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Knee and Wheelie class pics are ready for free download

May 31, 2016/0 Comments/in Announcement/by Can Akkaya

Superbike-Coach photographer Dean Lonskey has done a outstanding job last weekend at the knee and wheelie classes. All pics are ready for free download on the SBC gallery:

Superbike-Coach photographer Dean Lonskey pulls featured class pics

April 26, 2016/0 Comments/in Announcement/by Can Akkaya

Happy to present Dean Lonskey’s featured class pics from last Sundays Cornering School Day . Within this week- all pics are free for download. Only with Superbike-Coach

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Superbike-Coach Track Day Format Change

April 26, 2016/2 Comments/in About Superbike-Coach, Announcement/by Can Akkaya

We’ve decided to change the format of our track days to give the riders more riding time.

Till today the format was 7 sessions, 15 minutes each. We’ll change it to 7 sessions for 20 minutes each, How cool is that huh?! :-)

Group B+, Track Day, Experienced track and street riders- sport and race bikes
Group B, Track Day, Intermediate street riders- sporttour or sportbikes
Group C, Track Day, Low experienced street riders or track newbies- on all kinds of bikes

We’ll start doing it this way with our very next track day on July 3rd at Thunderhill West Raceway. Sign up and join our non-competitive track day which is highly reviewed. Our track day in a nutshell:

B+, B, and C group with respectful rules
Seven sessions of 20 minutes each
No bike preparation required (only mirrors and speedometer taping this time)
No track specific gear required (street rider gear in leather OR textile are accepted)
No ego driven Instructors racing each other
Control riders for etiquette
Coach Can Akkaya on the track to help riders in all groups
No competitive atmosphere
Professional track Marshall’s
Emergency crew
Free ideal line west seminar by headcoach Can
All bikes and rider levels are welcome
Free sport photography
Only $150 bux

Come and feel what makes Superbike-Coach track days different!

Superbike-Coach track day from April 30th to July 3rd!

March 31, 2016/0 Comments/in Announcement/by Can Akkaya

It’s official now… we rescheduled the Superbike-Coach track day from April 30th to Sunday July 3rd! This is darn cool because you guys have all a looong 4th of July weekend, and our July’s are a sunshine guarantee :) Here are some facts:

Track newbie to intermediate oriented!

ALL types of bikes OK!

NO bike preparation required!

NO track specific gear required!

FREE ideal line west seminar!

FREE sport photography!

4 rider level groups!

Only $150 for a Sunday track day!

Superbike-Coach!

https://www.superbike-coach.com/events/track-day-thunderhill-west-raceway-2

We are taking Credit Cards now

March 25, 2016/0 Comments/in Announcement/by Can Akkaya

After a long journey we finally could add credit cards as a payment option.

1st Superbike-Coach Track Day highly reviewed

March 23, 2016/12 Comments/in About Superbike-Coach, Experience/by Can Akkaya

I can’t put in words what it meant to me as we booked out Superbike-Coach’s first organized track day ever- but as 90% of the riders showed up regardless to the weather forecast… that made me real proud. And those people got rewarded for it big time, because the first session was dry and the last three as well.

It was the smoothest going track day I’ve ever been to. These guys didn’t miss a beat. Everybody had a great time even though the first half of the day was wet.- Dave Miao, Track Day, Thunderhill West

Our mission… to deliver a safe and hassle free place where every rider- on every bike can pursuit the happiness. No pressure- no ego- no overrated requirements in gear and bike. The Superbike-Coach team delivered, and beyond.In all the years of working with track providers… I knew what i would have to do to be different, and many experienced track riders confirmed that I did. Even in these conditions we put 5 crashes to the book. No injuries, and all could keep going with the track day.

I wanted to personally thank you for the riding help I have received from your classes in the past six months (CSD1, CSD2, and Track Day) as they have greatly helped in quelling my ‘street ride’ cornering fears – even in the rain- Jerry McHugh, Track Day, Thunderhill West Raceway

My team worked their butts off to make everything right. With lots of laughter’s and heart they helped to made it an unforgettable experience for our riders. Many of them were/are students of the Superbike-Coach Corp, and that made it feel family. Over 2600 pictures has been made by Superbike-Coach photographer Dean Lonskey, who is also working his tail off during this week to get those picture ready for free (!) download. Also a big THX to my control riders Jerry (B+), Steve and David (B), Dan (C) and Kevin (D), who showed patience and respect to everyone. That’s not common these days! I’ve been blessed to have such a enthusiastic team.

