Motorcycle Classes Near Tampa, FLMSF Basic Rider Course
Tampa Motorcycle Training is located at 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills — 45–55 minutes from Tampa (zip codes 33602–33621, 33624–33626, 33629, 33634, 33635, 33637, 33647). Max 8 students per class. Motorcycles and helmets provided.
Motorcycle Endorsement Classes for Tampa Riders
Compare weekday and weekend MSF Basic Rider Course options for Tampa residents. Training takes place at our Zephyrhills range.
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 Tampa
Destination: 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
- 1From Tampa, take I-75 North toward Pasco County.
- 2Take Exit 285 for SR-54 / CR-54 (Zephyrhills / Wesley Chapel).
- 3Turn right (east) onto SR-54 at the exit ramp.
- 4Continue east on SR-54 / CR-54 through Wesley Chapel and into Zephyrhills.
- 5The training facility is at 35500 CR 54 on the south side of the road, east of Zephyrhills.
- 6Total drive: approximately 45–55 minutes from central Tampa via I-75 North.
Approximate drive time from Tampa: 45–55 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 Tampa Residents
Hillsborough County Tax Collector – Tampa Service Center
601 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Phone: (813) 635-5200
Mon–Fri 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Multiple Hillsborough County service centers available. Visit taxcollector.hcflgov.net to find the location nearest to your Tampa neighborhood.
Common Questions from Tampa Riders
How long is the drive from Tampa to the Zephyrhills motorcycle training site?
From central Tampa, plan on 45–55 minutes via I-75 North to Exit 285 (SR-54 East). From north Tampa neighborhoods it can be closer to 35–45 minutes.
Where do Tampa residents add the motorcycle endorsement after the BRC?
Tampa is in Hillsborough County. The main Hillsborough County Tax Collector office is at 601 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa. There are also multiple branch service centers across the county — visit taxcollector.hcflgov.net to find the one closest to you.
Is the MSF BRC required in Florida even for experienced riders?
If you've never had a Florida motorcycle endorsement, yes — Florida law requires the BRC for all new motorcycle riders regardless of prior experience. The only exception is transferring an existing out-of-state motorcycle endorsement to a Florida license (not available from Alabama).
Ready to Ride?
Tampa Motorcycle Training — 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541 — 45–55 minutes from Tampa. Max 8 students per class.