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Take Our Basic Riding Course
Beat the Gas Prices, ride a Motorcycle

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Intermediate and Advanced courses available in Woodland and South San Francisco
Weekday classes (Thursday - Friday) now available at our San Bruno location
Go Where You Want To Go

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Intermediate and Advanced courses available in Salinas and Livermore

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Licensing now also available through our Intermediate Course

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Take your riding skills to the top

Total Control Advanced Riding Clinics

Motorcycle Schools in the Bay Area and Northern California

Pacific Motorcycle Training

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 –

Get our Course Combos and save!

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!

"Absolutely fantastic training for the newbie!! I was riding a motorcycle by the end of the day- it was fabulous! The teachers, both in the classroom and on the range, are all very experienced (10+years) riders. They stayed calm even when I didn't. The classroom instruction is thorough but not excessive; I would have loved a few more hours on the range since I was SO new. I will definitely be taking more classes with them!"

- Kristi Swensson Burdsall, March 2019

"Isaac and Zac were fantastic instructors for the Basic Motorcycle Training course! They did a great job explaining everything clearly and thoroughly, making sure everyone understood the fundamentals needed not just for training but also for getting licensed. The practices were run on time, well-structured, and really helped build confidence. They treated everyone with respect and were patient with each person’s skill level. Highly recommend this team if you’re looking to get started with riding!"

- bharat gudala, August 2025

"Excellent experience. Instructors were capable, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. They always had specialized feedback for each student after a practice exercise that I found very helpful in improving my technique. The course was informative and we had plenty of opportunity to practice on the bikes. Have already recommended to several friends who are looking to take the CMSP. The only downside was that most of the training bikes were very old and had seen better days..."

- Kristen Wade, June 2024

"It was a great course the people were great the instructors were very helpful and patient."

- Trenton Rossi, May 2026

"WOW!!!! What an amazing experience these guys know their stuff. Everyone has something to learn at pacific motorcycle! All levels will excel with these professionals. I took the level 2 course and I was baffled with how much good techniques I learned. Big thanks to the staff for making this a great experience. If you’re iffy on pulling the trigger……do it! It just might save your life."

- ben silver, February 2026

"Had great teachers. Christ and Isaac. Have great tips and teachings to help me do things correctly and fix my mistakes. I got great skills and confidence and will definitely take the intermediate class at a later time."

- Locks E, December 2019

"Wyatt, Q, and Dylan were firm and supportive trainers that for me was the right balance of leadership. The training was a blast with a fun group of beginner riders. The bikes were in top notch shape."

- James Misner, October 2024