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Ace Motorcycle Training

Ace Motorcycle Training

4.8(451 reviews)See reviews ↓·Bristol

About the company

Ace Motorcycle Training is a motorcycle training school based in Keynsham, Bristol. It has been training people to ride motorcycles and scooters safely on the road since 2000. It is the only motorcycle training school in Bristol to have uniformed full time employed instructors. It has been chosen to do work for The Motorcycle Industry Association, Ducati UK and Fast Bikes magazine. It offers a full range of courses including CBT (Compulsory Basic Training) including female only days, Full licence courses, Back to Biking and Post-test training including motorways.

It offers the full range of Motorcycle Training Courses from CBT to A1 Test, A2 Test to Direct Access Course (DAS) for the over 24s. It has a fleet of well maintained electric start Mopeds, 125cc, 500cc and 600cc motorcycles. It offers 125cc motorcycles for private hire. It offers free use of quality safety clothing. It has full-time instructors dedicated to training. It offers courses to suit including Post test training.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Keynsham is where this motorcycle training provider takes riders from their first CBT through module one and module two and on to a full category A licence, and several customers describe passing each stage on the first attempt. Reviewers repeatedly mention thorough instruction that goes beyond test requirements, with trainers preparing people for real road conditions and hazards. Named instructors including Martin, Tom, Twiggy, Pete and Lewis are singled out for patience, encouragement and a calm approach that helps nervous candidates settle, one account describing support for a rider with significant anxiety.

The bikes and equipment attract positive remarks as well, with the Kawasaki Z and Z650 mentioned as well-maintained machines, and a three-machine rental arrangement is praised for its flexibility and fair terms. Communication comes across as friendly and well organised, and the team is described as genuinely invested in getting riders test-ready. The same themes of knowledgeable staff, supportive teaching and careful preparation recur throughout, and the readiness to keep working until skills are solid features in the feedback. Martin in particular draws praise for his encouragement on the road.

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Ace Motorcycle Training — Customer photo
Ace Motorcycle Training — Customer photo
Ace Motorcycle Training — Customer photo
Ace Motorcycle Training — Customer photo
Ace Motorcycle Training — Customer photo

Reviews

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Elisha7 July 2026

I was recommended ace by a trustworthy colleague. I had a full training day with Guy which was amazing and he was very helpful and supportive so I booked to have my CBT with them, I had Paul and Andy ‘twiggy’. Paul was lovely but twiggy was very abrupt and put me on edge. Every answer was wrong but when a man said it, it was correct. My name was apparently “too hard to say” so I got called a nickname all day. On the actual road ride he made it very stressful and was threatening to not pass us even though it’s not a test it’s meant to be training. It knocked my confidence massively and it’s a shame as all of the other instructors were so nice and wanted you to succeed. Seemed as though he picked on the less confident riders to feel more superior.

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Louise Robbins18 June 2026

Passed my CBT today with Tom he was absolutely amazing will definitely be booking my mod1 and mod2 couldn’t recommend these guys enough

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Lora Videnlieva11 April 2026

From CBT to now a Full A license, all training courses done with Ace. Passed MOD 1 and MOD 2 first time, after a day training. Was given outstanding instructions and support throughout the process. The instructors are preparing you for the real dangers on day-to-day riding, not just enough to pass a test. Their guidance really made a difference on my riding. Their bikes are also of great quality, after riding the Kawasaki Z, Im now considering getting one myself. Special thanks to the team - Martin, Tom and Kelly! 10/10 highly recommend Ace, not a single thing to fault.

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David Davey2 April 2026

I can’t recommend Ace highly enough. I completed my CBT, Mod 1, and Mod 2 with them, passing both tests with just a single minor. The instructors are knowledgeable, approachable, and clearly invested in getting you test-ready without cutting corners. What stood out was the focus on real-world riding, building skills and awareness beyond just passing the test. By the time the tests came around, I felt properly prepared and confident on the bike. If you’re considering training, ask for Neil. He’s patient, clear in his instruction, and made a significant difference to both my confidence and overall riding ability.

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Rodney Brown (Groove Control)21 March 2026

I Attended Ace motorcycle training, after recommending my children to go here. both have completed CBT training twice here. I completed my 125 CBT with trainer Tom, his went well. I later, after passing had a taster session on a kawasaki Z650 with Martin. I went on to book my theory and mod 1 training. I had mod 1 training with Twiggy, he said he does not do failures. he got me through and I passed my Mod 1, no minors, zero faults on my 1st attempt. I was very nervous but amazed how well i did. I am now booked for mod 2 with ace , to finally get out on the road as a competent rider and hopefully my license.

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Arkady K23 January 2026

I can’t recommend Ace Motorcycle Training highly enough. From start to finish, the experience was professional, friendly, and incredibly supportive. The instructors are knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely care about helping people feel confident and safe on a bike. I especially want to say how grateful I am for the way they looked after my partner, Alexander, yesterday. He suffers from major anxiety, and the care, patience, and understanding shown to him meant the world to both of us. Kelly and Kev were absolutely amazing with him — so supportive, reassuring, and kind throughout the whole session. I personally can’t thank you enough. Alexander hasn’t stopped talking about how much fun he had, which honestly says everything. He’s already looking at getting a Honda CBR 125cc, and he’s been telling everyone that doing the HALF DAY course is an absolute must for new riders — you genuinely wouldn’t regret the experience. The facilities were easy to find, well organised, and the bikes and equipment were in excellent condition. The whole team made the day feel relaxed and stress-free. Thank you again to everyone at Ace Motorcycle Training — we’re both so grateful. <3 <3 <3 <3 <3.

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Carla Bradley20 January 2026

Amazing time learnt so much had a practice test a week before my cbt and it helped so much doing turns and learning how to drive safely. My instructor was Tom for my practice and cbt and he's amazing couldn't ask for anyone better helped me understand everthing and taught me so much with it all I would not of been able to do it without him so couldn't thank him anough.

Motorcycle training in Bristol compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 4 businesses in this category in Bristol are compared.

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1Phoenix Motorcycle Training Bristol★ 4,9402Yes
2B-Bikers Bristol★ 4,9266Yes
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4Ace Motorcycle Training (this page)★ 4,8451No
Contact
+441179863330www.acemotorcycletraining.co.ukUnit 17, Wansdyke Workshops, Unity Rd, Keynsham, Bristol BS31 1NH
Working hours
Monday10:00–16:00
Tuesday10:00–16:00
Wednesday10:00–16:00
Thursday10:00–16:00
Friday10:00–16:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed