BMW Rider Training Reviews 167

Novice to Licensed Rider!

I recently completed a 5-day motorcycle course, and I can't recommend it enough to anyone looking to start riding. Going from someone who had never been on a motorcycle to having a full license, despite a few personal mishaps along the way, is a testament to the quality of this program.

My instructors, Stan, Martin, and Chris, were phenomenal. Although a special mention to all the team I had conversations with, no question was to much and all super friendly.

Their teaching styles were consistently easy-going, approachable, and incredibly articulate. They excelled at explaining and breaking down all the complex steps into manageable pieces, which made the learning process much less intimidating.

The course content itself was excellent. I gained crucial skills in effective observations and reading the road ahead, allowing me to quickly process information and make confident, easy decisions while riding. The riding sessions were good, providing ample opportunity to practice these new skills and get miles under my belt. As I'm not from exeter, being on a motorcycle and riding new roads was overwhelming but they all understood and curated my training around this.

What truly set this course apart was the incredible training area, which included a private road network and a mock mod 1 training pad, these where invaluable, especially for getting used to a bike if you've never been on one before.
I'm now confidently looking forward to my advanced training in the future, all thanks to the solid foundation this course provided.

All in all BMW Rider training, THANK YOU for EVERYTHING. Not only did they teach me everything I now know. I also have a group of friends in Exeter.

Anyone looking to start who is like me and worries about everything, my little pieces of advice would be, relax, breath and enjoy the process. You've got this.

Anyone looking to start who is like me and worries about everything, my little pieces of advice would be, relax, breath and enjoy the process. You've got this.

I would wholeheartedly recommend this course to anyone looking to start motorcycling!

Everything about the training was superb. I really can’t speak too highly about it; absolutely fantastic - the experience, the bikes, the training, the riding kit, and Exeter was a great location to learn. If you’re thinking about it, do it!

This Training centre (Royston) is second to none ! When first turning up everyone made you feel so comfortable and welcome !

And a special mention to Toby who was a fantastic instructor ! Very calm great teacher and endless amount of advice and knowledge!

All in all every instructor that I met was very welcoming and friendly and love a good laugh which puts you at ease straight away and I would 100% recommend anyone looking to do any of the courses available ( I did DAS 5 day ) ! Well worth the money hands down ! And to walk away with a pass for both mod 1 and 2 was just the icing on the cake !

Thanks Guys

I’m very happy with the training I have done at Royston BMW motorcycle. Coaching was clear and understandable.
I have passed my test first time.
I’m pleased of progress I was doing every day. Dave ( my instructor) is very professional and patient.
I’m truly recommending this place!

Absolutely fantastic, not only has my riding improved tremendously and my confidence is up but so has my driving as a result. Toby, from the Royston site, was excellent and patient and prepared me for the test as much as possible. I knew exactly what to do on the day. The support from the other instructor, Iain, was fantastic, too. Both instructors made a welcoming and friendly environment and couldn’t do enough for me. I would definitely recommend to anyone looking to pass their test and most of all understand the fundamentals of riding safely and confidently. Great experience, definitely worth the money!

Having experienced the dodgy end of the motorcycle training world with my CBT at a disused portacabin site on broken concrete and old bikes I wanted to find somewhere with decent facilities and training for direct access.

I picked BMW’s 5 day programme based on reviews.

I trained at Royston with Toby who was brilliant - huge credit to him for my first time passes.

The facilities, along the other trainers who were really helpful, fellow learners and the latest bikes the whole setup is class leading. I don’t think there’s any better way to learn.

I would highly recommend it to anyone serious about learning to ride.

Really great instructors and an excellent experience, would thoroughly recommend.

I did my DAS course at the Royston school on the brilliant F800 GS. Denis was an excellent teacher. Very friendly, polite, patient and knowledgeable. Even though I had little to no experience on 2 wheels, his guidance allowed me to reach the standard of passing mod 1 and mod 2 with zero faults on each.

Highly recommend this school to anyone wanting to get their motorcycle license!

Great course whether you’re completely new to bike or own a smaller bike and want to upgrade your lisence. The equipment provided is clean and protective. The bikes are all brand new and very capable / easy to ride. The highlight is the great knowledgable team of instructors. Special thanks to Toby and Brian at the Royston school, they really made it an amazing experience.

The training at Exeter by MTS in conjunction with BMW was awesome thoroughly recommended.

