Our adventure motorcycle rider training courses are designed to help you build confidence, improve your riding skills, and ride safely across a variety of terrains. We cover both basic and advanced off-road riding techniques, including correct body positioning, throttle and clutch control, and safe braking on gravel and sand. You’ll also learn essential safety tips for off-road riding and practice these skills during practical sessions, ensuring you’re prepared for real-world adventure riding conditions. 📍 Training takes place at the Motorrad Adventures Training grounds northwest of Johannesburg, and is open to all makes of adventure motorcycles. 🗓️ Ready to ride? You can book your training course online by visiting our Adventure Motorcycle Training page. Select your preferred date, complete the booking form, and confirm your place securely online. Once your payment is received, we’ll email your confirmation and full course details.

No prior off-road riding experience is required! Our beginner-friendly adventure motorcycle training course is perfect for road riders and first-time dirt riders looking to build skills and confidence. This one-day training runs from 8:00 AM to 5 PM and covers all the fundamentals in a structured, supportive environment. 👉 View Upcoming Training Dates

You’ll need to bring your own adventure or dual-sport motorcycle. Popular bikes like the BMW GS, KTM Adventure, Royal Enfield Himalayan, Honda Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger or Harley-Davidson Pan America are all welcome. All makes and models are accepted. Your motorcycle must be: Registered Roadworthy Mechanically sound ⚠️ For safety reasons, instructors reserve the right to remove any unsafe or unroadworthy motorcycle from the training.

Yes. To attend our Introduction to adventure motorcycle rider training course, you must be legally allowed to ride a motorcycle in South Africa. This means holding a valid learner’s or full driver’s code A license.

R1 499 per rider for a full day of professional, hands-on off-road adventure motorcycle skills training. This includes practical training on various terrains, theory sessions, and guidance from our instructors to help you build confidence and skill riding your adventure bike. Want to share the experience? Add a pillion for only R399, allowing your passenger to learn and gain confidence alongside you during the training day. Book your Spot Now to secure your place and take your adventure riding skills to the next level.

Our purpose-built adventure bike training facility is located in the Honeydew area, northwest of Johannesburg, making it easily accessible while offering a true off-road environment. The venue includes: ✅ Gravel loops for practising control on loose surfaces ✅ Forested trails to build confidence in varied terrain ✅ Technical sections for advanced skill development ✅ An on-site café and comfortable classroom setup for theory sessions and breaks 📍 View our training facility on Google Maps and plan your route for your next adventure with us.

You don’t need to buy any new gear before attending, as correct adventure bike rider gear is thoroughly discussed during the training course. However, for your safety and comfort, you will need to arrive with the following minimum gear: ✅ Dual-sport or full-face helmet ✅ Riding gloves (thin recommended for better feel) ✅ Riding boots with ankle protection ✅ Armoured jacket & pants or modular protection Optional but recommended items include a hydration pack, casual shoes for theory sessions, a cap, and sunscreen. Need help with gear? Reach out – we’re happy to assist you. You can also check out our detailed guide on The Ultimate Adventure Rider Gear to prepare for your training day.

If you're wondering whether off-road tyres are required for adventure motorcycle rider training, the short answer is: no. For basic intro-level adventure bike rider training, street tyres are generally acceptable, and many new riders attend with standard road tyres. However, for the best experience and performance—especially on gravel, sand, or loose terrain, off-road tyres are strongly recommended. They provide much better traction, control, and safety during practical exercises and real-world riding conditions. Fitting off-road tyres can boost your confidence, improve skill development, and make your adventure rider training more enjoyable and effective. We also cover correct tyre choice and pressures during your rider training, ensuring you understand how to adjust your setup for different terrain and conditions on your adventure rides.

No setup is required. During training, we’ll teach you how to correctly set up your adventure bike for various off-road riding conditions in Southern Africa. You'll leave with the skills to confidently adjust your bike and make smarter buying decisions.

Yes. We recommend removing panniers and top boxes to reduce weight and improve balance during off-road drills. Training unladen allows you to develop finer control and confidence.

