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!


"I think it was one of the best things I’ve done for myself in forever. It was very knowledgeable. Very informative and instructors were awesome. I just wish it was more personalized anyways, but that’s it other than that I would recommend it to my grandmother. I witnessed almost 2 individuals that had no knowledge about motorcycle riding when they got there and on the second day, they were riding their motorcycle like a champ that goes to show that the instructors did their jobs ..."
- Tony Alajaji, December 2025
"Highly recommended if you want to get your motorcycle license. Wyatt, Evie and Lorenzo are awesome instructors. They were very patient and made sure that we are properly trained before we go on the road."
- Gene Pinto, August 2025
"Amazing ! I got more than what I expected. Full of fun and excellent training. The best in Bay area. Chris and Issac are excellent."
- Krishnaraj Venkatesan, September 2018
"Helpful staff. Knowledgeable instructors. You will definitely come out more confident in riding a motorcycle if you are a newbie. A con though: You better pass the written test the first time, or else they will charge you $75 to re-take it. I personally did not see the reason why. I mean, I took it during their business hour."
- Johnny Gonzalez, June 2020
"This place is the real deal. My instructor even shared his Arby's with me."
- Dustin Armstrong, November 2023
"I recently attended the Pacific Motorcycle Training as part of the California Motorcycle Safety Program, and I had an excellent experience. The training was incredibly helpful, providing me with the necessary skills and confidence to ride safely. The instructors were knowledgeable, patient, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure everyone understood the material. The staff was also very friendly and supportive, offering additional help whenever needed..."
- Namir Ahmad, September 2024
"I had an amazing experience on my riding class with PMT. Amazing instructors that were great at explaining and teaching me skills and had a positive attitude in a class room setting that made me feel comfortable and safe to learn. I would definitely recommend this training course to anyone, Thanks Jacob, Chris, and Isaac!"
- Rod A, November 2025

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