If you are interested in riding motorcycles, you should look into getting proper BMW motorbike training at an official training academy or school. Riding a motorcycle is one of the most dangerous activities that you can do.
The speed and lack of a protective structure around the rider are just two of the factors that lend great danger to the activity and it is a very good idea to know how to handle your motorcycle and what to do if there is ever a problem or if you ever find yourself in a difficult situation.
The BMW Rider Academy
The BMW Rider academy offers motorbike training and even provides students with a motorcycle, meaning that you will not have to bring your own. It is even better for individuals who are planning to buy motorcycles but want to make a smart choice and get clued up on how to ride the motorcycles properly first.
What does the BMW Rider Academy offer?
The BMW Rider Academy offers a range of different courses for individuals with different skill levels and different needs. So, even if you have never ridden a motorcycle in your life before, or if you have been riding for many years, there will be a course that will suit you and help you to be the best motorcycle rider you can be.
There is also a range of different courses aimed at individuals with different motorcycling interests. If you prefer on-road riding, there is a course for you and there is also a course for individuals who prefer off-road riding. If you prefer bumpy dirt roads, smooth tar or rocky terrain, there will be a course that will suit your needs.
Why should you get training?
If you have been riding your motorcycle for years, what would be the benefit of getting training? Well, motorcycles are dangerous machines that offer their riders little protection in the case of accidents. It is always a good idea to make sure that you are riding in the best way that you can to protect yourself.
Another good reason to get training is if you are interested in competing or riding professionally. It is always a good idea to tweak your skill and riding style to make sure that you are competition ready. If you have never ridden a motorcycle before, you should definitely enrol yourself in a motorcycle training course. Going without proper training will make your learning experience difficult and slow. It can also be quite frightening learning to ride a motorcycle and having proper training and a knowledgeable, experienced trainer to look to for guidance can be very reassuring.
What courses does the BMW Rider Academy offer?
The BMW Rider Academy offers several on road and off road courses for all level of rider, from completely inexperienced to very well ridden. The on road courses include the following:
- the K53 Licence Preparation course (which will cost the rider R430)
- the Introduction to Motorcycling course for novices (which will cost the rider R1 695)
- the Refresher Rider Training course (which will cost the rider R885)
- the Proficiency Rider Course (which will cost the rider R885)
- the Advanced Rider Training course (which will cost the rider R985)
The off road courses offered by the BMW Rider Academy include the following:
- the Introduction to Off Road course at Zwartkops (which will cost the rider R885)
- the Level Two Intermediate Off Road course at Zwartkops (which will also cost the rider R885)
To find out more information about these courses or to contact the BMW Rider Academy with questions, or to sign up for any of the above courses, visit the BMW Rider Academy website at www.bmw-motorrad.co.za.