Motorcycle Safety Class Cost

[Rick54]

This question would be for the U.S. riders who have gone through a class recently. What did you have to pay?

I was just quoted a price of $300 for a private two day class next spring put on by a local dealership, who provides the bikes for the training.

Seems many years ago when I took this class and never acted on it, I only paid $25 dollars!

Does this seem high?

[Jge64]

They are essentially renting you a motorcycle for two days, which takes the cost way up versus a standard MSF or public course were you supply them the bike. That's why it's more expensive. Google the motorcycle safety foundation and see if you can find somebody local and what they charge .

[flyingzonker]

This question would be for the U.S. riders who have gone through a class recently. What did you have to pay?

I was just quoted a price of $300 for a private two day class next spring put on by a local dealership, who provides the bikes for the training.

Seems many years ago when I took this class and never acted on it, I only paid $25 dollars!

Does this seem high?

I would forget that deal completely. I took the course in Illinois a few years back. It was gratis--but they hinted that if you felt benefited by the course you might donate 20$--which I did.

Check out the MFS safety courses in your area. I am not sure if they are free in every state but in no state will they try to take a 300$ nick out of you.

Go here:https://www.msf-usa.org/

[GeorgeSK]

$275 was the going rate in MA four years ago. It includes the registry test and so you come out with your full motorcycle licence. It was MUCH easier than trying to set the test up with the MA division of motor vehicles.

[penny]

Check your local college out, I took a weekend course in Ann Arbor for about $50 a few years ago.

It was 2.5 days ,beginning on Friday evening...but it had some down hours between the groups.

[honkerman]

This question would be for the U.S. riders who have gone through a class recently. What did you have to pay?

I was just quoted a price of $300 for a private two day class next spring put on by a local dealership, who provides the bikes for the training.

Seems many years ago when I took this class and never acted on it, I only paid $25 dollars!

Does this seem high?

Here in PA, the MSP is free to PA residents. I think this is the only state that offers a free course.

[oliver]

I paid $300 for a 2 1/2 day course in GA a while back
day 1 was theory
day 2 was on the bikes (that they supplied)
day 3 was the test (and it meant no DMV test was required if you passed)

[Rick54]

It appears from an email I just received, my local community college offers the class next March for $50.

[WhiteNoise]

That's sounds great and March is ideal
Your bike or theirs? Shift or Auto? 1 day, 2 day or 3 day course? How many students allowed per class? 1 instructor or 2 (teaching on the tarmac?)
Ask about food, drink and if they'll have access to restrooms.

[Sandymay]

$50 is a great price. I'll be paying $450 plus tax for a similar course in Ontario.

This is the course outline that I will be taking....Its a three day course, the first day is classroom, and day 2 and three are practical application. They supply the bikes and they are geared. But, even though the PCX is automatic, I think it won't hurt to know how to ride and operate a geared bike...and if I pass I receive the paperwork to get my M2 license. ( which will cost me another $90)

The First Day (practical)
Everyone begins at the same level, learning to walk the motorcycle and getting used to the feel of maneuvering a motorcycle around. Balance, brakes and looking ahead are learned on an unpowered moving motorcycle. There’s a bit of pushing involved here. Students learn how to start up and shut down the motorcycle engines.Now it’s time get into first gear. This means leaning about the clutch and it’s friction zone. A lot of attention is paid to this step. Students must grasp the understanding of smoothly transferring power to the rear wheel with the clutch.Students practice riding slowly and smoothly by keeping the clutch in the friction zone. This exercise is crucial to being able to handle a motorcycle at slow speeds such as in a parking lot or rush hour traffic.The lessons progress step by step with students moving off from a stop, accelerating in first gear, executing circles and right and left hand turns. The emphasis is always on good clutch control, looking where you want to go, smooth progressive braking and shoulder checks. Each lesson is discussed and demonstrated throughout the course. Questions from the students are always encouraged.
As the first day progresses so do the students as they learn how to up shift and downshift, push steer, and very importantly, to look ahead and through the corners. By the end of the first day they’ve come a long way from where they started.

The Second Day (practical)
The morning of the second day is devoted to traffic awareness and defensive riding techniques. A great deal of attention is paid to potential emergency situations. Straight line braking, swerving around an object, swerve and stop and stopping in a curve are practiced for the first part of the day. In the afternoon, the M2 licensing test is discussed and demonstrated. The students are given practice time and coaching before the test is conducted.
A passing grade gives you your paper work to take to the ministry to upgrade your licence to an M2. Please refer to Licensing for further information on remaining riding restrictions for the M2 licence.

[GeorgeSK]

Wow. I feel now that I got a deal. I know Canadian dollars are like US gallons, but not by 150%, AND you have to give another the cut to the registry on top of it!

We do what we have to do, but I feel your pain. Good for you, however taking the course. Same deal here - I took the class on a little 250 geared motorcycle and so got an unrestricted license. I haven't been on a geared motorcycle since, so I'm not sure how wise it would be to borrow somebody's. Stupid, probably, but I would be legally stupid.

[Sandymay]

It's about $367 USD for the course. Yep, you got a great deal.

[Rick54]

I've found that a private class through a dealership results in paying big bucks. A public offered coarse through the community college will be the cheapest.
As for bikes, if I don't have my endorsement, which is what this class thing is all about, how could I use my bike for the class? I'm hoping to get my bike sooner than the class so that I can take it out on my country roads for a little practice ahead of time.

[GeorgeSK]

In my state, once you have your learner's permit (after a written test), you can ride anything you want, but with no passenger. Pretty darn crazy if you ask me - I could buy a Ducati Monster, MV Agusta Brutale, or any other nut-job powerful machine, and legally ride it away.

[kramnala58]

In my state, once you have your learner's permit (after a written test), you can ride anything you want, but with no passenger. Pretty darn crazy if you ask me - I could buy a Ducati Monster, MV Agusta Brutale, or any other nut-job powerful machine, and legally ride it away.

It is the same in New York except you must also have a licensed rider (escort) visible within ¼ mile of you you at all times. That seems a little strange to me.