HART launches off-road facility in Melbourne

Honda Australia Rider Training (HART) has launched a purpose-built off-road training facility at its new Melbourne headquarters.

The resource, which is certainly unique in the metro area, also offers an additional circuit featuring 14 corners and berms and five jumps. The half-day course for adults and children includes exercises in posture, braking, set-up and cornering, and a CRF230L or CRF150F is inclusive of the course cost.

Classes will only be offered with a maximum of six riders.

"With the launch of our new off-road courses, we are now able to deliver the full spectrum of rider training," said HART's Victorian Manager Grant Carr. "The facilities at our site are world class and because we have decided to keep participant numbers low we have a lot of time to spend with each person.

"This course is very much about introducing people to off-road riding, as well as for those who have limited experience.

"The beauty of having comprehensive facilities in one location is that we can also licence adult riders so they can take their newly acquired skills into the bush immediately.

"Our curriculum also includes providing information on where to ride legally and other tips from the (Victorian) Department of Sustainability and Environment. This is so that riders will be aware of what they should and shouldn't do in the bush."

A special $150 introductory price is on offer at the moment until April 1, including use of a motorcycle, or $125 for those supplying their own registered, roadworthy bike. Children's tuition (under 18) is $100, and they must supply their own motorcycle to use.

HART is also offering a special price on the one-day learner permit course for anyone who books for both courses at the Somerton site.

For course dates, bookings and further details contact HART, tel 03 9270 1377.