Before you start
Gear, controls and a complete pre-ride check.
Open lesson →RIDER ACADEMY
Learn before the road teaches you.
Practical starting points for new riders and refreshers for experienced ones.
Clutch and throttle
Find the friction zone and make smooth starts.
Open lesson →Turning and braking
Look through curves and use both brakes smoothly.
Open lesson →Street strategy
See hazards early and protect your space.
Open lesson →Riding with a group
Plan the ride, space the group and remove pressure.
Open lesson →Choose your motorcycle
Match size, weight and purpose to the rider.
Open lesson →Safety note: These guides supplement—not replace—a certified motorcycle safety course, your owner’s manual and state licensing requirements.