Our Courses
First Steps
Learners Licence Preparation
Where needed a theory class covering the Rules of the Road, Road Signs and Markings as well as the Controls of the vehicle is provided for those needing it.
This prepares you to write the Code 1 motorcyclist's learners licence test at a Driver's Licence Testing Centre. The course ends with a mock test using the kind of language used in the actual test. Passing the Code 1 (motorcycle) learners licence allows you to be legally trained in the operation of a motorcycle.
Beginner/ Novice Rider
Novice Rider Training Covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of safely riding a motorcycle and takes an absolute beginner from never having done it before to safely riding a fully manual motorcycle. Lessons are generally provided on smaller 150cc machines. Instruction is strictly one-on-one and the instructor will give you his undivided attention throughout.
K53 Test Preparation
Learn how to correctly and competently perform the exercises required by the South African K53 motorcycle test.
The entire practical test format and sequence including the prescribed pre-trip inspection of the motorcycle, the required mounting procedure and move off sequence is covered here.
Successful completion of this training indicates readiness to take the official test.
To the Road
Following your successful completion of the K53 test preparation course and the acquisition of your driver's license.
You are now taken onto the road network in stages and gently introduced to the real world of motorcycle survival, ensuring that the skills you were tested on, can be safely applied to the real road network.
The aim is to build confidence and gain riding experience gently and at your own pace, It allows you to carefully explore this new environment to which you have just gained official access. You are shadowed by an instructor who remains in radio communication throughout and guides you along the way.
Basic Road Skills training is provided on low-traffic volume residential or urban roads. It is only provided by day and on dry tarred road surfaces.
Intermediate Road Skills training takes you out into main road traffic. Exposure is to main roads and multi-lane dual-carriageway roads with moderate to heavy traffic volumes. It is provided by day or night and on the tarred road surfaces Mother Nature provides on the day. Awareness of the traffic environment is constantly practiced and reinforced by practical application.
Advanced Road Skills training is the traditional Advanced Riding Course having both a theoretical component and a practical component. teaching you the defensive riding mindset and the strategies designed to keep you alive and enjoying the ride. It exposes you to finding the optimum cornering line through every bend and allows you use everything you learned in the various handling skills courses.
Wanting More?
Returning Rider / New Vehicle Orientation is for the previously licensed rider who, because of personal circumstances, studies, marriage, the birth of the children or work obligations has had to stay off the bike for some time or for the rider transitioning from one bike to another.
This is for the rider who feels a little unsure of his ability to handle/control the machine and who needs some assistance to gain confidence/competence in a safe and controlled environment to ensure they return to their previous riding form.
Regardless of how long you've been off the bike, it is recommended that you take some form of structured training to allow you to get into the swing of things in safety and under controlled conditions to ensure the minimum risk to you and to others. We have carefully structured this training to get rid of the anxiety and to ensure that you get back to doing what you love. We address the common errors riders on newer/different (to what they are accustomed to) machines are prone to making....but without the attendant damage or repair costs. This is a get comfortable with your new ride course.
Defensive Riding
Virtually every single course we present has some aspect of defensive riding included. There is however a specific defensive riding course that is provided for both motorcyclists and for four and more wheeled vehicle operators. It covers amongst a host of other techniques, the system of vehicle control.
The S.I.P.D.E. structured approach to safety enhancement is internalised and we develops situational awareness under varying roadway conditions with special emphasis on hazard identification and appropriate methods of safely avoiding threats in the road network.
We cover attitude and ego, emotional maturity and rider skills as part of the defensive mindset of the rider and we discuss the levels of impairment encountered when riders use intoxicating or narcotic substances.
Proper Handling
Basic Handling Skills form the basis of the Novice Rider Course, it is listed here as a separate module for those who have previously achieved their motorcycle licence but have not ridden a motorcycle in a while.
Here, in addition to learning how to manipulate the basic controls, we also teach the concept of "look there..go there" establishing proper use of eyes and body position for turns, cornering and steering. Balance and body position exercises develop competent handling of the machine.
This is a "getting to know the bike" segment. An understanding of both vehicle controls and vehicle dynamics is the desired outcome.
Intermediate Handling Skills is where your handling skills get pushed beyond what you have thus far been accustomed to. You will learn real balance and vehicle control techniques to ensure that you remain in control of your machine at all times. You will learn the absolute importance of body position, wrist, elbow and shoulder placement for turns.
You learn the proper seated position and leg placement and the all-important need to look to where you want to be rather than at what you are afraid of hitting. Most of this segment is comprised of cone maze exercises designed to ensure that you master the required handling skills being taught. You will be introduced to carrying a pillion safely in this segment.
Advanced Handling Skills is the handling skills course for the big guns. Here we run gymkhana exercises against time and each other. Cadence braking techniques, Counter steering exercises and emergency evasive action techniques are taught and practised.
Various stopping and braking techniques are practised at various speeds and on different road surfaces. Wet weather handling exercises are taught and practised to develop both competence and confidence.
Balance and control ability is reinforced by exercises that force full lock turns with power on throughout. This course uses any size of motorcycle, the bigger the better.