Motorcycle Riding Centers (West Orange)

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.

Other motorcycle training in Newark, NJ

• The Riding Academy of NJ

  Lot 60, Montclair State University, 1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043

  (973) 742-2300

Worth the ride from Newark, NJ

• 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.

All 3 places worth the ride near Newark, NJ →

Riding here?

Make Motorcycle Riding Centers (West Orange) a stop on your next ride. Find a route that passes by, schedule a group ride with it as the stop, or see how 2 Wheels in Common works for riders.

New to riding? See how to get your motorcycle license, step by step, with links to the official rules.