Miserable experience. I am a new rider.  They expected me to know how to do things with muscle memory that I would not know faster than a newbie should. They gave unclear directions on the course. And then as they were rushing me, kicked me out because I kept stalling the motorcycle as I tried to start again. Which is an actual newbie mistake.   So we wasted all the class room time on what to wear, barely 20 minutes on how the motorcycle works and then magically in 90 minutes of motorcycle time you should feel comfortable riding a bike.  They are like the worst possible bf imaginable teaching you how to drive a standard transmission.  Most of the people in the course had ridden before so the course is aimed at people who ride, not actually teaching newbies an actually new skill. Instructors are meant to teach, there was no actual teaching.  New muscle memory takes reps and patience, these guys provided neither. Read Less

Great course, highly recommended to take, even if you are an intermediate rider. I've ridden before , but the class was very insightful as to why as riders we do things that might be normal reaction. Also understand safety, good riding habits and lates laws.Always look into your turn, trust the bike. Safe riding all. Read Less

I had a great experience I learned a lot I feel very comfortable now riding on the street I recommend OCMT, they do a really good job and know what they are doing. Study the handbook that is free after you make the purchase it will be in your email use Dropbox download it, it's helpful and also GO to the DMV and grab the dmv motorcycle handbook study both and you will pass the written test with no problem. The riding test is not hard just listen to what the instructors teach you, ask questions they will help you make sure you are learning, then you will pass easy peasy lemon squeeze. Read Less

Bobby and Taylor were amazing instructors! They were patient, given that I have never ridden a motorcycle, but "real" with me what I needed to work on. I appreciated all the feedback because it helped me improve my skills and I can say that I feel safe, confident, and SO excited to now go get and ride a bike of my own! This is not just a "pass" class, the point of this class is making sure you are both safe and ready to ride on the street, whether you have ridden before or not. They give feedback to every single rider, giving positive reinforcement and telling us what we can work on. It is a very relaxing environment, and they understand everyone learns at their own pace. The classroom portion was also great, concise and informative. Thank you for your time and energy, Keep up the great work! :) Read Less

Great place to learn Excellent instructors Really happy with their services If you want to learn leave all of your motor bike "skills" at the door and come in ready to absorb any and all information given by the instructors they are very knowledgeable and wise. Read Less

This was such an awesome experience. Everything from scheduling to completion of the course. I had to reschedule right out the gates unfortunately due to work, but Nicole made it a smooth and easy experience. Bob was my instructor, and I can't say enough great things about him. The class has a lot to offer in the period of time offered. I never felt rushed, and even with the strict time windows, they would stop and address any questions or concerns from anybody in the class. I would recommend to anybody who is new to riding, or has been riding for years. Read Less

This program was amazing. Definitely learned a lot of lessons that could save my life later down the road. My instructor Chris was especially great. He was very helpful and nice which I thought made the drills very easy going. Read Less

These guys are absolutely awesome! I had never even touched a motorcycle before this course and I ended up passing and feeling extremely comfortable on the bike. I am nervous person too... They are very patient and understand that everyone learns at their own speed. The in-class session is also long enough to learn but not so long that you get bored and want to fall asleep.. especially since you will have been on the range for 5 hours. Keep doing what you're doing gentleman, great course! Read Less

I just finished my class today. The reason I attended was to get a CA motorcycle license (I only have a Norwegian one).Due to having some experience previously, the first part was relatively easy. But the last day was both educational and challenging for everyone in the class. I am very glad to see that the instructors are extremely focused on safety and took great care of all the participants. All riders that passed this class deserved to pass, and are ready to ride in traffic.Great class, great instructors, and well worth my time and money! Read Less

Just finshed taking the beginners safty riding course. From the classroom time to field time i throughly enjoyed this course. I strongly recommend taking this course for anyone jew to riding. By the end of the course i was well educated on safty precautions, how to properly operate a motorcycle and also having alot of fun! Thank you OCMT! I have told all my friends that ride about your course! Read Less

I pased the written course and did well on the hands on course but was failed on that test where you have to stop dead on a line and not before or a few feet after. I felt like I was judged harshly. I don't know why. They are sympathetic to female riders especially giving extra attention to younger good looking ones and they passed two that struggled the whole time on the riders course who couldn't even do the basics.I learned on my own anyways and so can you. Just buy a bike and practice in your neighborhood and borrow a Grom to take the test at the DMV and your sure to pass. Save $300 and time wasted. Read Less

