An 18-year-old learner motorcyclist has lost his licence for six months after being caught travelling at 116km/h in a 60km/h zone in Palmerston.

Police spotted the Taylor man riding a black Yamaha R7 motorcycle northbound on Gungahlin Drive about 12.40am on Saturday.

The rider, who was travelling 56km/h over the speed limit, had his licence immediately suspended for 180 days.

He was also fined for exceeding the speed limit by more than 45km/h and failing to display learner plates.

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