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Motorcycle Training for Beginnersat theMX-Academy
In motorcycle training for beginners on the MX-Academy's private grounds, you learn everything from scratch: posture, controls, vision and balance – first on a motorcycle without a clutch and with no driving licence at all.
no experience needed, ages 4 to 743.5 hrs (Wed) · 4 hrs (Sat) track timeWednesday or Saturdayno driving licence needed30 min from Singen
from €390(CHF 360) · with rental
Motorcycle Training for Beginners
Is this right for you?
Yes, if …
- you have never ridden a motorcycle yourself and want to start properly from zero
- you would rather practise the basic techniques without traffic and without a driving licence
- you want to start without a clutch and add it later at your own pace
- you are looking for a full course day with a coach, a Honda and protective gear
Motorcycle training for beginners: the basic techniques you practise
Motorcycle training for beginners does not start with speed, but with the basics. At the MX-Academy, you first practise the correct posture and the right seating position. Then you learn to operate the controls: throttle, brakes and later the clutch. On top of that come vision technique and balance, because if you look in the right place and sit correctly, it is much easier to keep the motorcycle balanced. Practice takes place on the private grounds in Schlatt TG, with no traffic and no driving licence.
If you understand the riding positions and can apply them, you feel safer on the motorcycle, have it under better control and trust it more. That is exactly what the beginner motorcycle course is about: by the evening you know why you sit the way you do and where you look, and you can put it into practice yourself. You will need this foundation later for every further technique, whether in corners, on whoops or in sand.
- Posture and seating position
- Operating throttle, brakes and clutch
- Vision technique
- Balance on the motorcycle
- The right riding positions
Beginner motorcycle course: without a clutch at first
Clutch, throttle and balance all at once – for newcomers that is a lot to handle. That is why, in the beginner motorcycle course, you can learn all the basics on a motorcycle without a clutch first. This lets you concentrate fully on posture, throttle and balance. Only once that is in place do you practise using the clutch. The MX-Academy considers this sequence the easiest way to get into motorcycling.
For the first laps, a coach rides on the bike behind you until you can ride safely on your own. The beginner motorcycles are Honda F models such as the CRF110F, CRF125F or CRF250F: with fuel injection, electric start and a quiet engine, built for getting started off-road. Every size is available, from kids' bikes to models for adults, including suitable motorcycles for smaller women.
Motorcycle training in groups by ability
The motorcycle training takes place in groups divided by ability. Four motocross tracks are available; newcomers start on the separate kids' and beginners' track and only move on to more demanding terrain later. The professional coaches respond to each participant individually and stay with them: between laps, during the breaks, they give you specific tips for the next lap. Coaching is compulsory for first-time participants.
You can also take the course on your own bike. If you bring your own bike and gear, you pay €163 (CHF 150) on Wednesday or €195 (CHF 180) on Saturday. The condition for this price: you can already ride on your own. If you are not there yet, extra coaching for €54 (CHF 50) is added. All prices are non-binding and subject to change.
Motorcycle training near you: travelling from Germany
Schlatt TG, home of the MX-Academy, is around 30 minutes by car from Singen. From Konstanz it is around 45 minutes, from Tuttlingen around 55 minutes and from Stuttgart around 2 hours. So if you are looking for motorcycle training for beginners near Singen, Konstanz or Tuttlingen, you don't have far to go.
For these distances, a full day course is the right choice. You get 3.5 hours of track time on Wednesdays and 4 hours on Saturdays, including breaks and instruction. The package with rental bike, coaching and protective gear costs €390 (CHF 360) on Wednesday or €444 (CHF 410) on Saturday (non-binding). Allow 6 to 8 hours for the whole day, including registration, theory and gear.
How your course day works
1
Arrive
Meeting point and sat-nav address: the MX-Academy Shop, Hauptstrasse 8, Schlatt TG.
2
Register
At the shop reception you sign in for your course day.
3
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.
4
Detailed theory
Before you start, the coaches calmly explain how riding off-road works.
5
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 calendarSaturday
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 calendarA 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: Motorcycle Training for Beginners
Do I need a driving licence for motorcycle training as a beginner?
No. Because you only ride on the school's private grounds and do not use any public roads, nobody requires a driving licence for it.
Do I need to know how to use the clutch for the beginner motorcycle course?
No. You first learn the basics on a motorcycle without a clutch and then add the clutch step by step.
How much does motorcycle training for beginners cost in euros?
On Wednesdays you pay €390 (CHF 360), on Saturdays €444 (CHF 410) – this includes a rental bike, coaching and full protective gear. All prices are non-binding and subject to change.
What do I need to bring to the motorcycle course for beginners?
Just long trousers and sturdy shoes. The MX-Academy provides boots, helmet, gloves, goggles, knee guards and chest protector, from children's sizes to XXL.
How far is it from Stuttgart to the motorcycle training?
Around 2 hours (172 km) by car to Schlatt TG, calculated without traffic.
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