KSB Sport

What KSB Sport does

KSB Sport (also branded as KSB — Kike Salvador Bañuls) is a Spain-based motorcycle riding training school founded in 2006 by Enrique M Salvador Bañuls, structured as a sole proprietorship under the founder's personal name (ENRIQUE M SALVADOR BAÑULS). The company is headquartered in O Porriño, Galicia, and operates an affiliated training network across at least seven Spanish regions: Valencia (the operational headquarters), Madrid, Galicia, León, Toledo, Segovia, Cartagena, and Murcia. It serves a customer base spanning children from age four (minimoto introduction) through amateur adults up to aspiring professional riders competing in national and international championships.

The product portfolio is layered by progression tier: introductory and single sessions (~€50), KSB Campus two-day intensive weekends (~€300), summer camps (~€400), the residential KSB House program, the KSB Elite track for professional development feeding CEV/Moto3 and MotoGP pathways, and KSB Karts, an electric indoor karting consumer offering placed in shopping centers. The company also publishes KSB Magazine and co-founded the Liga Española de Motociclismo (LEM) competitive series. Technology footprint is minimal — no proprietary app, API, or digital platform is indicated; the value proposition rests on instructor expertise, track access, and a documented alumni network that includes MotoGP pilots Iker Lecuona, Jorge Navarro, and Héctor Garzó, Moto3 riders David Alonso and Ivan Ortola, and WSSP300 champion Ana Carrasco.

The business model combines per-session training fees, premium residential tuition, sponsorship income (e.g., Putoline lubricants), and partnership arrangements with professional racing teams (Aspar Team, Angel Nieto Team). Distribution is built on affiliated-school partnerships across Spain and a steady pipeline of youth intake. The firm is bootstrapped with no external funding rounds disclosed, operates with a small core headcount (approximately five employees), and is wholly founder-owned.

Name

KSB Sport

Legal name

ENRIQUE M SALVADOR BAÑULS

Website

https://ksbsport.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KSB Sport is a Spain-based motorcycle riding training school founded in 2006, operating an affiliated network across multiple Spanish regions. It serves youth through professional riders via tiered programs (minimoto, campus, residential, elite) and runs the LEM competitive series.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorcycle and motorsport training services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Automobile Driving Schools (611692)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsport Driver Training Schools & Racing Academies (MPAKAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports & Recreation Lessons (Surfing, Skiing, Golf, Tennis) (THAJAKAN), Youth & Teen Personal Training (HSADAAAJ)

Keywords

• Motorcycle training
• Riding school
• Motorsport education
• Youth karting
• Elite rider coaching

Headquarters

HQ city

O Porriño

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Youth Pilot School Programs: Weekly training programs for young pilots aged 4+ with categories including minimotos, minimotard, and Kawasaki KX motorcycles. Revenue generated through recurring training fees.
2. Adult Motorcycle Courses: One-time and recurring motorcycle driving courses for adults (12+ years) providing complete packages including motorcycle, equipment, and insurance.
3. KSB Elite Training: Multi-day personalized stages for professional pilots competing in CEV and World Championship motocycling. Premium pricing for specialized high-performance training.
4. KSB House Residency: High-level residential facility for pilots aged 10+ including accommodation, meals, laundry, pool access, gym, and personalized training plans managed by Kike Bañuls and team.
5. Campus Programs: Two-day intensive campus programs combining training, theory tests, master classes, bike trial activities, and entertainment for young pilots.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KSB Sport runs structured motorcycle, minimoto and karting training for riders from age 4 through to professional pilots on its own private circuit in Valencia, supported by affiliated schools across Spain. The catalog spans youth pilot programs, a core 10-hour Curso Deportivo street course, an advanced 14-hour track course, one-on-one coaching, bring-your-own-bike training, intensive 2-day Campus events, residential stays at KSB House and KSB Karts electric karting for younger children.

Product overview

KSB Sport operates as a unified driving school and pilot training ecosystem offering motorcycle driving courses and youth pilot development programs. The core product portfolio consists of adult driving courses (Curso Deportivo, Curso Deportivo Avanzado, Curso One to One, Curso con Tu Moto), the pilot school for children from 4 years old, and KSB Elite for professional competition pilots. Supporting offerings include KSB House (residence facility), KSB Campus (2-day intensive training), KSB Karts (electric karting for children), and the Liga Española de Motociclismo (LEM) competition program. Gift cards and test day sessions serve as entry points for customer acquisition. The company also publishes KSB Magazine as a branded content initiative.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KSB House: High-level residence for motorcycle pilots offering accommodation, meals, laundry, pool, gym, and personalized training plans directed by Kike Bañuls and his team
• KSB Campus
• KSB Karts
• KSB Elite
• KSB Magazine

Products and services

• Curso Deportivo (Valencia)
• Curso Deportivo Avanzado
• Curso One to One
• Curso con Tu Moto
• Escuela de Pilotos Valencia
• KSB Elite Training
• KSB House
• KSB Campus
• KSB Karts
• Liga Española de Motociclismo (LEM)
• Test Day Valencia
• Entrenamiento Puntual de 1 Día

