What if I only want to ride a scooter?Ĭalifornia requires an M1 license for all motorcycles and scooters. Your motorcycle will be inspected for approval and you must also show proper registration and insurance documents. You may use your own motorcycle in the class, but it must meet two of three criteria set by the state program: 525cc or less, 425 lbs or less, and a seat height of 32' or less. We offer a wide variety of makes and models that are 125-250cc's. What kind of bikes will we ride? Can I use my own bike? Motorcycles and helmets are provided to all our students for the riding practice portion of the course. Per California regulations, you will still need to complete the DMV written test. There are written and riding evaluations after the course to ensure you have competence in the material covered in the basic course-you must pass both evaluations to graduate. Upon successful completion of the Motorcyclist Training Course, you will receive a DMV riding test waiver. Our course may waive the DMV riding skills test

The course is based on the most current research in rider safety and utilizes modern training methods. Topics covered include fear, understanding how motorcycles turn, proper cornering strategies, and emergency crash avoidance skills. Even though the Motorcyclist Training Course was designed with new riders in mind, most experienced riders that have taken the course have reported improving their riding skills considerably with it! During this motorcycle riding course, you will learn fundamental skills required to operate the motorcycle and progress to street riding skills and strategies.

A typical class schedule consists of 5 hours of classroom instruction and 10 hours of riding practice. The Motorcyclist Training Course is designed for the novice rider with no (or limited) street-riding experience.

California motorcycle riding test