Monterey SPECIAL EVENT
  • Learn to ride, get licensed
  • Motorcycles, A More Affordable Ride
  • 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
  • Intermediate and Advanced courses available in Salinas and Livermore
  • Licensing now also available through our Intermediate Course
  • Take your riding skills to the top

Motorcycle Schools in the Bay Area and Woodland

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 –

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!


"Doesn't matter if you're a beginner or a seasoned rider - PMT has been taking riders to new levels of riding safety and skill for years. Instructors are patient and effective - can't recommend this crew enough!"
- Miles Riley, November 2023
"Excellent training, friendly and knowledgeable instructors."
- Ralf Schallenberg, June 2024
"Title: Unforgettable Motorcycle Training: A Journey of Skills and Confidence Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5) I recently had the pleasure of undertaking a motorcycle training course that exceeded all my expectations. From start to finish, it was an incredible experience that left me feeling both empowered and knowledgeable about safe motorcycle riding. Here's why I highly recommend this training program to any aspiring rider..."
- Justin Ward, March 2024
"Wyatt, Dan, and Q were all very professional, informative and encouraging. Learned a lot and will be taking more classes, could’ve done with more slow speed practice and tight cornering but overall I highly recommend."
- Bor Skini, August 2025
"Zack was a very understanding and caring instructor. Answered questions outside of the classes scope when brought up and taught that basic teachings weren't the be all end all. Amazing experience and teachings."
- Zachary Zenner, June 2025
"Nice friendly knowledgeable instructors very informative and definitely learned to ride a motorcycle now! And feel comfortable and confident! Friendly group of people leanred with."
- Edie Crawford, February 2026
"Craig, and his crew at Pacific Motorcycle Training are pros, nuff said. They know their stuff and make a conscious effort to pass it along to you. If your goal is to know how to ride and be safe doing it, you've come to the right place. Prepare to feel confident on the open highway after completion; this course is the real deal."
- Bkandel ., September 2019

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