Motorcycle Classes Near Lutz, FLMSF Basic Rider Course
Tampa Motorcycle Training is located at 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills — 35–40 minutes from Lutz (zip codes 33548, 33549). Max 8 students per class. Motorcycles and helmets provided.
Driving Directions from Lutz
Destination: 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
- 1From Lutz, head north on US-41 (Land O'Lakes Blvd) into Pasco County.
- 2Turn right (east) onto SR-54 at the US-41 / SR-54 intersection.
- 3Head east on SR-54 through Wesley Chapel, continuing past I-75 where it becomes CR-54.
- 4Continue east on CR-54 through Zephyrhills to the training facility at 35500 CR 54.
- 5Alternatively, take Dale Mabry Hwy North to SR-54 East and follow SR-54 east to Zephyrhills.
- 6Total drive: approximately 35–40 minutes.
Approximate drive time from Lutz: 35–40 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 Hillsborough 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 Lutz Residents
Hillsborough County Tax Collector – North Tampa Service Center
3011 University Center Drive, Suite 150, Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: (813) 635-5200
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Verify current hours and services at taxcollector.hcflgov.net before visiting.
Common Questions from Lutz Riders
How far is the drive from Lutz to the Zephyrhills motorcycle training site?
From Lutz (33548/33549), it's approximately 20–25 miles to Tampa Motorcycle Training at 35500 CR 54 — about 35–40 minutes via US-41 North to SR-54 East or Dale Mabry North to SR-54 East.
Which tax collector office do Lutz residents use to get the motorcycle endorsement?
Lutz zip codes 33548 and 33549 fall in Hillsborough County. The nearest Hillsborough County Tax Collector service center is the North Tampa location at 3011 University Center Drive, Suite 150, Tampa. Bring your BRC Completion Card, full Florida Class E license, and the endorsement fee.
What's the minimum age to take the MSF BRC in Florida?
You must be at least 16 years old. Riders under 18 must hold a Florida learner's license for at least one year with no traffic convictions, and a parent or guardian must sign the MSF parental consent waiver before the student can ride on the range.
Ready to Ride?
Tampa Motorcycle Training — 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541 — 35–40 minutes from Lutz. Max 8 students per class.