Founder-led motorcycle training where skills meet safety
Founder of STAR - Academy | Riders | Track
CEO & Chief Training Instructor
Suparna Sarkar is the founder of STAR - Academy | Riders | Track, where structured motorcycle training is built around safety, discipline, and rider confidence. She is widely respected for helping first-time, returning, and serious riders build the skills and judgment needed to ride responsibly.
“There is nothing more satisfying than seeing the happiness on someone's face when they learn to ride with you.”
The story behind STAR's safety-first approach to rider training
A techie-turned-marketer who chose to pursue her passion for motorcycling, Suparna built her expertise through years of riding across India and learning from accomplished off-road facilitators.
The experience, knowledge, and riding judgment gathered through these journeys shape the training methodology followed at STAR Academy and STAR Track.
Suparna realised that motorcycle rider training is often not taken seriously enough in India, and that many aspiring riders struggle to find a structured place to begin their motorcycling journey correctly.
STAR Track was created as a dedicated motorcycle training space, giving riders a controlled environment to learn, practise, and grow before stepping onto public roads and navigating real-life situations.
Over the past decade, Suparna has established herself as a respected rider coach, safety advocate, and community builder. Riders trust her for clear guidance, disciplined instruction, and a safety-first philosophy.
Through STAR Academy, she continues to shape a new generation of motorcyclists with a singular purpose: to ensure that every rider begins their journey where skills meet safety.
Suparna also built a rider community committed to responsible motorcycling: the Safe Tribe of Aware Riders.
The community extends the STAR philosophy beyond training sessions, helping riders stay connected to responsible riding habits, shared ethics, and respect for the roads they explore.
Training, practice, and community support for safer motorcycling
Structured motorcycle training for first-time, returning, and serious riders who want to build confidence through disciplined practice.
A safety-first riding community built around responsible group riding, awareness, and continued rider growth.
A dedicated private training track near Gwal Pahari where riders practise in a controlled environment before handling real roads.
Safety-First Training Philosophy
Suparna believes every rider can learn when the environment, instruction, and ethics are right. STAR trains women and men together because the road demands the same awareness, discipline, and respect from every motorcyclist.
Suparna believes motorcycling is defined more by a rider's mindset than by physical ability. Discipline, awareness, and respect matter before speed or strength.
Women and men train together, develop the same riding ethics, and build equal respect for fellow riders. Coaching adapts to the rider, not to stereotypes about gender, age, or background.
STAR trains riders in a safe, structured environment first, then prepares them to face traffic, uncertainty, and real-life road situations responsibly.
The goal is not just to make someone ride quickly, but to help every rider become safe, confident, and responsible on the road.
Rider programs and community work across major motorcycle brands before and alongside STAR
Worked in ride marshal and marketing roles, curating brand-led rider experiences and entering the motorcycle industry full-time.
Managed rides and engagement work, including relaunching the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group in India.
Managed North region community programs and rider experiences while working with Bajaj Auto's motorcycle communities.
Recognised for contributions to women motorcycle training and rider development.
Train at STAR under the guidance of Suparna Sarkar and her team to build a safer, more confident relationship with motorcycling.
IT Career & Air Force Selection
Worked as a QA Consultant at Infosys, Dell, and Macquarie Group. Selected for the Indian Air Force.
Pivot to Motorcycling
Joined Triumph Delhi as Ride Marshal and Marketing Manager, entering the motorcycle industry full-time.
Indian Motorcycle India
Became Rides and Engagement Manager at Indian Motorcycle India. Relaunched the Indian Motorcycle Riders Group (IMRG) India.
EagleRider India
Appointed Lead Training Instructor at EagleRider India, honing professional motorcycle training skills.
STAR Academy Co-founded
Co-founded Suparna's Two-wheel Riding Academy (STAR) in Gurgaon to bring structured motorcycle training to more riders in North India.
Bajaj Auto — North Region Communities
Managed KTM, Husqvarna, and Triumph India communities for the North region at Bajaj Auto. Executed 550+ rides and events across 15 states in 27 months.
Full-time CEO at STAR Academy
Returned to STAR Academy full-time as CEO & Chief Training Instructor to scale the training business.
The Great Indian Subcontinent Expedition
Completed a 10,000+ km, 30+ day solo motorcycle expedition across 17 Indian states.