If you're a motorcycle enthusiast living in Connecticut, finding the right motorcycle class to hone your skills and get licensed is essential. Whether you're a beginner looking to start riding or an experienced rider that just needs to get licensed, Mike's Famous® can help! We even have additional practice sessions for returning riders that need to knock off the dust
Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson Riding Academy caters to all experience levels. These courses are designed to provide riders with the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to ride safely and responsibly.
Basic Rider Course
Mike’s Famous® offers a Basic Rider course for those with and without motorcycle riding experience. The course is taught by experienced instructors who will provide you with classroom instruction and on-bike riding practice to teach you the fundamentals of motorcycle riding. The comprehensive course covers everything from motorcycle controls, maneuvering, and riding techniques to safety tips and road awareness.
The Basic Rider course is a prerequisite for obtaining a motorcycle license in Connecticut. Once you successfully complete the course, you can obtain a motorcycle endorsement on your driver's license at your local DMV. This course is a practical test that evaluates your riding skills, knowledge of the rules of the road, and ability to ride safely in traffic.
Learn on a Genuine Harley®
At Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson Riding Academy - you will learn on a genuine Harley®! During the course, you will learn how to start and stop a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle, shift gears, and perform basic maneuvers like turning, braking, and cornering.
In addition to the basic rider course. Mike’s Famous® also offers refresher riding lessons to riders of all levels of experience for additional practice and retests for qualified students where needed.
Authorized Riding Academy Provider
When looking for motorcycle classes near you in CT, it's important to find a reputable provider with experienced instructors. Mike's Famous® is a well-known and respected Harley-Davidson® dealer in Connecticut with MSF certified and Harley-Davidson licensed coaches.
Before enrolling in any motorcycle class, it's essential to make sure that you meet the course requirements. The only requirements for the Basic Rider course is that you can balance and ride a bicycle and are a licensed driver. Riders should be in good health and be able to train for up to 5 hours a day on a motorcycle.
In addition to meeting the course requirements, it's essential to ensure you have the right gear for the course. You need a DOT-approved helmet, eye protection, sturdy boots, full-fingered gloves, and protective clothing like long sleeves and pants. Not only does Mike’s Famous® have a full gear and clothing department, we also offer our students special pricing on the items they need.
Mike’s Famous®
Choosing an authorized Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy for your training is highly recommended for several reasons. At Mike’s Famous Harley-Davidson Riding Academy - you will receive standardized instruction, access the latest equipment, learn from experienced and passionate instructors, and have a more immersive and enjoyable learning experience.
Mike’s Famous® is a well-known and respected Harley-Davidson® dealer and authorized Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy provider. We also have a JUMPSTART™ platform within the dealership to specifically experience a Harley®! By choosing us, you can have a safe, enjoyable, and immersive learning experience that can help you gain the necessary skills, knowledge, and confidence to ride a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle responsibly.