Moto Class | Honda Racing School Suzuka

>> 2026 HRS Moto Class Basic Course Overview & Application Form (PDF: 362KB)
>> 2026 HRS Moto Class Advance Course Selection Overview & Application Form (PDF: 597KB)

Aiming for the World with Motorcycles

From acquiring the basics of road racing to practical training through participation in races.

Moto Class Step-Up Flow

Basic Course 1st to 3rd Year

Acquisition of knowledge and skills that form the basis of 2 wheels racing activities
Recommended for stepping up from mini bikes

Advance Course Selection (Practical Exam)

Advance Kart Course1st to 2nd Year

Aiming for success in the IATC, acquiring applied technology using race-specific machines through participation in regional competitions.

IATC Selection Pass and
Advance Course Outstanding Performance

Scholarship1 year

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

Basic CourseBasic Course

This curriculum aims to acquire the basic skills of road racing and is designed for those who have already experienced road racing as well as those stepping up from mini bikes. Experienced instructors are invited for each session, and feedback on the riding content through interactions with students is also provided.

Knowledge Acquisition

Learn the basic riding techniques and theories.

Riding with Top Riders

Receive specific guidance by driving with an instructor.

Annual Schedule (Planned for 2026)

November	December	January	February	March	April	May	June	July	August	September	October	November	December
Orientation Meeting & Interview			Results Announcement		Entrance Ceremony・ First School	South Course School Held 7 times in total (about 12 days)						Completion Ceremony・ School Final Session
					Physical Training

December
November	Orientation Meeting & Interview
January
February	Results Announcement
March
April	Entrance Ceremony・ First School	Physical Training
May	South Course School Held 7 times in total (about 12 days)
June
July
August
September
October
November	Completion Ceremony・ Final Session
December	Completion Ceremony・ Final Session

Changes for Fiscal Year 2026

① SUZUKA CIRCUIT HOTEL Accommodation + Meals Included (Only for 2-Day Schools)
② Increase in Number of School Days
(2025: 7 Single-Day Schools / 2 Two-Day Schools, Total 11 Days → Planned for 2026: 2 Single-Day Schools / 5 Two-Day Schools, Total 12 Days)
③ One Additional Day of Training on the South Course

Admission Requirements

① Physically and mentally healthy individuals aged 9 to 16 in the applicable year
② Able to operate a vehicle with a clutch

Advance KartAdvance Course

This is a practical curriculum that includes practice runs on the Suzuka Circuit Racing Course and participation in the Suzuka Sunday Road Race. Instruction uses onboard footage and data loggers, along with physical training to build stamina, and hands-on exercises on a dirt course to develop balance skills applicable to road racing.

Participation in Schools and Regional Competitions at the Racing Course

Dirt Lessons Applicable to Road Racing

Physical Training Throughout the Season

Outstanding performers will participate in the All Japan Road Race Suzuka event

Annual Schedule (2025 Results)

November	January	February	March	April	June	August	September	October	November	December
Selection Event & Results Announcement			Entrance Ceremony	Suzuka Sunday Round 1	Suzuka Sunday Round 2	Taihonda Exchange Study Abroad	Suzuka Sunday Round 3	MFJGP Scheduled to Participate	Suzuka Sunday Final Round	Completion Ceremony
	Driving Training (Suzuka Circuit Training Course · South Course)
		Physical Training

December	Selection Event & Results Announcement
November	Selection Event & Results Announcement
January		Driving Training (Suzuka Circuit Training Course · South Course)
February			Physical Training
March	Entrance Ceremony
April	Suzuka Sunday Round 1
May
June	Suzuka Sunday Round 2
July
August	Taihonda Exchange Study Abroad
September	Suzuka Sunday Round 3
October	Scheduled to participate in MFJGP
November	Suzuka Sunday Final Round
December	Completion Ceremony

Changes for Fiscal Year 2026 (Planned)

Strengthening curriculum content such as South Course Training and Dirt Training

Admission Requirements

Students who were enrolled in the Basic Course last year and passed the Advance Course Selection (practical exam).

You can directly enroll in the Advance Course
【Transfer System】

After meeting one of the following conditions and passing the document review, you will be required to take the Advance Course Selection to determine your eligibility for enrollment.

Condition 1

At the time of participating in the school briefing, must be 16 years old or younger for the current year, and must have ranked within the top 3 or have experience winning in the selection target class races.

<Target Circuit>
SUZUKA CIRCUIT / Mobility Resort Motegi / Autopolis / Okayama International Circuit / Tsukuba Circuit / Sportsland SUGO
<Target Class>
J-GP3 / JP250 / CBR250R Dream Cup / CBR250RR Dream Cup

Condition 2

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

Scholarshipscholarship

Next season, regular Riders of the Idemitsu Asia Talent Cup will be selected, and those with outstanding performance will receive assistance for part of the participation costs. Additionally, they will be able to participate in some of the Advance Kart curriculum.

* Reserve Riders are not eligible for scholarships.

Option CurriculumOption Curiculum

Taihonda Exchange Study Abroad　

An exchange program aimed at improving the rider levels of Thai Honda and HRS.
Outstanding performers in the Advance Course will be dispatched to the Thailand Talent Cup to enhance their skills and adaptability to the environment.

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 Here

Various Overviews

Basic Course

Purpose	Aiming to acquire basic knowledge and level up, which serves as the foundation for motorcycle racing activities.
Number of Days	About 12 days
Capacity	Up to 10 people
Age	Ages 9 to 16
Course in Use	Suzuka Circuit South Course
Admission Fee	715,000yen (tax included)
Vehicle Used: CBR250R Vehicle Used: NSF100

Advance Course

Purpose	Strengthening for full-scale race participation using race-specific machines in a practical format.
Number of Days	About 30 days
Capacity	Up to 3 people
Age	Under 16
Course in Use	Suzuka Circuit Racing Course
Admission Fee	1,320,000yen (tax included)
Vehicle Used: NSF250R

Class Scenery

*The information is as of the 2025 fiscal year.

Honda Racing School Suzuka

Contact Us