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So, you want to learn to ride a motorcycle?
Here are some of the options available to you.


Age 16. CBT (moped)

You may ride a moped (50 cc) as a learner, with L plates provided that you continue to hold a valid CBT certificate. You may not carry passengers or use motorways etc.

Age 17+ CBT
You may ride a 125 cc or less motorcycle as a learner, with L plates provided that you continue to hold a valid CBT certificate. You may not carry passengers or use motorways etc.
Age 17+ CBT > Motorcyle Theory Test > Practical 125cc Motorcycle Test
Full restricted licence: You may ride a motorcycle restricted to 33 bhp for 2 years. You may carry passengers and use motorways etc.
Age 21+ CBT > Motorcycle Theory Test > Practical 47hp Motorcycle test
Full licences: You may ride any sized motorcycle without power restriction, carry passengers and ride on motorways etc.


Don't forget to apply for a provisional licence first or check that you already have it on your current licence.

Compulsary Basic Training (CBT)


Obtaining instructionyour CBT is a legal requirement. It will enable you to ride your motorcycle on public roads as a learner. The course introduces you to basic riding skills and road craft. We have a maximum of 2 pupils to each instructor. If you are worried about not having ever been on a bike before, then don't. Our CBT starts from scratch and we assume little or no motorcycling experience. During the day we will cover the following:
  1. Basic road safety
    Everything from what to wear and what to expect.


  2. Introduction to your bike
    Brakes, clutch, gears (manual), and most important the start button.


  3. Manoeuvring & Parking
    Walking with the bike, getting it on and off the stand.


  4. Slow control
    Learn to balance your bike at a snails pace without wobbling or falling off.


  5. Road Practice
    Practice approaching junctions and the correct procedure for turning left and right.


  6. Compulsory Skills
    Includes learning the emergency stop and 'U' turn techniques.


  7. The Real Thing
    Out on the road in radio contact with your instructor, putting it all together.


  8. Finally
    Further training assessment should you want to go on to take your full test.


instructionIncludes:
    Compulsory Basic Training
    Geared motorcycle or automatic
    Helmet, gloves & high vis vest
    Only £75 incl. insurance
    Maximum ratio of 2 students per instructor