The fact that you guys pulled this off for such a good price, with very little in the way of barring someone from trying it out, and the pictures will be available for free….simply amazing- Ryan George, Track Day, Thunderhill West Raceway

I’ve been so proud for my boys and girls, cuz’ even as it began to rain… they were standing on the grid and all came back in loaded with new things and experiences and a even bigger smile on their faces. The Clubhouse was packed with people as I began my free ‘Ideal Line West Seminar’ at lunch time, and I was even more happy as they told me how much it made them better after all. I was so happy for them as the sun took over.

But it wouldn’t be me if I were totally satisfied, and not seeing what we could have done better. Also that’s why I am happily announcing our very next Superbike-Coach Track Day on April 30th 2016 at Thunderhill West Raceway. Come and join the family!

Headcoach Can Akkaya

This video displays how respectful and careful we are handling our riders at our track days. We have space for every rider level and every type of motorcycle in one of 4 groups. Coach Can Akkaya is in almost all sessions out to lead the line and to have some fun himself as you can see. Our track days are highly reviewed. Come and see yourself.

Monster Motorsports in Modesto

March 21, 2016/1 Comment/in About Superbike-Coach, Announcement/by Can Akkaya

Monster Motorsports are taking good care of the Superbike-Coach fleet. All our bikes need to be safe and enjoyable to ride, so that we can deliver what we’re promising to our students on the track and on the street. Coach Can: “Monster Motorsports is a family business, and only those are having the flexibility in regard quickness and pricing. You need a helping hand… those guys are the ones you want to call!“

Monster Motosports

1124 KANSAS AVE. B6, MODESTO, CA 95358

Phone: 209.524.6686

www.monstermotosports.com

      EXCELLENT  
   Based on 653 reviews 
    
 
 
 
   
 
 
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   Brian Wang 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience with Superbike Coach! I took both the Knee Down and Wheelie classes, and I really enjoyed both of them.

Can was an excellent instructor — very patient, professional, and easy to learn from. He explained everything clearly and gave helpful feedback throughout the classes, which made me feel much more confident on the bike.

Dean, the photographer, was also awesome. He captured a lot of great moments during the classes, and the photos turned out really nice.

All of the other staff members were friendly, helpful, and well organized as well. The whole experience was fun, professional, and definitely worth it.

Highly recommend Superbike Coach, and I’ll definitely be back for more classes!

Owner's reply
Thank you for your amazing and heartfelt review! We're thrilled you found value, confidence, and connection through the program. It's great to hear you felt supported, and we look forward to seeing your continued growth on the road.
  
 
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   Justin Van der mei 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm new to riding and was looking for a way to develop my skills and grow my confidence beyond the usual "watch it on  YouTube and try it on the streets" approach.   So I pulled the trigger and signed up for the day 1 cornering class.  I knew right away when coach started in on his introductory speech that I had made a great decision, and the rest of the day only continued to confirm that.   And not only was it full of highly valuable education,  it was fun as hell too!   I've signed up for the second day as well and can't wait. If you're reading this and still on the fence, please take my advice and do it; you'll be glad you did!
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Post Day 3 review:

I've been holding out on this one, mainly because I like to see coach Can squirm while waiting for his reviews to come in.
Mainly, though, I wanted to offer an honest and heartfelt review having completed all 3 days of cornering classes.
I can honestly say that I rode away from day 3 feeling more confident and better equipped to take on the challenges of the road.   That being said, this is a continuing learning process.  Coach offered us a variety of tools we can use; it's up to us to honor his teachings and practice all that we learned over those three days.   If not I fear he'll haunt our dreams and rip out our souls.
To add to all that, I really must talk about how welcoming and supportive the entire crew is.   They're all deeply invested in making sure that everyone is having a positive experience.   There's also a connection that forms over the course of the three sessions,  wherein, I believe, all the participants are made to feel "seen."  Not just random faces in a crowd, but members of a tribe.   That's one of the true beauties I found by the end of day three.
Much love and many thanks to entire superbike-coach team!

Owner's reply
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled you and your son enjoyed the classes and found them valuable. Your kind words mean a lot to Coach—looking forward to seeing you both back for more!
  
 
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   David Miller 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My son and I completed the 3 day cornering classes. I can't thank Coach enough for everything we have learned. The classes were a blast and his passion for riders is top notch. We will definitely retake the classes again. Even if you have been riding for years, these classes will help you out more than you realize.

Keep it up Coach!

Owner's reply
Thank you for your detailed review and for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled to hear how much you've gained from the classes. Your feedback about lunch is noted, and we'll work on improving it.
  