I am sorry to say this is not for beginners course with novice riding experience, which should have been mentioned in the fine print. Most of the people that came here had some sort of riding experience, and some even have their own motorcycle they are riding for years. So don't jump in and think you will learn it in 2 days, unless you had some prior recent experience in riding in some form of motorized cycle. Otherwise there is a fair chance you will be bummed out, especially if you are not a super quick learner. Cause they pick up pace pretty fast. Practice makes perfect. And long term. Thats my honest opinion. But great way to learn and improve under pressure. So good luck. :) Read Less

I'm really glad I took this course! I had never ridden a motorcycle before and Bobby made the whole experience fun and informative. I look forward to coming back and taking intermediate and expert level classes in the future. Thank you gentlemen. Read Less

My Instructor was Bob. Bob was a cool guy. You will have a good time with Bob.Beyond that when knowing about the course they seem to have an early one around 6am and a later one somewhere around 12pm Saturday, Skip past the introduction class which is Friday prepping you for the course and the written test at the end of the course training everything was honey nut cheerios and your gonna have a good time. There were 2 instructors maybe depends on how big the class was. Mine was small on Saturday, after Saturday we met up after the course to discuss everything I was told there were spots opened in the morning which only lead me to one conclusion...fuck you Mr.sun. I think mainly if you ask about joining a earlier class or later class it will be ok with them if there is room. Which is awesome! Wake up at 5pm head to the course ends at 12pm you get to enjoy the rest of your day! I have the privilege in having Bob as an instructor. He was a great guy who definitely loved what he does and is completely ok with me asking him questions about shifting and how to know if I was in a certain gear. I definitely suggest and they encourage people to ask questions ASK QUESTIONS. Don't assume to know something because everyone is nodding there head. He definitely cared about his squad being confident in what they do which reflected on the riders. Bob is the way to go. Be more like Bob. At the end of the courses I ended up passing the riding and written course because of Bobs excellence. Read Less

Very comfortable environment! The trainers have obviously had lots of practice as they can spot flaws you are making. Not to mention they are very easy to talk with about any issues and concerns. Do not think twice about choosing this team to better your motorcycle safety! Read Less

I came here to learn how to be a better rider and obtain my endorsement before I get my motorcycle license and couldn't have been more pleased with the experience.  The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable and insightful in helping every rider correct bad habits and create good, lifesaving ones. Specifically instructors Chris and Bob were amazingly patient and helpful. If your like looking to get a motorcycle license or just learn to ride better look no further because this is definitely the place! Read Less

I am a somewhat experienced rider, so I came in with the expectation of being bored and just sleeping through it. Not only was this not the case, but the instructors engaged and interested me in unlearning all the bad habits i had developed prior. I don't think i can say enough good words about the class to truly do it justice, but I will try. Bob was my course instructor. First off, I have to say his BMW bike is probably the coolest bike i have ever seen. He is also informative, patient and extremely helpful in maneuvering the course objectives and informing students with what they did wrong. For anyone that wants to get their class M1, whether experienced or not, i would recommend take this class rather than testing out at the DMV. This is a way better road to take. Pun intended! Read Less

Overall, MAJOR disappointment; although class time was informative & straight-forward. My biggest beef was with the range time. I certainly didn't expect brand new bikes, but I was beyond horrified at the state that the bikes they provided were in. I certainly would not let a loved one get on them. I totally understand they get dumped, dropped, and go through the paces as this is a training course; however, when you're asked to go 15mph and your speedo doesn't work, electrical wires are hanging...or you see that the bike in front of you has a bald rear tire, something's wrong. Worse yet, some of us could even tell that the clutches and throttles were pretty worn. These bikes were horribly unresponsive.My bike experience is mostly with quads and enduros. The overall feeling of those kind of bikes from the handlebars, shifter and rear brake placement feel very different than the POS dented up Rebel 250 I was saddled with. When I asked my instructor about possibly riding one of the Yamaha or Suzuki enduros they had, right away he said (queue sarcastic, I-don't-give-a-sh*t tone) they wouldn't fit me (I'm short) and the Rebel has exact same controls as any other bike. So I basically, "I don't care about you. Get used to maneuvering an awkward steering bike just because I said so."After reading other online reviews, I really wish I had Bobby or Ryan coaching me. Needless to say, I didn't pass my range test, however I did pass the written test (Seriously. What does that tell you.). I felt by Sunday, my riding technique improved, and I felt I at least did well enough to pass...not so much. This instructor was just there to read the training book and yell at what we were doing wrong (anything positive was miniscule). He never engaged with any of us on a personal level at all. When someone asked about the course for the next range test, his reply, "Well, you're not the leader. You just need to follow." That's nice to hear right before you're being tested. Anytime I've ever done any course or range time, I've always physically walked through the course. Pointing and yelling obviously doesn't accomplish anything.After dealing with all of this in 95deg blistering heat, and being tore up from the day before, I was glad this was over. Horrible weekend.So now I get to decide if I want to pay the $50 to go through the range course again, or just gamble and retest. KEY POINT: I did find out after calling the office that I can request a different instructor (YAY) and most importantly, I can bring my own bike (as long it's under 500cc), which sounds like a MUCH better option at this point. Read Less

