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09-17-2009, 10:32 AM
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/AmericanFlag.jpg Training riders properly before they hit the street is not only smart, it is very welcome. (cleanmpg.com/forums/showthread.php?p=233193)
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Honda_Bike_Safety_Institute_Riders.jpgWayne Gerdes - CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) - Sept. 17, 2009
Spanish riders in training at the Montesa - Honda's Safety Institute (HIS).
The Honda Safety Institute, or Honda Instituto de Seguridad in Spanish, is a centre dedicated to the training of motorcycle riders. This facility is the first in Europe joining many similar facilities around the world, particularly in Asia and South America, Honda has chosen Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, in Barcelona, for the centre which is one of 36 worldwide.
HIS covers over 250,000 square feet and the impressive main building is equipped with a multitude of classrooms. For practical lessons, there are three areas: an asphalt track, an area with different surface friction for braking practice, and an off-road track. The facility is designed to host up to 15,000 attendants a year. Honda has invested close to $6 Million USD in the project.
HIS will offer practical and theoretical training with experienced instructors from Honda Riding School, an organization with more than 17 years of experience that has educated more than 144,000 people.
7 courses are offered in total. These include a program for children, courses on road safety and defensive driving and a course for professional motorcycle riders.
The facilities combined with the variety of programs ensure that every attendee gets the maximum benefit. In line with Honda's philosophy, the courses are reasonably priced to offer the opportunity to as many people as possible. Programs cost between $100 and $150 USD and this includes use of a motorcycle and the required safety equipment.
In addition HIS will offer free entry and transportation to groups of secondary school students aged 14-16. In Spain, you can ride a 50cc motorcycle at age 14 and from age 16, you can ride motorcycles with 51cc and larger engines. The free school is provided to not only encourage and educate future riders but to protect them from themselves given their experience makes them the most vulnerable.
The educational program includes lessons in the control of a motorcycle, activities in the off-road area, and the use of the Riding Simulators. In addition to the practical training all participants receive a Manual of Basic Riding Techniques in the form of a book and DVD.
Honda Safety Program
Since signing the European Road Safety Charter in 2004, Honda has been dedicated to the three basic pillars of safety; Active, Passive and Preventive. In the area of passive safety, Honda produces the first motorcycle with an airbag, the GL 1800 Goldwing. With regards to Active safety, 80% of Honda's mass produced motorcycles in Europe are equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS). Honda are also making developments in the field of preventive safety with research into vehicle to vehicle communication systems and improving the visibility of vehicles on the road.
In 1970 Honda began rider training in Japan and in 1992 Montessa Honda started its own training program. The creation of HIS reinforces all Montesa Honda's efforts in the area of Preventive Safety, specifically in the training area.
On and Off-road tracks and facility
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Honda_Bike_Safety_Institute_Tracks.jpg
The first European centre exclusively dedicated to training beginner to expert motorcycle riders.
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/501/Honda_Bike_Safety_Institute_Riders.jpgWayne Gerdes - CleanMPG (cleanmpg.com) - Sept. 17, 2009
Spanish riders in training at the Montesa - Honda's Safety Institute (HIS).
The Honda Safety Institute, or Honda Instituto de Seguridad in Spanish, is a centre dedicated to the training of motorcycle riders. This facility is the first in Europe joining many similar facilities around the world, particularly in Asia and South America, Honda has chosen Santa Perpètua de Mogoda, in Barcelona, for the centre which is one of 36 worldwide.
HIS covers over 250,000 square feet and the impressive main building is equipped with a multitude of classrooms. For practical lessons, there are three areas: an asphalt track, an area with different surface friction for braking practice, and an off-road track. The facility is designed to host up to 15,000 attendants a year. Honda has invested close to $6 Million USD in the project.
HIS will offer practical and theoretical training with experienced instructors from Honda Riding School, an organization with more than 17 years of experience that has educated more than 144,000 people.
7 courses are offered in total. These include a program for children, courses on road safety and defensive driving and a course for professional motorcycle riders.
The facilities combined with the variety of programs ensure that every attendee gets the maximum benefit. In line with Honda's philosophy, the courses are reasonably priced to offer the opportunity to as many people as possible. Programs cost between $100 and $150 USD and this includes use of a motorcycle and the required safety equipment.
In addition HIS will offer free entry and transportation to groups of secondary school students aged 14-16. In Spain, you can ride a 50cc motorcycle at age 14 and from age 16, you can ride motorcycles with 51cc and larger engines. The free school is provided to not only encourage and educate future riders but to protect them from themselves given their experience makes them the most vulnerable.
The educational program includes lessons in the control of a motorcycle, activities in the off-road area, and the use of the Riding Simulators. In addition to the practical training all participants receive a Manual of Basic Riding Techniques in the form of a book and DVD.
Honda Safety Program
Since signing the European Road Safety Charter in 2004, Honda has been dedicated to the three basic pillars of safety; Active, Passive and Preventive. In the area of passive safety, Honda produces the first motorcycle with an airbag, the GL 1800 Goldwing. With regards to Active safety, 80% of Honda's mass produced motorcycles in Europe are equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS). Honda are also making developments in the field of preventive safety with research into vehicle to vehicle communication systems and improving the visibility of vehicles on the road.
In 1970 Honda began rider training in Japan and in 1992 Montessa Honda started its own training program. The creation of HIS reinforces all Montesa Honda's efforts in the area of Preventive Safety, specifically in the training area.
On and Off-road tracks and facility
http://www.cleanmpg.com/photos/data/2/Honda_Bike_Safety_Institute_Tracks.jpg
The first European centre exclusively dedicated to training beginner to expert motorcycle riders.