Victoria Beckham is learning to ride a motorbike.

The former Spice Girls singer - who was pictured earlier this week dressed in black leather - has reportedly been obsessed with the vehicles for several years and was overjoyed when soccer star husband David surprised her with a course of lessons.

A source said: "Victoria has always had a thing about motorbikes. They're iconic and you can't help but look cool on one. She always dreamed of riding one but obviously it's a dangerous and time-consuming hobby.

"With her career and the kids she never thought to learn until David surprised her with the lessons.

"This teacher is so good he doesn't even advertise and there's a waiting list of over a year to get a starter course, so David pulled some strings."

Despite her excitement, Victoria is a little apprehensive about learning to ride.

The source added to Britain's Daily Star newspaper: "Victoria is nervous but looking forward to speeding down the Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu and around the Hollywood Hills in big old boots."