I passed both my CBT & both parts of the DAS course first time with instructor Stan. I cannot recommend these guys enough! I was so nervous just going for my CBT, but before I got to the door I had a very friendly welcome from Chris and was instantly put at ease. I had Stan for both my CBT & DAS and I’m so grateful I did. He was calm, polite and very encouraging. He explained everything in great detail and in simple terms for me to absorb everything that I was able to put into practice straight away and remember everything going into my tests. Both Chris & Stan are great at being serious and getting the job at hand done while being easy going and have a laugh with you!

I absolutely will be back for an advance cornering course!

Thank you again Stan & Chris!

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Absolutely brilliant 7 day course, would recommend them to anyone who wants to receive a great experience with the best trainers and with the use of quality motorbikes and safety equipment.
Thanks to both Ian & Denis for a great week and gradually building up our confidence and teaching us to ride safely and pass our A test.
As others have already confirmed this is a great place with first class trainers and facilities who will support you throughout the course to get you out on 2 wheels.
Don't waste you time get booked in with Ian and his team, the old adage in my view is true you get what you pay for in life.

Kevin

Excellent intensive seven day course
Made welcome as soon as I walked through the door and put at ease. The facility are well organised and comfortable.
I did my training on a BMW 310 and they had adjusted the bike for my height. Again the bike was well maintained and rode beautifully.
I had two instructors in the course of my seven days and both were professional and would give constructive feedback to my riding, which help immensely.
They covered all types of roads during the seven days, which definitely helped with the test.
I passed my MOD 1 and A2 licence on day seven, this was made possible through excellent instruction by the trainers.

I have to say, Bmw riding training Royston was a fantastic experience carried out seven day course all the instructors were incredibly friendly and helpful and a really nice atmosphere and a well presented facility

I did my training in Royston mainly with Toby, but one day with Ian. They were both absolutely brilliant and had a wealth of knowledge, not just about how to pass the tests but also how to be a better rider which is exactly what I was looking for. I did the 7 day course and at the beginning of the week, I was pretty useless and was convinced I'd never get the hang of actually turning the handlebars, never mind being able to actually do a u turn or a figure of 8, and I thought if I were Toby I would have throttled me, but he kept very calm and managed to explain in different ways how to get me to do it, and lo and behold, there I was actually DOING IT! By day 2 we were out on the road on the 800s, and each day could see noticeable improvements. We got time at the test centre to practice on the actual facilities for the Mod 1 so we'd know exactly what to expect, which was invaluable. Toby was very good at checking in with us towards the end of the week to see if there were any areas we felt we needed practise on before the mods, or any specific roads we wanted to revisit. Also, being female I didn't at all feel the way the place where I'd done my CBT had made me feel. Here I was just another rider. Being male or female didn't come into it. The bikes are well looked after - in great condition, not battered, and are lovely to ride. I had a lowered one as I'm a bit short. I live in North London but travelling to Royston daily was definitely the right decision. I got a weekly train ticket, but I know some people get an Air B&B and stay up there.

A very professionally run training centre using highly experienced instructors.

Well maintained, modern motorbikes and good safety equipment.

First time pass MOD 1 and 2.

Many thanks to Ian, Toby and the team.

Highly recommended.

I have had a fantastic 7 day intensive course at Royston1 Having never ridden a motorcycle before day one, to passing my category A unrestricted licence by day 7! My instructor Toby was fantastic, he was very informative, put me at ease, helped understand the fundamentals of riding a motorcycle, taught me everything I needed to pass both tests and kept me fully entertained for the entire week! Toby has really given me the confidence required to ride a motorcycle and I am looking so very forward to buying my own motorcycle and having a great time safely.

I would fully recommend BMW Rider Training if you are interested in a direct access intensive course. It is by far the best value for money, with all gear and bikes included as well as incredibly entertaining and rewarding.

I was made to feel incredibly welcome and felt like I was part of a massive effort with all other participants throughout the week, feeling very supported by everyone there.

Outstanding training with highly experienced and capable instructors. You can quite realistically go from never having ridden a bike before to gaining a full bike license in just 7 days. The learning approach builds quickly with each new technique building on the last. Most importantly this training teaches you to ride a bike with skills that will stay with you forever, not just to pass a bike test.

Brilliant, sublime coaching from a consummate professional. Facilities are a bit like a staff room at a garage but not bad.

Every instructor was great, caring and helpful. But Denis was extra caring.
Very understanding school and will do anything to get you to pass. Very patient people. Facilities were clean.
If I every want to advance my skills I know where to go. BMW Royston!
Thank you for all your hard work.