Zen Motorcycle Training takes riders in Manchester from CBT through to a full DAS licence, and Laura, Alex and Adele are each mentioned by name for calm, encouraging instruction with a genuinely welcoming, family-like feel. Several reviewers describe passing Mod 1 and Mod 2 first time after training spread across multiple instructors, each bringing a different teaching style that rounded out their riding. Rider safety is emphasised throughout the feedback, alongside a relaxed pace that suits complete beginners as well as returning riders. Zen holds a 5-star average across 369 Google reviews.
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5.0 / 5 · 369 totalDAS 2026 - finally I had my DAS completed with zen and passed at the first attempt, two years on after completing my CBT with zen with minimum riding experience. Laura, Adele and Alex have been so kind and helpful in this process. Everyone has wealth of knowledge with bikes and always prioritising rider safety which is the most important lesson when learning. They are able to spot areas to improve upon just by observing your riding from distance. 5 days that I spent here during DAS including tests was the most memorable experience in terms of riding so big thank you to everyone and staff at zen who make your day even more delightful with their jokes. When I get my bike I'll come around and visit you guys. Thanks again CBT 2024 Completed my CBT here. Laura instructed and trained throughout the day. Very knowledgeable and fun. Went through safety tips, information about bikes and gear, etc we completed our training in safe location within premises. We had access to all the riding gear etc. Laura made the day fun along with great riding tips and experiences. Thanks again . Will be returning for my DAS soon.
Excellent experience... After reading reviews of different training schools i choose Zen ,and I am so glad I did. I am not a very confident person and struggle some times but Alex , Laura and Adele make you feel so welcome and a lot more relaxed. Passed my Mod 1 and Mod 2 first time on the DAS course. They all have their different ways of teaching but are equally as good. Thanks again to all at Zen , I couldn't have gone to a better place. P.s big thanks to my training buddy L .
Really enjoyed my experience with Zen Motorbike School. Everyone was very friendly and the atmosphere was great from start to finish. The instructors were very patient and explained everything clearly, which really helped build my confidence. I’m now planning to do my full access course with them and would definitely recommend them to anyone learning to ride!
I had a fab time doing my CBT yesterday led by Laura who was amazing! We did loads in the day but it was really relaxed - just the right balance. Lots of clear explanations followed by ample time to practice on the bike. There are obviously lots of new skills and coordination for someone who has basically never been on a motorbike and it’s hard to get your brain to do it all at once, but Laura was really encouraging and calm and judged the pace perfectly! It felt very safe and I learnt loads. Great fun too. Really enjoyed the afternoon road ride and Laura’s calm and clear instruction made it feel really contained and relaxed. Started in a nice quiet area and it felt easy to build up to busy traffic without stress! Everyone was really welcoming and friendly. I can’t wait to book my DAS now and will definitely book with Zen.
Amazing team, so thankful I found them for my grandson, who is on the Autism spectrum. They were so accommodating and friendly. They really took him under there wing. They are extremely supportive and are passionate about what they do. They help my grandson realise his dream of getting his CBT, they were so calm relaxed so he felt more confident. The team is an integral part of the biking community and I would 100% recommend training with them. They will bring the best out in you. Between them they have vast amounts of knowledge and years of experience.
Came here for my CBT and it was really nice. Friendly, kind staff, I did day 1 with Laura, it was really good and I learned a lot from her. Day 2 was with Adele, I had a few issues on the on-road ride but still enjoyed it. Had one last on-road ride with Alex who taught me a lot for some of the issues I had. Really nice instructors, very patient with you and will teach you a lot, will definitely be coming back for my A2.
I had such a great experience completing my CBT. Laura was an absolutely fantastic instructor – patient, kind, and so easy to get along with. There was no judgement whatsoever, which really helped put my nerves at ease from the start. She’s incredibly knowledgeable and explained everything clearly, making the whole day enjoyable and relaxed. I genuinely can’t wait to book more lessons and start my DAS with her! Everyone at Zen Motorcycle Training was also so friendly and welcoming. They were easy to talk to and made the environment comfortable and supportive throughout the day. I thoroughly enjoyed my experience and would highly recommend them to anyone thinking about learning. 🏍️✨😊 Thank You, Thank You, Thank You, my body pain is 100% worth it 🤣❤️