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CBT
The Beginning of Your Riding Journey with Honda
The CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) is your official introduction to motorcycling, and the first step into a world of freedom, independence, and two-wheel adventure.
Delivered to the highest standards, our one-day course is carefully structured to develop your skills, awareness, and confidence from the ground up, with expert guidance throughout.
For many riders, this is where a lifelong passion begins.
A Structured, Professional Training Experience
Your CBT is delivered through a carefully designed five-stage structure. Each element builds naturally on the last, ensuring you develop real confidence at a steady pace.
This is training designed to prepare you properly for the road.
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The 5 Elements of CBT
Element A
Introduction & Eyesight Check
You’ll begin by covering the foundations of safe riding, including:
- The purpose and structure of CBT
- Essential riding clothing and protective gear (helmet, gloves, boots, armour)
- A simple eyesight check (reading a number plate from 20.5 metres)
Element B
Practical On-Site Introduction to the Machine
You will be introduced to the motorcycle or moped in a safe, controlled environment, including:
- Legal and safety requirements for riding
- Daily machine safety checks (brakes, lights, oil, chain)
- Safely moving the machine on and off its stand
Element C
Practical On-Site Riding
This is where your riding begins, developing core skills such as:
- Starting and stopping the engine
- Smooth and controlled braking
- Gear changes
- Slow-speed balance and control
- Steering and cone-based manoeuvres
Element D
On-Road Preparation
Before heading onto the road, you’ll take part in a structured safety briefing covering:
- Highway Code essentials for riders
- Road positioning and awareness
- Hazard perception and observation skills
- Safe speed control and following distances
- Visibility and awareness in traffic
Element E
On-Road Riding
You’ll complete a minimum 2-hour supervised ride on public roads, gaining real-world experience including:
- Junctions and roundabouts
- Traffic lights and pedestrian crossings
- Hill starts
- Real traffic navigation
- Emergency stops and hazard response
COURSE DETAILS
Arrival: 08:45
Start: 09:00
Finish: Approximately 16:00
Training Locations
All courses are delivered from our trusted training venue:
Hamworthy Junior School Blandford Road, Hamworthy, Poole, Dorset, BH15 4AX
Book your CBT with Honda of Bournemouth
Premium Training with Honda of Bournemouth
Training with Honda of Bournemouth places you in a premium motorcycle environment from the very start of your journey.
You will train on either:
- Honda CB125F (geared)
- Honda Vision 110 (automatic)
Both machines are carefully chosen for their ability to build confidence, control, and real-world riding ability.
Learning on motorcycles from Honda means training on machines known for reliability, quality, and rider-focused design. These values are reflected throughout our training environment and the way we support every rider.
From your first session, you benefit from a consistent focus on safety, confidence, and progression, all delivered in a structured, professional setting designed to help you succeed.
Course Investment
£180 – A smart investment in your safety and confidence
A CBT is more than a requirement; it is the foundation of your riding future.
Our focus is on developing real-world riding ability and confidence, not just completing a course. Many of our riders continue their journey with us, reflecting the quality of training, support, and instruction provided.
I can’t recommend Honda Bournemouth highly enough! From start to finish, the training was professional, well-organised, and incredibly supportive. The instructors are truly top class knowledgeable, encouraging, and always focused on helping you feel confident and safe on the road.
If you’re thinking about doing your CBT or full licence, I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Fantastic team, brilliant training, and great bikes Honda Bournemouth really sets the standard.
Undertook by CBT with Nathan ready for my full bike licence journey. He was so calm, friendly and patient! Nathan had a fantastic teaching style, fun, informative and made everything so easy to understand. I also liked that he managed to personalise the approach to different experience levels.
