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 –

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!


"Great team! Eve and Craig were awesome instructors. They gave good input and instructions. Learned a lot, I highly recommend choosing this group of folks. They provide the perfect class for riders, that want to learn more or need a refresher after not riding for a while. Thank you for keeping riders safe !"
- Kenneth Jayne, August 2024
"The instructors were great. The Small class was perfect. I would take this class again and I will highly recommend others to take these courses."
- Damian Morando, May 2026
"The instructors are very friendly and patient with riders who are typically new to riding. Ensuring that they are pausing to answer questions and allowing time for new riders to catch up with those that might have some experience. They are constantly providing feedback to ensure that riders are correcting behavior to be successful with the class. I would highly recommend these guys for those who are looking to sign up for some lessons!"
- Rimal Kumar, August 2024
"I have never ridden a motorcycle and appreciated the way the class was taught. I appreciated that the instructors were patient, spoke clearly, was right there with me through every step. I felt my growth and how excited when I was able to lift my feet onto the pegs and ride to the end of the course. This was a great course to start this new journey on. thank you Brian, Tyson and Shoakah for showing me the way."
- Holly Miller, May 2026
"The instructors made the class very enjoyable and fun. I appreciate their patience and assistance with all that had questions. I will recommend them to anyone who is planning to ride a motorcycle."
- Anthony Alderete, June 2024
"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
"Incredible school and training. Big shoutouts to amazing instructors Wyatt, Steve, and Kevin. They are incredibly attentive, tolerant, and patient professionals. I felt so comfortable being guided through their lessons. The school also provides helmets and even shoes if needed."
- Inna Shamray, March 2025

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