Our one-day off-road training course is designed to build your skills and confidence on your adventure bike, covering essential techniques for safe and enjoyable off-road riding: ✅ Low-speed clutch and brake control ✅ Correct off-road body positioning ✅ Hill climbs and descents ✅ Riding on sand, rocks, and ruts ✅ Emergency braking techniques ✅ Bike setup for off-road riding ✅ Protection for your motorcycle ✅ Rider gear selection and advice ✅ Tyre choice and pressures ✅ Tips and tricks for adventure motorcycling ✅ Trail confidence ✅ How to safely lift a dropped bike This hands-on training ensures you can confidently handle your adventure motorcycle on varied terrain while gaining practical knowledge to prepare you for your next adventure.

Riding an adventure motorcycle is a physically active task – it builds endurance, strength, and balance. While no peak fitness is required, being in good health helps you: React quickly Stay alert Build riding confidence Our course is designed to suit all fitness levels and is delivered at a comfortable learning pace.

Hundreds of riders have completed our training course and have benefited immensely from their time with us. Many have rated us 5 stars for helping them become safer, more confident off-road riders. 📍 Read Our Google Reviews Here

At Motorrad Adventures, our dedicated team ensures your training day is safe, rewarding, and enjoyable from start to finish. Backed by years of off-road riding and training experience, our coaches and support crew are committed to helping you build confidence and skills on your adventure bike in a supportive, welcoming environment. Learn more about our team and our story on our About Us page.

We keep our training groups small — maximum of 10 riders per session — to ensure personalised coaching and one-on-one feedback.

Absolutely! Our environment is supportive and inclusive, and we have hosted many lady riders on our training days. We also offer ladies only adventure motorcycle rider training days.

Yes, pillion riders are welcome, but safety comes first. Our instructors will assess the primary rider’s skill level before allowing a pillion to join during the session.

Lunch is not included in the training course price. We take a break for lunch during the day, and there is a restaurant and coffee shop on-site where you can purchase meals and refreshments. Be sure to bring water or energy drinks to stay hydrated throughout the rider training course.

Sometimes it happens – and it’s part of the learning process! All training is done at low speed and in a controlled environment. We focus on teaching safe techniques for lifting your bike and recovering confidently. Rest assured, we are not in the business of breaking bikes.

We understand life happens. Here’s how it works: Rescheduling (48+ hours’ notice): Free reschedule once; admin fee applies for multiple changes Cancellations (<48 hours): No refund; rebooking fee required Gift vouchers: Not refundable, but transferable to another rider 📧 Email us to reschedule or cancel

Your safety is our top priority, and injuries during our training days are highly unlikely. All rider training is conducted in a controlled environment by instructors certified in: ✅ Risk Management ✅ Emergency Procedures ✅ Remote First Aid & CPR We also provide a support vehicle equipped with medical and recovery gear. In the unlikely event of an emergency, we will get you to the nearest medical facility as quickly and safely as possible.

No. We have a strict zero-tolerance policy for alcohol and recreational drugs.

Once you’ve completed your off-road training, you’ll be ready for our guided adventure motorcycle tours across South Africa and Namibia. It’s the natural next step in your riding journey. - Explore Our Motorcycle Tours

Adventure motorcycle training is one of the best investments you can make as a rider. Whether you're new to adventure riding or looking to improve your skills, professional training helps you become safer, more confident, and better prepared for South Africa's diverse riding conditions. South Africa offers incredible adventure riding opportunities, from gravel roads and mountain passes to rocky tracks, corrugations, water crossings, and light sand. Learning the correct riding techniques in a controlled environment allows riders to tackle these challenges with greater confidence and control. At Motorrad Adventures, our Adventure Motorcycle Rider Training courses focus on practical, real-world skills that riders can immediately apply on tours, weekend rides, and everyday adventures. Benefits of adventure motorcycle training include: Improved Motorcycle Control Develop essential skills such as clutch and throttle control, body positioning, balance, braking on loose surfaces, cornering on gravel, hill starts, and low-speed manoeuvring. Increased Rider Confidence Many riders feel comfortable on tar roads but become uncertain when the surface changes. Training helps riders build confidence and develop the techniques needed to ride safely and comfortably on gravel and other challenging terrain. Enhanced Safety Understanding how your motorcycle behaves on different surfaces can significantly reduce the likelihood of incidents. Riders learn how to manage traction, braking, obstacles, and changing conditions while maintaining control. Greater Enjoyment of Adventure Riding When you have confidence in your abilities, adventure riding becomes far more enjoyable. Instead of worrying about the road ahead, you can focus on the scenery, the journey, and the overall experience. Preparation for Adventure Tours Adventure motorcycle training prepares riders for the types of terrain commonly encountered on guided motorcycle tours throughout South Africa, including gravel roads, mountain passes, farm roads, corrugations, rocky sections, and light sand. Unlock Your Motorcycle's Potential Modern adventure motorcycles are remarkably capable machines. Training helps riders better understand what their motorcycle can do and how to use its features effectively in a variety of riding conditions. Whether you ride a BMW 1300 GS, BMW R1250 GS, BMW F900 GS, BMW F850 GS, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, CFMOTO 450MT, KTM Adventure, Honda Africa Twin, Suzuki V-Strom, Triumph Tiger, Harley-Davidson Pan America, or any other adventure motorcycle, professional rider training can help you get more from your bike and your riding experience. Motorrad Adventures' Adventure Motorcycle Rider Training takes place at our purpose-built training facility in Honeydew, Johannesburg, where riders learn valuable skills in a safe, supportive environment under the guidance of experienced instructors. The result is a more confident rider who is ready to explore South Africa's incredible adventure riding destinations with greater skill, safety, and enjoyment.

