Intermediate Class Info
The Intermediate Class is for those that are already competent riders but need a license or a ticket dismissed. We recommend that you bring your own bike and gear for the class, but we have bikes and gear available if needed. Riders who choose to use their own motorcycles must show proof of vehicle ownership, registration, insurance and pass a safety inspection that includes tire condition, controls, lights, etc. prior to start of class. Riders must wear long sleeves, jeans or similar, and have boots or shoes that come up over the ankle bone. Thin canvas Converse high-tops and similar are not allowed.
Required gear (your or ours):
- Helmet, DOT or SNELL approved
- Gloves, full-fingered any material
- Eyewear, sunglasses, prescription, and safety glasses
DISCLAIMER: Do not sign up for this class if you are not ready to pass a simple riding skills evaluation. The first riding exercise tests the rider’s basic ability to operate a motorcycle. Should you not show basic proficiency, you will be asked to leave the class with no refund available. If you are unsure of your ability, we recommend the Basic Rider Class.
The Intermediate Class is $250
Schedule:
3-hour eCourse to be completed before coming to class
8:00am-2:00pm Riding/paperwork
**You must be 18 or over to take the Intermediate Class.
One word of advice: once you confirm a date for the class, book an appointment to get your license. Otherwise you will be excited to ride but have to wait until you can get your motorcycle endorsement added to your existing license- which could potentially take weeks or months.
I took this over Total Rider and Riding Academy at Harley Davidson because the schedule was flexible. This school allowed you to skip the in-class session by taking eCourse and bringing the certificate on the first day of riding class.
The instructor, Rob, was pretty chill and open-minded. He taught everyone with patience every time we made mistakes. He also shared his motorcycle journey with us, which I listened to as a lesson.
Long story short, everyone in class passed the test! He went over the courses to make sure everyone understand the instructions.
If you're looking for a riding academy to get a motorcycle endorsement, this is the place for you. And make sure you practice your balance, brake, and clutch skills with your bicycle before you enroll in the class. It will help you ride a motorcycle (I'm dead serious).
Vince always gave great feedback and never “mansplained” anything to us which I really appreciated. Great guy, great class and SO much fun learning a new skill.
Rob made the both the written and riding portions of the class engaging through examples, demonstrations, and personal anecdotes. His passion for motorcycles is palpable and it makes the class that much more enjoyable. We had varying skill levels in my class of eight, and everyone learned something and became a stronger rider. This (new) location was a great environment to learn in, too. It's easy to find if you are in the general area (I was nervous I may miss it since Google Maps is a bit off). It is basically the only large, paved area around (attached a picture just in case it helps for triangulating). It was a great space to learn, without being bothered by cars or other distractions. Would highly recommend the Austin Moto Academy + Rob!