 
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   Ralph Acosta 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Classes Taken(Will get updated periodically)
Cornering Day 1
Cornering Day 2
Cornering Day 3
Suspension

I have attended Cornering Day 1 of 3 and a Suspension class so far. I have already signed up for multiple other sessions with this team.  I am not necessarily a beginner, but I have not ridden in 13 years since my lowside.

I can wholeheartedly endorse this team and coach for what they have taught me so far. The skills I've learned here have made me more confident as a rider and taking care of my own machine. Track time is also very beneficial since it is the safer riding environment in order to up your skills.

As for the staff, they're all highly professional and are willing to take your questions and answer to the best of their ability. It is a large class, so you won't get 1 on 1's really, but there's an option for that if you want lol. So no complaints there.

Coach is very knowledgeable and does have a rough tongue, but I personally like that. If you don't have thick skin or can't take a joke, that's your problem. I came to these guys to learn and the knowledge I've gained is immense.

Go sign up now. Do your research on the classes. That 1 star review is a dude complaining cus a guy's skill level wasn't high enough but he went anyways to an advanced class. Go through the steps. Don't skip out and book Cornering Day 1 at least.

Edit:
Day 2. More advanced stuff. Remember stuff from first day or you'll be lacking. Body position was fun, but no pics of that?! Dawg! That was when I looked the coolest lol. Uber steering. Yeah, it works learn it. It'll be very useful. Counter-steering. Yes, Will for sure get better at it.

Edit 09/15/2026:
Cornering Day 3. Lots of new skills learned which could save you out there in the streets, as well as making you a faster and safer rider overall. Trail Braking, while I already was doing it, was better refined with the feedback, and practice I got in the class. This for sure will make you a safer rider overall. Learning to brake, emergency brake, during a lean. Oh yeah, this for sure can save your butt in the future. Completed all 3 days. I for sure will come back as a refresher annually at least. Practicing these techniques is what will hammer it into your muscle memory.

Note: The lunch could be better. I bring my own now lol.

Owner's reply
Thank you for sharing your experiences and enthusiasm! We're thrilled to hear how much you've gained from our classes and track days. It's great to see your growth as a rider, and we can't wait to welcome you back!
  
 
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   David Schwartz 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 2026:

There’s no reason to be content with your riding skill. Coach will help you unlock the rider you want to be. I’ve been riding since 2010 and in 2018 I started training with Coach Can. Days 1-3 are the real deal and you should sign up too. I went with 4 friends this year and we had an absolute blast! The focus is not about speed, it’s about being in control and proper technique, sited is a side effect of doing this right! Coach has taught me so much riding and life. If you want improvement to your riding, this is the class you need. New riders, veteran riders, it doesn’t matter your skill level, I promise you will learn new skills. I am a much safer rider now thanks to coach and will keep coming back to his classes and track days.

This is the best upgrade you can get for your bike!
WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR??
LET’S RIDE!!!!

2018:
So far I’ve been in Cornering School Day 1, Track day at Thunderhill West, and the Suspension workshop/Track time and I have to say each program has been an absolute blast!

The skills and techniques I learned from Cornering School Day One will stay with me for the rest of my riding career! I now have more control and confidence with EVERY bike I ride. The cornering program is exactly the type of school I was looking for. Don’t waste your time and money with parking lots & cones, videos or books, get on the track with Can! He will show you the ways. If you're interested in improving your skills I HIGHLY recommend these classes. The free photography with every class is always awesome and  the memories great to look back on. They're is a reason they sell out quickly.

After Cornering School Day One I decided to try Track Day: Thunder Hill West, I was a little nervous but really excited to get on a large track for the first time. The atmosphere is welcoming to first timers so I didn’t feel out of place or intimidated and being able to apply the skills from day one was an absolute hoot. Taking corners knowing that there's no gravel, cars, trees, etc. and riding on a closed coursed with every corner being monitored and controled allowed me to ride the bike to a limit that I would never dare come near on the streets,  and that was just in C group! What are you waiting for? Go ride track!

Suspension Workshop/Track Time. Riding Little 99 is always a good time, but the Workshop is what really made it a great experience. Learing about what my bike is doing in a corner with it's suspension helped me better understand what exactly is going on underneath me everytime I swing a leg over.  It was awesome having help tailor my stock bike to make it a perfect fit for me  I had no idea how much I was missing out on with my bike. The adjustments made to my bike really improved to the ride quality, which translated to more control. I'm also very eager to apply the recommendations I was given for my bike's suspension.

Owner's reply
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience! We're thrilled the course helped refine your skills and mindset, and that you found value in both the instruction and camaraderie. Your insights will surely resonate with other riders seeking to grow.
  
