HARLEY-DAVIDSON® RIDING ACADEMY
Riding Academy at a Glance
The Harley-Davidson Riding Academy New Rider Course at Cajun Harley-Davidson costs $295 and runs every weekend, except certain holiday weekends. It is two evenings in the classroom and two days on the riding range, on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle we provide, and you finish with a certificate for the Louisiana motorcycle skills test.
| Price | $295 |
| Schedule | Every weekend, excluding certain holiday weekends |
| Classroom | 2 nights, including a preliminary practice exam |
| Riding | 2 days on the range, on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle we provide |
| You finish with | A certificate for the skills test |
| Location | Cajun Harley-Davidson, 724 I-10 South Frontage Rd, Scott, LA, just west of Lafayette |
NEW RIDER COURSE
Never ridden before? Want to get your motorcycle license endorsement in Louisiana? The New Rider Course will lead you through the steps to learn to ride a motorcycle and get you on the road. Successful completion earns the MSF BRC card and in most states a license waiver that gets you a motorcycle endorsement on your license at your state DMV.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Learn to ride on a genuine Harley-Davidson® motorcycle
- Classroom and range instruction from state & Riding Academy certified coaches in Acadiana.
- Learn to safely accelerate, shift, brake, and turn, along with maneuvers like controlling skids and surmounting riding obstacles
- Earn a Motorcycle Safety Course Completion Card, which may exempt you from the riding portion of your state license exam and score you a discount on motorcycle insurance
NEW GRADUATE FINANCING AVAILABLE
Riders who complete the Harley-Davidson® Riding Academy Course can take advantage of special financing options which include no down payment or rates as low as 3.49%* and flexible terms.
WHAT TO WEAR
- A heavy, long-sleeve shirt or jacket
- Jeans, chaps, or leather pants
- Over-the-ankle, sturdy footwear
- Full-fingered gloves with leather palms and knuckles
- A helmet that meets DOT requirements
- Eyewear
Need help finding the right gear for you? Schedule a gear fitting today.
YOUR JOURNEY IS JUST BEGINNING
You’re on your way to becoming a fully licensed rider. The open road is calling, and we can’t wait to help you answer the call. Check out our additional opportunities to learn and gain confidence and hear from our students about their experiences.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much does the motorcycle course cost?
The New Rider Course is $295. That covers both classroom nights, both riding days, and the use of a Harley-Davidson motorcycle on the range.
When are classes held?
Every weekend, except certain holiday weekends. Use Find a Class on this page to see open dates.
What is included in the course?
Two nights of classroom work with a preliminary practice exam, then two days of riding on the range with a certified coach. When you complete the course you receive a certificate for the skills test.
Do I need my own motorcycle?
No. You learn on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle we provide. You bring the riding gear listed under What to Wear.
Does the course help me get my Louisiana motorcycle endorsement?
Yes. The course ends with a certificate for the skills test, which is the riding part of the endorsement. Take it to the Louisiana OMV with the rest of your paperwork; the OMV sets the remaining requirements.
Do you offer a three-wheel or trike course?
No. The Riding Academy is a two-wheel course only. What you learn carries over to the three-wheel models. Our guide to Harley-Davidson trikes explains how a trike rides differently.
I already ride. Is there a course for me?
Yes. The Advanced Rider Course is for licensed riders who want to sharpen their skills. If you are still choosing a bike, read our guide to the best first Harley-Davidson.