The short answer
A learner in the Northern Territory can ride any LAMS-approved motorcycle — generally 660 cc or less, with no more than 150 kW per tonne. You stay on LAMS bikes as a learner and for your restricted (12 months) or provisional licence.
Getting your motorcycle licence in the Northern Territory
- Learner rules: zero alcohol, 80 km/h maximum, L plate, no pillion and LAMS. Hold your Ls for 6 months before the pre-provisional course.
- If you already hold an open licence in another class, you move to a 12-month restricted rider licence on LAMS bikes.
- Otherwise a provisional licence follows — 2 years if you are under 25, 1 year if you are 25 or older — with LAMS throughout.
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 Northern Territory 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 Northern Territory?
A learner in the Northern Territory can ride any LAMS-approved motorcycle — generally 660 cc or less, with no more than 150 kW per tonne. 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 Northern Territory?
You stay on LAMS bikes as a learner and for your restricted (12 months) or provisional licence.
