Few Z50 Questions :)

[luke20]

Hey Guys. I haven't been back on this site for about 2 years after I sold all my pitbikes. But i'm back and currently looking for some info and advice on Z50's.

I really want a road legal Z50 but i'm not too sure if i'm actually aloud one. 1, because I am on my Green P's in QLD and 2, I dont have a motorbike licence. And yes before you ask I did do a quick search on the question's i'm about to ask. haha

My first question is:

Do I actually have to have a motorbike Licence to ride one? Because being 49cc they should be classed as a scooter yeah? or is it classed as a motorbike? I did ring QLD transport and ask them but the dumb F**ks couldn't give me an answer :/

And secondly, Am I aloud to ride one of these beasts on my QLD green P's? I've seen a few guys riding around on them, but none of them actually had P-plates on.

Sorry if I sound like such a noob. Haha. If I am legally aloud to ride one I would try and Find one that needs restoring and clean it up and ride it.

Thanks guys. Looking foward to seeing your answers and opinions. And meeting new people

Cheers Luke!

 

[Shearer]

Well i know in nsw, you do need motorcycle licence to ride z50 on the road.

also its just class'd as motorbike so once you have licnce you be good to go! , L's p's watt ever . in nsw aloud to ride up to 650cc on your P plates , so that covers Z50 easy hehe

They so much fun riding around on Z50's me and my brother have one each

 

[luke20]

Okay thanks. I wonder if QLD is the same? So keen to get one!

 

[luke20]

Anyone know any more info?

 

[SwapperMX]

Hey Luke, yes it is definitely classed as a motocycle and will need at least an RE (250cc) motorcycle licence to ride one in QLD. The 50cc scooters that can be ridden on a car licence have to be fully auto and restricted to 55km/h. Most people take the restrictors off them once they have them registered, but they are not actually legal that way. I dont think having your P plate car licence will restrict you from obtaining your RE motorcycle licence.

 

[luke20]

Okay sweet. So if I apply for a motorcycle licence I still can't ride one? Because don't they have to be LAMS approved bikes only? :/