Learning to ride a motorbike?

Well all in all I guess I spent about £1000 and consisted of the following.

CBT £100

15 lessons @ £50 ( I had more than I needed but after failing my first test I wanted to be sure!!)

Theory test @ £30 (ish)

Practical test x2 @ £100

Helmet £100

Jacket £50

Trousers £80

Boots £40

Gloves £10

Like I said I had more lessons than I needed really but didn't want to go through the horror that was failing my practical test. Oh and these days there are two parts to your test (one part on a pad then the other on the road).

Finally this is just my experience, some people need more lessons and some a lot less. Some people spend loads on gear, some don't bother. You can pick up new helmets for £40 but personally I wouldn't feel totally safe wearing one.......................

Good luck!!!

P.S I've included a link to the place where I took my lessons, obviously they're not local to you but will give you (hopefully) and clearer picture when it comes to prices.

hiya, most of the other answers give you the information you need but there is one more important thing , before you can actually take your test you must pass the motorcycle theory test (highway code etc) this can be taken at any time prior to your test and is valid for two years, it not as easy as you may think so my advice would be to start with this and cbt and at same time your instructor for cbt would be able to access your ability and give you some sort of guide to the type of course that would be suitable to your riding and learning ability. good luck and be safe

Well, it's hard to learn on a 500. Start small, grow bigger with practice. Since it sounds like he already has the bike, your best bet would be going to an MSF course. I'm not sure what state South Yorkshire is in, so here's the link, and you can click on your state and find a course. http://www.msf-usa.org/

Learning to ride a motorcycle isn't that hard, but it really does help if he rides a bicycle around for a few days before starting to learn- it helps with getting used to the balance.

Best of luck!!!

about 600 quid for the direct access course, which means you wont have to ride a 400 at first, you can go straight on the 500, look up your nearest training centre they will have all the answers.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/LearnerAndNew...

It really depends on age, but CBT is approximately £100, then you are looking at Direct Access. Your local centre will be able to tell you the costs.

Remember to budget for riding kit and insurance.