Biketrain Wales

What Biketrain Wales does

Biketrain Wales (legal entity Biketrainwales Limited) is a privately-held, DVSA-approved motorcycle training school based at the Road Safety Resource Centre off Edlogan Way, Cwmbran, in South East Wales. Founded in early 2004 and operating for over 21 years, it serves individual learner riders across South East Wales and Monmouthshire, delivering the full UK motorcycle licensing pathway from compulsory CBT through to Category A2 and Direct Access Category A licences, alongside a one-hour TryRide introductory session and gift vouchers. All training is delivered by DVSA-qualified instructors using the provider's own motorcycles at the approved Cwmbran site, with practical tests taken at the Newport DVSA test centre. Course fees range from £180 (CBT weekday) to £799 (A2 and Direct Access packages inclusive of test fees and bike hire), with payment plans available on the higher-value licences.

The company holds "Honda Approved Training School" status in association with Thunder Road Motorcycles, is a member of the RMI Motorcycle Rider Training Association, and markets primarily through its own website, embedded DVSA educational video content, an extensive testimonials library, and direct phone/email enquiry handling. GTM is direct-to-consumer with a sales-led overlay for higher-value courses: CBT bookings run through an online self-service widget (bookonline.uk.com), while A2 and Direct Access courses are typically arranged by phone consultation with a £199 deposit and staged balance payments. There is no proprietary technology platform, no app, no disclosed AI/ML usage, and no app or API integrations; the moat rests on regulatory approval, qualified instructor capacity, OEM endorsement, and two decades of local brand trust rather than on software or data assets.

Customer concentration is low in account terms — all buyers are individual learners paying modest course fees — but the business is wholly exposed to a single regional segment and a single physical site, with no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no second location. Active recruitment of additional self-employed DVSA-qualified instructors, the addition of gift vouchers, and the introduction of payment plans on higher-ticket courses indicate ongoing capacity-led, single-site expansion rather than platform or geographic scaling.

Name

Biketrain Wales

Legal name

Biketrainwales Limited

Website

https://biketrainwales.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Biketrain Wales is a DVSA-approved motorcycle training school in Cwmbran, South East Wales, delivering CBT, A2, Direct Access Category A and introductory TryRide courses to individual learner riders across South East Wales and Monmouthshire. Operating since 2004 as a Honda Approved Training School in association with Thunder Road Motorcycles.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle Training Services

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692)

akta.pro primary industry

Tire, Wheel, Alignment & Brake Systems Training (EDAOAEAK)

Keywords

• Motorcycle training
• CBT courses
• DVSA-approved training
• Motorcycle license training
• Direct Access training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cwmbran

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. CBT Training Courses: Compulsory Basic Training courses for motorcycle/moped riders. Includes 5 elements of training (theory, practical on-site, on-site riding, road preparation, road riding). One-time course fee covering training and motorcycle use if required.
2. A2 License Training Package: Category A2 license training for age 19+. Two pairs of days training covering Module 1 (off-road) and Module 2 (road ride) tests. Includes all training, test fees, and bike hire. Fixed price package.
3. Direct Access (Category A) Training Package: Category A license training for age 24+. Four-day training course covering Module 1 and Module 2 tests. Includes all training, DVSA test fees, and motorcycle hire. Fixed price package with payment plan option.
4. TryRide Sessions: One-hour introductory motorcycle riding sessions for complete beginners. Offered as standalone or prerequisite to CBT course.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Biketrain Wales is a DVSA-approved motorcycle training school providing a complete licensing pathway for individual learners in South East Wales and Monmouthshire. Core offerings include TryRide introductory sessions, Compulsory Basic Training (CBT), Category A2 license courses, and Direct Access Category A courses, with training motorcycles, helmets, and safety gear provided. Courses are delivered at the company's Road Safety Resource Centre facility in Cwmbran, with DVSA Module 1 and Module 2 tests conducted at the Newport test centre.