Quantifiable outcome

• Multiple KSB-trained pilots have reached professional circuits including CEV and World Championship (MotoGP)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Aspar Team / Angel Nieto TeamflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2016Long-standing collaboration with Jorge Martinez Aspar's racing team. KSB Sport has hosted joint test events with the Aspar Team, conducted selections for potential team additions, and maintains close association with Angel Nieto Team. The Academy Aspar KSB performs technical installations including semi-handlebars on motorcycles.
• Liga Española de Motociclismo (LEM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-founded by KSB Sport director Kike Bañuls together with Chicho Lorenzo. LEM is a competitive circuit bringing together pilot schools from across Spain with events featuring races, superpole exercises, trophies, and family activities.
• AVAE (Autoescuelas)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerKSB Sport operates within AVAE auto school facilities in Paterna, Valencia. Provides driving school infrastructure and location for training operations.
• Kartodromo Internacional Lucas GuerrerocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvenio de colaboración for private training sessions and courses. Located in Valencia area with state-of-the-art karting facilities.
• Circuito de CartagenacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPermanent speed circuit hosting KSB Sport's pilot training center. Collaboration renewed in 2017 with new circuit management under clear vision to promote grassroots motorsport.
• Swiss Racing TeamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSwiss team entrusts KSB Sport training for their pilots. According to team chiefs Fred Corminboeuf and Matthieu Grodecoeur, 2 of their 4 pilots were KSB-trained.
• PutolineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDutch lubricant company provides oil products for all KSB Sport motorcycles. Representatives from Putoline Netherlands, Valencia, and Spain have visited KSB facilities.
• KSB KartsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElectric karting initiative for children launched 2 years ago, currently expanding into shopping centers including Epicentre commercial center in Sagunto.
• Fisiomedic ValenciaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealth and physiotherapy clinic providing massage, joint mobilization, and stretching services for pilot school students under collaboration agreement.
• K7 TuTempominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSports center collaboration for physical training facilities usage during 2017 season. Located at Pista de Ademuz Salida 7, Paterna, Valencia.
• Grupo OlympiaminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFitness center providing physical training facilities access for KSB Sport students under collaboration agreement.
• Los Mañicos and La Turolense (autoescuelas)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDriving schools in Teruel collaborating with KSB Sport for adult safe driving courses, expanding KSB's reach in Aragon region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Aspar Team: Jorge Martinez Aspar's Spanish racing team operating across MotoGP/Moto2/Moto3. KSB is both a partner and adjacent player — Aspar's growing internal Academy Aspar program overlaps with KSB Elite in the rider-development value chain.
• Ángel Nieto Team: Historic Spanish racing team active across MotoGP/Moto2/Moto3. Comparable as an adjacent elite-rider development ecosystem and a stated partner of KSB; potential internal academy could compete with KSB Elite in the future.
• Honda Riding Trainer: Honda's safe-riding and sports-riding training programs in Spain and Europe, including Honda Safety Institute. Comparable to KSB's adult motorcycle courses (Curso con Tu Moto) on safety and skill-based instruction.
• Yamaha Riding Academy: OEM-backed motorcycle training programs (including Yamaha Racing Experience) operating across Europe. Comparable to KSB's adult riding courses, though backed by an OEM with broader geographic reach and curriculum standardization.

Direct peers

• California Superbike School: Founded by Keith Code, California Superbike School is a globally established motorcycle riding instruction business operating a multi-tier curriculum from beginner to advanced track skills. Directly comparable to KSB's adult driving courses and methodology-led training.
• Sky Racing Team VR46 Academy: Italian MotoGP-related racing team operating a structured rider academy for young riders targeting Moto3/MotoGP pathways. Closely comparable to KSB's youth pilot school and elite training pipeline model, though VR46 integrates academy into its racing team operation.

Emerging players

• Leopard Racing: Moto3 team operating junior development for young riders. Comparable to KSB Elite's pathway function — both organizations identify and develop talent targeting the world championship ladder — though Leopard focuses on competition rather than instruction.
• Marc VDS Racing Team: Belgian/Spanish racing team with a junior rider development program that funnels young talent into Moto2/MotoGP. Comparable to KSB as a feeder into top-tier racing, though Marc VDS runs the academy in-house rather than as a standalone training school.

Others

• Audi Driving Experience: Premium driving instruction programs (automotive, not motorcycle) operating across European circuits. Comparable as a peer in the paid driver-training category using circuit facilities, but operates in automotive rather than motorcycle segment.

Regional players

• Pit Lane Driving School: Spanish driving school operating paid motorcycle and car training courses on Spanish circuits. Direct regional peer to KSB Sport in the Spanish paid motorcycle-instruction market, with overlapping customer base of adult enthusiasts.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/portalminimotos
• Facebookfacebook.com/ksbsport
• Instagraminstagram.com/ksbsport_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ksb-sport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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