I took this class 3 times back during the pandemic and just never wrote a review I don't think. But I came across it again online and thought I should. Everything they say in their website is true. I trained with a guy named Iilyas. He was super cool and chill and didn't freak out when I messed up. In the first session I was working all the way through third gear and coming to a good stops. In the second session my slow speed maneuverability improved. It's actually easier to go fast than slow. I took the third session for fun because I didn't have a bike yet and I just wanted to ride for two hours. If I could afford it I would come again just to keep training and learning. 1 on 1 was a lot less intimidating as well. And when I came I had only ever been on a bike once in a parking lot with my brother and never left third gear or understand what a clutch or break was. Just one session and I felt comfortable on a bike. Also, they had headphones in the helmet talking me through every step. It was great. read more

Very helpful and reliable couple. Took my DMV test with one of there motorcycle and passed!

LAX Motorcyle Rental! Can't say nothing but the best! Ilyas and his wife , they are both so nice and easy to deal with! Easy to set an appointment and everything! I took a DMV M1 exam, and I got it! $50 for the rental, with insurance and current registration, nothing to worry about when you go to the DMV. My only advice is if you are planning to get an M1 license, don't get the 50cc scooter to avoid any confusion on the DMV, because some examiners on the DMV might consider it to be on the M2 class. Just an advice,(based on my experience) lol! But I fought that it should be an M1! But other than that! This place is perfect! And I want to support small business like this around the neighborhood!! They are Not trying to over charge or whatever, the most honest of them all! Thanks Ilyas!! Btw I passed!! read more

It was simple to rent, affordable. Owner is a cool guy and he usually has something to rent on any given day.

Very friendly and knowledgeable guy. He's responsive via email and very accommodating. He made the experience memorable. I learned a lot from him as well. Glad the internet helped me discover his services. Fair pricing is the cherry on top. read more

I first called Illyas regarding my upcoming DMV skills test so he had me meet up with him the night before for an hour to practice in a parking lot. Later, we had gone to the Hawthorne DMV bc the gates were still open an practiced the actual course. I passed the first time at the Torrance DMV with the Honda Grom and he prepared me so much. I 100% recommend Illyas for anyone going for their DMV skills test. Thanks again Illyas! read more

LAX Motorcycle Rental - Motorcycle Rental Near Me - Hawthorne, California

Great customer service. Business is ran from an apartment, however this is a reputable business. The owners go above and beyond to take care of their customers. read more

Should be called "Flexible Bike Rentals"! My flight to LAX was delayed by 8 hours putting my arrival at 8pm on New Years Eve. They stayed in touch with me throughout the day and made special arrangements to have someone available to meet me. When I returned the bike a few days later the owner offered to drive me back to LAX himself. The only negative I found was the quality of half helmets available. Recommend you bring your own helmet for comfort, for and quality. Otherwise this is the best option for an inexpensive, flexible rental in LA. read more

Answered the Phone, gave me a price. 50 BUCKS to give me a bike to help me pass my M1. I got a DMV Test scheduled for the next day a DMV nearest them in Hawthorne. They texted me address, had their own little chalk practice course. Totally Worth it, Great People, Good Value and Easy Structure. Anyone who cant pass their m1 on their current bike, try The Honda 250. It saved me. read more

