If you hold an R-DATE learner's permit or have held an R-DATE licence for less than 2 years, you can only ride certain learner-approved motorbikes.
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What can you ride?
You can check the list of learner-approved motorbikes to see if a particular motorbike is included.
You'll need to know the:
- make
- model and variant name
- year of manufacture
- engine capacity.
View the list of learner-approved motorbikes
What is a learner-approved motorbike?
A learner-approved motorbike will:
- be included on the approved list of motorbikes
- have a power-to-weight ratio of 150 kilowatts per tonne or less
- have an engine capacity of 660 ml or less
- be the standard model and variant as specified on the approved list
- not been modified in any way that increases its power-to-weight ratio.
These motorbikes are determined by the maximum net power output of the engine to the motorbike's weight. This power-to-weight ratio impacts how fast the motorbike can accelerate.
Riding a moped
A moped is a two or three-wheeled motor vehicle, other than a power-assisted bicycle that:
- can't go faster than 50 kilometres per hour
- is propelled by a motor or an internal combustion engine with a capacity not exceeding 50 millilitres.
The holder of any class of South Australian driver's licence can ride a moped, as long as it's registered, insured, and compliant with Australian design rules.
The holder of a learner's permit can ride a moped only if the permit is for R-DATE or R-class.
Your next steps
Once you have held your R-DATE licence for more than 2 years, you are no longer restricted to ride learner-approved motorbikes.
You are immediately eligible to start riding any motorbike or motor trike as soon as the 2 years has lapsed. You do not need to apply or do further testing to upgrade to your R class.
An R class will automatically be added to your driver's licence on your next licence renewal.
