Learning Curves Motorcycle

Fantastic experience: Took a BRC course in Waukesha with learning curves last weekend. Was very happy with the course price, the communication and the experience of the class. Mark was a great instructor. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I took the weekend 2 day class in Waukesha. This was a great experience! Granted I had riding knowledge but hadn't been on a bike in 14 years so it was like I was starting over but I will tell you there were a lot of students who were young with no experience and were doing great quickly thanks to the instructors. A big thanks to Mark and Brian!! They are awesome! I received great direction from both of them. They are very knowledgeable and were patient with the whole group. The key is to listen and pay attention to what they tell you. They also do demonstrations which helps you to visually see what you and the bike should be doing. I would definitely recommend this class!

Fantastic experience: If you are lucky enough to have Dan, Jake, & Peggy as instructors you are in for a great experience at this place! They were positive and encouraging from the beginning to the end and they delivered constructive feedback in a way that didn’t make you feel bad. They have a lot of riding experience and great tips to share. Well worth the time and money!

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Learning Curves enough. I had an issue with the course, and I reached out to the owner Rick. He immediately went to work on fixing the issue and making sure that I was having the best experience possible. He truly cares about the students, and wants everyone to become a successful and safe Motorcycle Rider. My instructor Dan was fantastic. He was fun, informative, and worked with everyone. He always went out of his way to help the students. He moved multiple students around on the bikes until they found one that fit their body type/capabilities. He took out his phone to record video and give feedback, and had a highly encouraging attitude. It wasn't uncommon for him to cheer and yell when you finally mastered a skill you were struggling with. This is a company with a great owner who cares and works to keep customers satisfied. I am extremely happy with my time working with Rick and Learning Curves in general.

Negative experience: I am incredibly disappointed in this class and wish i could give less than one star. If you are an inexperienced and new rider find a different course, literally through anyone else. It was a huge waste of $380, and taking 3 days off of work. I was very excited to learn to ride and the instructors for this class took all of the fun out of it. On day one they knew most of us had little to no experience riding and personally I have never driven a motorcycle before and I was nervous. The instructors ran through all of the directions incredibly fast. They kept telling us that it was just like driving a manual car, which it was not at all. The smallest bike they had was too wide for me (I am 5ft 1) and I had trouble keeping my knees in tight to the bike because the seat was a lot wider than my hips, which John kept yelling at me for. For having no experience I thought that I was doing well learning the controls and managing the clutch and all that while driving. The second day I was feeling a lot more confident in myself, but the instructors John and I don’t remember the other guys name just kept yelling for every thing that I could not do perfectly because they said we should have learned and memorized everything in the 5 hour online portion of the class. John was incredibly condescending with his feedback which made me more nervous to learn maneuvers on the bike. He then yelled at me in front of everyone which was embarrassing to say the least (and with myself being as sensitive as I am, and nervous I started to cry). It also started to rain during our class and we continued to practice with no additional comments about how to handle the weather conditions. So I was definitely doubting myself and having trouble keeping up. An hour and a half into the second day John pulled me aside and told me that I could not continue with the course because I was not receiving his comments and correcting my actions and he said if I got hurt he couldn’t handle that on his conscience (which I was not going to get hurt) I handled the weaving and other maneuvers for the morning according to instruction, didn’t tip and did my best to keep up with the class, despite the rain. I was given a piece of paper saying that if I wanted to retake the class i would have to pay $190. John then asked me to stick around for the rest of the day to observe. During the break 3 other riders were also dismissed for seemingly doing nothing wrong. I paid for the whole class, and was only able to complete less than half, I feel like I have less knowledge coming out of this than when I started, with no refund for the day and a half of class left over and would have to pay 190 to get back into a second class… absolute waste of time and money.

Negative experience: Don’t even waste your $400. I rarely write reviews let alone a negative one. However one of the 2 instructors was very very rude talked as if he was a robot and not a person. With a high condescending ego. I believe his name was Jon. I’ve never rode a motorcycle, came into the class knowing nothing. I understand a lot of people are in the same boat but, not everyone’s going to learn as quick. By the end of day the rude instructor pulled me to the side & said I cannot continue and id have to pay $190 to do it over again. What a scam. I mean to tell someone they can’t continue because they can’t shift into second on their 3rd try. That’s just ridiculous. I highly highly do not recommend this unprofessional class.

Fantastic experience: The course was fantastic, i really learnt a lot and the instructor's was amazing. The pace of the course was great at building your skill up step by step.

Fantastic experience: Rider coaches, Adam and Karrie are amazing, they enjoy what they do and it shows. The professionalism, compassion, and the advice, something every rider should take in.

