Course Information

Basic Rider Training

The Basic Training is for both the beginner and riders with limited experience. The course will help develop your skills for becoming a safe and responsible motorcyclist. You will learn the physical and mental skills important for operating a motorcycle, ways to minimize risk and how to handle special riding situations.

Successful completion of the course enables you to get your motorcycle endorsement at the State driver license offices without further testing.

MTI provides the motorcycle and has a limited amount of "loaner" helmets.

Intermediate Rider Training

Look for a mid-week EVENING class!

The Intermediate Rider Training is a 9-hour course that enables those successfully completing it to receive their Washington motorcycle endorsement. It is designed specifically for riders who are:

  • experiences with riding motorcycles, but have no endorsement

  • or returning to riding after a break of several years, but have retained the riding skills and knowledge to successfully complete the course.

    THIS IS NOT A "LEARN TO RIDE" COURSE. You need to bring the following skills to the class:

    • Able to start/stop the motorcycle.
    • Balance the motorcycle.
    • Shift gears.
    • Must be able to fully control the motorcycle (i.e. start, stop, turn, etc.)
    • There will be no refunds if you are not able to successfully complete this course.

Students may ride MTI (or ride your bike) bikes in this course (those returning to the sport without personal bikes will find this is a perfect class for them). Classroom instruction in street strategies and mental preparedness for safe motorcycling with range exercise that cover cornering/swerving/stopping/hazard avoidance.

Experienced Rider Training

The Experienced Course offers students an opportunity to improve their skills using their own motorcycle and get a Washington Motorcycle Endorsement. This is a one day six hour class that requires the student to have ridden a minimum of 3000 miles and one year riding experience. During the class students will cover the aspects of safe riding, increased visibility and optimizing your lane position. Students will practice the techniques of managing traction, cornering, swerving and stopping quickly. This class includes an optional skills and knowledge test that will waive the WA State DOL testing to receive your motorcycle endorsement. You can rent one of our bikes for $45.00 to use during this class.

Required Training Items to Bring

  • Glasses, Sunglasses, Goggles, or Face Shield
  • Full Fingered Leather Gloves
  • Long Sleeve Shirt or Jacket
  • Long Pants
  • Boots or Shoes that completely cover your ankle
  • Personal Helmet: Properly-Fitting & DOT Approved (helmets are provided for the Novice Class)
  • Bottled Water, Lunch, Snack
  • There will be no refund or rescheduling (without a fee) if dismissed for improper riding gear.

Optional Items to Bring

  • Cooler
  • Sunscreen, Lip protection with Sunscreen
  • Bandanna
  • Rain Gear
  • Sport Drinks

Dismissal from Class

You must be present the entire time that class is conducted and missing any portion of the class will be cause for dismissal. All the courses emphasize the risks involved with riding a motorcycle and these risks are also present while a student practices riding during the course. Students unable to keep pace with the class, or who pose a hazard to themselves or others, may be dismissed from the class by the instructor. If this happens there will be no refunds and no rescheduling without a fee.

Retests

Students who test and do not pass the course may have an opportunity to retest at a future date. Retesting must be done within 90 days from the original class start date. Your instructor will inform you, based on your abilities, if you can retest.

Cancellations and Refunds

If you need to cancel your class and you notify us at least 11 business days before the class start date we can issue a refund of your course fee. If you contact us within the 10 business days prior to your class start date and if we are able fill your class position we will gladly reschedule you into another class. There is a $25.00 fee to change/cancel class.