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Learning or improving bike-riding skills can be had with various training providers that are set up by several bike manufacturers.
Honda Philippines, Inc., Kawasaki Motors Philippines Corp., Suzuki Philippines, Inc., and Yamaha Motor Philippines, Inc. are all members of the Motorcycle Development Program Participants Association, the country’s most relevant association proactive to the needs of stakeholders in the country’s motorcycle industry.
It also addresses the global industry gaps in road safety, regulation compliance, environmental protection, technology, and innovation through active consultation, representation, and communication with various stakeholders.
Mastering the art of motorcycle riding takes practice and experience, but learning how to ride responsibly and use the road courteously starts with a right training.
The Honda Safety Driving Center stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of riding and driving safety education. Located in Parañaque City, this world-class training facility is dedicated to promoting safe riding practices and reducing road crashes through comprehensive rider training programs.
The Kawasaki Ninja Philippines Safety Riding Training is the place if you’re a new motorcycle owner who is interested in learning about the basics of motorcycle riding or just want to brush up on your knowledge of riding your motorcycle. It conducts regular trainings in partnership with Ninja Philippines aimed at helping riders learn the best practices for safety riding.
Another organization is the Suzuki Safety Riding Authority that regularly offers trainings for free on a wide range of topics from Learn to Ride up to practical safety riding techniques which include posture and balance while riding a motorcycle, better understanding of traffic signs, road courtesy, among others.
The Yamaha Riding Academy of Yamaha Motor Philippines also offers safety riding trainings to motorcycle riders through the Yamaha Riding Academy, a program that aims to help motorcycle riders enjoy safe and enjoyable rides by equipping them with basic knowledge and skills related to motorcycle use. It regularly conducts trainings and even webinars for free, which can cover numerous topics related to motorcycle use and road safety. These include proper riding posture, starting and stopping, braking, sitting, standing, slalom riding, making small turns, and riding uphill and downhill.