Negative experience: Very disappointed with my experience in this class. I agree with some of the other 1 star reviews here, this is not a beginner course. My husband took this class about 10 years ago and reassured me it would be easy, saying it was designed for everyone to pass. Well that certainly wasn't the case. I guess the curriculum changed in 2016... We started our class with 10 people, by the end, there were only 4 of us. Out of those 4, only 3 passed. Mind you, I had already learned how to ride a small 80cc motorcycle in parking lots and did fantastic from my husband's instruction. Yet, this class was still very overwhelming and difficult for me. First of all, the instructor was incredibly impatient and had a big ego. He seemed to enjoy making you feel stupid if you didn't know something. Positive reinforcement and encouragement didn't happen if you were struggling. You were simply sent home if you couldn't keep up. He was not good at explaining things clearly/simply and everyone was struggling to follow instructions because of that. Unfortunately I don't remember his name. I am a short person, 5'0" and they only had one bike that had a seat height short enough for me. But the overall size of the bike was huge and had a very wide turn radius which made the technical skills they made us do for the evaluation even more challenging. Meanwhile some people had a sport bike which are much easier to maneuver. I wish I would have taken the class with Harley because I've heard it's a great class and they have wide variety of bikes to choose from. Hopefully my experience will keep someone else from making the same mistake I did.

Fantastic experience: Great service and great staff..

Negative experience: THIS COURSE IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS !!!!!!!!!Even though the course says beginners course. I am a brand new rider meaning I have never been on a motorcycle. The instructor knew that on day one.I took the course last week. On the 1st day it was classroom for 4 hours. The following day we we went To the range. I was very nervous because I've never been on a motorcycle and it was overwhelming because I had no idea how to operate it. I was not comfortable on the motorcycle because I could not find the shift lever. There were 9 students and one instructor, Jon. After the 3rd exercise, I was given a piece of paper and told to go home because I wasn't progressing and not doing well. How am I supposed to do well if the instructor is not patient nor did he take the time to teach me about the controls and/or other functions of the bike. All the other students were experienced therefore they did not need the help. They were all in there to get their license even though they've been riding illegally for years. Here I am trying to do the right thing to get a license before I go out on the road. When I was told to leave I was told to call them when I'm ready for the next session to learn how to ride . I called them 2 days later and I am still waiting for a call back.. I left Lynn a message. Still no response. Also I would have to pay $175 just to take the course But not the classroom portion. Again if you are a new rider, DO NOT go through them because they will make you feel like it's your fault for not knowing how to operate the bike without them teaching you.

Fantastic experience: Jenna and Lynn were awesome. I'm soon to be 50 and finally fulfilled my dream of learning to ride. They were so helpful, patient and encouraging. I would highly recommend this program.

Fantastic experience: The course was great my instructors Jenna & Lynn were awesome and excellent in the time they took with the class to teach each Motorcycle and safety lessons. I Firmly suggest you take the course if you are interested in riding any motorcycle.

Negative experience: I failed and the instructor was still jotting numbers down as he wad showing me my results

Fantastic experience: I recommend Learning Curves. The instructors were great and always encouraged us when we would get frustrated. I was super nervous to take this course being completely new but the class went over a lot and made sure we became comfortable with the bike and riding safely. The group I was with was a good mix of people and we all tried to keep everyone's spirits up as most of us struggled with certain parts of the course. I waited way too long to take this course and so glad I finally did.

Negative experience: The instructor Lin had no patience whatsoever and in my opinion, people with no patience should never be an instructor. If you had no patience for mistakes, training a bunch of rookies who will make alot of mistakes is just gonna piss you off. And that's exactly what I experienced on the field with instructor Lin. First time rider never been on a bike bofore. During one of the exercise, we were suppose to be riding in gear 2 but my bike didn't had a gear indicator. Me being a rookie, I struggle with the clutch trying to find the right gear 2. I went past gear 2 into gear 3 and rode in gear 3 which I thought was gear 2. Lin started screaming at me telling me I'm not suppose to be in gear 3. As if I know, I was a noob and there's no gear indicator. Rookie mistake. First time rider and I am already under stress trying to soak everything in. Her come screaming at me like that just adds more stress onto me. I almost walked off the course at that moment. Instead of just screaming at me im not suppose to be in gear 3. She should've approach that situation in a calmer tone, telling me and correcting my mistake. That impatience attitude made me feel very unconfortable and unwelcome throughout the course. Moral is, if you don't have patience for mistakes and can't approach a rookie mistake without putting more stress onto the rookie. Don't be a trainer/instructor.

Fantastic experience: Took the weekend course last year and have only positive things to say. As a twenty-something with zero riding experience, I was understandably nervous going into this class. My group consisted of riders of all different levels and there were several women, which made me feel like this was a good choice. My instructors (Adam and Paul I believe) were kind and passionate about riding and safety. They provided constructive criticism and immediate feedback, but I was never made to feel like I didn’t know what I was doing. They were also very receptive to questions and tailored their input to each rider. I felt like they were my cheerleaders, which made learning a new skill way less daunting!

Fantastic experience: Was a very good class. I learned a lot and the instructors did a great job.