LAX Motorcycle Rental was awesome to deal with. I recently passed the MSF course and got my M1 license, but felt like I needed to brush up on my shifting and throttle control before taking delivery of my new bike (2014 KTM 690 Enduro R). I reached out to Elijah at LAXMR and it turns out they have the best prices in town. Basically, you get a 2 week rental for what the other guys charge for a single day. If you rent for an entire month, you will get an even better deal. Basic insurance is included. Elijah is amazingly chill. If the bike sustains some light damage from a drop, he would probably shrug it off. If you weren't able to ride because it rained all weekend (as was my case), he might give you a free day if you ask nicely. He noticed I was a bit shaky when I took delivery of the bike, so he actually gave me some free instruction in the parking lot across the street. He also teaches a motorcycle class, which I have not tried, but he seems like a knowledgeable and patient teacher, and the price is pretty cheap. The motorcycle I rented, a Honda Nighthawk 250, was operable. It had a broken mirror, it was a little dirty, old and rusted and hated being run without the choke on. HOWEVER, it was reliable, all the lights worked, the horn got the attention of some distracted drivers, the tires had tread on them, and the brakes stopped me just fine. When I picked it up, it had almost a full tank of gas, was topped off with oil, and had air in the tires. I would not expect to rent a bike that is going to wow your friends at this price, or one that is butt-puckering-fast. That would not be realistic. Basically, it did the job I needed it to do so I have no complaints. If you are like me and need to brush up to take delivery of your new bike, or perhaps you are still trying to decide what bike is right for you, do yourself a favor and contact Elijah at LAX Motorcycle Rental. Shoot, even if you are from out of town and need some cheap transportation, give this guy a call--its way cheaper than a rental car from Enterprise. read more

I booked a motorcycle ,Flights got delayed call to let them know they let me pick up the bike when i got there at 8.30 pm instead of the 12noon as booked . Put over 400 miles on the bike and had no issues .Great people understood situation, and made it work for me !!! I will be back again much more to see in California .Thanks again Great people read more

Skip the Eagle Riders and go with these guys. I rented the Blue/white scooter for my M1test at Hawthorne DMV. I practiced with Ilyas for 1 hour the day before, and picked up the scooter from him at 7AM the day of the test. Pick up and return was super easy. DMV is only 4 minutes away. I was even able to practice for 15 minutes before DMV employees started coming in at 7:30. The price is very reasonable. Would definitely recommend to anyone trying to get their M1 license. read more

If you can ride, definitely consider this for a trip to the Los Angeles area! The traffic was exactly as expected.. backed up on the freeways especially if you're going to a well populated event. Bundle up as the night rides can be chilly. A wind breaker would do the trip. Ilyas was such a polite guy. Made the process easy as it can be. In and out with no hassle. Plus the price cannot be beat in the area. I enjoyed my rental and most definitely would come back on my next visit! read more

Very friendly and easy to deal with. Knowledgeable too, so be sure to to take advantage of that if you need any advice for your trip. If you are looking because you are going to try for an M1 license then stop looking. Book an appointment at the Hawthorne DMV location right down the street and give these guys a call to arrange for your bike. read more

I was skeptical because of the location and home business aspect but was quickly won over by Ilyas's sense of humor. I started with a Suzuki Boulevard C50 800 cc. Great condition and smooth ride. The next day I tried the Honda Blackhawk 250 cc which had a rattlly sound but which I was assured was a characteristic of the Blackhawk. Finally on the third day I tried the Honda Grom, which was brand new. High quality bikes at a third of the rental prices elsewhere, which is a function of their low overhead. They were flexible about my return times and I will definitely be back to try their sports bike! read more

This guy was Kool I rent a little scooter from him Nice little Honda smooth ride good service too. read more

Excellent service and pricing! Rental Motorcycles are top notch, very well maintained, beautiful. Rental jacket and helmet sub par but overall highly highly recommend this place. read more

Rented their suzuki sv650 and had a great time riding up the coast. Price was unbelievable and their service was great. Located in an apt complex but they are legit. Would recommend to anyone. read more

The owners were fantastic! They were courteous, helpful, kind and professional. Pricing is extremely competitive, and they have the best rates around! Trust me, I've looked. If you're looking for a day to cruise around with friends, check em out! read more

Rented a 650 vstar for the weekend. This is a great place to rent a motorcycle and I highly recommend. I hadn't road a bike in a long time and just went through the motorcycle safety course and got my M1 in California. This is a great option if you are really not too sure what you want to buy and need to practice. The bike came with insurance, and was an excellent deal. read more

