twk0500 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

just took the MSF Basic Riders Course, it was 3 days. Classroom session was 5 hrs, 1st riding day was 4.5hrs and last day was 4 hrs. My class had only 9 riders, we all did well and really had no problems with the exercises and everyone passed with flying colors. The instructors did a great job from start to finish. Highly recommended to anyone who has never rode before.

redvision350 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

My Beginner's Rider Course was split up into 3 days. I probably differs since different places offer the course. You get enough hours to learn the skills. After that it is up to you to get on a bike and practice more!

Triple88a (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

The beginners one is 20 hours no matter if it's 4 days 5 hrs each or 3 days 4hrs first day and then 8 hrs the other 2 days.the intermediate is like 15 hours. 3 hours the first day and then like 6 hrs the other 2 days. I havent taken the expert one yet but will take it next year.I'd suggest it that if you took the beginners course, take the intermediate as well. Then when you get experience on your own bike take the expert. More practice wont hurt you.

madpistol (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

That seems to be the standard class that's taught for the Beginner Rider's Course. Ours was the same schedule as well.

crawmer27 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

Mine was three days. The first day was four hours of classroom learning, and the last two days consisted of five hours of riding each day.

NextUP21 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

How long does MSF last. days? hours? what's the time frame. I really trying to see how many hours of training you get.

thespazticbear (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I finished my MSF course about a month ago. It was the best decision I have ever made, and will not only introduce you to the world of motorcycling, but also provide a hands on coaching environment that you can learn to ride in safely and effectively. I'm currently riding a ZX6R and am having a blast (safely of course).

sn2727 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

yeah i just finished one too. we where lucky to get 10 mins of solid riding in a small circle

tribulation138 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

how do u like the your 250 ninja... i bought the 650r... awsome low end... Yet the msf coarse was great, i learned alot from that coarse....i suggest anyone who never rode b4 to take that coarse

JayT98 (November 30, 1999 at 12:00 am)

I have both a Ninja 500 and a Suzuki 600s bandit and my first bike was a 250. The ninja 500 gets from 0-60mph in 3.7 secs. the 600cc bandit gets to 60 in 4.2 secs. They have the same top speed. 500cc is not that much smaller than a 600cc bike. You can gear a 500cc to be faster than a 600 pretty easily. I love my bandit but wish i hadn't bought it because the 500cc feels about the same. People who don't know bikes usually make the comments like the one above.