Motorcycle rider training and safety courses in Newark, NJ
There are 2 motorcycle training schools listed near Newark, NJ: Motorcycle Riding Centers (West Orange), The Riding Academy of NJ.
1 more nearby in Yonkers, NY.
Motorcycle Training · Newark, NJ
MSF-approved Basic RiderCourse with DMV license waiver, plus advanced ProRider courses taught by police motorcycle officers and private lessons. This West Orange site is a few miles from Newark.
- Address:
- 1315 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052
- Phone:
- 201-787-0661
- Website:
- https://theridingcenter.com/
Motorcycle Training · Newark, NJ
Motorcycle rider training school running courses from Lot 60 at Montclair State University, from mid March to the end of October.
- Address:
- Lot 60, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043
- Phone:
- (973) 742-2300
- Website:
- https://theridingacademyofnj.org/
Last verified Oct 13, 2026
More about The Riding Academy of NJ →
What to ask a motorcycle training school
- Do you provide the motorcycle and helmet for the course, or do I bring my own? Many beginner courses supply a small bike; most expect your own gloves, boots over the ankle, and a long-sleeved jacket.
- Does finishing the course count toward my motorcycle endorsement, and what paperwork do I take to the licensing office afterward? The rules differ by state, so ask the school rather than a forum.
- How big are the classes, and how many coaches are on the range? Fewer riders per coach means more time riding and less time waiting.
- What happens if it rains, or if I do not pass the riding part? Ask about rescheduling and retake fees before you pay.
- Do you run courses beyond the beginner class, such as an experienced rider or advanced skills course? A refresher after a long break is worth the day.
Worth the ride
Places riders around Newark, NJ point each other toward.
Hobby's Delicatessen & Restaurant
Food
Corned beef and pastrami cut by one family since the 1960s, near the Route 280 ramps and the Watchung hills west.
Branch Brook Park
Viewpoint
Nation's oldest county park (1895), known for the largest public collection of cherry blossom trees in the US.
Black Swan Espresso
Coffee
Closes at 3pm, so make it the breakfast before heading up Route 21 toward Branch Brook.
New to riding? See how to get your motorcycle license, step by step, with links to the official rules.
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