Try a motorbike for an hour – the taster session near Zurich

Motorcycle taster course for newcomers without previous experience

Motorcycle taster course

In the motorcycle taster course you learn how to ride a motorbike properly from the ground up

Fun and progress are the aim of the motorcycle taster course

In a motorcycle taster course at the MX-Academy you can take a look into the world of motorcycling. For CHF 165 you can take part in Schlatt every second Wednesday. Off road with soft ground, a closed track and professional gear is the best way to master a motorcycle taster course.

The motorcycle taster course includes the following:

  • Professional protective gear from head to toe
  • Around 30 minutes of theory before riding
  • The matching motorbike. It can also be changed during the taster course as you progress
  • Motorcycles are available for all abilities and body heights
  • 1 hour of riding time in the taster course (including breaks)

If you would like to continue after one hour, you have the option of extending the motorcycle taster course to the half day course for an additional charge (3.5 hours of riding time including breaks)

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Learner permit or taster course – which suits you?

Anyone who wants to ride a motorbike on public roads needs a learner permit in Switzerland. You apply for it at the road traffic office, and an eye test, a first aid course and the theory exam are added – a process of several weeks and a few hundred francs.

If you simply want to know whether motorcycling is for you at all, there is an easier way: on our closed site in Schlatt TG you ride without a licence and without a learner permit. In one day you see whether the spark ignites – and only then do you apply for the learner permit.

Motorcycle taster course registration
Taster course tracks at the Honda Dream Dealer in the greater Zurich area
Motorcycle taster course for beginners at the MX-Academy
Motorcycle taster course for women at the Honda Dream Dealer Zurich
Swiss Olympics signet - motorcycle taster course for newcomers

The training facility in Schlatt is listed in the National Sports Facilities Concept NASAK – approved and supported by the Federal Office of Sport FOSPO as well as by Swiss Olympics

Motorcycle beginner gift voucher from MX-Academy – front

Give this course as a gift voucher

As an MX-Academy voucher – paid with TWINT, sent instantly as a PDF by e-mail and valid for two years. All vouchers and amounts can be found under motorcycle experience gift.

Gift voucher for motorcycle beginners
Honda motorcycle courses and riding training in Switzerland

Frequently asked questions about motorcycling at Honda Motorrad Zürich

Which motorcycle courses does Honda Motorrad Zürich offer?
We offer a broad range of courses, from the motorcycle taster course for newcomers without a licence through structured motorcycle courses in Switzerland to motorcycle safety training for advanced and returning riders. Special offers for women and children are available too.
Do I need a licence to try a motorbike?
No. For newcomer offers on a closed site no licence is required. For regular test rides on the road or for the Honda motorcycle rental in Zurich you need the corresponding motorcycle licence (category A1, A 35 kW or A).
From what age can you learn to ride at Honda Motorrad Zürich?
Children can learn to ride on age appropriate mini motorbikes from the age of 4. From the age of 15 the A1 learner permit is possible for small motorcycles up to 50 cc, from 16 for 125 cc. Adults can start at any time – whether as beginners or returning riders.
Where are the training site and the shop located?
Our Honda Dream Dealer shop is at Chlirietstrasse 12 in 8604 Volketswil ZH, with a large showroom, Honda workshop and sales. The training sessions take place on a closed site in Schlatt TG – about 30 minutes from Zurich, Winterthur and Volketswil.
Can I take a test ride before buying?
Yes. A Honda motorcycle test ride is the best way to get to know your future bike. We offer practically all current Honda models for a test ride. If you buy from us, the rental fee for the test ride is credited.
Which financing and leasing options are available?
We offer tailored motorcycle financing and Honda leasing. From the classic loan through Honda Finance leasing to special conditions for selected models – we find the right solution for your budget. Work out your monthly instalment without obligation in the leasing calculator; check the leasing requirements first, then send your leasing request online.
Which Honda models are currently available?
From the A1 scooter through the Honda 35 kW models to adventure bikes such as the Africa Twin or sport tourers such as the NT1100 – as an official Honda Dream Dealer we carry the complete current model range. Current stock under Honda new motorcycles or Honda used bikes.
What does a typical motorcycle course cost in Switzerland?
Prices vary depending on the type of course: taster course from CHF 165.- (everything included), day courses and safety training depending on scope. The price usually includes the motorbike, protective gear and professional coaching. Details and current prices can be found on the respective course pages.
Does Honda Motorrad Zürich also offer service and workshop work?
Yes. Our certified Honda motorcycle workshop in Zurich carries out servicing, repairs, MOT preparation, tyre changes and more – for motorbikes of other brands too. In addition we offer motorcycle winter storage and motorcycle purchase of all brands.
How does registration for courses and test rides work?
Registration is simply done online via the respective course or rental page or by phone at Honda Motorrad Zürich. In the main season from April to October early booking is recommended – especially for taster courses and popular rental motorcycles such as the Africa Twin or NT1100.

Motorcycle taster course Zurich – our catchment area

The motorcycle taster course of Honda Motorrad Zürich and the MX-Academy is aimed at everyone who wants to try riding a motorbike, from the entire Zurich catchment area: Volketswil, Uster, Dübendorf, Wallisellen, Schwerzenbach, Greifensee, Fehraltorf, Pfäffikon, Wetzikon, Hinwil, Rüti, Gossau, Egg, Maur, Mönchaltorf, Bassersdorf, Nürensdorf, Kloten, Bülach, Effretikon and Winterthur as well as from the city of Zürich and the cantons of Zürich, Thurgau, Aargau, Schwyz, Zug and St. Gallen.

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