Links & Partnerships

Pacific Motorcycle Training

Total Control Training

California Motorcyclist Safety Program

San Jose BMW

Law Tigers

WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca

American Historic Racing Motorcycle Association

Fremont Honda Kawasaki & Suzuki

Garrahan Off-Road Training

Breaking Away Motorcycle Adventures

Gilroy Motorcycle Center

23d Marine Regiment

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!


"Pros: Did the course in woodland. Amazing coaches and teachers. Playing sports and having many coaches in my life has shown me what a bad coach is. These are great coaches. After every drill run they give you feedback and show you how to fix your mistakes for your next try. They had that sparkle in their eye when teaching and talking about bikes you can tell they really want the best for everyone. Not a con more of a “heads up”: They say the program isn’t meant to make you a “complete rider” and that’s true, they only have a small amount of time to shove everything to save your life into a small program..."
- Marc, June 2026
"I had a good experience in this training. I felt pretty safe riding a motorcycle around the course. The bikes are pretty new, and the helmets are in good shape too! The staff is knowledgable, friendly, and they answer all your questions."
- Joel Torralbas Villa, May 2023
"Me and my son both had a great time learning the basic skills of motorcycle operation. The instructors were awesome and gave excellent feedback on operation and scenarios. I would highly suggest this school to anyone interested in getting basic and or advancing their skills in motorcycle training. Thanks for a great experience!! See you on the road! J"
- Jay Johnston, January 2025
"I had an excellent experience during the CMSP basic course with Pacific Motorcycle Training in the Monterey/Salinas area. I have been a passenger on a motorcycle before, but had never rode one by myself. The instructors for our course, Dillon and Chris, were enthusiastic, cared for our safety, and made everyone feel welcome regardless of experience level. They made me even more excited to begin my journey as a motorcycle rider."
- Christopher Hoskins, March 2025
"It’s a great place for beginners to learn to ride motorcycles. The course was designed well by the awesome instructors Watt, Steve and Tom. They provided great instruction and helped new riders gain confidence and skills. Absolutely recommended 5/5."
- A B, October 2024
"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
"I had a great experience taking the course over the weekend. It was my first time riding and Evie was so calm and confident I knew I could trust her coaching. The course itself sets you up well as a good rider and will probably take the intermediate and advanced courses in the future."
- Camille Villanueva, September 2023

Read more reviews on