The Training School and Staff are awesome ! They will help you anyway they can all ya have to do is ask questions ; The Trainers are Skillful and Helpful ;they will ask you if everybody understands & if not just ask! They have helmets and gloves available if you don't have ;.also have cold water. Make sure you Down-Load the Motorcycle Hand Book and Read it thru &in depth if you wanna understand pass the whole Training Program! One thing I wanna say is I think the first in class should be a couple hours longer because of so much theory involved ; But Thanks' again OCMT Training of Fullerton Learned so much with your help!=Michael Rodriguez La Habra Read Less

I haven't ridden in over 30 years and was a little nervous about the classInformation giving in the classroom is informative and important do the pre homeworkEverything that is on the written test is gone over in class and is in the book it's important to read it and highlight it.Don't take it for granted don't go out go home rest and studyRyan was my instructor during the course riding he was patient and professional he answered questions and made sure that we understood the course and what was required before we begin the demonstrations were likewise important to watch.If you pay attention actively listen and do your homework you'll have no problem with this course. Read Less

I just finished my motorcycle safety course today and I passed!  Ryan is an amazing range instructor!  He was patient, gave great feedback, and never made me feel like I couldn't do it, even after I wrecked and dropped my bike.  Because of his encouragement I got back up, dusted myself off, and successfully finished the course.  As far as the classroom portions go, Bobby was the best of the lot, the instructor we had the first night kept us 30 minutes later than he should have and just read the slides.  He didn't make it engaging at all.  He spent so much time talking about riding gear that by the time we got to the important stuff at the end of the course, it was so late and everyone was so tired, that he just sped through it.  Not cool.  I highly recommend that all riders take this course, and pray they get Ryan as their range instructor. Read Less

The 3 day class was very informative. Chris was my instructor. They were all very patient and helpful. Mind you, the bikes aren't brand new, it had some beating but it works. They provide water but not food. If you're in the cafeteria, bring cash for the vending machine. There is a vending machine and a change machine. The change machine will spit out dollar coins, unfortunately some of the machine doesn't accept the coin dollars... just bring $1 dollar bills. Thursday night: sit in class. You get to learn all the laws and rules of riding. You also get a feel of what you need to do during your riding course and what to expect.Saturday: all day field practice. You'll learn about your bike. You'll learn how to ride straight, how to turn, where your eyes and head needs to be. There will be a lot of exercises to help you build confident. They will also do some demos to show you what needs to be done.  Sunday: all day field practice. You learn how to swerve, weave, and more turning. This is also test day. So be prepared. They're going to test you pretty much everything you've learned. Then you go into the written test. Do study, there are things covered in the class, but some are already in the booklet they give you in PDF email format after your register. Overall, I really enjoyed the class although I was a bit nervous at first. And yes, you might be sore after Sat, but you'll get used to it. Read Less

I enjoyed taking this class. Not only do they go over basics of motorcycle riding, once you are more comfortable they will go over better practices while riding and they provide you with many tips. The classroom portion is very informative. The actual riding portion was fun. Taylor, Bob, and Mark are very helpful and patient. Don't show up late. Once class begins, they do not want to back track for late comers at the expense of the other students. Overall great experience and highly recommend. :) Read Less

Best Motorcycle safety course in the O.C! The instructors are very knowledgeable. If you have questions ask away! This class is not easy but manageable, I had no motorcycle experience coming in to the class and did great but still managed to fail the riding test. Why? I let it get to my head and ignored the help from Taylor(instructor). Anyways the course is three days Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Class the first day, range/class on Saturday and finish it strong with range and the tests on Sunday. Pass the written test 100% and receive a free class shirt! Overall great experience and skills learned!PS- I passed Read Less

Literally just walked in the door after completing the basic course and I cannot say enough good things about the instructors. The first classroom session Vincent did an excellent job covering the course outlined in the workbook. Often expanding on the text and giving real life experience.Range days..Bobby and Taylor are awesome! These guys have a wealth of knowledge that they were more than happy to share. Nothing to be worried or intimidated about with these two. They give you all the tools you need to succeed.  Personable, down to earth, these guys make learning fun. Cheesy as that sounds it's true. Was hard to keep the smile off my face during both range days. Positive reinforcement, solid coaching to help you work out your rough spots, these are your guys right here.All in all, great beginner course. Great enviroment. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone that wants to learn how to ride. Read Less

