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Parents and children enjoy motorcycles
This is a school designed to help children learn the importance of rules and manners through motorcycle experiences while interacting with their parents. Fathers and mothers become the teachers, and while having fun together, please convey various things to your children. Even children who are initially unsure about motorcycles can enjoy them safely with the advice of their parents and the support of experienced instructors.
Through motorcycles, experience your child's growth and have a wonderful time together as a family.
Parents and children enjoy motorcycles
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Parents and children enjoy motorcycles
First Stage
From the basics of running and stopping
We will proceed with the goal of riding slowly together with parents, starting from handling motorcycles.
For those participating for the first time, this is where you start.
- Time
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Content
- *Eligibility for Participation
Handling of the motorcycle / Riding posture / Starting and stopping / Lead riding / Braking / Figure-eight riding / Slalom - Vehicle
- Rental
Second Stage
Balance Riding and Course Riding
Review the use of the accelerator and brake, and master the basic cornering techniques through figure-eight and slalom driving. Additionally, you will run the balance course to learn how to maintain balance at low speeds. Finally, you will engage in advanced driving that also considers traffic rules on the slalom course.
- Time
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Content
- Basic operation confirmation / Brake / Figure-eight driving / Sense of balance / Simulated course driving, etc.
- Vehicle
- Rental
Only those who have completed the First Stage can apply.
Third Stage
Climbing and Off-Road Driving
Using sections such as the V-shaped groove and the single bridge in the balance course, you will master advanced balance control compared to the second stage. You will also practice going up and down hills for off-road driving. In the afternoon, after practicing braking and cornering on actual off-road terrain, you will run the applied off-road course. If desired, we will also provide the certification necessary to participate in the special stage.
- Time
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Content
- Off-road driving (braking, turning, climbing and descending) / Course driving, etc.
- Vehicle
- Rental
Only those who have completed the second stage can apply.
Third Stage On-Road [Road Course Experience]
Parent-Child Road Course Experience
Applying the practice from the second stage, you will run on a slalom course equivalent to the adult on-road school. In the evening, you will ride on the coveted road course where MotoGP™ is held with your child.
* There will be no certification for the special stage in the third stage on-road.
- Time
- 13:30 - 18:30
- Content
- Course Slalom / Road Course Experience Driving
- Vehicle
- Rental
Only those who have completed the second stage can apply.
Special Stage
A genuine forest road course for parents and children
Upon receiving certification at the third stage, you can enjoy a special stage for serious trekking. While enjoying nature with your child, you will learn techniques, rules, and manners.
- Time
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Content
- Basic Driving (Off-Road Course) / Trekking Basic Driving (Hill Start, Stop, etc.) / Trekking Course Driving
- Vehicle
- Rental
Only those who have been certified at the third stage can apply.
Parents and children enjoy motorcycles Junior high school students first bike experience
Challenge with bikes equipped with gears and clutches
You will learn the basic operation of a motorcycle while enjoying it.
At the end of the day, let's enjoy a tour together as a parent and child.
- Time
- 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Content
- Basic Riding Handling of the Motorcycle / Riding Posture / Starting and Stopping / Lead Riding /
- Vehicle
- Rental
Eligibility and Precautions
- To ensure the safety of our students during classes
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- When attending the school, you must wear all the protective gear provided at the venue for safety. (For both guardians and children)
- Parents wearing jackets that can accommodate pads should ensure that they use pads with sufficient protective performance. If the instructor determines that the pads are not suitable for participation, you may be required to wear the protectors provided at the venue or refrain from participating. Thank you for your understanding.
- Eligibility
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- Children
- ①Targeted at elementary school students.
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If you have taken the First Stage as an elementary school student, you can continue to take classes from the Second Stage onwards even after becoming a junior high school student.
If you are a junior high school student and wish to take the course for the first time, we hold a separate junior high school version of the first stage.
- ②Ability to ride a bicycle with confidence (Please check if you have mastered bicycle riding skills based on the following content.)
・Can run straight. (Can move in the desired direction)
- Even at a slow speed, similar to walking, you can maintain balance with the handlebars and ride without putting your feet down.
(You can also maintain balance with the handlebars when making small turns or sharp corners.)In an emergency, you can firmly grip the brake with both hands to stop.
- It is recommended that you are at least 120cm tall, as you need to support the weight of the motorcycle (50kg) with your own feet while sitting during a stop.
(It has a weight feel equivalent to that of an adult riding a small motorcycle)
- Guardian
・You must hold a motorcycle license or higher.
If you have a small motorcycle license or higher, you can operate a small bike.
If you have a moped license or a limited automatic transmission license, you can operate a moped scooter.
Participation with a moped scooter is only allowed in the first stage.
- For first-time participants, you will start with the first stage.
If you have already taken courses at Honda's Traffic Education Center, you can take courses from the Second Stage and Third Stage.
・The special stage is only available for those who have been certified at the Traffic Education Center Motegi's third stage.
- Children
- Things to Prepare
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- Application Form (PDF: 298KB) (Please fill it out and bring it on the day)
- Long sleeves and long pants attire
- HELMET
- Boots or ankle-covering shoes, gloves
- Driver's License (Please present at reception)
- Original health insurance card (both child and guardian; no copies allowed)
- We will provide motorcycles, children's helmets, and protectors at each venue.
- ※All courses include rental fees for bikes, children's helmets, and protectors.
- Please prepare your own lunch. (There are also restaurants available on site.)
- On the day
- Please pay the tuition fee at the reception counter (consumption tax is included in the listed price).
- Will be held even on rainy days.
- Other
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- If you need to cancel, please contact us at least 3 days before the event date.
Training (Rental) Vehicles
- Please choose a vehicle according to your purpose.
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CRF125F (Weight 88kg / Seat height 785mm) / CRF80F (Weight 74kg / Seat height 734mm) / CRF70F (Weight 58kg / Seat height 655mm) / CRF50F (Weight 50kg / Seat height 548mm)
※The content is subject to change without notice.
※The displayed prices are total amounts.
※The photos and illustrations used are for illustrative purposes only.
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