Harley-Davidson just announced that one million riders have been trained in its Harley-Davidson Rider Academy program, which includes a variety of classes that help both new and intermediate riders learn the basics and hone their skills.
Riding Academy offers classes at 225 Harley dealerships in 43 states. The New Rider course is designed to teach the basics to students who have never ridden a motorcycle before, and upon completion of the course, students will be exempt from obtaining a DMV motorcycle certification. The academy also offers courses for intermediate riders, tricycle riders, and adventure riders, as well as a Practical Skills course.
For more information, read the press release below and find a Riding Academy course near you from Harley-Davidson website.
Harley-Davidson today announced that it has trained one million riders through its Riding Academy program, cementing its position as the largest rider training program in the United States.
“We are proud to reach one million trained riders – and this is a significant milestone for the Harley-Davidson Rider Academy. Promoting rider education and training for both new and existing riders is an important part of the entire riding ecosystem. At Harley-Davidson, we are committed to building our rider base and deepening our connection with our customers, ultimately reinforcing our goal of being the most desirable motorcycle and lifestyle brand in the world,” said Jochen Zeitz, chairman, CEO and president of Harley-Davidson.
Launched in 2000 as Rider’s Edge, the program was renamed Harley-Davidson Riding Academy in 2013. Today, Harley-Davidson Riding Academy offers training through a network of more than 225 Harley-Davidson dealers in 43 states, making it the largest rider training network in the United States and the only nationwide rider licensing program sponsored by a motorcycle manufacturer.
With a suite of premium rider development experiences designed to enhance and enrich any rider’s journey, Harley-Davidson Riding Academy is the leader in providing lifelong motorcycle skills development. The cornerstone of the Riding Academy training program is the New Rider Course, which helps students achieve their dream of riding a motorcycle.
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Riding Academy also offers courses for intermediate riders who want to learn how to operate a 3-wheeler, adventure riding, and skills training for riders who want to improve their own motorcycle riding skills. In most states, successful completion of the New Rider Course, Intermediate Course, or 3-Wheel Course will result in a license exemption for the student to obtain a motorcycle license from the state DMV.
The majority of Riding Academy instructors are dual certified by the Riding Academy and the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) to ensure they adhere to the highest standards of professionalism, safety and adult learning principles. Riding Academy boasts over 1,500 certified instructors in its network.
If you are interested in learning to ride a motorbike, Find a Riding Academy location near you.