 
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   Yi Xie 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I ride an S1000RR, and I got there by going from a 400cc cruiser to a liter bike in five years. Somewhere in that jump I picked up an ego and told myself I knew things. I didn't, which is why I signed up.

The bike is not the point at this school. The course is about skill, and one of the first things it made obvious is how slow I actually am. Not slow in a discouraging way, just measurably slow, with a lot of room left. I could feel the gap clearly for the first time, and now I want to close it.

Day 1 isn't really about "advanced" technique, though a few people did their first stoppie that day. It's about mindset. Coach Can spends real time on how to slow down in order to go fast, and on thinking critically instead of taking whatever the internet says is right or wrong. That framing carried past the parking lot and into how I approach things off the bike.

The vibe is the other thing worth mentioning. Supermoto, cruiser, Gold Wing, naked, sport bike, all in the same group, and nobody was made to feel out of place. A couple of people dropped their bikes and the coach team jumped in to help fix them. Shout out to Dean, who ran all over the lot hunting down a single nut so someone could keep riding.

And on Day 2 I got my result before lunch. I went in unable to get my knee down and came out of that first morning starting to actually do it, on top of real work on body positioning.

About Coach Can: he's direct in both directions. When you're doing something well, you know the praise is real. When you're making a mistake, he calls it out on the spot instead of letting you rehearse it for another twenty passes. Sitting through his instruction feels like old school stand up comedy with an enormous amount of practical riding technique baked in.

Riding has always been the thing that keeps my head in order, and I didn't expect a cornering school to add to that. It did. There's a surprising amount of life philosophy folded into the riding instruction, and it lands harder because it's attached to something physical you just did badly and then did better.

I'll be back, including for courses I've already taken, because there's obviously more in them than I could absorb the first time. If you're a rider who thinks he's got it figured out, this is a good place to find out otherwise.

Fair warning: it's a long day, it's physical, and if you don't like being corrected in front of other people, this isn't for you. That's also exactly why it works.

Owner's reply
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're so glad the personalized feedback and Can's guidance were helpful for you. Hearing your plans to continue with Cornering Days 1–3 is fantastic—happy riding and practice!
  
 
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   Jay Reganti 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I took the Road Skills 1-on-1 class last week and had a great experience. The personalized feedback was easily the most valuable part of the class.

We started with parking lot drills, U-turns, and braking practice, where Can’s tips on proper and emergency braking were really helpful. We then moved onto twisty roads and worked on vision, lines, late apexes, and cornering techniques.

As a returning rider after almost a decade away from motorcycles, the class helped me identify specific areas I need to improve and gave me a lot to practice going forward. Can has a wealth of riding knowledge, and getting one-on-one feedback on my actual riding and mistakes was extremely valuable.

I highly recommend the Road Skills class to anyone looking to improve their street riding. I enjoyed it enough that I’m already planning to take Cornering Days 1–3!

Owner's reply
Thank you for sharing such an in-depth and honest review! We're thrilled to hear Coach Akkaya's approach made such a meaningful impact on your confidence and learning journey. Your insights will surely inspire others considering starting their motorcycle adventure!
  
 
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   Heman Perdomo 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. 'll give my honest opinion from a 34-year-old who has absolutely never ridden a motorcycle in my life and was pretty sure I never would. I took the one-on-one with Coach Akkaya. When you meet the coach, if you are a complete noob like myself, you might feel a bit intimidated. The dude has a very extensive background in motorcycles, not only in his technical career, but also in his personal journey, and I'd dare to say his spiritual connection with riding is extensive as well. As a result of this, you finish off with someone who is very good at what they do and very passionate. This being said, expect a no-BS type of persona, a kind of personality that says, "Don't waste my time, I won't waste yours," but not in a bad way.Which, in my opinion, is exactly what you need when we are talking about your life being on the line. If you choose to do the one-on-one and you know absolutely nothing, come in humble, be transparent, and let yourself be coached. I came here not knowing a goddamn thing, extremely anxious, and with very low confidence, to the point where I thought once I got on the bike I would chicken out and it would be one of those things. Coach could see this in me and he just worked with me as an individual and helped me through the process. I almost felt like the class was tailored to me personally. It was the opposite of what I was being offered from other places. I left that day knowing how to actually get on a motorcycle, shift, brake, and even get some speed. Obviously, I need more work before I get on the road, but I truly feel like I left that practice a better version of myself than I was before I came in. It was actually one of the best days of my life, with newfound confidence, feeling 10 feet tall, and a skill I never thought I would have.

