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Motorcycle rider training across the North Island

Get licensed. Build confidence. Ride better.

From your first motorcycle lesson to CBTA assessments, ACC Ride Forever and advanced skills coaching, Passmasters helps you take the next step with confidence.

Training riders since 2010Experienced, practical coaching
ACC Ride Forever partnerSubsidised courses from $20
Multiple North Island locationsLocal dates and venues
Online course bookingFind and secure your place

Choose your next step

What do you want to achieve?

Go straight to the training that matches where you are in your riding journey.

Get My Motorcycle Licence

Start with Basic Handling Skills or prepare for your CBTA Restricted and Full assessments.

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ACC Ride Forever

Build stronger roadcraft, confidence and hazard awareness with subsidised on-road coaching.

Find my level

Improve My Riding Skills

Work on slow control, gravel and adventure skills, track riding, maintenance or MotoMed.

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Hire a Training Bike

Use a suitable training motorcycle at selected locations, with helmet and gloves included.

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Motorcycle licensing

A clear path from learner to full

Understand the steps, prepare properly and build useful riding skills along the way.

View the Full Licence Pathway

1

Learner Licence

Learn the fundamentals and complete your Basic Handling Skills Test before sitting the learner theory test.

Learner training and BHST

2

Restricted Licence

Prepare for your CBTA 6R assessment with coaching focused on safe, consistent real-world riding.

Restricted training and CBTA

3

Full Licence

Refine your roadcraft and complete the CBTA 6F assessment to progress to your full motorcycle licence.

Full licence training and CBTA

ACC Ride Forever

Practical coaching that makes everyday riding safer

Ride Forever courses help you improve observation, road positioning, cornering, braking and decision-making in real riding conditions.

Courses from$20
  • Urban and Scooter
  • Bronze
  • Silver
  • Gold

More ways to improve

Specialist training for real riding goals

Choose targeted coaching that develops the skills you actually want to use.

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Slow Skills

Build balance, clutch control, smooth throttle use and confidence at low speed.

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Maintenance Workshops

Understand your motorcycle and learn practical checks and maintenance fundamentals.

Explore Maintenance

MotoMed

Learn motorcycle-specific first response skills for incidents where riders may be injured.

Explore MotoMed

Training near you

Find Passmasters motorcycle training in your area

We run motorcycle training across Northland, Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Taupō and Wellington. Course availability varies by venue and date.

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Rider feedback

Supportive coaching. Practical results.

Riders consistently highlight the confidence, clarity and real-world value they get from Passmasters training.

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★★★★★

“His knowledge, instruction and relaxed nature made for an excellent learning experience. By the end, my confidence was way up.”

Levi Phillips — Google review
★★★★★

“Tailored the course to our needs and provided advice in a way that helped us understand and apply it.”

Dave Willing — Google review
★★★★★

“I felt safe and confident to ride again. Totally recommend doing this course.”

Anna Jane — Google review

Common questions

Not sure what to book?

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I’m completely new to motorcycles. Where do I start?

Start with learner training and a Basic Handling Skills Test. We can help you build the core skills needed before your learner theory test.

Can I use a Passmasters motorcycle?

Bike hire is available at selected locations and for selected courses. Check the bike-hire page or contact us before booking.

Which Ride Forever level should I choose?

The right level depends on your licence, experience and recent riding. Our Ride Forever page explains each course, or the team can guide you.

What if I can’t find a suitable date?

Check the course calendar regularly or contact us. Availability changes as new courses and venues are added.

Ready for the next step?

Find a course and get riding

Browse upcoming dates across all Passmasters locations, or contact the team for help choosing the right training.