Motorcycle Classes Near Winter Haven, FLMSF Basic Rider Course
Tampa Motorcycle Training is located at 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills — 55–65 minutes from Winter Haven (zip codes 33880, 33881, 33884). Max 8 students per class. Motorcycles and helmets provided.
Driving Directions from Winter Haven
Destination: 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541
- 1From Winter Haven, head west on US-92 (Cypress Gardens Blvd) toward Plant City.
- 2Continue west on US-92 through Lakeland and into Plant City.
- 3Take Exit 10 off I-4 onto US-301 North (or take US-301 North directly from Plant City).
- 4Head north on US-301 through Dover and into Zephyrhills.
- 5In Zephyrhills, turn left (west) onto SR-54 / CR-54.
- 6The training facility is at 35500 CR 54 on the south side of the road.
- 7Total drive: approximately 55–65 minutes.
Approximate drive time from Winter Haven: 55–65 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 Polk 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 Winter Haven Residents
Polk County Tax Collector – Bartow Service Center
430 East Main Street, Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: (863) 534-4700
Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Appointments required for driver license services at the Bartow office — book at polktaxes.com before visiting.
Common Questions from Winter Haven Riders
How far is Winter Haven from the Zephyrhills motorcycle training site?
From Winter Haven (33880–33884), it's approximately 50–55 miles to Tampa Motorcycle Training at 35500 CR 54 — about 55–65 minutes via US-92 West to Plant City, then US-301 North to Zephyrhills.
Where do Winter Haven residents add the motorcycle endorsement after passing?
Winter Haven is in Polk County. The Polk County Tax Collector Bartow Service Center at 430 East Main Street processes motorcycle endorsements. Appointments are required for driver license services — book at polktaxes.com. Bring your BRC Completion Card, full Florida Class E license, and the endorsement fee.
Is the BRC Completion Card the only document I need to get the endorsement?
You need three things: your BRC Completion Card (issued the final day of class), your full Florida Class E driver's license, and the endorsement fee (approximately $10–15, verify the current amount with the tax collector's office). A learner's license cannot be endorsed — you must hold a full Class E license.
Ready to Ride?
Tampa Motorcycle Training — 35500 CR 54, Zephyrhills, FL 33541 — 55–65 minutes from Winter Haven. Max 8 students per class.