Motorcycle Classes Near Odessa, FLMSF Basic Rider Course
Tampa Motorcycle Training is located at 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills — 30–40 minutes from Odessa (zip codes 33556). Max 8 students per class. Motorcycles and helmets provided.
Driving Directions from Odessa
Destination: 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
- 1From Odessa, head north or northeast to SR-54 (Wesley Chapel Blvd).
- 2Take SR-54 East through Wesley Chapel, continuing east past Bruce B. Downs Blvd and I-75.
- 3SR-54 becomes CR-54 east of I-75 — stay on the road heading east.
- 4Continue east on CR-54 through Zephyrhills to the training facility at 35500 CR 54.
- 5Total drive: approximately 30–40 minutes on SR-54 / CR-54.
Approximate drive time from Odessa: 30–40 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 Odessa 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 Odessa Riders
How far is Odessa, FL from the Zephyrhills motorcycle training site?
From Odessa (33556), the drive to Tampa Motorcycle Training at 35500 CR 54 is approximately 25–30 miles east on SR-54 — about 30–40 minutes depending on traffic through Wesley Chapel.
Where do Odessa residents add the motorcycle endorsement after passing?
Odessa is in Hillsborough County. Visit the Hillsborough County Tax Collector's North Tampa service center at 3011 University Center Drive, Suite 150, Tampa. Bring your BRC Completion Card, full Florida Class E driver's license, and the endorsement fee. Verify hours at hillstaxfl.gov.
Is the MSF eCourse something I do at home, or is it taught in a classroom?
The MSF eCourse is completed online at your own pace before the range days — typically about 5 hours of study. Tampa Motorcycle Training will give you access details when you register. There is no separate in-person classroom session; the eCourse covers all the knowledge content.
Ready to Ride?
Tampa Motorcycle Training — 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541 — 30–40 minutes from Odessa. Max 8 students per class.