Learn To Ride

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 E-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.

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 RiderCourse^SM 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.

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SKILLED RIDER COURSE – PRACTICE SESSION

WHAT TO EXPECT

Take your riding to an all-new level with the Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy Skilled Rider Course. Created for experienced riders, it offers advanced tips and techniques that help you own the road.

The course runs 1 day and is built on the curriculum of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation® (MSF) Basic RiderCourse 2 Suite. It is taught by devoted MSF and H-D® Certified Instructors.

The course focuses on improving these skills:

• 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 earn a MSF Basic RiderCourse 2 completion card that may qualify you for a discount on motorcycle insurance.

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LICENSE WAIVER

3 WHEEL NEW RIDER COURSE

WHAT TO EXPECT

This is the best place to start once you’ve made the decision to ride a 3-wheel motorcycle, whether the two wheels are in the front or the back. The Three Wheel Basic RiderCourse is for three wheel motorcyclists. The 3WBRC is designed for riders  and uses the Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s (MSF) curriculum. Six hours of classroom instruction prepares you for eight hours of practical riding exercises in a controlled, off-street environment. Course participants use their own motorcycles.  Upon completion of this course, you will receive a “License Waiver Card” indicating you have passed the skills test to receive you 3 Wheel Motorcycle Endorsement / License.  Also, you will receive a Motorcycle Safety Foundation Completion card to be turned into your insurance company for possible premium reductions.

PRE-REQUISITES:

• You provide your own 3 Wheeled Motorcycle for this course
• Possess either a valid driver’s license OR a motorcycle learner’s permit

WHAT TO BRING:

• Your 3-Wheeled Motorcycle
• Your riding gear
• Pen/pencil for classroom sessions
• Food/beverages for breaks and lunch

REQUIRED RIDING GEAR:

• Long-sleeve shirt or jacket
• Long pants (heavy denim or riding pants recommended)
• Over-the-ankle boots (sturdy, not canvas)
• Eye protection (Eye/sunglasses or Helmet with face shield)
• Full-finger gloves
• Full-face or ¾-face helmet

The state of Kentucky requires you to register for motorcycle training for licensing on their website. Please click the link below to enroll in a Riding Academy class offered by Harley-Davidson® Bowling Green. Once you’re enrolled, you will be reconnected to Harley-Davidson to continue your journey. We look forward to riding with you!

3W NEW RIDER CLASS