CBT Enhanced Course

This is where your riding journey begins! 

A true taster of what motorcycling is all about, our 2-day CBT Enhanced Course will give you all the basic riding skills you need, as well as additional tuition and support to ensure that you can head out onto the roads confidently and safely.

Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) is the start of any motorcycle training course. You can choose to do it on a standalone basis or it can be the first part of a Direct Access (DAS) Elements Course.

This CBT Enhanced course offered by BMW Rider Training has been specially developed by our team of expert instructors to enable all new riders to head out on the roads safely and confidently. With more tuition, more techniques taught, and more road-riding time than most other courses available, this course is the best first step on the road to gaining your full motorcycle license.

After two exciting days riding, simply ask your Instructor for more details about the next steps for your training. Whether you opt for an intensive 5 or 6 Day Direct Access course, or our progressive Elements path for busy lifestyles, we can make your riding dreams a reality.

Read on below to find out more about what's included, the course hours, and participant requirements

Please note: CBT holders are restricted to a motorcycle up to 125cc on the road with L-Plates. The holder is also restricted from riding on motorways and may not carry a pillion. You need to demonstrate that you can safely handle a motorcycle on the road and once you have reached the required standard you Instructor will issue a CBT Certificate (DL196).

Frequently Asked Questions about our CBT+ Course

About the Course
"What is included?"

Designed to be all-inclusive, this course includes everything you need to get started as a motorcyclist - 2 full days of focused tuition, all protective clothing from the BMW Rider Equipment range, as well as the use of our BMW G 310 R/GS bikes including fuel and insurance.

"Who will I train with?"

Unlike many other training schools, you will never be more than 2 students to an instructor at any time. All customers are attended to as individuals throughout the training, to make sure you're getting the most out of each session.

"What is the course schedule like?"

The course is set over 2 consecutive days to maximise your learning time. While start times vary slightly between each of our training centre locations*, you can expect course days to start around 8:30am, and finish between 3:30-4:00pm.
*Confirmed times for your chosen location will be sent to you as part of your confirmation email once booked.

There is a break for lunch, as well as short rest breaks interspersed throughout the day.

The daily schedule is not fixed as we continually adjust this to meet the needs of each student, however the following gives an indication of what to expect from each day.

  • → Day 1 - An introduction to motorcycling, starting on our unique Rolling Road.
    Here you'll learn the key skills of throttle and clutch control whilst feeling the freedom and balance of riding a motorcycle, without the risk of falling. Once you're confident, we'll move on to our private training area using the BMW G 310 R/GS
  • → Day 2 - Continuing on from day 1, then venturing on to the road to combine theory and real life practice.
    We'll spend as much time as we can riding, exploring, putting your new skills to use and growing familiar with riding on the road. At the end of the day, if you and your instructor feel you're ready for it, riders will be invited to try a larger BMW motorcycle - like the novice-friendly BMW F 800 GS - on our private training area to experience the feeling of riding a larger bike.
Course dates & Online Booking
"How do I book a course"

Use the booking widget above to get started. First, select your preferred Training Centre Location from the drop-down menu. Once this is selected, the calendar below will update with available course options highlighted in green. Click to view the calendar, and use the left/right arrows to scroll ahead by month.

Select your chosen date, and add this to your cart.

Once you have added your chosen course date to your cart, you'll be able to complete the required information and follow the cart process, which will guide you to our secure online payment portal.

You will recieve a confirmation & receipt by email on successful completion of your booking.

"I've looked there but why can't I see any dates highlighted?"

Depending on the time of year, our course lead time can vary. If you are looking to book a course during the Spring/Summer time, these dates extremely popular and do book up around 12 weeks in advance, so you may need to click further ahead to find available dates.

If your preferred date isn't showing in green on our drop-down calendar as explained above, it is now fully booked, sorry about that!

"Can I book for next year?"

We open bookings for the next 6 months at a time, as the availability for the CBT+ course is connected to our Motorcycle Licence (DAS) training courses, and these depend on the DVSA releasing upcoming tests.

If you're interested in booking further in advance, please get in touch via our Contact Us page in the menu above.

"What payment is required to book?"

We require payment in full when booking to secure your space. Unfortunately, it's not possible for us to secure bookings with a deposit.

"Are there finance options available?"

Unfortunately, it's not possible for us to offer finance on our courses at present. We're so sorry about that!

We require payment in full, up front in order to secure your space, as we must make financial commitments on your behalf further in advance of your course than you might imagine.

However, your course can be paid for with any credit/debit card, and can be split into several transactions if you need to split the expense across more than one card. If you’d like to do this, feel free to give our team 08000 131282 (+44(0)1622 776686 outside the UK, lines open 9:30am-4:30pm M-F) and we can arrange this for you.

"Hang on, what are these add-ons in the cart?"

Once you've added your course to the cart, you'll see a number of elements make up the course package. Don't worry, these aren't hidden extras!

These include any DVSA-related assessment fees and are required and automatically included but there is no need to make any changes to these.

We simply have to illustrate DVSA test fees this way for tax purposes, as a large number of our students come to us via careers/training institutions who may be contributing towards their training fees with us, and as such, need to receive fully itemised VAT receipts.

Participant Requirements
"What Driving Licence do I need to participate?"

All riders must hold a valid UK driving licence, in the photocard style.

PLEASE NOTE: This course is only open to UK residents, holding a UK/DVSA-issued licence.
While EU & and other foreign licence-holders are permitted to drive in the UK using their overseas licence, you cannot increase your vehicle entitlement on this type of licence via a UK/DVSA test.

"What about the Motorcycle Theory Test?"

You don't need to have completed the DVSA Motorcycle Theory test to attend the CBT+ course.

If you want to proceed onto any of our Motorcycle Licence (sometimes called DAS or Direct Access) courses, you will need to pass the Motorcycle Theory test before you attend.

"What clothing or equipment do I need?"

A full complement of BMW Rider Clothing, including boots, gloves and helmet is included free of charge for all course bookings. Underneath this, we would recommend wearing a long-sleeved t-shirt and base-layer trousers.

However we do understand that you may be more comfortable in your own kit, and all students are welcome to wear their own protective clothing if they have this already. This will be subject to inspection by your instructor at the start of your course for safety, however as long as it is from a major motorcycle clothing manufacturer, complete with full protection at knees/elbows and in good repair, this is not a problem.

Beyond this, as we can never predict the weather here in the UK, a spare pair of socks is always a good idea!

Finally, our radio communication systems used at some training centres during training use a plug-in ear loop. We clean these with medical grade alcohol wipes daily prior to every use but we understand that you may be more comfortable with your own earpiece. If this is the case, please bring along suitable in-ear headphones with a 3.5mm plug.