MSF vs Harley Riding academy

MSF put together a special version of their curriculum called "Rider's Edge" especially for the Harley Davidson market. I don't know if the Harley Riding Academy uses that curriculum or not but I'd suspect they do.

As far as the training is concerned pretty much the same actual motorcycle-related content is provided no matter which way you go. The Rider's Edge program has built-in marketing segments to give the students the opportunity to get to know their local dealer better.

I'm sure there are other differences as well, I'm not that familiar with Rider's Edge since I never took it or certified to teach it. But a lot of my colleagues in the conventional MSF family did the crossover and managed it pretty well. Once they started working the Rider's Edge stuff they didn't want to go back to the other because the HD version paid a lot better.

 

If you cant pass your motorcycle skills test to get your license on a Harley, you shouldn't be allowed to ride anything on 2 wheels.

 

I have a friend that is new to riding street, but rode dirt as a kid. I encouraged the MSF but they wont start teaching the new year around here for 2.5 more months. S they are now signed up at a local HD for the Harley version. I guess I'll see how it goes. I just be sure to warn them of the marketing pitch. The price was the same as the MSF course

 

The MSF course and the Rider's Edge Academy of Motorcycling course utilize the same curriculum.
Rider's Edge instructors are MSF instructors with some added training from corporate HD.
Rider's Edge courses will only use Buell Blasts, while MSF courses have a variety of bikes.
You get the same completion card that is used at the DMV and for insurance discounts from both courses.
Both are good programs, last I checked Rider's Edge courses were supposed to offer more of a "cloth napkin" feel.