I also have to mention this was not my first option because I wanted a Harley and I thought this was just for sportbikes. I went to Harley, a complete noob, to check out the course, and before I knew it, I was signing papers and getting a 1600cc bike delivered to my house under the pitch that they would deliver it to me and pay for a course. Because of a technical issue on their side, I did not leave that day with a motorcycle. It was all easy hopes and dreams. That would have most likely at best made me crash a brand new, beautiful bike, and at worst, I could have lost my life. This is very common, apparently. In contrast to Coach Akkaya, who recommended I buy an actual pedal bike for practice, these guys are literally saving people's lives. Education is probably one of the main factors when it comes to losing your life on a motorcycle. The DMV will make you brake a couple of times, drive in a circle, and now you can go on the freeway with huge trucks and all sorts of situations even pros sometimes have difficulties with. That is just a recipe for disaster.I truly believe educating yourself as much as possible with courses and good coaches that are not trying to just make a quick buck and actually care for your health is crucial, and these guys are exactly that.
now the price.  I have to say 75 bucks for an hour, and I learned so much in this hour, is pretty much giving the class for free. I'm not going to criticize it because I'm sure they have their reasons. But as a business owner and in this current economy, 75 dollars is a gift. Very economic for what you are getting. in my opinion worth atleast 300 an hour. If you are new and scared or think you're too old to start or for any reason not doing it, I'd say just go with the flow, don't deny yourself the opportunity. 100% recommend.

Owner's reply
Thank you for sharing such a detailed review of your experience! We're thrilled to hear how the course helped you refine vital skills and boost confidence. Your feedback highlights its real-world value. Looking forward to seeing you again!
  
 
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   Robin Egan 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. WHAT A DIFFERENCE
!If you are a street rider looking to build real-world confidence, you need to sign up for next year’s Ladies Cornering Class with Superbike Coach Corp. Held on a closed kart track, this course was technically geared toward beginner street riders. However, as an experienced street and track rider, I can confidently say this course still offered many benefits. It helped me identify bad habits and dialed in foundational safety skills that translate directly to twisty backroads.

Here is what made this experience beneficial for me:
CHANGING MY MIND ABOUT THE TRAINING COURSE
I will be honest: I was never quite fond of the tight little kart track before this clinic. Although the surface of the course was older with concrete patches and tar snakes, it actually better mimicked a real street experience. Once the coaches taught me the correct line, everything clicked. WHAT A DIFFERENCE that made! Learning exactly where to position the bike completely altered the experience, turning what used to be a stressful layout into the perfect, controlled laboratory for perfecting street geometry.

SHIFTING FOR SMOOTHNESS, NOT SPEED
One of my biggest personal breakthroughs was changing how I thought about my gears. I learned that shifting into the next gear wasn’t always about trying to go faster. It actually made the bike significantly smoother. Upshifting stabilized my chassis, settled the engine, and took all the jerky nervousness out of my riding. It was a masterclass in finesse over speed.

STREET SURVIVAL: "VIEWING" AND SAFEST LINES
Head Coach Jill Akkaya and her team maintained a relentless focus on safety. Everything they taught centered on a core philosophy: Lean = Risk. To keep us safe on public roads, they focused heavily on two main skills:
*The "Viewing" Drill: We worked extensively on training our eyes to look much farther ahead of where the front tire was. We practiced viewing and predicting upcoming corners, which gave me the time to react before I was already in the turn.
*The Safest Lines: They taught us how to read a corner to find the line that requires the absolute least amount of lean angle. By minimizing our lean, we drastically reduced our risk on twisty roads.

EMERGENCY BRAKING: THE LIFESAVER
We also did an emergency braking drill, which came in handy sooner than I ever expected. In our very next riding session, I came into a corner too hot and completely over-blew the turn. Even with my background, survival reactions can kick in, but my fresh muscle memory from the drill instantly took over instead. I was able to bring the bike to a very quick, safe stop right there. The safety habits they introduced us to literally prevented me from going off track that same day.

THE VERDICT
Jill Akkaya created a supportive, ego-free space. This inaugural Ladies Cornering Class is currently only offered once per year, so spots are limited. Whether you are a brand new rider or someone with thousands of miles on the odometer and track days under your belt, keep your eyes on their schedule—this course delivered essential tools to stay alive on the streets.

Owner's reply
We're thrilled to hear you had an awesome day and learned so much! Jill will be so pleased to know her instruction made a difference. Thank you for sharing your experience!
  
 
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   Nikki Hicks 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Took the all Ladies Cornering Course and Jill did an amazing job instructing. Had such a awesome day and learned so much!

Owner's reply
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're thrilled our Women's class made your first track day so memorable and helped build your confidence. We look forward to seeing you in future classes and continuing your journey on a sport bike!
  
 
  
  
 
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