Came to Ilyas & his wife for some assistance in renting a bike to get my DMV m/c license. Very convenient. No bs. So helpful. Good pricing. Enjoyed my first experience so much that I came back soon after for a weekend rental. And it was even better. Will be back again! read more

The best learning experience ever! These guys are the best of the best & well worth it. You will lose every bad habit you have with riding when you come here read more

I've rented from LAX Motorcycle Rental on different ocassions and every time is a pleasure. Their prices are untouchable, and their flexibility when it come to pick up and return could not be beat. Highly recommend to anyone! read more

Amazing service. Great people. Ilyas and his wife run the business out of their living room, and it might not look like much, but it'll be one of the most affordable and personally attentive motorcycle rental experiences you can have. Skip eagle riders, use these guys!! read more

Very nice, flexible and honest people runing this buisness. Rented a suzuki 850cc bike, for a very low price (low for L A). Bike was in a relatively great condition except some wierd whistle noise from the electric system, and some scratches. Other then that, very good bike, with a cellphone mount and a usb charging slot. (Good for gps usage) Was given a helmet and gloves for free, though not in a very good condition. Also rented a riding jacket, for an ok price. Jacket was good. Amazing rental expirience, will rent from them again if I'll be back in L A. read more

Hands down BEST place to rent a motorcycle or take a training class in SoCal. Great prices and even better instructor/ business owner. I've given 5 stars before but none were as deserving as LAX Motorcycle Rental. Highly Recommend read more

Last year, my husband rented a scooter to use for his motorcycle test at the DMV. Pick-up and drop-off was a breeze and the guy was very nice. Price was very reasonable too. The only negative was that there wasn't a big selection of motorcycles/scooters to choose from. read more

These guys are amazing.....nice people that you can rely on. I took lessons to get my licence and now rent occasionally when I need to try out a bike or need something different than my cruiser. The bikes they offer really do meet my needs, and they will go out of their way to accomodate your needs. Highly recommend. read more

I rented 250cc honda nighthawk for a week. It was in a good condition and easy to ride. I had so much fun! Owner and his wife were very nice and willing to help customers. I called them asking some questions multiple times and they answered me right away. I will come back to rent a bigger bike in future!:) read more

Me and my friend called 2 days ahead asking for 2 bikes v star, the guy responded right back within minutes. He texted us on the pick up day to confirm. Got there, took the bikes, had so much fun. They took care of the helmets and jackets, they were clean and some of them were even brand new. Definitely we are going back soon. read more

These guys are great. Great service and the bike was in excellent condition. Even had a scheduling conflict and they worked with me. If you want a nice cheap motorcycle to ride around town or learn in giventhese guys a try. read more

The best that there is! I rented two bikes for me ("old" rider) and my son (new rider) for a long weekend. Not only that they had the best prices around but they were the nicest people to deal with. I highly recommend them to anyone interesting in riding, they have a nice selection and, again, they are really, really nice. They are more interested in you, that you are happy as a customer, and you can see that they are passionate about riding and they have the best prices! Unbeatable combination! read more

Elias and his wife are the nicest people. Their rental bikes are great and the price is unbeatable. I rented mine because I wanted a smaller bike to pass the DMV ride test. It worked out fine and Elias even offered tips while monitoring my driving on the course at the Hawthorne DMV at night. Great experience. They underpromise and overdeliver. I would love to see small businesses like theirs grow. read more

Ilyas (Elijah) rented one of his Honda Nighthawk 250s to me and he was very helpful, considerate and courteous. The other reviewers are right, Ilyas is a great guy to deal with! read more

I rented the Nighthawk 250. Everything was perfect. Friendly service and I will be back.

I rented a bike for the day to take a Sunday drive up the coast and into the Santa Monica Mountains. The bike was in good condition, the owner was nice and helpful, and the rental was hassle free. Also, you will not find better prices in LA. I highly recommend LAX MR. read more