be ridden on a learner or provisional (restricted) motorcycle licence. Your state sets the licence conditions, so check them with your transport authority.
What is the cheapest LAMS approved BENDA?
The Napoleonbob 250, at $9,990 ride-away. BENDA prices are one national ride-away figure, the same in every state (in NSW the CTP green slip is purchased separately).
Which LAMS BENDA has the lowest seat?
The Chinchilla 350 CVT Neo, with a 690 mm seat height — a good fit for shorter riders who want both feet down at the lights.
Is there a LAMS BENDA without a clutch?
Yes. The Chinchilla 350 CVT Neo uses a CVT automatic gearbox — twist and go, with no clutch or gear changes to learn.
Is the Dark Flag 950, Rock 707 or LFC 700 LAMS approved?
No. The Dark Flag 950, Rock 707 and LFC 700 are not on the LAMS list, so you need a full (unrestricted) motorcycle licence to ride them.
Where can I test ride a LAMS approved BENDA?
Book online at bendamoto.com.au/test-ride, or visit BENDA Moto Brisbane (Albion QLD), BENDA Moto Melbourne (Hawthorn VIC), Northside Motorcycles (Artarmon NSW), Highlands Garage (Mittagong NSW). BENDA Moto Australia also delivers Australia-wide.
Read before you ride
The learner’s guide.
Start hereHow to choose your first motorcycle.Your first bike should be one you feel confident on from the first ride. Here is what actually matters — and what matters less than the brochures say.
LicensingLAMS explained, state by state.Every state uses LAMS, but each one runs its own licence stages — and the rules for how long you stay on a LAMS bike differ more than most new riders expect.
FitMotorcycles for shorter riders: a seat-height guide.Being able to put your feet down is the single biggest confidence boost for a new rider. Here is how to judge it — and what to do if a bike is a little tall.
StylesCruiser, naked or scooter? Which suits a new rider.The style of bike decides how it feels far more than the numbers on the spec sheet. Here is how the three most popular learner styles compare.
AutomaticLearning on a bike with no clutch: twist-and-go explained.No clutch, no gears — just throttle and brakes. A twist-and-go bike can make learning far less daunting. Here is how it works and what to weigh up.Learners welcome
Ride one before you decide.
Book a test ride at a BENDA store, or talk to a product specialist about which bike suits you.