Dunno what is on the LAMS list these days (easy enough to find it on the RTA website though), but wasn't aware that those over 30 in NSW (and had held a NSW drivers licence for x many years yadda yadda...) weren't still able to go straight from L's to normal riders licence (no P's stage) anymore?

The Honda XR5/6/650 - there's a reason they still bring good money... They are torquey, manouvreable and (almost) bulletproof. The DR is a reasonably comfy chookie that will do most things well. They aren't exactly a powerhouse but get along OK when poked a bit hard. Tyres a little narrow for me but its personal choice/circumstance/use of the bike that will dictate what tyres to run.

There are too may wankers on the road these days for me to go back to bikes again, especially in the metro areas.

Regards,

Dave