Learn to Ride

RIDING ACADEMY CLASS SCHEDULE

GREAT RIDERS AREN’T BORN. THEY’RE MADE.

LEARN TO RIDE – OR RIDE BETTER – THE H-D WAY.
If you’re ready to experience the unique thrill of riding your own motorcycle for the first time, there’s no better place to learn than the New Rider Course at Harley-Davidson Riding Academy. Experienced riders, take your skills to the next level with the Skilled Rider Course. Available only at Authorized H-D Dealerships.

EXPERIENCE THE RIDE (Introductory Motorcycle Experience)

We invite you to Experience the Ride with a Certified Riding Academy Coach! This is a two-hour, first touch experience with a motorcycle, not designed to teach actual riding skills. Focused on reviewing a motorcycle’s primary parts and controls, it helps you determine whether motorcycling is a good personal choice. You are given the option to manipulate the controls while astride a motorcycle. A self-assessment component ensures that you are aware of the risks and requirements for being a good, safe and responsible rider. No riding previous experience necessary.

• Best For
  • Those who have never been on a motorcycle but are looking to try it out with a low pressure, low commitment experience.
  • Those who are looking for an experience to learn if riding is right for them and alleviate anxiety about getting on a motorcycle before taking formal rider training.
• Time Commitment
  • Approximately 90 minutes.
• How It Works
  • With assistance from our professional coaches you ride across a closed course with your feet up, no motorcycle license required!
  • Bring some friends or start your adventure solo. We’ll provide the bike. You’ll need to bring a DOT helmet, full fingered gloves, long pants and closed toe shoes. Come ready for fun wearing proper attire.

NEW RIDER COURSE

WHAT TO EXPECT

When you take a New Rider Course at the Riding Academy you’ll:

• Learn to ride on a genuine Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
• Get in-class and on-range instruction from Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and H-D Certified Coaches
• Learn to safely accelerate, shift, brake, and turn, along with maneuvers like controlling skids and surmounting obstacles.
• Earn an MSF Basic Rider Course Completion Card, which may (varies by state) exempt you from the riding portion of your license exam and score you a discount on motorcycle insurance.

NEW RIDER COURSE FAQS

What will I need to register?
You’ll need a valid automobile driver’s license or learner’s permit and have the ability to ride a bicycle. Massachusetts residents are required to obtain a motorcycle permit and pre-pay the motorcycle endorsement fee at the state RMV prior to taking the riding course.

Do I need any special gear?

You’ll need to bring the following:
• A heavy, long-sleeved shirt or jacket
• Jeans, chaps, or leather pants
• Over-the-ankle, sturdy, closed toe footwear
• Full-fingers gloves
• A helmet that meets DOT requirements
• Eyewear

SKILLED RIDER COURSE

WHAT TO EXPECT
Designed solely for experienced riders, this eight-hour 1- or 2-day course is taught by a dedicated Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) and H-D Certified Coaches. Boston Harley-Davidson does NOT offer the Skilled Rider Course at this time. Our sister store Seacoast Harley-Davidson does. You can sign up for a course at that location by clicking on the “Find A Skilled Rider Class” to the right on this page.

You’ll learn advanced tips and techniques to help you own the road.

• Control at low speeds
• Risk management
• Limited-space maneuvers
• Cornering judgment
• Swerving and stopping quickly on straights and in curves
• Multiple curve maneuvers and surmounting objects

When you’re done, you’ll not only ride with more confidence than ever, you’ll earn and MSF Basic Rider Course 2 Completion Card that may qualify you for a discount on motorcycle insurance.

SKILLED RIDER COURSE FAQS

Boston Harley-Davidson does NOT offer the Skilled Rider Course at this time. Our sister store Seacoast Harley-Davidson does. You can sign up for a course at that location by clicking on the “Find A Skilled Rider Class” below.

What will I need to register?

• A street-ready motorcycle
• Motorcycle endorsement, permit, or license
• Proof of valid motorcycle insurance

Do I need any special gear?
You’ll need to bring the following:

• A heavy, long-sleeved shirt or jacket
• Jeans, chaps, or leather pants
• Over-the-ankle, sturdy footwear
• Full-fingers gloves
• A helmet that meets DOT requirements
• Eyewear

What bike will I ride?
For the riding portion, you will provide a street-ready motorcycle.