Independent riding school · Straiton, Edinburgh
Motorcycle training in Edinburgh. Two riders, one instructor.
Edinburgh Motorcycle Training is an independent riding school at 15 Clippens Yard, Straiton, EH20 9NS, 5 minutes from the A720 Edinburgh bypass. DVSA-qualified instructors teach CBT from £195 and Direct Access (DAS) from £1,140, with a maximum of 2 students per instructor.
Bikes and helmets supplied
2:1
Maximum students per instructor on every group course
12 hrs
Training included in every CBT, with a second session if you need it
5 min
From the A720 Edinburgh bypass, opposite Straiton retail park
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DVSA-qualified instructors, several of them IAM members
Start here
Which motorcycle course do I need?
Most riders follow the same four steps from first sit on a bike to a full licence. You can stop at any point: a CBT alone lets you ride a 125cc.
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Introduction to Motorcycling
£55
1.5 hours off-road. Required first if you have never ridden.
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CBT
from £195
One day. Ride a 125cc on the road with L-plates for 2 years.
- 3
Theory test
Booked with DVSA
Pass the motorcycle theory test before Direct Access.
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Direct Access
from £1,140
4 or 5 days. Module 1 and Module 2 for your full licence.
Courses
How much does motorcycle training cost in Edinburgh?
ITM is £55, CBT is £195 on weekdays or £210 at weekends, and Direct Access is £1,140 for 4 days or £1,440 for 5 days including the pre-DAS assessment.
1.5 hours
ITM taster
A 1.5 hour first session for complete beginners. Required before your CBT if you have never ridden.
£55 Details →
One day (up to 12 hours included)
CBT
The one-day course you need to ride a moped or 125cc on the road with L-plates.
From £195 Details →
4 or 5 days, spread over about 2 weeks
Direct Access (DAS)
The 4 or 5-day route to a full motorcycle licence, covering Module 1 and Module 2 training and tests.
From £1,140 Details →
One day
CBT renewal
Re-certify every two years, or use the day as a stepping stone to Direct Access.
£175 Details →
3 hours
Confidence course
Three hours of guided practice for riders who have their CBT but want more road confidence.
From £165 Details →
3 hours
Back-to-Biking
A 3 hour one-to-one refresher for licensed riders returning after a long break.
£195 Details →
How we train
Why learn to ride at Straiton?
You start on a private yard with no traffic, move to a large open area at Straiton Park and Ride, and only then ride on the road.
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Off-road training yard
You start on an area free from traffic and obstacles, ideal for the early stages. A second large training area is at Straiton Park and Ride.
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Bikes and helmets supplied
Well-maintained 125cc machines for CBT and larger bikes for Direct Access. Helmets can be provided, or bring your own.
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Small groups
Never more than 2 students to 1 instructor, with one-to-one options on confidence, gear conversion and post-licence courses.
The instructors
Who will teach me?
All our instructors are DVSA-qualified with many years of experience between them. Colin, who leads the team, has 45 years of motorcycling behind him and is a Fellow of the Institute of Advanced Motorists.
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Colin
DAS, CBT and ERS Instructor
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Brian
DAS and CBT Instructor
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Dylan
DAS and CBT Instructor
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Grant
CBT Instructor
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Jethro
CBT Instructor
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Neil
CBT Instructor
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Rob
CBT Instructor
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Tania
Office Manager
Reviews
What do riders say about EMT?
Our reviews are on Google, written by riders who have trained with us. Have a read before you book.
Getting here
Where do EMT riders travel from?
All training starts from 15 Clippens Yard, Straiton, EH20 9NS. Because the yard is 5 minutes from the bypass, riders travel in from across Edinburgh, the Lothians, the Borders and Fife.
- Edinburgh 7 mi
- Loanhead and Straiton 1.5 mi
- Dalkeith 4.5 mi
- Bonnyrigg 4 mi
- Penicuik 5 mi
- Musselburgh 7.5 mi
- Tranent 11 mi
- Haddington 18 mi
- Livingston 20 mi
- Bathgate 22 mi
- Broxburn 15 mi
- South Queensferry 15 mi
- Dunfermline 26 mi
- Peebles 17.5 mi
- Galashiels 30 mi
- Glasgow 48 mi
Questions
Common questions before booking
I have never ridden a motorcycle. Where do I start?
Start with the 1.5 hour Introduction to Motorcycling (ITM) for £55. Edinburgh Motorcycle Training requires novice riders to complete an ITM before a CBT. After that you take a CBT (£195 weekdays, £210 weekends), which lets you ride a 125cc on the road with L-plates.
How much does a CBT cost?
At Edinburgh Motorcycle Training a CBT costs £195 per person on weekdays and £210 at weekends and on bank holidays. A CBT renewal is £175. The price includes the motorcycle, a helmet if you need one and up to 12 hours of training.
How much does a DAS course cost?
At Edinburgh Motorcycle Training the 4-day DAS course costs £1,140 and the 5-day course costs £1,440. Both include the 3 hour pre-DAS assessment. A £440 deposit is paid at booking, with two further instalments at the start of Day 1 and Day 4.
How many students are there per instructor?
Edinburgh Motorcycle Training trains a maximum of 2 students per instructor on ITM, CBT, CBT renewal and DAS. Confidence, gear conversion and A1/A2 training can be booked one-to-one, and Back-to-Biking and the Enhanced Rider Scheme are always one-to-one.
Do you train riders from outside Edinburgh?
Yes. Edinburgh Motorcycle Training is 5 minutes from the A720 bypass, so riders regularly travel in from Midlothian, East Lothian, West Lothian, the Borders and Fife. Glasgow is about an hour away by the M8. All training starts from 15 Clippens Yard, Straiton, EH20 9NS.
Ready to ride?
Book an ITM or CBT online with live availability, or talk to us about Direct Access and post-licence training.