Classic Bike Guide

Motogymkhana on a classic bike

What is Motogymkhana?

Born in Japan through a lack of space, Motogymkhana is a sport that uses all the skill, balance and accuracy of racing or trials, but at a fraction of the cost. It is a great test of riding ability, balance, confidence, tight turning and remembering where to go – you can walk the course before you ride with a map that you’re provided with, but just like trials, you can’t ride it. Although to help there is always a warm-up course for practice.

A layout is set using cones – you have to turn right at a red cone and left at

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