Moto Class | Honda Racing School Suzuka

Aiming to become world-class racing riders

From learning the basics of road racing to practical training through participating in races

Moto Class Advancing Flow

Basic Course (Period:1-3years)

To acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for motorcycle racing Recommended for those moving up from minibikes.

Advanced Course Selection (practical exam)

Advanced Course (Period:1-2years)

Aiming to succeed in the IATC, to acquire applied skills using race-specific machines through participation in local races

Those who have passed the IATC selection and have excellent results in the advanced course.

Scholarship (Period:1year)

To participate in the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup (IATC). [Partial support for participation costs]

Basic CourseBasic Course

The curriculum is aimed at those who have already experienced road racing and those who want to move up from minibikes, with the aim of acquiring basic road racing skills. In each session experienced instructors are invited to provide feedback on the riding content through riding with the students.

Knowledge Acquisition

The curriculum teaches the basic riding skills and theory.

Riding with professional riders

Specific instruction is provided by riding alongside instructors.

Annual Schedule

Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Orientation and Admission Interview			Admission Results	Admission Ceremony＆First Session	South Course School 9 sessions in total (about 11 days)							Final Session and　Graduation Ceremony
					Physical Training

Dec
Nov	Orientation and Admission Interview
Jan
Feb	Admission Results
Mar	Admission Ceremony & First Session
Apr	South Course School 9 sessions in total (about 11 days)	Physical Training
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov	Final Session and Graduation Ceremony
Dec	Final Session and Graduation Ceremony

Enrollment Requirements

① Those aged between 9 and 16 in the applicable year who are in good physical and mental health.
② Those who are able to operate a vehicle with a clutch

Advance CourseAdvance Course

This is a practical curriculum that includes free practice on the Suzuka Circuit Racing Course and participation in the Suzuka Sunday Road Racing. We also provide instruction using in-car footage and data loggers, physical training to build up stamina, and trial training to develop a sense of balance that can be applied to road races.

Practical learning in school on the racing course and participation in the local championships.

Trial lessons that can be applied to road racing

Physical training throughout the season

Those with excellent results will participate in the All-Japan Road Racing Suzuka round.

Annual Schedule

Nov	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	Jun	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Selection Process / Notification of Result			Admission Ceremony	Suzuka Sunday Series － Round 1	Suzuka Sunday Series － Round 2	Academic Exchange Program with Thai Honda in Thailand/(Suzuka Sunday Series－Round 3)	Suzuka Sunday Round 3	MFJGP Scheduled to Participate	Final Round Suzuka Sunday Race Series	Graduation Ceremony
	Driving Training (Suzuka Circuit Training Course · South Course)
		Physical Training

Dec	Selection process/Notifiation of Result
Nov	Selection process/Notifiation of Result
Jan		Driving Training (Suzuka Circuit Training Course · South Course)
Feb			Physical Training
Mar	Admission Ceremony
Apr	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Round 1
May
Jun	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Round 2
Jul
Aug	Academic Exchange Program with Thai Honda in Thailand/(Suzuka Sunday Series－Round 3)
Sep	Suzuka Sunday Round 3
Oct	Scheduled to Participate in the MFJ GP
Nov	Suzuka Sunday Road Race Final Round
Dec	Graduation Ceremony

Enrollment Requirements

Those who were enrolled in the Basic Course in the previous year and passed the Advanced Course Selection (practical exam).

Direct entry to the Advanced Course [Transfer system]

If you meet one of the following requirements and pass the document screening, you will then take the Advanced Course Selection to determine whether or not you can enroll.

Requirement ①

At the time of attending the enrollment briefing, participants must be 16 years of age or younger for the relevant school year and must have placed within the top three in the series rankings or won in the following selection class races.

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

Requirement ②

At the time of attending the enrollment briefing, participants must be 16 years of age or younger for the relevant year and must have placed within the top three in the FIM MiniGP series rankings or have won in the same class.

Scholarshipscholarship

Those who have been selected as regular riders for the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup next season and who have achieved outstanding results will have part of their participation costs subsidized. In addition, they will be able to participate in some of the Advanced Course curriculum.

※Reserve riders are not eligible for scholarships.

Optional Curriculum

Academic Exchange Program with Thai Honda in Thailand/(Suzuka Sunday Series－Round 3)　

Exchange Program for Rider Skill Enhancement between Thai Honda and HRS.
Top performers of the Advance Course will be sent to the Thailand Talent Cup to improve their skills and adaptability to the environment.

Introduction of Instructors

Moto Class Principal

Tadayuki Okada

Participated in the Road Racing World Championship GP500 Class (currently MotoGPTM) （1996〜2000）
Ranked 2nd in the series in the same class in 1997
4 wins in his career (record of most wins as a Japanese rider)

: 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 11 days
Capacity	Maximum 10 people
Age	9-16 years old
Course	Suzuka Circuit South Course
Admission Fee	660,000yen (tax included)
Vehicle Used: CBR250R Vehicle used: NSF100

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 as of the 2025 fiscal year.

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