Motorcycle licensing

You must be at least 16 years old to apply for your motorcycle learner licence. There are two main steps:

1. Complete basic handling skills test (BHST) with a motorcycle instructor.

Recommended training and assessment providers

2. Sit learner licence test

Once you have completed a basic handling skills test, you will need to take your learner licence theory test.

Practice for the learner licence test

You can book, pay for and sit the test at any AA Licensing Agent around New Zealand.

For a motorcycle restricted licence you will need to successfully complete the competency-based training and assessment (CBTA) to apply for your licence.

If you have your motorcycle learner licence, there is no minimum time before you can apply for your motorcycle restricted licence. You need to be at least 16.5 years of age before applying though.

To book a CBTA or motorcycle riding lessons, we recommend contacting an approved motorcycle instructor.

Recommended motorcycle training and assessment providers

To apply for the motorcycle full licence, you will need to successfully complete a competency-based training and assessment (CBTA).

For enquiries about booking the CBTA for a full licence or general motorcycle riding lessons, we recommend contacting an approved motorcycle instructor.

Recommended motorcycle training and assessment providers

Subsidised rider training and coaching - please see Ride Forever website for more information.

From learning how to stay safe on your daily commute to practicing advanced riding techniques, there's a Ride Forever course that will suit you. Ride Forever courses also support Waka Kotahi NZTA's Competency-based Training and Assessment requirements for licensing.