Current News & Events

Big Apple Motorcycle School featured in Accelerate Magazine

Thursday, August 19, 2010
The Big Apple Motorcycle School is featured in the Rider’s of Kawasaki (ROK) Accelerate Magazine. The article is centered on how the school utilizes its fleet of Kawasaki 125cc Eliminator motorcycles. Please see the Accelerate Magazine article for more information.

Big Apple Motorcycle School to begin MSF BasicRider Course in August

Tuesday, July 29, 2010
The Big Apple Motorcycle School has been certified as an authorized provider of the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Basic RiderCourse! The BRC is an intense 3-day group class that will be run Friday evening, Saturday (morning or afternoon) and Sunday (morning or afternoon). The BRC provides 5-hours of classroom study and 10-hours of on-motorcycle training. Each class can have up to 12 students with 2 instructors. Successful completion of the course will provide the student with a road test waiver that combined with a New York State motorcycle learner’s permit will yield a motorcycle license endorsement. Our first class will take place the weekend of Friday, August 13, through Sunday, August 15. Please see Classes and Pricing for more information or to register.

Big Apple Motorcycle School Spring Ride

Sunday, May 23, 2010
The Big Apple Motorcycle School will be holding our Spring Ride on Sunday, May 23, 2010. The day will start at 8:30 AM with coffee and bagels provided. At 9 AM, the riders will then go out on a 75 mile group ride that will be suitable for all levels of riders. This ride will be scenic-paced and allow those who have never riden in a group to learn proper group riding techniques. There will be a rest stop and the ride will end at a restaurant for lunch. All riders must be properly licensed and their motorcycles must be registered and insured. Proper riding gear including at the minimum, over-the-ankle boots, long pants, long sleeve shirt, full-fingered gloves and DOT-helmet and eye protection are required. A preride inspection of all motorcycles will be performed. Please arrive with a full tank of gas. The ride will start from the Bagel Factory, 255 Airport Plaza Blvd, Farmindale (next to Bed, Bath and Beyond). Airport Plaza is at the corner of Route 110 and Conklin Street (Route 24) in Farmingdale, just north of Republic Airport. A fun day is planned for all! Please email us if you plan to attend.

Big Apple Motorcycle School to give seminars at Americade

Thursday, June 10, 2010
The Big Apple Motorcycle School will be giving two seminars at Americade, the world’s largest motorcycle touring rally, on Thursday, June 10, 2010. “Get Into Riding – It’s Your Turn Now!” will be given at 1 PM. President Diane Ortiz and Vice President George Tranos will lead an informative session. Get the “inside information” to make you more comfortable and confident entering the sport. If you’ve always wanted to ride a motorcycle or even just dreamed about it but were afraid of what you didn’t know.. now’s the chance to find out! We will walk you through the skills you need to become a safe and proficient rider as well as getting the right gear, the right helmet and other issues facing prospective riders. Come down and get all the information you will need to begin your journey from certified instructors from the Big Apple Motorcycle School. “Bring Your Riding to the Next Level” will be given at 3 PM. What makes a good rider and what criteria would you use to measure your skill? How do we improve? Certified Instructors and motorcycle journalists Geaorge and Diane will help you find answers. The location of the seminars are in the forum rooms at the Roaring Brook Ranch. Americade registration is required to attend. Please see Americade Website for more information.