At Launceston Motorcycles we accommodate for all areas of motorcycle training. This includes CBT straight through to Direct Access and Advanced Rider Training.
The CBT is the mandatory training which must be successfully completed by any person wishing to ride a motorcycle in the U.K. (the law also states those who are the age of 16 must also have a valid provisional licence and CBT to ride legally on the roads). This also includes people who wish to ride a moped, 50cc scooter or motorcycle, with one exception being full car licences who passed a test before 1st February 2001. You will need a valid Driving Licence. (The photo card and paper counter-part is your licence entitlement, do not forget this as it is needed on the day of your CBT and/or practical test).
The CBT takes the form of five training elements ranging from protective clothing, maintenance, machine control, road craft/highway code and riding on the road. The CBT does not have a time limit but generally you should allow a full day to complete the training. The CBT is not a pass/fail test, but a continuous assessment programme and if it takes longer than a day to complete then that's no problem as we at Launceston Motorcycles have the patience to help you complete the assessment.
At Launceston Motorcycles, we provide the use of the Motorcycle/Scooter and all safety equipment should it be needed, although you are more than welcome to use your own machine if you own one. However it will need to be roadworthy, Taxed, Insured, MOT'd if over three years old and displaying 'L' plates front and rear.
Remember: This is your introduction to motorcycling so there is no need to worry as all the very basics will be taught and don’t forget it is all about having fun on two wheels!
If you are aged between 17 and 20 or simply don't want to ride a more powerful motorbike then you would do your test on a 125cc machine.
Once you pass your 125cc theory/practical tests, then you'll be able to ride any size of motorcycle providing the power output is less than 33bhp/25kw. Nearly all bikes on the market now have a restrictor option so your choice is still vast. Launceston Motorcycles is a registered agent and can supply and fit restrictor kits.
After 2 years (and with no further tests) we can simply remove the restrictor and then you can enjoy the bike all over again with full power.
The Direct Access Scheme is available to anyone 21 years of age or older and will allow you to ride any size bike at full power as soon as you have passed your tests.
Instructors at Launceston Motorcycles are advanced Rider qualified. This scheme which has full RoSPA backing and is regulated by RoSPA, looks to help riders gain further skills. The scheme is linked to leading UK insurers of whom are offering various discounts for customers who take the Advanced optional test.
The course starts with an informal chat and an observed ride so that the instructor can look at the current standard of riding and make observations as to how your riding could be improved. You would then agree an action plan with your instructor to cover the points you've both agreed on and then lessons are planned accordingly, all methods are based on police riding skills.
