HART (Honda Australia Roadcraft Training)

About HART St Ives

HART (Honda Australia Roadcraft Training) at St Ives is Honda's own rider and driver training centre on Sydney's north shore, set on a site with private bushland trails that keep practical training well away from traffic. It runs the full NSW rider licensing pathway — from pre-learner courses for complete beginners through learner permit training and on to advanced Road Tech programs covering cornering, uphill starts, emergency braking and cone weaving — plus private one-on-one lessons and a separate car driver training arm. Instructors are trained to Honda's World Instructor Standard, and riders who come through the program consistently praise the quality of instruction, with both structured group courses and private lessons delivering real, tangible gains in skill and road confidence. It is a trusted national provider with a long record of turning out capable, safety-conscious riders.

Courses & licensing

• Pre-learner trainingThe entry course for complete beginners working towards a NSW motorcycle learner (Ls) permit — no prior riding experience needed.
• Learner permit coursesMulti-day learner training that builds the core skills to ride safely and progress through the NSW licence stages.
• Road Tech / advanced coursesSkill-building sessions covering track work, cornering, uphill starts, emergency braking and optional cone weaving for riders wanting to sharpen their road craft.
• Private one-on-one lessonsStandard lessons run on private road circuits or public roads depending on the rider's stage, for tailored coaching at any level.
• Car driver trainingHART also runs a separate driver training program for car drivers at the NSW centre.

Good to know

• Bikes & gearHART supplies training motorcycles for its learner and pre-learner courses; confirm exactly what is provided (including safety gear) when you book your course.
• InstructorsAll instructors are trained to Honda's World Instructor Standard and are focused on rider safety as much as skill.
• The siteThe St Ives centre features private bushland trails, giving an ideal off-road and low-distraction setting for practical training.
• Who it suitsCourses span complete beginners through to experienced riders chasing advanced road craft, so there is a pathway whatever your stage.
• BookingCourses run to a schedule and popular dates fill up — book ahead, especially for pre-learner and learner permit courses.

FAQ

Quick facts

• ExperienceRider training & licensing
• CoursesPre-learner · learner · advanced
• BikesProvided for courses
• LicencesNSW rider pathway
• AreaSt Ives, Sydney
• Rating4.8 / 5 (545)

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