Moto Class | Honda Racing School Suzuka

Aiming for the world on a motorcycle

Training is conducted in a practical format through learning the basics of road racing and participating in races.

Moto Class Step Up Flow

Basic Course 1-3 years

Acquiring the knowledge and skills that form the basis of 2-wheeled racing activities
Recommended for stepping up from mini bikes

Advance Course Selection (Practical Exam)

Advance Course1-2 years

Acquiring applied technology using race-specific machines through participation in local races with the aim of success in IATC

IATC Selection Pass and
Advance Course Excellent Performance

Scholarship1 year

Participated in the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup (IATC). [Assistance with part of the participation fee]

Basic CourseBasic Course

This curriculum is designed to acquire the basic skills of road racing and is aimed at those who already have experience in road racing and those who want to step up from mini bikes. Each session invites experienced instructors and also conducts feedback on the content of the run through running with students.

Knowledge Acquisition

Learn basic riding techniques and theories with a curriculum that maximizes the use of the South Course.

Riding with top riders

Conduct specific instruction by running with the instructor.

Annual Schedule

November	December	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Orientation Session & Interview		Announcement of Pass/Fail		Entrance Ceremony・ First School	South Course School 10 events in total (about 20 days)								Graduation Ceremony School Final Lesson

December	Orientation Session & Interview
November	Orientation Session & Interview
January	Announcement of Pass/Fail
February
March	Enrollment Ceremony · First School
April	South Course School 10 events in total (about 20 days)
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December	Graduation Ceremony · Final Lesson of the School

Admission Requirements

Healthy individuals aged 9 to 16 years old in that year

Advance CourseAdvance Course

This is a practical curriculum that includes practice runs at the Suzuka Circuit Racing Course and participation in the Suzuka Sunday Road Race. Instruction using onboard footage and data loggers, physical training to build endurance, and trial exercises to develop balance skills applicable to road racing will also be conducted.

Participation in School / Regional Races at the Racing Course

Trial lessons applicable to road racing

Physical Training (Throughout the Season)

Top performers will participate in the All Japan Road Race (Suzuka Round)

Annual Schedule

November	January	February	March	April	May	June	August	October	November	December
Selection Event & Announcement of Results	Pre-Enrollment School		Entrance Ceremony	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Round 1	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Round 2	Full Course School / Trial Training	Thailand Honda Exchange Program	MFJ-GP Participation	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Final Round	Graduation Ceremony
Selection Event & Announcement of Results	Pre-Enrollment School		Entrance Ceremony	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Round 1	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Round 2	Full Course School / Trial Training	Suzuka Sunday Round 3	MFJ-GP Participation	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Final Round	Graduation Ceremony
		Physical Training

December	Selection Event and Announcement of Approval/Disapproval
November	Selection Event and Announcement of Approval/Disapproval
January	Pre-Enrollment School
February	Pre-Enrollment School	Physical Training
March	Entrance Ceremony
April	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Round 1
May	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Round 2
June	Full Course School / Trial Training
July	Full Course School / Trial Training
August	Thailand Honda Exchange Program / Suzuka Sunday Round 3
September	Thailand Honda Exchange Program / Suzuka Sunday Round 3
October	Participating in MFJ-GP
November	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Final Round
December	Graduation Ceremony

Admission Requirements

Previous year's Basic Course enrollment and Advance Course selection (practical exam) passers.

Direct enrollment to Advance Course
【Transfer System】

After meeting one of the following conditions and passing the document screening, you will be asked to take the Advance Course Selection and we will determine whether you are eligible for enrollment.

Condition 1

At the time of participating in the school entrance briefing, must be 16 years old or younger for that year, and must have finished in the top 3 or have won in the following selection classes.

Target Circuits
Suzuka Circuit / Mobility Resort Motegi / Autopolis / Okayama International Circuit / Tsukuba Circuit / Sportsland SUGO
Target Classes
J-GP3 / JP250 / CBR250R Dream Cup / CBR250RR Dream Cup

Condition 2

At the time of participating in the school briefing, must be 16 years old or younger for that year, and must have ranked within the top 3 in the FIM MiniGP series or have won in the same class.

Scholarshipscholarship

Next season, riders who have been selected as regular riders for the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup will receive partial financial support for their participation fees. In addition, they will have the opportunity to participate in some of the Advance Kart curriculum.

※Reserve riders are not eligible for scholarships.

Option CurriculumOption Curriculum

Thailand Honda Exchange Program

Implemented in 2017 with the aim of promoting mutual technological improvement and exchange in collaboration with Thai Honda.

Some students will participate in the "Thai Talent Cup" held in their home country of Thailand.

Instructor

Moto Class Principal

Tadayuki Okada

Participated in the Road Racing World Championship GP500 class (now MotoGP™) from 1996 to 2000
1997 Class Series Ranking 2nd place
Total of 4 career wins (most wins by a Japanese driver)

: Keiji Tamura; Keiji Tamura

: Noboru Ueda; Noboru Ueda

: Yuki Takahashi; Yuki Takahashi

: Ikuhiro Enokido; Ikuhiro Enokido

Other instructors are here

Overview

Basic Course

Purpose of Establishment	Aim to acquire and level up the basic knowledge that forms the basis of two-wheeled racing activities.
Days	About 20 days
Capacity	Maximum 10 people
Age	9-16 years old
Course	Suzuka Circuit South Course
Admission Fee	704,000yen (tax included)
Vehicle Used: CBR250R

Advance Course

Purpose of Establishment	Strengthening for full-scale race participation through practical training using race-only machines
Days	About 30 days
Capacity	Maximum 2 people
Age	Under 16
Course	Suzuka Circuit Racing Course
Admission Fee	1,166,000yen (tax included)
Vehicle Used: NSF250R

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※The information is current as of 2024.

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