V-Twin Motorcycle Riding School

Highly recommend to get the full course. I had only one month of prior motorcycle experience before taking the course with (Mark and Gene) I can say with 100% certainty, I would not have passed the Skills (parking lot) test and/or the ICBC road test by just reading the book.They teach you not only what are safe riding practices and habits but they also teach what ICBC is specifically looking for when testing. They tell you at the beginning of the course that when you’re done the course and out on the roads, you’ll be able to see which riders have and which riders have not had training.I had Mark for the majority of training. If you didn’t know, they also meet you for a pre road test ride for a couple hours the day of your road test which is included, as of writing this, with the full course. That really helped solidify the skills and tips i learned from the course and Mark pointed out the things I still needed to adapt as habits (which I had forgotten) from the month in between the end of the course and my road test date.The ICBC tester also had amazing things to say about Kelowna V-Twin after my test and said it showed when I was being tested. 2 big thumbs up Kelowna V-Twin. Happy Customer

This group is AWESOME. If you're planning on getting your license, take the course from these guys to get prepared. I had wanted my motorcycle license for all my life, and now after 30 years, I finally have it because of the excellent instruction, communications, guidance and enthusiasm from Dan, Bill & Martin (sorry guys, not sure on your last names).I was very nervous starting out as I had never really ridden a bike before and by the time I was finished the course, I had so much more confidence. I felt I had learned how to properly handle a bike and what the differences for driving were (compared to driving a car/truck).Also, because I had taken the course, I got an hour and a half of private instruction from one of the instructors, plus the use of one of the course bikes, before and for taking my road test. That was HUGE - it made me much more relaxed going into the test. The instructor stuck around until I was finished. When I passed WHOOHOO!!!, he and I rode the bikes back to the storage unit and off I went, in all my glory (I was stoked).I am elated to finally have my license (and a new bike!!) and there's no doubt I got it from having taken the course and done some practising in between.Thanks V-TWIN, Ride ON!!Kelly

I took the learning to ride course with V-twin. I had little knowledge and basically zero experience with riding motorcycles. In just about two weekends after doing online theory I was taught all the basic skills from pre-inspection to control in a safe environment at low speeds to highway and residential areas. I would highly recommend this to anyone; even experienced riders wanting to brush up the important basic skills or take a more difficult course. The lessons I learned from this school have proved to be a tremendous achievement and confidence boost that is making riding that much more enjoyable. I tip my hat to the entire team that has made great memories come true. Thanks again V-twin!

Recently finished the training in Penticton and I was very impressed. Everything went smooth from booking the class, to the online training, to the four days of practical training both in the parking lot and on the road. Not sure I could have passed the skills test without all of Bill's instruction and tips. Being able to use the schools bike for the road test is also a huge bonus and was very easy to organize with Louise. I thought Bill was an excellent instructor and I would definitely recommend new riders sign up for the class!

The instructors were all great. Gord is really good, he pointed out something specific I was doing wrong, which helped me learn to do U-turns really well. On the road test I did a flawless U-turn. Don't bother using an email address on their website, they don't respond, you have to phone. Anneke at the Vernon phone number was nice and helpful

Rob!! Thank you. You’ve helped me with confidence I never knew I didn’t have, push stop accelerate !!! Thank you VTWIN and all the good you’re going on the roads. I highly recommend this school.

If I could write two different reviews - one for the instructor, and another for v-twin as a company I would! Maarten, who was my instructor for the Accelerated rider training, was absolutely great! And would give him 5 stars as an instructor, he did a great job of tutoring me and helping me to feel comfortable, knowing when to push me but also when to take a step back.Sadly my customer experience with V-twin outside of this wasn’t to the great standard that the instructor provided. I’d booked my accelerator rider training for end of season 2020 and took the theory, and understandably when the snow came early my training was cancelled. I was told that as soon as V Twin opened for the 2021 season I would be contacted right away to book in my training since I’d already paid. When it came to early March, I figured I’d just send a follow up email, asking roughly when V Twin would start the trainings back up. I didn’t hear anything back after a couple of weeks, but happened to be driving one day and saw the new rider course happening. I tried calling to see if I’d be able to book in my training since V Twin seemed to now be open, and left a message. After again not hearing back I called and left a message, and then followed up with an email. I eventually received a call from an unknown staff member (they did not introduce themselves or that they were calling from V-Twin) and they were extremely rude to me over the phone, being very abrupt whenever I tried to ask a question about the training. The person was so rude I was made to feel like I had done something wrong, even though all I was trying to do was inquire about a service I’d already paid for.

Had Mark as a pre-road test session instructor. He cleared up so many of my questions and pointed out a lot of things to watch out for in the test. Just took the road test and passed it with literally zero recommendations for improvement by the tester. Mark, thanks man. You’re a legend. Much appreciated V-Twin!!!

I had such a great experience with V Twin! I had never rode a motorcycle before I took the New Rider Course - I was very nervous, but they went through all of the basic skills and by the end of the second weekend I was riding around town with no issues. Gordon was a great and patient instructor!

“Highly recommend” you take your training with V-Twin Motorcycle Riding School. If you plan on getting a motorcycle; it is a MUST to learn from the professionals. It’s invaluable training that will absolutely make you the best rider you could be. Their training has made me knowledgeable about motorcycles and riding techniques, which has ultimately made me a confident rider that I ride my motorcycle year-round. I will be forever grateful for the above and beyond training that I was provided with.V-Twin you guys are the BEST!!! Thank-you so much❤️