In Aust:upto 50cc requires any Drivers License permit minimum age 16above 50cc requires a Motorcycle permit minimum age 16to obtain:Motorcycle [L] Learners permitmust be a maximum 250cc*but some larger cc bikes OK due to a low power outputmust be minimum 16yrs agemust stay on [L] Learners permit for minimum 6 monthsmust pass rider safety training course to obtain [P] Probational License[P] Probational License for 2yrs ,maximum 250cc*after 2 years of [P] Probation Full [M] License terms apply[M] Motorcycle License is open engine capacity and open power outputsat 19 you can have full [M] license even if your 35 and want to buy a bike you cant ride a 600 until off [P] probationmost of my friends just ride anything when on [P] probationthe fine is very small $80.00 i think....