Beginners welcome
Beginner Motorcycle Lessons in Bangkok, in English
Never ridden a motorcycle before? NIB teaches complete beginners on a real race track, with a native English-speaking coach beside you all day. No motorcycle licence is needed, because you ride on a closed circuit, and you can rent a track bike and full gear from us.
Start here
Never ridden a motorcycle? Start here.
Learning on Bangkok's streets means sharing the road with buses, taxis and motorbikes that do not wait for you. A closed race track removes that pressure. There are no cars to watch for and no junctions to negotiate, so you can concentrate on the basics: how the bike responds, how to brake smoothly, and how to hold a line through a corner.
That is why every lesson starts on the skid pad. It is a controlled area where you get comfortable on the bike while your coach watches, before you head out onto the circuit. You build confidence at your own speed, and you only move on when your coach says you are ready.
Lessons in English, at your own pace
Every NIB coach is a native English speaker, so instructions, questions and feedback are clear from your first lap. When your coach tells you where to look or when to brake, nothing is lost in translation.
Coaching is limited to a maximum of 2 riders per coach, so you get real one-to-one attention. There is no minimum age for lessons, and nobody is rushed. Your coach decides when you are ready for the next step.
Your first day
How your first day works
- 01
Welcome and suit up
Meet your coach, get fitted with gear and talk through your goals.
- 02
Briefing
Your coach explains the plan for the day and the key points for your first session.
- 03
Skid pad warm-up (10–20 minutes)
Get comfortable on the bike while your coach watches and gives advice the whole time.
- 04
Debrief and tips
Your coach reviews the warm-up, then decides whether you're ready for the track or need more skid pad time.
- 05
Track sessions (15–20 minutes each)
Ride the circuit, then come in for a briefing after every session.
- 06
Repeat and progress
Each session builds on the last, with new targets from your coach.
Every booking
What is included
Bike rental and damage insurance are optional extras. Each one is priced separately in the price list further down this page.
- RaceBox lap timer with every rental bike
- Full gear: racing suit, helmet, boots and gloves
- Drinks provided at the track
- Maximum 2 riders per coach
Licence and age
Do I need a licence?
No motorcycle licence is needed to join a lesson, because coaching takes place on a closed race circuit, not public roads. There is no minimum age either. If you have questions about your own situation, message us on WhatsApp before you book.
Prices
What beginner lessons cost
Coaching is ฿2,000 per day at Motorsports Park Suvarnabhumi and ฿5,000 at Bira Circuit. Add the track bike or full gear only if you need them.
See the full prices page| Item | Motorsports Park Suvarnabhumi | Bira Circuit |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching | ฿2,000 | ฿5,000 |
| Yamaha R15 V3 track bike rental (with RaceBox lap timer) | ฿3,000 | ฿3,000 |
| Bike transport fee (rental bikes only) | – | ฿3,000 |
| Full gear rental (suit, helmet, boots, gloves) | ฿2,000 | ฿2,000 |
| Damage insurance – optional, recommended (covers one crash) | ฿2,000 | ฿2,000 |
| Track fee (per rider) | ฿700 | ฿1,800 |
Damage insurance covers one crash. After a crash, you can buy insurance again for ฿2,000 or pay for any further damage yourself.
Locations
Where you will learn
You can learn at Motorsports Park Suvarnabhumi in Bangkok, about 30 minutes from central Bangkok near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Bira Circuit in Chon Buri, near Pattaya, is also available when you want a different track.
Questions
Beginner questions, answered
The questions new riders ask us most before their first lesson.
Our lessons are built for complete beginners, so nerves are normal. Every day starts on the skid pad, and you move onto the track only when your coach says you are ready. There is no minimum age, and no motorcycle licence is needed because you ride on a closed circuit.
Full gear rental covers a racing suit (sizes 50, 52 and 54), helmet, boots and gloves. If you bring your own riding gear, you do not need to rent it.
Damage insurance is optional but recommended. It costs ฿2,000 per day and covers all damage to the bike and gear from one crash. After a crash, you can buy insurance again for ฿2,000 or pay for any further damage yourself.
Each day builds up gradually. You start with a briefing and a skid pad warm-up, then your coach decides whether you are ready for the track. Track sessions run 15 to 20 minutes, with a debrief after each one, and every session builds on the last.
Coaching has a maximum of 2 riders per coach. Message us on WhatsApp with your date and track, and we will confirm availability for you both.
Send a booking request through the booking form on our homepage, or message us on WhatsApp with your date and track. There is no deposit, and we confirm your booking on WhatsApp within a few hours.
Get in touch
Ready for your first lesson?
Tell us about your riding and we'll confirm availability on WhatsApp.