Motorcycle Classes Near Clearwater, FLMSF Basic Rider Course
Tampa Motorcycle Training is located at 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills — 50–60 minutes from Clearwater (zip codes 33755, 33756, 33759, 33760, 33761, 33763, 33764, 33765, 33767). Max 8 students per class. Motorcycles and helmets provided.
Motorcycle Endorsement Classes for Clearwater Riders
Compare motorcycle class options for Clearwater riders: weekday or weekend MSF Basic Rider Course sessions at our Zephyrhills range. Check your route before booking both riding days.
Weekday: Mon–Tue or Thu–Fri
$189 per person
Weekend: Saturday–Sunday
$198 per person
Tuition includes the training motorcycle and online MSF eCourse. Loaner helmets and gloves are available. Maximum 8 students per class.
Complete the online eCourse before attending both riding days. No prior motorcycle experience is required; you should be comfortable and steady on a bicycle.
All riding sessions are at 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541. Check the live calendar for available dates.
View Dates & RegisterReview gear and registration requirementsDriving Directions from Clearwater
Destination: 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
- 1From Clearwater, take US-19 North toward New Port Richey.
- 2Continue north on US-19 through Tarpon Springs and into New Port Richey.
- 3Turn right (east) onto SR-54 at the SR-54 / US-19 intersection near New Port Richey.
- 4Head east on SR-54 through Trinity, Wesley Chapel, and past I-75 (becomes CR-54).
- 5Continue east on CR-54 through Zephyrhills to the training facility at 35500 CR 54.
- 6Alternatively, take SR-60 East to I-75 North to Exit 285 (SR-54 East) for Zephyrhills.
- 7Total drive: approximately 50–60 minutes.
Approximate drive time from Clearwater: 50–60 minutes. Always verify with GPS before traveling.
Course Overview
The MSF Basic Rider Course is a two-day program required by Florida law before you can add a motorcycle endorsement to your license. Tampa Motorcycle Training runs the FRTP-authorized curriculum in a low-pressure, small-class environment — max 8 students per session.
Weekday sessions
$189 per person
Weekend sessions
$198 per person
Class size
Max 8 students
Format
Online eCourse + 2 range days
What's provided
Training motorcycle, loaner helmet & gloves (or bring your own DOT helmet)
What to bring
Long pants, long sleeves, over-ankle shoes or boots, eye protection, your valid driver's license or permit
After You Pass — Getting Your Pinellas County Endorsement
When you pass the MSF BRC at Tampa Motorcycle Training, you receive a BRC Completion Card on your final day. Take that card to your nearest county tax collector's office to add the motorcycle endorsement ("Motorcycle Also") to your Florida license. No separate DMV riding test required.
What to bring: Your BRC Completion Card, your full Florida Class E driver's license, a valid photo ID, and the endorsement fee (approximately $10–15, verify current amount before visiting).
Nearest Tax Collector Office for Clearwater Residents
Pinellas County Tax Collector – Gulf to Bay Office
1663 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755
Phone: (727) 464-7171
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
The Gulf to Bay office is conveniently located in central Clearwater. A second Pinellas office is at 29399 US Hwy 19 N, Suite 100, Clearwater FL 33761 (North County location).
Common Questions from Clearwater Riders
How long is the drive from Clearwater to the Zephyrhills motorcycle training site?
From Clearwater (33755–33767), plan on 50–60 minutes — approximately 40–45 miles via US-19 North to SR-54 East, or SR-60 East to I-75 North and SR-54 East.
Where do Clearwater residents add the motorcycle endorsement after passing the BRC?
Clearwater is in Pinellas County. Two Pinellas County Tax Collector offices are convenient: the Gulf to Bay office at 1663 Gulf to Bay Blvd, or the North County office at 29399 US Hwy 19 N, Suite 100. Both close at 4:30 PM weekdays. Bring your BRC Completion Card, full Florida Class E license, and the endorsement fee.
Does it matter which county the training school is in vs. where I live?
Not at all — anyone with a valid driver's license or permit can attend Tampa Motorcycle Training regardless of which county or state they live in. After passing, Florida residents add the endorsement at a tax collector office or DHSMV in their home county (Pinellas, in this case). Out-of-state riders can also use the BRC Completion Card — check your home state's reciprocity process.
Ready to Ride?
Tampa Motorcycle Training — 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541 — 50–60 minutes from Clearwater. Max 8 students per class.