• 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!


"I completed the basic safety course this past weekend with Thomas and Erin. Great instructors - patient and really helpful! It was my first time riding a motorcycle so I was pretty intimidated at first but much more confident and comfortable by the end of day 2. Huge thanks to the instructors for their time, patience, and dedication. Highly recommend!"
- Iva G, July 2024
"Everyone was so kind and supportive, they never made me feel like I was dumb for not understanding something and made sure to explain everything clearly and in ways that were easy to understand. They obviously care about actually teaching people how to ride, not just pass the course or the test. I absolutely will be taking their intermediate and advanced courses once I have more experience riding, and am excited to learn more from them. Super knowledgeable and incredibly helpful..."
- Kylie Mondo, February 2024
"Such a great experience. Wyatt is a great instructor and totally demystified the basics of riding a motorcycle. Great beginner bikes to learn on and the space is just what you need to start/build a little confidence. Will definitely recommend to anyone wanting to learn how to ride. The course gave me that itch to want to keep evolving my skills."
- Chance H., March 2025
"The instructors, Q, Steve, and Evie were very knowledgeable. They explained things well and kept everything on time. They were able to identify when I needed special instructions and pulled me out to coach me on proper techniques and gave me specific information that helped me improve."
- Joe Kepiro, March 2024
"10/10 I took two days course at this range and instructors were very patient and knowledgeable. They will teach you step by step until you can mastering the skills. Thanks for instructors Wyatt, Steven and Q!They were awesome!!"
- Nick Wan, December 2024
"I feels so much more confident on the bike now! The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and patient with us. I would recommend anyone looking to get on a motorcycle to take this class first!"
- michaela Frates, October 2023
"I had a great experience! It was fun, approachable, and appropriately suited for beginner riders. The instructors (Jose, Andrew, and Jacob) did a great job educating us, supporting us, and helping us apply proper technique while we learned. They also impressed upon us the real-world dangers that exist when riding motorcycles while teaching us how to actively avoid or manage those risks to the best of our ability. I highly recommend this course to anybody looking to start riding a motorcycle."
- Clayton, September 2025

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