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Lean Angle Trainingat theMX-Academy

In the MX-Academy's lean angle training you practise corners where speeds are lower and a light bike is more forgiving of mistakes: on loose ground off-road, with a Honda and protective gear, in a group that matches your ability.

beginners to advanced riders3.5 hrs (Wed) · 4 hrs (Sat) track timeWednesday or Saturdayno driving licence needed55 min from Tuttlingen

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from €390(CHF 360) · with rental

Lean Angle Training

Is this right for you?

Yes, if …

You want to achieve more lean angle with clean technique rather than courage
You want to specifically improve your balance and timing in corners
You prefer to train corners on a nimble, forgiving bike first
You want to work on your cornering technique with your own enduro motorcycle

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Why lean angle training works off-road

On uneven, slippery ground you only keep your balance if you work precisely, and you have to apply throttle, brake and clutch very finely. That is exactly why riding off-road teaches you to really control a motorcycle. And off-road it is easier to explore the limit, with less risk involved. Precise balance and exact control are therefore the first stage of lean angle training; the advanced techniques follow once this foundation is in place.

The more lean angle and speed you want, the finer your technique, coordination and timing have to be, because every extra bit of speed leaves you less time to act. Off-road you ride more slowly, so the time window is bigger. This lets you repeat every movement calmly until it happens automatically.

Lean angle practice on a slope: a rider leans his motorcycle well over on a hillside

Practising lean angle with technique, not courage

Lean angle cannot be forced with courage, and taking more risk won't get you a single centimetre deeper into the corner. If your speed is greater than your control – in other words, your riding technique – you will end up on the ground sooner or later. That is why at the MX-Academy you learn the techniques of the sport of motocross in every detail. Lean angle and speed come from mastered technique, not from a willingness to take risks or from strength.

For the training, riders are divided into groups, and the professional coaches analyse each person individually. During the breaks, which are a fixed part of motocross, you get tips and tricks that you try out straight away on the next lap. That way your lean angle grows with your technique, lap after lap.

Cornering training on grass: rider at a steep lean angle, the motorcycle tilted far over

Motorcycle cornering training: a light bike or your own enduro

Balance and lean angle exercises are easier on a light, nimble MX-Academy off-road motorcycle, because it is much more agile and far more forgiving of mistakes. Honda Switzerland supports the MX-Academy, which is why the Honda off-road models are ready at the school; for smaller women there are smaller and lighter bikes. Once the technique works on the nimble bike, you then apply the same movements on your own motorcycle.

If you feel up to it, you get on your own enduro motorcycle right from the start. The course day then costs €163 (CHF 150) on Wednesday or €195 (CHF 180) on Saturday. Requirement: you can already ride on your own, otherwise extra coaching for €54 (CHF 50) is due. All prices are non-binding and subject to change.

Motorcycle cornering training in sand: a high fountain of sand sprays up behind the motocross rider in the corner

Lean angle training: travelling from southern Germany

Short distances make it easy: by car, Singen is around 30 minutes from Schlatt TG, Tuttlingen around 55 minutes and Rottweil around 1 hour. From Ulm it takes around 2 hrs 20 min, from Karlsruhe around 2 hrs 30 min. From Vorarlberg, for example from Bregenz, allow around 1 hr 35 min. All times are without traffic. So if you are looking for lean angle training near Singen, you can be here in half an hour.

The full day course is well worth it, with 3.5 hours of track time on Wednesday or 4 hours on Saturday, including breaks and instruction. With a rental bike, protective gear and coaching you pay €390 (CHF 360) or €444 (CHF 410) respectively (non-binding). For even more technique at an advanced level, the MX-Academy motocross team is the next step.

How your course day works

Arrive

Meeting point and sat-nav address: the MX-Academy Shop, Hauptstrasse 8, Schlatt TG.

Register

At the shop reception you sign in for your course day.

Collect your gear

You get a helmet, goggles, chest protector, knee guards, boots and gloves in your size – and a Honda CRF that suits you.

Detailed theory

Before you start, the coaches calmly explain how riding off-road works.

Riding with breaks

On the track, riding and breaks alternate – with more tips and tricks from the coaches.

Prices in euros

Wednesday

Weekday course

3.5 hrs track time incl. breaks and instruction

with rental€390 (CHF 360)

with your own gear€163 (CHF 150)

Dates in the events calendar

Saturday

Weekend course

4 hrs track time incl. breaks and instruction

with rental€444 (CHF 410)

with your own gear€195 (CHF 180)

Dates in the events calendar

A course day lasts 6–8 hours in total, including registration, gear and theory. The hours shown are the available track time including the breaks and instruction you need, not pure time in the saddle: motocross is anaerobic, breaks are part of it – and that is exactly when the coaches give you more tips and tricks. For teenagers and adults, each of these days is the recommended taster course, because it gives you a real impression of the sport and shows your progress. Kids, teenagers, women and adults all pay the same; the only difference is whether you rent or bring your own gear. With rental: a Honda bike in your size, protective gear, coaching and basic course costs. With your own gear: coaching, track hire and basic course – provided you can already ride on your own, otherwise extra coaching for €54 (CHF 50) is added.

€179 (CHF 165)1-hour taster course (track time incl. breaks and instruction) – every other Wednesday, mainly for children aged 4 to 6 who can concentrate for about an hour. Motocross taster course

Euro = guide price based on the ECB reference rate of 23.10.2026 (€1 = 0.9227 CHF), updated daily; courses are priced in CHF. All prices are non-binding and subject to change.

Your driving time to Schlatt TG

From Stuttgart to Schlatt TGapprox. 2 hrs

By car · OSRM route planner (OpenStreetMap), measured 23–26 Oct 2026, without traffic or waiting time at the border. Directions

FAQ: Lean Angle Training

Can I practise lean angle without ever having ridden off-road?

Yes. You start with balance and precise control; the advanced techniques only come once these are in place, and the groups are divided by ability.

Why practise lean angle off-road?

Because speeds are lower and you have more time for every action. On loose ground you also learn to use balance and the controls very precisely.

Can I bring my own enduro to lean angle training?

Yes. If you feel up to it, you can even ride it all day. Alternatively, you first learn the technique on a light Honda off-road bike from the MX-Academy.

Do I need a driving licence for this cornering training?

No. The corners you practise are on private training grounds, not on public roads.

How far is lean angle training from Tuttlingen?

Around 55 minutes (55 km) by car to Schlatt TG, calculated without traffic.