Product overview

Biketrain Wales is a motorcycle training school offering a portfolio of courses from beginner to advanced levels. The core offerings include: TryRide/New Rider Training (introductory 1-hour sessions for absolute beginners), Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) for ages 16+ (£180-195), Category A2 License courses for ages 19+ (£799), and Direct Access Category A courses for ages 24+ (£799). All courses include training, test fees, and bike hire. The company operates as a Honda Approved Training School in association with Thunder Road Motorcycles, located in Cwmbran, South East Wales. Established in 2004, they provide DVSA-approved motorcycle training at all levels from CBT through to full motorcycle licenses and post-test training.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Compulsory Basic Training (CBT) Compulsory Basic Training is the mandatory starting course for all learner motorcycle and moped riders aged 16+ before riding on public roads. It covers five elements of training: theory, practical on-site, on-site riding, road preparation, and road riding. The course is priced at £180 on weekdays and £195 on weekends, with motorcycles provided if needed.
• New Rider Training / TryRide A 1-hour introductory motorcycle riding session for complete beginners with no or very little previous experience. Qualified instructors brief participants, provide helmet and safety gear, and teach the basics of controlling a 50cc (age 16) or 125cc (older) motorbike in a secure training area. Offered as a standalone taster or as a prerequisite before booking the CBT course.
• Category A2 License Course A motorcycle training course for riders aged 19+ leading to the Category A2 license for medium-sized motorcycles (at least 395cc, 25-35kW). Delivered as two pairs of training days covering Module 1 (off-road) and Module 2 (road ride) tests. Includes all training, DVSA test fees, and bike hire for a fixed package price of £799, with an optional payment plan available.
• Direct Access Category A Course Direct Access Scheme (DAS) training for riders aged 24+ (or A2 holders with 2+ years' experience) to obtain a full unrestricted Category A motorcycle license. Delivered as two pairs of training days covering Module 1 (off-road) and Module 2 (road ride) tests at the Newport DVSA test centre. Includes all training, DVSA test fees, and motorcycle hire for a fixed package price of £799, with an optional payment plan (£199 deposit, £300 at 14 days before Module 1, £300 when booking Module 2).
• Gift Vouchers Motorcycle training gift vouchers available for purchase via the Biketrain Wales website. Vouchers are emailed to recipients within 24 hours of purchase and are valid for redemption against motorcycle training courses at Biketrain Wales.

Quantifiable outcome

• DVSA pass rates are not explicitly disclosed, but multiple testimonials indicate first-time pass success for both Mod 1 and Mod 2 tests.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Thunder Road MotorcyclescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThunder Road Motorcycles in Cwmbran partners with Biketrain Wales for the Honda Approved Training School designation. Thunder Road provides the association and Honda UK approval, while Biketrain Wales delivers the actual motorcycle training. Mod 2 training sessions sometimes start from Thunder Road/Completely Motorcycles location.
• Honda UKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHonda UK designates Biketrain Wales (in association with Thunder Road Motorcycles) as a registered approved training school. This Honda approval status is prominently displayed on the website and marketing materials as a quality endorsement.
• RMI Motorcycle Rider Training Association (MRTA)minorOthersRMI MRTA represents the welfare and interests of motorcycle rider training companies. Biketrain Wales is listed as a member/affiliated provider on the association's website. This membership provides industry representation and standards alignment.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IAM RoadSmart: UK's largest advanced rider training organisation (formerly Institute of Advanced Motorists). Offers post-license advanced riding qualifications and represents the broader incumbent in motorcycle rider assessment and training.

Direct peers

• 1st Class Motorcycle Training: UK motorcycle training school delivering DVSA-approved CBT, full license, and advanced rider training. Operates the same instructor-led, structured-progression model with comparable pricing.
• Phoenix Motorcycle Training: UK-based motorcycle training school offering CBT, A2, and Direct Access courses across multiple locations. Directly comparable DVSA-approved provider serving similar learner riders with similar course structures and pricing.
• Rider Training: UK motorcycle training school offering CBT and license training courses. Comparable DVSA-approved course structure and consumer-direct booking model targeting learner riders.
• Bike-Skills: Bristol-based motorcycle training school offering CBT, A2, and Direct Access courses. Geographic neighbour in South West England with the same DVSA-approved course portfolio and consumer-direct GTM.

Emerging players

• RideTo: Online platform that aggregates UK motorcycle training schools and lets learners compare and book courses. Represents a digital marketplace layer over traditional training schools — a potential channel shift and competitive threat to standalone providers like Biketrain Wales.

Others

• Honda UK: Parent brand of the Honda Approved Training School network of which Biketrain Wales is a member. Provides the brand endorsement and approval framework that differentiates approved schools from non-affiliated providers.
• Thunder Road Motorcycles: Honda motorcycle dealership in Cwmbran and existing strategic partner of Biketrain Wales for the Honda Approved Training School designation. Represents the downstream dealer side of the motorcycle value chain.
• RoSPA: Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents — UK safety charity offering advanced rider training and motorcycle safety programmes. Operates in the adjacent rider training and road safety space.
• Completely Motorcycles: Motorcycle dealership partner where some Mod 2 training sessions originate. Represents the retail ecosystem that benefits from successful license completions and downstream bike sales.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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