yeah that the go in vic. learners for a min of 3 months then p's for 12 months. both have riding tests and the l's also has a written test.

i had never ridden a bike, did a two day course which included the test and walla was legal. i now have a full licence, but sold my gsxr 750 recently. depends what sort of bike you are after but i reckon don't go all out on a 250 coz they are only required for a year and a bit and you will very soon get bored of their power