If you have someone that has experience of bike riding or even better an instructor, this is one of the safest ways to get to grips with getting those basics learnt.

Some things to consider when going through the basics.

Initially, sit on the bike without the engine running and get familiarised with the controls and importantly the balance of your bike. 

Figure out your motorcycle controls.

Your Right hand controls 

Throttle

Handlebar

Twist to accelerate and decelerate 

Your left Hand Controls

The front brake is the lever on the hand grip

Your Engine ignition and cut off

Ignition and handlebar controls

Middle Controls

Key and possible ignition 

Right Foot Controls

Rear brake, push down to engage

Kickstart (Manual)

Left Foot Controls

Shifter | Manual Clutch (Neutral – 1-2-3-4)

Once you have familiarised yourself with the controls, the next most important thing for you to do is put on our safety gear.

1. Get on the motorcycle and turn it on.
2. A useful safety tip when getting on a bike is to grip the front brake lever so the motorcycle won’t roll forwards.
3. Kick the kickstand into its up position, using the heel of your foot.
4. Then engage the clutch lever and push down into neutral.
5. By press your left foot down and shift the dirt bike into neutral.
6. You don’t need to touch the throttle then using the kickstart kick it to get the engine running.
7. Hold down your clutch and using your left foot, lift your manual clutch into first gear and keep holding the clutch.
8. Now release the brake lever but maintain your hand placement on the clutch and both hands remain on the handlebars, as you may need to brake quickly.
9. Gently begin releasing the clutch until the motorbike begins to move forward. You may need to do this a few times to get used to your bike, but don’t worry this is normal.
10. Then release the clutch fully and ride your bike for a short straight line, if you keep the speed slow you can keep your feet out as if you are riding a bike and prepared to stop yourself falling over when you stop.
11. Then pull in the clutch lever and then gently grip the brake lever to come to a stop.

Repeat this drill until you feel entirely comfortable. When you start riding, keep the distances short.

When you have finished riding simply put your kickstand down with the heel of your foot and then turn off the ignition and simply enjoy what you have achieved.