Absolutely. One of the primary goals of adventure motorcycle training is to help riders develop the skills and confidence needed to ride safely and comfortably on gravel roads. Many riders are perfectly confident on tar roads but become nervous when the surface changes to gravel, dirt, corrugations, loose stones, or uneven terrain. This is completely normal. Adventure motorcycles behave differently on loose surfaces, and without the correct techniques, many riders feel tense, uncomfortable, or unsure of how to react. At Motorrad Adventures, our Adventure Motorcycle Rider Training course is specifically designed to help riders overcome these challenges. Through a combination of theory and practical exercises, you'll learn how to maintain control, improve balance, and build confidence in a safe and supportive environment. During training, riders develop skills such as: • Correct body positioning for gravel riding • Throttle and clutch control on loose surfaces • Effective braking techniques on gravel roads • Slow-speed balance and motorcycle control • Cornering on gravel with confidence • Riding through corrugations and uneven terrain • Managing traction and understanding motorcycle feedback • Developing smooth, controlled riding techniques Perhaps most importantly, training helps riders understand why the motorcycle behaves the way it does on gravel. Once riders understand the principles of traction, balance, momentum, and weight transfer, their confidence often improves dramatically. Many of our students arrive feeling anxious about gravel roads and leave with a completely different outlook. By the end of the course, riders are often surprised at how capable both they and their motorcycles really are. Whether you ride a BMW R1300 GS, BMW R1250 GS, BMW F900 GS, BMW F850 GS, BMW F750 GS, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, CFMOTO 450MT, KTM Adventure, Honda Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger, Suzuki V-Strom, Harley-Davidson Pan America, or another adventure motorcycle, professional training can help you become a more confident and capable rider. Our Adventure Motorcycle Rider Training takes place at our purpose-built training facility in Honeydew, Johannesburg, where riders can learn and practise new skills in a controlled environment before applying them on real-world rides and guided motorcycle tours. If gravel roads are holding you back from exploring South Africa's incredible adventure riding destinations, adventure motorcycle training is one of the fastest and most effective ways to build confidence and unlock a whole new world of riding opportunities.

