Motorcycle & Scooter Rider Course Requirements

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Introduction to Motorcycle Experience

If you have never ridden a motorcycle, but have an interest in learning, Introduction to Motorcycle Experience is a good place to start. This class is a two-hour, first-touch experience with a motorcycle. It is not designed to teach actual riding skills, but to focus on learning a motorcycle's primary parts and controls. It will help you determine whether motorcycling is a good personal choice.

FVTC’s Introduction to Motorcycle Experience courses run from April to September. Open enrollment dates vary, please check back for additional dates if applicable. 

  • You do not need a motorcycle instruction permit to take the class
  • Fox Valley Technical College provides the following for this training:
    • Motorcycles are 300cc or less; a variety of models are available. Scooters are 125-150cc
    • Helmets (bring your own helmet & gloves if you have them)
    • All books and materials

Upcoming Class Dates

Spring 2023

April 21, 2023

May 5, 2023 

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Summer 2023

Registration for summer classes begins on May 1, 2023.

June 2, 2023 

June 23, 2023 

 

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Fall 2023

Registration for fall classes begins May 1, 2023. 

August 4, 2023 

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Motorcycle & Scooter Rider Course (Basic Rider Course)

Learn the fundamentals of safe and responsible motorized cycle riding including the knowledge and skills that lead to licensing and successful motorcycle/scooter operation. The course consists of online classwork and on-motorcycle/scooter instruction and is designed primarily for beginners, but experienced riders who want to learn more about safety strategies and tactics will also benefit. Students will receive a waiver that entitles them to a motorcycle license if they pass the skills tests at FVTC and the written test at the DMV. 

FVTC’s motorcycle and scooter safety courses run from April to September. Open enrollment dates vary, please check back for additional dates if applicable. 

  • Classes are offered days, evenings and weekends at Fox Valley Tech's Appleton campus.
  • Persons under 18, or those who have had their temps twice already, and are wishing to obtain an instruction permit (temps) at a local DMV Office prior to completing the course, need to contact Enrollment Services for proof of course enrollment.  Please stop by campus or call 920-735-5645
  • An instruction permit (temps) is not required to take FVTC's Basic Rider Course.
  • Fox Valley Technical College provides the following for this training:
    • Motorcycles are 300cc; a variety of models are available. Scooters are 125-150cc
    • Helmets (bring your own helmet & gloves if you have them)
    • All books and materials
  • See important additional course information below

After successfully completing the course, students will receive a waiver that entitles them to a motorcycle license if they pass the skills tests at FVTC and the written test at the DMV.

** Important: Before you begin, required eCourse below **

Upcoming Class Dates

Spring 2023

April 22-23, 2023

April 29-30, 2023

May 6-7, 2023

May 13-14, 2023 

May 20-21, 2023 

 

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Summer 2023

Registration for summer classes begins on May 1, 2023.

June 3-4, 2023

June 5-7, 2023 (A.M. class) 

June 5-7, 2023 (P.M. class) 

June 10-11, 2023 

June 12-14, 2023 (A.M. class) 

June 12-14, 2023 (P.M. class) 

June 17-18, 2023 

June 19-21, 2023 (A.M. class) 

June 19-21, 2023 (P.M. class) 

June 24-25, 2023 

June 26-28, 2023 (A.M. class) 

June 26-28, 2023 (P.M. class) 

July 15-16, 2023 

July 17-19, 2023 (A.M. class) 

July 17-19, 2023 (P.M. class) 

July 22-23, 2023 

July 29-30, 2023 

 

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Fall 2023

Registration for fall classes begins May 1, 2023. 

August 5-6, 2023 

August 12-13, 2023

August 19-20, 2023 

August 26-27, 2023 

September 9-10, 2023 

September 16-17, 2023 

 

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Basic Rider Course 2

Designed for riders who already possess basic riding skills and are either returning to riding or are seeking a refresher course to practice and renew riding skills.  Students provide their own bike. Classes run May through July. Students can receive a waiver that entitles them to a motorcycle license if they pass the skills tests at FVTC and the written test at the DMV.

 

** Important: Before you begin, required eCourse below **

Upcoming Class Dates

Spring 2023

May 13, 2023

May 14, 2023 

 

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Summer 2023

Registration for summer classes begins on May 1, 2023.

June 10, 2023 

June 11, 2023 

July 15, 2023 

July 16, 2023 

 

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