San Diego Motorcycle Training

Negative experience: Paid in full but she over booked the class….Would have been a great learning , experience and environment. HOWEVER I paid the 150$ , received my confirmation email and the instructor was in contact with me. When I showed up for class there was only 5 bikes and 6 students. She was unsure how it happened. Myself and a student decided to share a bike to try and make it work since we were all already there and PAID! Made it through Most of the class but class went over time and I still wasn’t able to learn the last exercises. I reached out requesting a make up for the material I wasn’t able to learn due to her over booking students. I received no email, no text or refund. I am bummed because it was a cool class, till it wasn’t. And I didn’t get what I paid for.

Negative experience: My experience with this business has been overwhelmingly disappointing due to the owner’s lack of fairness and reliability. They canceled classes on me twice due to their own health issues, which I tried to accommodate. However, when I had a personal emergency, they refused to extend me the same understanding and kept my payment. Despite promising to follow up, it’s been months without any communication. This business seems more focused on keeping payments than on building supportive, respectful relationships with its clients.

Fantastic experience: I started riding last fall at age 61. Anne was the best teacher I could've wished for. Really careful, simple rules, thorough repetition, extremely safe as a result. I took all three classes, spaced by two weeks to slowly absorb each lesson.

Negative experience: This is the worst course. There is no classroom. You sit outside in a group reading from a printed out packet most of the time. When you do get on a motorcycle it is on old motorcycles that are falling apart in parking lots that are too small to do any real maneuvers. The second parking lot for the B2 and B3 courses is also very run down with uneven surfaces and potholes everywhere. The instructor Anne also teaches unsafe practices. She tells the students it's more important to be comfortable when riding and that safety equipment does not really protect you. She said that helmets only protect the skull and not the brain. Implying they are not important and the only reason you need to wear something on your head is because it's required by law. She had the students wear gardening and mechanic gloves rather than motorcycle gloves and tennis shoes rather than boots. I refused and kept my motorcycles gloves and Harley Davidson boots on. She claims the gardening and mechanic gloves help you feel the clutch and throttle better and the tennis shoes help you feel the gears better. I think she was more worried about her cheap motorcycles breaking than about the safety of her students. A lot of the stuff she said during the course was very dangerous. I fear she is going to get someone killed. This course is also not an CMSP Motorcyclist Training Course(MTC). You will not earn a certificate for passing this course that you can take to the DMV to bypass the motorcycle driving part of the test. In fact, there is no pass or fail for this course. Basically, this course is a waste of time and money and is potentially very dangerous. Do yourself a favor and take a legitimate CMSP Motorcyclist Training Course(MTC).

Fantastic experience: Great people. They really care about you

Fantastic experience: I had an awesome experience here. Annie is very good at what she does. She is always patient and kind. She goes the extra mile to make sure everyone understands every step completely. She was so patient with me, even when having to remind me of something over and over. (Using 4 fingers on the brake while training.) I took a lot away from all 3 classes. She is very good at teaching people how to ride. I highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn how to ride, or needs a great refresher.

Fantastic experience: Ive had the best Experience learning about motorcycles! The class is really helpful and fun, thank you Annie :)

Fantastic experience: Very informative and hands on even if you know how to ride this will teach you something new. Annie is a phenomenal instructor I love her!

Fantastic experience: Excellent motorcycle instruction. Perfecting basics equals advanced skills. Our instructor was very patient and explained everything well.

Fantastic experience: Went there to gather information. Task completed

Fantastic experience: I took my beginner course here and plan on returning to complete the course. Anne is very informative and kind. She truly values the industry and the riders. Would recommend this place for anybody looking into getting their motorcycle license.

Fantastic experience: I had zero experience operating motorcycles. I had two lessons on Sunday and in the end I was relatively comfortable on the motorcycle. Instructor is amazing!!! She provided all necessary theoretical and practical knowledge. She supported and advised thru the practice. I’m looking forward next Sunday to finished my third lesson. Great place to get your first motorcycle experience or refresh your knowledge.

Fantastic experience: Anne, the instructor, is so incredibly patient and generous! I decided to take the first beginner class (B1) to gauge whether motorcycle riding was for me. Anne took us through the very basics and we progressively began riding the bikes made available to us. As you go through the courses (B2 and B3), you will ride more and more and Anne will clearly and kindly guide you throughout the entire process. Anne's knowledge and wisdom is incredible. I asked her for some advice on buying my first bike (which one to buy, etc) and she provided an abundance of information that was very helpful. After completing the three courses, she said I can contact her at any time for additional support, help, or advice. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking to start riding motorcycles. So much better than the MSF course for *actually preparing you* to ride

Fantastic experience: The instructor was amazingly kind, knowledgeable and very passionate about the training. She wanted to make sure that new riders will feel comfortable and know exactly what to expect. She was very patient and made sure to make us feel very comfortable throughout the whole session. This course could mean the difference between life and death and she wanted to make sure that we all knew what we are getting ourselves into. Some students felt that she is giving them a hard time, I personally feel that she deserves all the credit to make sure that we understand how important and how serious this is and it is only because she genuinely cares about the trainees safety. Thank you so much.

Fantastic experience: I took all 3 beginner classes, at the end of the second class I was looking forward to the 3rd class. At the end of the 3rd class I feel confident enough to look for a motorcycle to begin the next phase. I'm looking forward to getting my permit and continuing my journey. I would recommend this class to anyone who wants to ride a motorcycle and wants to try it on first.

