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Take Our Basic Riding Course
Weekday classes (Thursday - Friday) now available at our San Bruno location
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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 –

4.9

1,294 reviews

1,294 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!

"Two fantastic patient trainers and we got through day 1, it rained all day. Day two it was sunny and we were all ready to go. Thank you Isaiah and Lorenzo."

- Lisa, June 2026

"10/10 i was so nervous my first day and even fell because of it, but the instructors were so nice and helpful that i was able to get up and pass the class. Would definitely recommend it for anyone in the sac/woodland area."

- Amelia, October 2024

"Great experience. Learned a lot of fundamentals at this course and this made me more confident in my riding abilities. Instructors were very professional and knowledgeable. Instructors also kept it real and gave a lot of 1 on 1 when needed. I will recommend anyone that is trying to get there M1 license to attend this course."

- Anthony Kwong, July 2025

"Such a great experience. It is clear that the instructors have a passion for riding bikes, most importantly, safe riding. The classroom was very helpful to understand the rules and theories. The riding sessions allowed for practical application of those principles. Chris, Craig and Isaac were great instructors!"

- Kevin Dolan, December 2018

"As a rider of 28 years I recommend the safety training classes to every new rider I encounter. That being said there is only one of these schools I would trust to instruct my son when he asked to get his motorcycle permit and that I this school. Instructors Zach and Mark stood out to me as individuals who really care about their students ability progression and safety. Love this program and everyone involved making the motorcycle community safer and better prepared."

- Mike Hollifield, June 2026

"Great experience overall. The instructor Wyatt deserves a raise! His passion for riding & teaching isn't too common, and to have his guidance and expertise made me feel much more confident. Hats off the Wyatt & the team."

- Sam Gee, May 2026

"The trainers were absolutely amazing. They gave reassurance to everyone to make sure they were comfortable on their bike. Erin and Wyatt work together flawlessly. Dave was a great trainer as well but it seems he has his own style of training versus the other instructors. I would definitely recommend this course. It was a fun class to take. Hope everyone stays safe riding ✌🏼"

- Jocelyn Butler, September 2024