Literally just walked in the door after completing the basic course and I cannot say enough good things about the instructors. The first classroom session Vincent did an excellent job covering the course outlined in the workbook. Often expanding on the text and giving real life experience.Range days..Bobby and Taylor are awesome! These guys have a wealth of knowledge that they were more than happy to share. Nothing to be worried or intimidated about with these two. They give you all the tools you need to succeed.  Personable, down to earth, these guys make learning fun. Cheesy as that sounds it's true. Was hard to keep the smile off my face during both range days. Positive reinforcement, solid coaching to help you work out your rough spots, these are your guys right here.All in all, great beginner course. Great enviroment. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone that wants to learn how to ride. Read Less

I just passed my riding and paper tests today. They are very helpful and informative. I highly recommend it to anyone that already has riding experience if you are about to get your license. I ride dirtbikes and it helped me with the differences. Big thanks to Taylor and Bob my instructors. Read Less

Orange County Motorcycle Training provided a positive, informative experience. I was so very pleased with the knowledgeable instructors. I have only had experience on a motorcycle as a passenger. I had never sat in the riders seat with the engine on until this past weekend. The first night in the classroom provided us with valuable information prepping us to begin our road training. Vince and Ryan were both full of valuable information in the classroom. They provided clear a...nd concise instruction. Taylor and Bob were both kind and informative during the road training. They readily provided encouragement for newbies like me and had helpful tips for the seasoned rider. Head up! You go where you are looking. Be confident. I am so excited to receive my recommendation in the mail so that I may take my DMV written test on Friday. So stoked to buy a bike and ride with family and friends! I highly recommend Orange County Motorcycle Training to anyone looking to learn to ride or riders who want to sharpen some skills and get an insurance break. Mehr anzeigen Read Less

Can't say enough about this place. The instructors were all friendly and more than eager to help you out. If you had a question they were right there ready to give you an answer. Whether you have never been on a bike or if you have I would greatly advise you to take this course. You go at your own pace. There not going to make you do something you don't want to do. All in all great training facility. Read Less

This course is well run from the start and gives you the basic fundamentals required before you jump on a bike. My instructor was Bobby who was very encouraging and positive no matter what level you were at in the group. Big up Bobby! Thanks for the support mate. Read Less

First time rider and let me tell you it was awesome. The instructors primarily, my instructor was Bobby and i cant tell you enough how awesome he was, very encouraging because lets be honest if we are first timers were probably anxious or nervous. I totally felt like i was crawling out there lol but with the encouragement and direction from instructor Bobby i felt as if i was immediately improving and i could see it. I definitely recommend that if you want to start riding to start here it will benefit you in the long run. Bobby thanks for everything brother. Read Less

This class is a must take for all riders. Instructor Bobby tailors his instruction to each individual rider and picks out areas for each rider to work on. I learned an incredible amount about riding and he built my confidence. Both Bobby and Taylor truly care about advancing your skills and keeping you safe out there. Sign up today, it will definitely give you life saving skills. Thanks guys, much appreciated for all your professionalism and dedication to make us all better riders. Read Less

I took this course from August 27 to August 30 and I have to say it was one of the greatest weekends ever! When I first came in, I had only a little prior knowledge on operating a motorcycle, but coming out I knew getting on a motorcycle is something I absolutely have to do! Thanks to both the instructors, Bobby and Taylor, I never felt pressured nor intimidated. They were amazingly supportive, helpful, and as a result I felt amazingly confident in the end on everything from cornering, head positioning, swerving, shifting, etc. Once again, this course is definitely something to consider before getting on a motorcycle! Read Less

Riding a motorcycle was on my bucket list and Taylor and Bobby were able to help make that happen. Bobby was my instructor on the course and he was absolutely amazing! Being the only girl on his range, I was really nervous but Bobby helped me feel safe and comfortable on the bike. He used humor to ease everyone into the course and made sure that his instructions were clear. He also gave positive constructive criticism which helped me to fully grasp how to ride a motorcycle safely and confidently. I am so happy that I came to OCMT as I left a little more confident and aware as a driver as well as a motorcyclist. Take this course, you won't regret it! Read Less

This was my first time riding a motorcycle and I was a little nervous about it from watching too many motorcycle fail videos on Youtube, but the instructors do a great job of explaining the exercises before you attempt them and they give great feedback during and after the exercises. Thanks Bob and Taylor and the rest of the OCMT staff for the great learning experience. Ride safe. Read Less