Bartels Makes History: First U.S. Motorcycle Training on Electric LiveWire S2
Bartels Harley-Davidson Leads the Charge with Electric Motorcycle Licensing in the U.S.
Bartels Harley-Davidson in Marina del Rey is proud to be the first dealership in the country to offer certified rider training on electric motorcycles through our Rider Academy.
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Why This Matters
Until now, new riders were required to train on gas-powered motorcycles — even if their end goal was to ride electric. Bartels is proud to break that barrier, now offering beginner-friendly training on the LiveWire S2 Del Mar and S2 Mulholland.
No clutch. No gears. Just pure focus on what matters: balance, braking, and throttle control.
What’s Included:
CMSP-certified course on electric bikes
DL-389 certificate issued (waives DMV riding test)
Located at our Marina del Rey facility
Weekly classes available now
“We’re giving new riders a smarter, simpler, and more future-ready way to get licensed,” said Glenn Bartels. “It’s been amazing to see the enthusiasm from both students and the press.”
Ready to join the electric revolution?
✅ Enroll in our next class here
📞 Or call us at (310) 823-1112