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Parents and children enjoy motorcycles
This is a Motorcycle School designed to help children learn the importance of rules and manners through motorcycle experiences while interacting with them. Fathers and mothers act as instructors, enjoying the time with their children and conveying various things to them. Even children who are initially not confident with motorcycles can safely enjoy riding with advice from their parents and support from experienced instructors.
Through motorcycles, feel your child's growth and enjoy wonderful time together as parent and child.
Parents and children enjoy motorcycles
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Parents and children enjoy motorcycles
Prologue
Challenge Together as Parent and Child!
"Motorcycle Enjoyment Meeting Prologue (For First-Timers, Start Here)"
- Time
- 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Content
- * Eligibility Requirements
Motorcycle Handling / Riding Posture / Starting and Stopping / Brake Practice - Target
- Elementary and Junior High School Students and Guardians
First Stage
From the basics of running and stopping
Starting with motorcycle handling, the goal is to proceed at a slow pace together with the parents.
Those participating for the first time will start here.
- Time
- 13:30～16:00
- Content
- * Eligibility
Starting and stopping / Figure-eight / Course driving - Vehicle
- Rental
Second Stage
Balance Driving and Course Driving
Review how to use the accelerator and brake, and master the basic cornering techniques through figure-eight and slalom driving. You will also drive on a balance course and learn how to balance at low speeds. Finally, you will practice advanced driving with awareness of traffic rules on the slalom course.
- Time
- 10：00～16：00
- Content
- Basic operation confirmation / Brakes / Figure-eight driving / Sense of balance / Simulated course driving, etc.
- Vehicle
- Rental
※Only those who have taken the first stage can apply.
Third Stage
Climbing and Off-Road Driving
Using sections such as V-shaped grooves and one-bridge on the balance course, you will master more advanced balance control than the second stage. You will also practice going up and down slopes for off-road riding. In the afternoon, after practicing braking and cornering on actual off-road terrain, you will ride on an applied off-road course. If desired, we will also provide certification necessary for participating in the special stage.
- Time
- 10：00～16：00
- Content
- Off-road driving (braking, turning, uphill and downhill) / Course driving, etc.
- Vehicle
- Rental
※Only those who have completed the Second Stage can apply.
Third Stage On-road [Racing Course Experience]
![Third Stage On-road [Racing Course Experience]](../../img/hms/hms_oyako04b_img.jpg)
Parent and Child Racing Course Experience
Building on the practice from the Second Stage, you will run a slalom course equivalent to that of the adult on-road school. In the evening, parents and children will ride together on the coveted racing course where MotoGP™ is held.
*Special stage certification will not be granted in the Third Stage On-road.
- Time
- 13：30～18：30
- Content
- Course Slalom / Racing Course Experience Run
- Vehicle
- Rental
※Only those who have completed the Second Stage can apply.
Special Stage
Experience a real forest road course with your family
After receiving certification at the Mobi Stage, you can move on to the special stage where you can enjoy authentic trekking. Parents and children can learn techniques, rules, and manners while enjoying nature.
- Time
- 10：00～16：00
- Content
- Basic Driving (Off-Road Course) / Trekking Basic Driving (Hill Start/Stop, etc.) / Trekking Course Driving
- Vehicle
- Rental
※Only those who have been certified in the third stage can apply.
First Bike Experience for Junior High School Students
Challenge yourself on a bike with gears and a clutch
Enjoy learning the basic motorcycle operations.
At the end of the day, let's enjoy touring together as parent and child.
- Time
- 10：00～16：00
- Content
- Handling the motorcycle / Starting and stopping / Brake practice / Course riding
- Vehicle
- Rental
Eligibility for Participation and Precautions
- To ensure the safety of our students during classes
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- When attending school, please be sure to wear all the protectors provided at the venue for safety. (For both parents and children)
- If you are a guardian, please wear a jacket with built-in pads and make sure to insert pads with sufficient protective performance. Depending on the judgment of the instructor in charge, if the pads are deemed unsuitable for the lesson, you may be asked to wear the protectors provided at the venue or refrain from participating. Thank you for your understanding.
- Eligibility
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- Children
- ①For elementary school students.
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・If you have taken the First Stage as an elementary school student, you can continue to take classes from the Second Stage and beyond even after becoming a junior high school student.
※If you are a junior high school student and would like to take the course for the first time, we also hold a separate junior high school version of the First Stage.
- ②Be able to ride a bicycle with ease (Please use the following as a guide to confirm your proficiency in riding a bicycle.)
・Can be driven straight. (Can move in the desired direction)
・Can maintain balance with the handlebars and ride without putting feet down, even at a slow speed comparable to walking pace.
(Able to maintain balance with the handlebars even when making small turns or tight maneuvers)・Be able to stop firmly by grasping the brakes with both hands in case of emergency.
- It is recommended to have a height of 120cm or more, as it is necessary to support the weight of the motorcycle (50kg) while sitting during a stop.
(There is a similar weight feeling as riding a small motorcycle for adults)
- Guardian
・Must have a license to drive a moped or higher.
・If you have a small motorcycle license or above, you can drive a small motorcycle.
・Must be able to drive a moped if you have a moped license or an automatic transmission only license.
※Participation with a moped scooter is only available for the first stage.
- First-time participants will start from the Prologue.
・Those who have already taken courses at Honda's Traffic Education Center can start from the First Stage, Second Stage, or Third Stage.
・Special stage is only available for those who have been certified at the Traffic Education Center Motegi's third stage.
- Children
- Things to Prepare
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- Application Form (PDF:298KB)(Please fill out and bring it on the day)
- Long-sleeved and long pants attire
- HELMET
- Boots or ankle-hiding shoes, gloves
- Driver's License (Please present at reception)
- Original health insurance card (both child and guardian, no copies allowed)
- ※Bikes, children's helmets, and protectors will be provided at each venue.
- ※All courses include rental fees for bikes, children's helmets, and protectors.
- ※Please prepare your own lunch. (There are also restaurants inside the venue.)
- On the day
- Please pay the tuition fee at the reception counter (consumption tax is included in the listed price).
- Will be held even on rainy days.
- Other
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- If you need to cancel, please contact us at least 3 days before the event date.
Training (Rental) Vehicles
- Please choose a vehicle according to your purpose.
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CRF125F (Weight 88kg/Seat height 785mm) / CRF80F (Weight 74kg/Seat height 734mm) / CRF70F (Weight 58kg/Seat height 655mm) / CRF50F (Weight 50kg/Seat height 548mm)
※Content is subject to change without notice.
※The price is displayed as the total price.
※The photos and illustrations used are for illustration purposes only.
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