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LAMS450SR
Sport · 449cc · 795mm seat
“This bike was an emotional decision as much as a practical one From the start, it stood out — sporty, good-looking, and affordable. It felt like the kind of bike you want to ride There were definitely moments of doubt at the beginning — wondering if it might be too much, especially starting later and being new to riding. But those thoughts didn’t define the experience Sometimes the right bike is the one that excites you — and this one delivers that feeling”
LAMSCMX500 Rebel
Cruiser · 471cc · 690mm seat
“I picked the Rebel because the seat was low enough that I never worried about putting a foot down at the lights. It looks the part, sounds great and gave me space to grow as a rider.”
Duke 690r
Naked · 690cc · 875mm seat
“An oldy but a goody. This bike is a great find...super lightweight, plenty of power (nicknamed the scalpel) with KTM reliability. I have owned plenty of big bikes but this little single cylinder Duke really delivers.”
LAMSVulcan S
Cruiser · 649cc · 705mm seat
“I bought a Vulcan when I got my licence mainly for transitting on the highway for work. I wanted a cruiser style and something large enough to have some presence. This bike delivers that and more. Firstly, it is super approachable and quite easy to ride, even as a beginner. It has great torque and due to that it's easy to avoid stalling as a beginner. It has plenty of power and grunt when needed but can also be ridden very constrained when required. Personally, I think it looks pretty bad ass, without over the top cruiser styling, you can flat foot it easily, it's not obnoxiously loud and it is easy to move as the weight of the bike is down low (not top heavy). My one complaint would be the stock seat is a bit ordinary on long rides, although I've got no complaint for around town riding.”
LAMSNinja 650
Sport · 649cc · 790mm seat
“The Kawasaki Ninja 650 is one of those bikes that makes a lot of sense in the real world. It’s sporty enough to be fun, but comfortable enough that you can actually ride it every day without destroying your wrists or back.”
V85 TT
Adventure · 853cc · 830mm seat
“I passed my full test about 11 years ago, had a couple of middleweight bikes before the Moto Guzzi. With 3 panniers, and a full tank (23 litres) it weighs 230kg ish, maybe more if you’re touring with an extra backpack some heavy locks on board. I’m 5’10”, in reasonably good shape but I do find the bike can get a bit heavy. It’s just fine if you’re sitting on the motorway or A roads, but if you get onto gravel tracks, and need to regularly stop, turn round and manoeuvre the bike, then you feel the weight. Its about 80 bhp, which is plenty for me, it will cruise happily at 130kmph, and gets there quickly with enough torque at the bottom end to overtake swiftly. It’s a V twin and I love the engine tone, especially at about 5000 revs. Some good extras, cruise control, usb charger, pretty good display (although not huge) and the screen deflects most of the wind, although I’ve heard taller riders say it’s not quite enough for them although there are taller screens available. Sitting positioning is comfortable, with good visibility and passengers always say they feel comfortable and relaxed on the bike. I’ve just passed the 21,000 km mark, without any major problems. This bike has taken me all over Europe, and looked after me well along the way.”
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Fresh from the road
V85 TT
Adventure · 853cc · 830mm seat
“I passed my full test about 11 years ago, had a couple of middleweight bikes before the Moto Guzzi. With 3 panniers, and a full tank (23 litres) it weighs 230kg ish, maybe more if you’re touring with an extra backpack some heavy locks on board. I’m 5’10”, in reasonably good shape but I do find the bike can get a bit heavy. It’s just fine if you’re sitting on the motorway or A roads, but if you get onto gravel tracks, and need to regularly stop, turn round and manoeuvre the bike, then you feel the weight. Its about 80 bhp, which is plenty for me, it will cruise happily at 130kmph, and gets there quickly with enough torque at the bottom end to overtake swiftly. It’s a V twin and I love the engine tone, especially at about 5000 revs. Some good extras, cruise control, usb charger, pretty good display (although not huge) and the screen deflects most of the wind, although I’ve heard taller riders say it’s not quite enough for them although there are taller screens available. Sitting positioning is comfortable, with good visibility and passengers always say they feel comfortable and relaxed on the bike. I’ve just passed the 21,000 km mark, without any major problems. This bike has taken me all over Europe, and looked after me well along the way.”
LAMSScrambler 400
Cafe Racer · 400cc · 790mm seat
“I ride a Moto Guzzi v85 - and I love that bike, but with 3 panniers and a full (23 litre) tank it weighs about 250kg, which can feel quite heavy to lug around if you just want to go to the post office. One essential lesson this bike taught me - to check tyre pressure religiously. I bought it second hand, it was in good shape but actually the inner tubes were inefficient, and the rear tyre was getting sad and flat - but I didn't notice this until taking a left hand bend (fortunately only doing about 25kmph and with nothing behind me) but the back end slid out from under me. Neither myself, nor the the bike was badly hurt - but this was definitely due to an under inflated rear tyre and a loss of traction.”
LAMSZ400
Naked · 399cc · 785mm seat
“Being a naked bike it has a wide turning range so very easy to manoeuvre and control in u turns. Light enough to pick up solo with easy grab points. More hp and torque than something like a cbr300 so it teaches you skills to get you out of tight spaces. I commuted 600km a week highway riding into the city and this was comfortable enough for the hour commute and very easy to lane filter in tight spots as it is not super wide and is easy to throw around.”
LAMS450srs
Sportbike · 450cc · 795mm seat
“After learning to ride on a cruiser bike, I wanted to try sports bikes. Initially, I was hesitant about choosing a brand outside the top five manufacturers, mainly because of concerns about resale value. However, I'm very happy with my decision to go with CFMOTO. As a beginner, I found the clutch control and overall balance of the bike excellent for learning and building confidence. The technology and features are also more advanced than many comparable bikes in the same category. I'm still at the beginning of my journey when it comes to improving my cornering skills, but so far I feel confident exploring the bike's capabilities and gradually pushing my limits. For reference, I'm 159 cm tall and had the bike lowered by about 8 cm, which allows me to reverse park and maneuver safely. All of the lowering components and accessories were easily purchased through AliExpress.”
LAMSYZF-R3
Sport · 321cc · 780mm seat
“This was the first motorcycle I’ve ever owned, I put approx 10,000 km on it during the year I owned it. From commuting, twisties, weekend rides to the occasional gravel road (definitely not recommended). It taught me so much as a new rider - from road etiquette and bike control to becoming comfortable with the weight and manoeuvring of a motorcycle. I originally bought it because I found a great deal and wanted to see if riding was a hobby I’d actually enjoy, but I ended up loving it far more than expected and often wished I could of kept it forever as a future track bike. The biggest surprise was how capable and enjoyable the R3 remained even as my confidence grew. My only real criticism was the very slim fuel tank. While it would suit petite riders perfectly, I sometimes felt cramped gripping it with my knees and inner thighs on longer rides. I was also surprised by the cost of a brand-new R3, especially when there are larger-capacity bikes (with more features) available for similar money. That said, after owning one, I can understand why they’re so highly regarded - the handling, reliability, and overall riding experience make it a fantastic first motorcycle that genuinely grows with you.”
LAMSYZF-R3
Sport · 321cc · 780mm seat
“This bike is easy to manoeuvre, park, speed up and slow down. Very reliable and big enough to do long trips and comfy enough to want to keep riding for longer.”
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