GET SPECIALISED MOTORCYCLE TRAINING IN CHRISTCHURCH

Our team of professional and fully qualified motorcycle training instructors provides beginner-to-advanced road, track, and adventure motorcycle training in Christchurch and across New Zealand’s awesome South Island. 

Whether you’re an absolute beginner who doesn’t know a throttle from a piston, or your Uncle Stu taught you to ride thirty years ago and you just have a nagging feeling that you could be getting more from your riding, Ornsby Motorcycle Training can help you Open the Road Ahead!

Beginner riders can receive one-on-one motorcycle training for their learner’s licence, while veterans returning to the sport can benefit from our sought-after Ride Forever Courses. We also have one-on-one training courses to help you ace your Restricted or Full Licence Assessments.

Know what lessons you’re looking for? Find it in our menu and book your course today. Alternatively, contact the friendly team for more info on our popular motorcycle lessons.

So, how can we help you?

OUR TRAINING AND LICENSING SERVICES

Get fully licensed with motorcycle licence lessons from the team at OMT. We’ll support you through each licensing stage with tailored training and assessments.

Prepare for and pass your Basic Handling Skills Test (BHST) with our professional instructors to gain the first step of your class 6L motorcycle learner’s licence.

Explore motorbike licence prices to understand how much it will cost for you to complete your motorcycle licensing journey.

We offer a range of Ride Forever Courses—Bronze, Silver, Gold, Urban, and Scooter Survival—to improve riders’ skills and road safety.

We provide Competency-Based Training and Assessments (CBTA) to help you transition to your restricted and full licences

HEAR FROM OTHERS WHO HAVE TAKEN OUR MOTORCYCLE LICENCE LESSONS

BOOK A COURSE DATE FOR BIKE LESSONS NEAR YOU

Ready to start your riding journey? Explore our available course dates for bike lessons near you to work towards your licence or brush up on some crucial riding skills.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM AGE TO APPLY FOR A MOTORCYCLE LEARNER LICENCE IN NEW ZEALAND?

In New Zealand, you can take the Basic Handling Skills Test (BHST), followed by the theory test, to get your motorcycle learner’s licence at 16. The BHST tests your fundamental ability to control the motorcycle, and the theory test assesses your basic knowledge of road safety rules and driving principles. We take care of riders of all ages—from fresh-faced 16-year-olds to those who’ve finally decided to live their two-wheel dreams. We’ll help you prepare and gain the riding skills to pass your BHST with flying colours; then, you’ll be set to head to a licensing agency to sit your motorcycle theory test. No stress, just straightforward motorcycle driving lessons from people who love bikes as much as you will.

You bet! We’ve got a few great options for new riders. Our Learn-to-Ride one-on-one sessions are perfect for total beginners. Just you and your instructor focusing on the basics—no pressure, no rush!

The Ride Forever Bronze Course will teach novice riders essential road skills and even let you experience group riding. We remember what it’s like to take your first motorcycle lesson in Christchurch, so expect patient instructors ready to guide you through this exciting journey. 

OMT provides the CBTA licence pathway, which is effectively a fast-track process. If you’re over 16 and a half and want to get your Full licence (6F) ticked off ASAP, you can go from having no licence to full in just over a year.

Once you have your learner license (6L) in hand, we can progress you straight to your restricted license (6R) through a process of training and assessment.

After you have held your Restricted license (6R) for 12 months, we can help you progress to your Full license (6F).

The actual timeline really depends on riding frequency and how quickly you build your confidence with motorcycle driving lessons. The goal isn’t racing through—it’s developing skills to keep you riding for years to come! 

About Us

Through our motorbike lessons in Christchurch, we’ve helped countless Kiwis navigate their licensing journey and sharpen their skills on the road. Our motorcycle training in Christchurch and across the South Island is all about building rider confidence.

Our team lives and breathes motorcycles and will help you find that same passion. Be warned: motorcycling is addictive. Ready to start your journey? From navigating the licensing process to taking advanced cruiser and Harley Davidson lessons, learn more about what makes us the top choice for bike lessons near you!