So welcome to my learner motorcycle, low capacity and scooter reviews website!

NEW: LAMS - Learner Approved Motorcycles Scheme
Many Australian states have introduced a new licensing scheme that allows new motorcycle riders to legally ride motorcycles larger than 250cc for the first year. I've put up this page for more information and links this page for more information and links I'll also be updating the motorcycles listed here to include many new models that you can choose from.

High fuel prices (2008) are making the lower capacity end of the motorcycle market increasingly desirable. Traditionally Europe and its cities are the home for low capacity motorcycle and scooters.  I dare say - judging from prior visits the roads laws seem to favour these small two wheeled machines greater than cars.  In the same countries petrol has always been very expensive!  With millions of people crammed into a small space and roads built for horse and carriage scooters and motorcycles are a very efficient way of moving people about.  Only now other countries have discovered this.

In Non-European countries like Australia and North America the low capacity models are regarded as learner motorcycles.  Even I regard anything under 600cc low capacity...  It is all relative because a 250cc motorcycle is actually high capacity in places like Indonesia, India and China.

A small engine does not mean low performance or entertainment.  They allow new riders to master motorcycle handling and road sense far easier and safer than the larger motorcycles.  For experienced riders these little bikes offer fuel economy and pure fun.

Note that since writing the page I was surprised that 3 of the motorcycles I have ridden over a decade ago are still available new!  So finally my version of a 'one stop shop' for choosing your first motorcycle. Yep, I've put together all the current 250cc motorcycles or learner motorcycles you can get for this year (Brand New) in this series of web pages.  It's here to help you research specifications, view some pictures and read about my opinion to these bikes. Remember you should get opinions from other sites before making your own judgements.

Honda Click on image to see the entire range.	Kawasaki Click on image to see the entire range.
Suzuki Click on image to see the entire range.	Aprilia Click on image to see the entire range.
Yamaha Click on image to see the entire range.	Hyosung Click on image to see the entire range.
Cagiva Click on image to see the entire range.