Fantastic experience: So I am a rather heavy set dude, with that being said hopping a 250 cc Suzuki bike was like riding a small child's bicycle for me! Felt like a circus act to say the very least! I have ankle problems and lower leg problems but before I loose my leg I wanted to make damn sure I could say I had my motorcycle license!! It was the most painful and difficult thing I have done in a very long time but the instructor(s) were simply amazing!! We had Lynn all week and theee others as assistants! What a wonderful class filled with knowledge! This is a course that anyone can take! Seriously anyone! All you need is the simply WANT to be there and they will make it happen for you!!! We had people dump em we had a cool chick flip right over the handle bars but without hesitation they encourage you to get up and go again!! We all passed and by the time skills testing took place we all did very well considering day one a lot of folks had never even sat on a motorcycle!!

Fantastic experience: What a worthwile experience. The classroom session expounded on content from the ecourse. Sure, it's not the most exciting content but it's important and the classroom RiderCoach, John, made it enjoyable. The two days of riding outdoors were fun and I picked up the lessons quickly thanks to the instruction of the RiderCoaches John, Lynn, and Sarah. This isn't just a job to these people but rather a passion, and it shows in their enthusiasm and genuine interest in rider development. I would easily recommend the Beginner Rider Course to anyone who is looking to learn how to ride motorcycles. I certainly left the State Fair grounds feeling happy with my decision.

Fantastic experience: Bought my motorcycle about 2 months ago and already had 1,000 miles of traffic-riding experience prior to taking this course. Wanted to upgrade from the instruction permit to my license, plus felt the need to brush up on emergency maneuvers for safety, and decided this course was the best choice. Proud to say my expectations were not only met but exceeded as well. The instructors were caring, patient, always in a good mood throughout both days, and overall passionate individuals that WANTED us to succeed. At first, I thought the class would be boring for someone with a little experience already, but the U-Turns and swerving maneuvers were difficult, even for the riders with years of experience taking the course. After a long 2 days, I obtained my waver as well as an increased feeling of security on my motorcycle. Biggest thank you to all staff at Learning Curves who truly care about us and our drive to be better and safer motorcyclists.

Fantastic experience: I had an amazing time taking this course, EVERYTHING I learned carried over when I got my own bike. What they teach you about muscle memory is spot on as I was automatically doing the things I learned in the class when I started riding my own bike. The way they teach you to be comfortable on the bike will make your confidence skyrocket. Both instructors have multiple areas of experience with riding so asking questions just made the class all the more informative. DO NOT be late for the class, it pays to be on time as missing even the slightest bit of information can hinder you during the hands on portion of the class, as well as the testing portion.

Fantastic experience: Had a great time learning to ride, great instructors and enviroment

Fantastic experience: Awesome experience. You can fail but they do all they can to make sure youre prepared and no one failed in my class. I had an awesome time in a great enviroment. If youre not sure which motorcycle class to take learning curves is the way to go!

Negative experience: I took the basic motorcycle course this week (with one of my girlfriends, who also recently got a bike,) and was so excited to learn how to ride! It was a great location, we had beautiful weather, and it was mostly an enjoyable experience. EXCEPT for my instructor Jon. I think I had originally set him off as I was a couple minutes late (and I mean couldn't have been more than 3-5 minutes late) to the first class. (It was 8am and I had no idea traffic would be so bad across 94, and there was construction blocking the entrance to the Pettit center, so it took a second to navigate how to get in and park..) But I get it, being late is rude and I’m not a huge fan of excuses, so I apologized profusely as I entered the classroom to sit by my buddy. I could tell he was irritated with me and made me move to another table (as he said he doesn't want friends sitting together.. I assume to kibosh any impending chatty-cathy situation.. I'm nearly 30 years old mind you..) So I move to another table, hoping we can move on from the stresses of the first 5 minutes of class. Throughout class we were encouraged to ask questions, and I asked a couple during Day 2 while on the outdoor course, but it was difficult to get anything clarified without getting an answer in an annoyed, condescending tone.. so eventually I just quit asking, or would save any questions for Steve, (the assistant? instructor..whose answers were far more constructive.) So I mostly just tried to fly under the radar at this point with Jon because based on our dialogue I can tell he still isn't all that fond of me. On Day 2 and 3, I watched two students drop their bikes, one was so discouraged she quit the class completely. If I had to rank my skill level on day 3 I’d say I was one of the average riders (I stalled a few times throughout the couple days, but never dropped a bike).. so when the evaluation time came (and I thought I did fine), I was surprised to hear that I had failed. They evaluated on 5 different skills/experiences- other riders who passed got multiple chances to improve their score when I was only given one, and the mistakes I made were minor but were docked as many points as possible.. It seemed pretty unfair. I’m no quitter! So I’m bummed that I will have to wait an entire month to retest. (Hey, there’s only so many months of awesome Wisconsin summer!) And did I mention another $40 fee to retest? Long story short I’d stay away from getting this instructor if possible. It is upsetting to spend so much money and time on a class, just to get scolded like a child and unfairly scored. Sigh..