The short answer
A learner in the ACT can ride any motorcycle within the power-to-weight limit of 150 kW per tonne — the ACT states its limit as power-to-weight only. You stay on LAMS bikes as a learner and for the first 12 months of the provisional licence.
Getting your motorcycle licence in the ACT
- The learner licence is available from 16 years and 9 months, after an approved rider course.
- Learner rules: L plates, no pillion, zero alcohol and a power-to-weight limit of 150 kW per tonne.
- For the first 12 months of the provisional licence the same power-to-weight limit applies, with no pillion. The ACT states its limit as power-to-weight only.
LAMS approved BENDA motorcycles
| Model | Seat height | Engine | Weight | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENDA Napoleonbob 250 | 748 mm | 249cc · 19 kW | 182kg | $9,990 ride-away |
| BENDA Chinchilla 350 CVT Neo | 690 mm | 343cc · 25 kW | 195kg | $10,990 ride-away |
| BENDA Chinchilla 500 | 705 mm | 476cc · 35 kW | 215kg | $10,990 ride-away |
| BENDA Napoleonbob 500 | 695 mm | 476cc · 35 kW | 215kg | $12,990 ride-away |
| BENDA Dark Flag 500 Commander | 700 mm | 496cc · 35 kW | 260kg | $13,990 ride-away |
Rules change — always check
This page summarises the official rules in the ACT as of October 2026. Confirm the details with the transport authority before you book a course or buy a bike. The official sources are listed below.
Official sources
Quick answers
Common questions.
What cc can a learner ride in the ACT?
A learner in the ACT can ride any motorcycle within the power-to-weight limit of 150 kW per tonne — the ACT states its limit as power-to-weight only. Approval is per model, so check the official LAMS list for the exact bike.
How long do I have to ride a LAMS bike in the ACT?
You stay on LAMS bikes as a learner and for the first 12 months of the provisional licence.
