FAQs
Instead of taking a practical test at the Restricted and Full stages of your licence, you can choose to have your riding skills assessed by an NZTA approved CBTA assessor.
CBTA is the only way you can reduce the required minimum time during both of the Learner (6 months) and Restricted Motorcycle (18 months) licence stages. You can introduce CBTA training at any stage of your licencing process.
By using the CBTA process you can sit your Restricted CBTA Assessment at any time after getting your Learner Licence, as long as you are 16 and a half years old or over. You do not have to wait six months.
You can also reduce the minimum time you have to be on your Restricted Licence by sitting a Full CBTA Assessment, getting the time down from 18 months to only 12 months.
This 'road map' image will help you to understand the options for getting your Full Motorcycle Licence and introducing Competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) into the mix:
🎓 Police Training Background We're the only motorcycle training company in the South Island with a police training background. Our Chief Instructor who leads our brand standards brings real-world expertise from Police motorcycle training - you're learning from the best.
🏆 Proven Track Record Hundreds of riders have successfully progressed through their licences with LoveMoto. Check our feedback page to see what our students say about their experience.
📞 Real-Time Communication All our courses include helmet communication equipment, so you receive instant coaching and guidance whilst riding. No shouting across car parks or waiting until you stop to get feedback.
🎯 CBTA Expertise All our instructors are fully qualified CBTA assessors. This means you're learning from the same people who will eventually test you for your licence progression - invaluable insight into exactly what's required.
🌧️ All-Weather Training We ride in all weather conditions (except ice/snow), giving you real-world experience. Other riders are still sitting at home whilst you're building confidence in challenging conditions.
💰 Exceptional Value At just $20 or $50 for Bronze and Silver courses (heavily subsidised by ACC), you're getting professional police-standard training at a fraction of the usual cost.
🛣️ Comprehensive Coverage We operate throughout Canterbury, Otago, Central Otago, and Southland - bringing quality training to your area.
🔧 Equipment Provided We provide motorcycles, helmets, communication equipment, and safety gear if needed - just bring yourself and we'll handle the rest.
Bottom line: You're not just getting a course, you're getting police-standard training that builds real competence, not just box-ticking.
🥉 Bronze Course - Perfect if you're on a Learner or Restricted licence and want comprehensive full-day training. Covers fundamental skills like slow-speed control, emergency braking, urban riding, and higher-speed cornering. Ideal preparation for your Restricted licence test or if you're a Restricted rider wanting to build confidence before progressing to Full licence.
🥈 Silver Course - Designed for Restricted licence holders ready to advance to their Full licence. Focuses on advanced techniques like precision cornering, vanishing points, bodyweight positioning, and higher-speed riding. Perfect preparation for the CBTA 6F (Full licence) assessment with emphasis on complex road environments.
🛵 Urban Commuter - Specifically for moped and scooter riders (up to 50cc) who primarily ride in city environments. This half-day course focuses on urban-specific skills like traffic flow management, intersection navigation, and defensive positioning. Ideal for daily commuters wanting to enhance safety and confidence in city traffic.
Quick Decision Guide:
New to motorcycling or on Learners? → Bronze
On Restricted and ready for Full licence? → Silver
Ride a moped/scooter in the city? → Urban Commuter
No it doesn't, but the sooner you book onto a Ride Forever course with us, the sooner you can be ready to sit the next stage of the licence process.
Get it sorted by browsing and booking a Ride Forever course by clicking on a location below for a course in your area:
We can help you be a better, safer rider. When you take a course with us, you’re working with UK Police trained, highly qualified NZTA approved instructors with decades of relevant experience.
Starting with teaching you how to operate the controls of a geared motorcycle with our NEW RIDER course followed by the EXPERIENCED RIDER Basic Handling course, with relevant Ride Forever courses prior to Learner To Restricted Licence and Restricted to Full Licence assessments along the way; Love Motorcycle Training work with you on your journey to a Full motorcycle licence.
We are very proud to deliver the Ride Forever programme throughout Dunedin, Christchurch, Otago, Southland and Canterbury.
Our New Rider training is designed specifically for those that have never ridden a two-wheeled motorbike with clutch and gears, or have minimal experience and require some refresher training.
It's a 2-hour session of comprehensive instruction designed to build your confidence and skill level.
Please note this course does NOT include the Basic Handling Skills Test.
Click on a location below for a course in your area:
The Experienced Rider Training with the Basic Handling Skills Test (BHST) is aimed at those with experience riding a two-wheeled motorbike fitted with a clutch and gears.
It's an hour's comprehensive training of the additional skills required to pass the BHST, on top of the riding skills you will already have. If you are then ready for the learners test, the session will include the BHST.
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Once you have passed your BHST, there is an option to sit your Restricted via the CBTA route (Competency-Based Training Assessment) without having to wait six months.
To better understand the stages required to work through your licence you can contact us, refer to our licensing process information page, or have a read through the CBTA course guide .
Check the date your Class 6 Restricted Licence was issued, this information can be found on the back of your Licence.
If it's been 9 months (e.g., issue date was 02/04/19 & today's date was 02/01/20) then you are eligible to sit your Restricted to Full Licence via the CBTA route (Competency-Based Training Assessment).
So, in summary, you can sit your Restricted to Full Licence Assessment 9 months after the issue date on your Restricted Licence, but you still have to wait until the full 12 months before you can exchange your pass certificate for your Full Licence.
To better understand the stages required to work through your licence you can contact us, refer to our licensing process information page, or have a read through the CBTA course guide .
Click your location below for a course in your area, choose a course time and date, and register directly from that page. Simple!
When you attend any of our courses we expect you to arrive dressed in suitable motorcycle protective clothing from top to toe.
This must as a minimum include a legal helmet, jacket and gloves, your legs must be covered and you must wear covered footwear.
Bring along waterproofs (if you have them) just in case.
For New Rider and Experienced Rider training, helmets, jackets and gloves will be provided, if required. We also provide the motorcycle for use on these courses.
Please note, should you arrive for any course dressed inappropriately for example; in shorts/jandals, or impracticable attire and expect to ride we will turn you away.
Ride Forever courses cover sometimes considerable distances, we recommend that you bring water, some form of payment for lunch, or your own pack up if you prefer.
You will need a motorcycle appropriate to your class of Licence. Your motorcycle must be roadworthy with a current warrant of fitness (WOF) and valid Registration, and an L plate if you are on your Learner's. If there are any major defects with your bike on arrival you will not be allowed to complete the training.
For more detailed information, please view our cancellation policy.
We understand that you may not have have a motorcycle, or that you have one but shouldn't be riding it on the licence you hold.
We have loan bikes available in most location. Please ask or book online.
Please note that these motorcycles are only available for loan whilst you are under instruction with us and we are unable to loan you a bike for a period longer than the duration of instruction undertaken.
Please CONTACT US for further information.
Contact us. Ask via Facebook or Instagram (if it's outside of business hours, we may take up to 48 hours to respond), send an email via the website, or call us. We’re passionate about helping people get onto a motorcycle and learn the skills to becoming better road users and are here to help.
If you are unsure what session you need to book, please email us before making a booking.
If you attend the Basic Handling Skills test, and your riding skills are not to the required standard, our instructors will advise you and offer you feedback on what is required to reach the required standard.
In this situation, we would invite you to attend one of our two hour, one-on-one New Rider courses. You will not be eligible for a refund for the BHST session you have attended, so we strongly suggest you seek our advice before attending if you are unsure which course to book. We will do everything we can to help you become and safe and confident rider, resulting in the BHST riding standard and test, becoming an easy pass situation.