Motorcycle Schools in the Bay Area and Northern California

Pacific Motorcycle Training

Save on Fuel, Learn to Ride!

Welcome to Pacific Motorcycle Training, with 7 great locations where you can learn everything you need to know to ride and control your motorcycle safely. Whether you are interested in learning the basics of riding a motorcycle—and getting your license endorsement—or simply improving your motorcycle skills to be safer on the road, come with us and we will provide you with the best teaching you can get in the Bay Area. We are part of the California Motorcyclist Safety Program and all of our instructors are certified to teach the Total Control Riding Clinics. Call us today and start your dream life on two wheels!

– Motorcycles and helmets are provided during our basic courses –

4.9
1,293 reviews

1,293 Google reviews and an overall 4.9-star rating across our 7 locations.
See why we are NorCal and the Bay Area's premier motorcycle training school!

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Rider Essentials
(Basic + Intermediate)
= $765

Throttle Up
(From Basic through Advanced, Level 1)
= $1,170

Ride to Mastery
(From Basic through Advanced, Level 2)
= $1,575

Control and Confidence
(Intermediate + Advanced, Level 1)
= $805

Ride Like A Pro
(From Intermediate through Advanced, Level 2)
= $1,190

Peak Performance
(Advanced, Level 1 + Advanced, Level 2)
= $810


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For New Riders

Learn the basics of riding safely in a controlled environment and receive the certificate that may waive the DMV riding skill test. Our friendly basic riding course was designed for people with zero experience on a motorcycle. We provide motorcycles and helmets for you to learn with.

For Experienced Riders

Become a better—and safer—rider using your own motorcycle with our Intermediate Riding Clinic. Or take your cornering and crash-avoidance skills to the highest level with our Advanced Riding Clinics, taught only by the best certified instructors in the Bay Area!

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"I took a two-hour one-on-one session with Craig and it was the best investment I’ve made since I first hopped on a bike in 2008. We focused on slow-speed maneuvers and cornering drills that were different from what I’ve covered in multiple MSF courses. The skills I developed and the confidence I gained have made me a better rider. I am looking forward to taking the Intermediate Riding Course with PMT next!"
- Jose Andin, July 2025
"Being a complete beginner; I found the instructors very patient, knowledgeable, helpful on all aspects of the course, and very professional with a friendly and approachable demeanor. They are a great team and beyond amazing in their skills of teaching students who have no experience. If I could give them this review X55 each I would. Because they provided 110% service. Thankyou!"
- Dan Rush, October 2026
"Great course that taught me the necessary skills while having some fun. They have a variety of bikes to learn on and the instructors Chris and Dillon were real cool overall great experience with the only one real downside being there can be a few too many people for the course I felt. 🤙"
- Jacob Tamayo, October 2024
"Dylan and Christian are extremely knowledgeable and very focused on safety and building confidence. They provided individual feedback during all the exercises to help ensure success. Dylan was particularly positive and encouraging and helped me gain confidence to pass the class."
- Danielle Calamari, September 2024
"Amazing course, recommend every rider take at least the basic. My instructors, Joseph and Tony, were upbeat and very knowledgeable. They encouraged all riders to try their best and constantly improve. Very friendly environment overall."
- Daniel Lebedinsky, July 2025
"Great program! They taught us so much in a short amount of time. I gained a lot of confidence and feel much safer now. I really appreciated how much they emphasized SAFETY and proper riding skills. Thank you for a great experience—I learned a lot and cant wait to come back and further my knowlege and skill swt even more. I highly recommend this class for anyone thinking about riding a motorcycle"
- April, September 2026
"I took the beginner course here. Before taking this course, I had never been on a motorcycle. Now I can say I can confidently operate a bike and be safe. Wyatt, Erin, and Q are great instructors! They are super knowledgeable and patient. Throughout the course, they did a great job at building up everyone’s confidence and preparing them for the assessment. I will definitely be taking the intermediate course once I get my own bike!"
- Raymond Hernandez, November 2024

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