Learn How to Ride a Motorcycle in New York

In New York, it is a common occurrence to see motorcyclists riding upstate or downtown.  If you wanted to be one of the Empire State Riders, then enroll at a motorcycle riding school and learn how to ride a motorcycle in a safe place with a good teacher.

Listed below are some of the motorcycle riding schools in the state of New York:

Northern NY Driving Academy (http://www.nnyda.com/MOTORCYCLE.html)

Northern NY Driving Academy offers both Basic Rider and Experienced Rider courses. The BRC is the alternative to the DMV road test and is intended for new riders with little or no experience. Upon completion of the course, students will receive a completion card that will waive their written and on-cycle test for motorcycle licensing in NY.

The Experienced rider course is intended for licensed riders that have a valid license and wanted to enhance their skills. Both courses were developed by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation. To register for a course, please visit 823 Mason Street Morrisonville, New York or call 518-562-8675.

Smart Rider Motorcycle Safety Program (http://www.smartridermsp.com/default.aspx)

All New York State residents who want to learn how to ride a motorcycle and want to get a motorcycle license permit can enroll at Smart Rider Motorcycle Safety Program where you will learn the basics of motorcycling. They offer the Basic Rider Course and Experienced Rider Course to riders of different skill levels.  They also have the privilege of providing new riders with their NYSMSP Road Test Waiver upon completion of the course. Smart Rider training sites are located at:

SUNY Rockland Community College – 145 College Road Suffern, New York

Noxon Business Park – 84 Patrick Lane Suite 1-A, Poughkeepsie, New York

Motorcycle Museums – 250 Lake Street Newburgh, New York

Visit this page, http://www.smartridermsp.com/sched.aspx to see more of their class schedules or call 845-471-5800 for more information.

TRAMAS.COM Motorcycle Training (http://www.tramas.com)

The Tramas.com Motorcycle Training offers Motorcycle Safety Foundation’s safety courses such as the Basic Rider Course, Basic Rider Course 2 and the Advanced Rider Course. All courses are approved by the Motorcycle Safety Foundation and are taught by expert and certified instructors. Their training sites can be found in Farmingdale, Hauppauge, Massapequa and Queens Borough with a main office in 87-15 Jamaica Ave, Woodhaven, New York. For more information about the course, contact through http://www.tramas.com/contactus.html or call 718-847-2015.

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These are some of the motorcycle riding schools and training centers in the state of New York.

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