[4] The MSF fosters a "ride safe" attitude, and promotes lifelong learning for motorcyclists.

It also participates in government relations, motorcycle safety research, public awareness campaigns, and technical assistance to state training and licensing programs.

As of January 2020[update], the Motorcycle Safety Foundation has published 28 RiderCourses for current or prospective motorcyclists.

[7] All United States military personnel are required to graduate from an MSF course to ride a motorcycle either on or off base.

[8] A 2006 lawsuit by the MSF over alleged intellectual property infringement by the Team Oregon Rider Safety Program was settled in 2008.