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Learning to ride a motorbike with Richard Hammond

Before you enjoy the article, if your simply looking for motorbike insurance << click here. With so much negative coverage, the new motorcycle testing regulations could almost be the Kerry Katona of the motoring world.

A new two-part test was introduced in early 2009 after months of delays and a not inconsiderable amount of bad blood between the biking industry and the implementing authorities.

The Motorcycle Industry Association says the number of people learning to ride has fallen a whopping 60 percent as a result.

So, should the new two-part test be putting people off learning to ride an unrestricted bike? There's only one way to find out...