- RAPID Training to offer road and track based courses with the goals of improving rider skill and safety
- The coaches will use the NT1100 on the road and CBR1000RR-R Fireblade on track. Number of key sponsors supporting the project
- Coaching will be available to all riders, regardless of the bike they own
- Partnership has Safety for Everyone approach which will be highly worthwhile for all capabilities of rider
- Honda & Rapid Training launch event took place during week commencing 13th April where attendees included many of the leading media titles plus a strong presence from the dealer network to learn more about this industry leading initiative
Honda, as the world’s largest engine manufacturer that sells over 20 million motorcycles a year, places its customers firmly at the centre of the business both with a vast range of high-quality two-wheeled vehicles and a global directive to improve safety on the roads. As a result, Honda UK Motorcycles is forming a partnership with RAPID Training to focus on this objective.
It looks set to be a perfect match and will be one of the first of its kind in Europe. RAPID Training is a company that has been at the forefront of rider development since 1997; their vastly experienced professional rider coaching team includes TT and endurance racers, Police Class 1 qualified riders and British Superbike Championship racing team RAPID HONDA.
With courses available for both road and track riders, the partnership will provide the most effective coaching available and is dedicated to helping riders achieve outstanding results – quickly. Importantly, coaching will be available to all riders, regardless of the bike they own. The new Honda Bespoke Coaching course is a one-day course and priced at £545, along with all other existing Rapid courses.
Honda NT1100 – branded RAPID – will be supplied to coaches along with riding kit for all their road (and some track) tuition. More advanced track-based activities will centre around the CBR1000RR-R Fireblade. Project sponsors include Dunlop, RST, Arai, Motul, In& Motion airbags, GB Racing, Clonera and Zero fit.
Honda UK Motorcycles and RAPID Training were delighted to welcome a wide selection of media and key dealers to the launch event based out of the Blyton Circuit in Lincolnshire, to learn more about this exciting customer first project and the plans for 2026 and beyond.
Andy Mineyko, Head of Honda Motorcycles UK:
“At Honda UK Motorcycles, safety for everyone is at the heart of everything we do. Our partnership with RAPID Training reflects our shared commitment to equipping motorcyclists with the skills and confidence they need to enjoy the road safely. By combining Honda’s engineering excellence with Rapid’s expert tuition, we’re proud to support the next generation of riders in becoming safer, smarter, and more skilled motorcyclists.”
Dave Hewson, Ex-TT racer and RAPID MD:
“We’re delighted to be Honda’s official training partner bringing our world class coaching to customers of the biggest name in biking. Honda stands for innovation, reliability and performance, qualities that Rapid is proud to share. The launch event was very successful and highlighted our safety for everyone approach as we are sure that all levels of riding capability will benefit from this industry leading initiative”
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