Fantastic experience: The instructor was incredibly kind and able to break down the basic in simple to understand analogies as well as throwing comedic relief to ease the stress of new riders! She is very passionate about the training and wants all new riders to hit the open road prepared... if she is giving you a hard time it's because she genuinely cares

Fantastic experience: All Is Well at S D Motorcycle with ANNiE. She's Amazing She Truly Cares about 1s Best Safety. In A Unsafe World...She AweSome; So Take The Course! Riding is The ReWard! Thank You and Stay Well n Roll Out!!! With Help From Exspert with An Heart ANNiE!

Fantastic experience: I loved taking this course. I took all three B courses. The pace was perfect for me, having never even turned a motorcycle on. Anne has a teaching style that is relaxed, and the class size is limited to three or so riders. This eliminates any added stress or pressure from a course that has 20 riders eager to zip around. This small size course not only eliminates that pressure, but feels more personal and hands on coaching. More like a mentor. There is no cold and fast rush to get all kinds of people through some exercise. Anne was a great instructor and her emphasis is on safety and control not the endorsement. This course does NOT offer the M1 endorsement, so you will need to take the other school for that endorsement. Which I did, and I tell you this, I was super excited and prepared for the other school having passed Anne's course. I flew through the fast paced test & exercises at the bigger class with ease BECAUSE of Anne's coaching in B1 - B3. I would not have been so relaxed and confident if I did not take the classes with Anne here first. Don't get me wrong, I also enjoyed the endorsement class, it helped at the dmv for sure. But taking Anne's B courses here at SDMT, was an excellent introduction that set me up for success in other tests and riding in general. Take this course. You will be set up for success in future riding. Thank you Anne!!! - "Keanu" :)

Fantastic experience: Excellent low stress introduction to riding motorcycles. Only 4 students per class so plenty of personal instruction.

Fantastic experience: Anne is a great instructor. Very patient and knowledgeable. I just love her!

Fantastic experience: I was so impressed by the B1 class, that I took all three! Annie is a terrific teacher who clearly enjoys bringing the gift of riding to newcomers and does a great deal to encourage and help riders relax. I constantly do the "funky chicken" whenever I catch myself taking things too seriously. If you are thinking about what it means to ride and want to see what it feels like, I can't recommend this enough. You won't regret it. Ride safe everyone!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend! I can tell Annie truly cares about the safety and well-being of each of her students. She knows her stuff and goes above and beyond to make sure you understand every bit of information that comes your way. On top of all that, I had SO much fun! I’m very glad I took the course and I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in getting started (or anyone who needs a little brushing-up) on their riding skills.

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience taking the first two beginner courses. I look forward to taking B3.

Fantastic experience: I just took all three classes and it was exactly what I was looking for. I was a total beginner without any experience on a motorcycle and now I know how to lean, shift, brake, and feel like I can make informed decisions about riding. Anne was an amazing instructor. She's knowledgeable and patient. Since the class size is small (only four people max), we got lots of time on the bike and Anne was able to address any issues we were having individually. I felt safe the whole time and any nervousness was quickly dispelled by the relaxed and fun environment. I regret not signing up sooner. One suggestion I have for incoming students is if it's hot, wear a tank top underneath a button up and just take your button up off during the breaks. That's what I did and it made the heat more bearable. The only thing I'd change is that there were more classes! Thanks San Diego Motorcycle Training! Can't say enough good things!

Fantastic experience: This course is exactly what I was looking for to train my son and wife to ride a motorcycle. This is tailored to new personal who wish to enter the motorcycle realm with little to no experience! This is not a safety course where you can waive DMV driving test but designed to teach fundamentals to build upon your experience and prepare you for the safety course! They limit the class to 4 students at a time and I think that greatly improves teacher to student academics! I was greatly pleased to see them both riding and turning in such a short time. I am very pleased with my investment and strongly urge you not to cut corners in your training to being a rider! There are 3 courses. (B1-B2-B3) each level fundamentally important to your training that you can complete in a single weekend (Sat & Sun). I advice you to check weather for the weekend before you book even though our weather generally in sunny! There is a cancellation and reschedule policy posted on there site. Motorcycle are well taken care of and the course big enough for effective training.

Fantastic experience: Great experience for a begginner. Loved that the skill levels weren’t mixed as I could focus on the fundamentals.

Fantastic experience: My beginner 1 lesson was a great experience. I'm looking forward to lessons 2 and 3. Thanks Anne!

Fantastic experience: I had a bad experience with a guy at Pacific Safety Center, the guy has zero patience and was yelling at me the whole time, discouraging me any way possible saying motor biking is not for everybody. Hopefully this would be a good alternative for me to learn as a beginner. Adios Travis from Pacific Safety, you have not won trying to diminish my lifelong dream as a biker.

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough positive things about this course and Anne as a teacher! I went from never having operated a motorcycle to being able to ride with control - turning, up-shifting, down-shifting, etc. I would highly recommend her to beginners looking to learn how to ride or improve their technique. EXCELLENT!

Positive experience: Great experience! Highly recommended! They focus on creating safe motorcyclists instead of a license mill like some other schools!

Fantastic experience: I'm really glad I took this course. This class definitely takes you from the very beginning to becoming comfortable riding a motorcycle. I had the pleasure of having instructors, Ryan and Anne. They're exceptional teachers!! Very friendly, patient, and informative to the sport. "Yee-Ha!" The knowledge i gained throughout the course will be invaluable to my new found love of this sport! Thank you again to SDMT, and to both Ryan and Anne! Highly Recommended and will continue to refer more here!

Fantastic experience: I am biased, I am one of the Instructors, but consider this, Regardless of when you get your license you can reduce the risks of you first street rides and practice street riding on our motorcycles. It gets better this course requires only a permit to practice on the street.