An Adventure Motorcycle Rider Training course is designed to help you develop the practical skills, confidence, and techniques needed to safely enjoy adventure riding on a wide variety of surfaces and terrain. At Motorrad Adventures, our training focuses on real-world riding skills that riders can immediately apply on gravel roads, mountain passes, scenic backroads, guided motorcycle tours, and everyday riding throughout South Africa. Whether you're new to adventure motorcycling or looking to improve your existing skills, our course provides a structured learning environment where you can build confidence, improve your motorcycle control, and become a safer, more capable rider. Motorrad Adventures is a Professional Member of the South African Adventure Industry Association (SAAIA) and was instrumental in helping develop South Africa's first officially published adventure motorcycle rider training standards. This unique involvement places us at the forefront of adventure motorcycle rider training in South Africa, ensuring our courses reflect recognised industry standards, proven training methodologies, and real-world adventure riding requirements. When you train with Motorrad Adventures, you're learning from a team that has not only taught adventure riding for years, but has also helped define how adventure motorcycle rider training is delivered in South Africa. Topics covered during training include: Motorcycle Setup and Rider Preparation Learn how factors such as tyre pressures, luggage placement, rider position, and motorcycle settings can influence handling, stability, and performance. Body Positioning and Balance Develop the correct riding posture for improved motorcycle control, stability, and confidence on loose and uneven surfaces. Clutch and Throttle Control Master smooth and precise rider inputs that improve traction, stability, and overall motorcycle control in challenging conditions. Slow-Speed Motorcycle Control Learn techniques for balancing and manoeuvring large adventure motorcycles at low speeds, including tight turns, U-turns, and technical riding situations. Braking Techniques Understand how to brake effectively on both tar and gravel surfaces while maintaining stability and control. Cornering on Gravel Roads Learn how to approach, negotiate, and exit gravel corners with confidence using proper line selection, vision, body positioning, and throttle control. Obstacle Negotiation Develop techniques for safely riding over uneven terrain, ruts, rocky sections, small obstacles, and other common adventure riding challenges. Understanding Traction and Motorcycle Dynamics Gain a deeper understanding of how your motorcycle behaves on different surfaces and learn how to work with the motorcycle rather than against it. Real-World Adventure Riding Skills Learn practical techniques that can be applied when riding gravel roads, mountain passes, corrugations, farm roads, remote adventure routes, and challenging South African riding conditions. One of the biggest benefits of professional training is that it helps riders understand not only what to do, but why. This understanding builds confidence, improves decision-making, and allows riders to respond more effectively to changing road conditions and unexpected challenges. Whether you ride a BMW R1300 GS, BMW R1250 GS, BMW F900 GS, BMW F850 GS, BMW F750 GS, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, CFMOTO 450MT, KTM Adventure, Honda Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger, Suzuki V-Strom, Harley-Davidson Pan America, or another adventure motorcycle, the skills learned during training will help you become a safer, more confident, and more capable rider. Our Adventure Motorcycle Rider Training takes place at our purpose-built training facility in Honeydew, Johannesburg, where riders receive professional instruction in a safe, supportive, and enjoyable environment. The goal is simple: to give you the skills, confidence, and knowledge to ride further, explore more, and get the most from your adventure motorcycle.

Yes. Professional adventure motorcycle rider training in South Africa is increasingly being delivered in line with recognised industry standards and best practices designed to improve rider safety, confidence, and real-world riding ability. At Motorrad Adventures, we take this commitment a step further. Motorrad Adventures is a Professional Member of the South African Adventure Industry Association (SAAIA) and was instrumental in helping develop South Africa's first officially published adventure motorcycle rider training standards. This unique involvement places us at the forefront of adventure motorcycle rider training in South Africa and ensures our courses reflect recognised industry standards, proven training methodologies, and real-world adventure riding requirements. Having helped establish the benchmark against which adventure motorcycle rider training is measured in South Africa, we continue to lead through professional instruction, practical experience, and a commitment to developing safer, more confident adventure riders. Our Adventure Motorcycle Rider Training course is structured to provide riders with practical, progressive skill development in a safe and supportive environment. Training focuses on the real-world skills required for adventure riding, including motorcycle control, body positioning, braking techniques, gravel road riding, cornering, obstacle negotiation, traction management, and rider confidence development. Unlike generic motorcycle training, our programme is specifically designed for adventure motorcycle riders and the unique challenges they encounter when exploring South Africa's gravel roads, mountain passes, remote backcountry routes, and adventure touring destinations. Training is suitable for riders of all experience levels, from those taking their first steps into adventure motorcycling to experienced riders looking to refine their skills and improve their confidence on challenging terrain. Whether you ride a BMW R1300 GS, BMW R1250 GS, BMW F900 GS, BMW F850 GS, BMW F750 GS, Royal Enfield Himalayan 450, CFMOTO 450MT, KTM Adventure, Honda Africa Twin, Triumph Tiger, Suzuki V-Strom, Harley-Davidson Pan America, or another adventure motorcycle, our training provides a structured pathway to becoming a safer, more capable, and more confident rider. Training takes place at our purpose-built adventure motorcycle training facility in Honeydew, Johannesburg, where riders receive professional instruction in a controlled environment before applying their skills in real-world riding situations. If you're looking for professional adventure motorcycle rider training that aligns with recognised industry standards and is delivered by a team that helped shape those standards, Motorrad Adventures offers one of the most comprehensive and respected adventure motorcycle training programmes available in South Africa.