About Us

Pacific Motorcycle Training

Pacific Motorcycle Training is a motorcycle riding school where students learn the basics and gain confidence to operate a motorcycle safely. We offer motorcycle and scooter training classes at six great locations: South San Francisco, San Bruno, Livermore at Las Positas College campus, Woodland, Salinas and San Jose. These locations are easy to find and parking is always hassle-free.

Our basic course is CMSP-approved. This means students who take and pass our course receive a DL389 certificate required to waive the DMV riding skill test. We teach the very latest techniques in safety, accident prevention, cornering, and how to use a clutch as well as proficient braking.

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!


"They did a great job. Cool instructors and students. The only thing they can improve is their lot to make it more realistic to everyday riding conditions. But they did a great job with what they have and everything is practical, useful and safety oriented. Thank you guys"
― d jones
"I am so impressed with this company I felt enthusiastically inspired to express this as a recommendation to all who have even the slightest interest in bicycles, e-bikes, motorcycles of all kinds and even drivers. We all share the road, and though there are more divers than motorcyclists, becoming aware of the safety for all vehicles, and human lives traveling in or around them, is such a key cornerstone anthem we should always be striving for. This class did just that. Pacific Motorcycle Training team were so helpful. It was so easy to sign up. Not only did I become familiar and successful completing the online e-rider course, the two days of hands on experience operating and learning with expert instructors supporting me the whole way through, this journey has made all the difference in the world to feeling more confident excited to explore such an exhilarating experience of motorcycles. I was so impressed with their skill, knowledge, patience and their ability to teach the material in a very digestible and memorable manner. I am so grateful I signed up for this course. As a 38 year old woman I now feel empowered to ride knowing that I’ve gained so many skills and abilities to be as safe as I can in real life without the anxiety of getting into a situation and panic instead of calmly reacting appropriately and safely. Some people love 4 wheels and some prefer 2 wheels, yet both deserve respect , consideration, and concentration of all who participate in sharing the open road. Thank you Pacific Motorcycle Training and team for all your guidance and encouragement and I am very much looking forward to continuing this journey taking classes to the next level and continue striving towards gaining even more skills and knowledge in how to be the best rider I can out there. Thanks 🙏 I appreciate you all. -Ruthie"
― Ruthie Sunshine Lomprey
"First and foremost the training is exceptional, it prepares you mentally, emotionally, and physically about the thrill and threats of a successful motorcycle riding experience. The instructors were spot on with their classroom and range feedback. I honestly think the class should have an extra day of riding to get the last bit of jitters out of the newly minted rider. As for the cost, it’s worth every penny and then some."
― Jeff Stibling
"I really enjoyed this motorcycle course. I have been riding for over two years and would consider myself an intermediate rider. The teachers were fantastic - Wyatt and another guy but I can’t remember his name :/ they were clear, fun and knowledgeable, and the course was set out really well. I was thankful that we did similar drills/exercises over and over again to really impress it into our memory and get it right, and like I said, the teachers were excellent . When I signed up I wasn’t sure how I would like it, but I was thoroughly impressed and it exceeded my expectations. I would definitely recommend this course and will be looking into taking the more advanced courses in the future."
― Jessie Randolph (volatileskies)
"Craig and Kurt were some of the best instructors I ve ever interacted with, very passionate about their craft and making sure you re learning safely and effectively. If you are interested in learning how to ride and get your M1 license, want input on relearning the basics, and/or learn advanced techniques, this is the place to do so."
― Owen Burdsall
"I had a great time and learned a lot! I went in with 0 motorcycle experience. The classroom time was packed with information and a good preparation for the next session on the range. There's almost no wasted time during the classroom time and time on the motorcycle. They really condensed everything they could. It's also pretty fun."
― Rodolphe Courtier
"Absolutely fantastic training for the newbie!! I was riding a motorcycle by the end of the day- it was fabulous! The teachers, both in the classroom and on the range, are all very experienced (10+years) riders. They stayed calm even when I didn't. The classroom instruction is thorough but not excessive; I would have loved a few more hours on the range since I was SO new. I will definitely be taking more classes with them!"
― Kristi Swensson Burdsall

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