Cornering is a particularly challenging time. We have two wheels, and to do so without centrifugal force knocking us off the road, we must compensate by leaning the bike.
In addition to requiring skill, we can say it's the most exciting and fun part of riding a motorcycle. We'll show you how to do it correctly and safely.
Approach and braking
We will adjust our speed to the angle of the curve.
As we gain speed, we'll need to lean the bike to get the line right. This action can sometimes feel a bit impossible or unsafe.
To minimize the possibility of an accident, it is important to approach the curve at a speed appropriate to the angle of the turn.
We must keep in mind the following: We will always brake before reaching the curve. Never inside!
Depending on the curve, sometimes we won't need to brake; we simply need to stop accelerating and downshift.
The view over the track
Keeping your eyes on the track is the most important thing.
Never forget, wherever we point our gaze will be our route and the bike will guide us.
As we approach a curve and have determined its turning angle, we will always look at the exit point of the curve, so that we can follow the line and our driving experience is as good as possible.
Tilt point
- If the curve is to the left , we will place ourselves on the right.
- If it's on the right, we'll do it on the left.
From that moment on , we won't play with the brakes and will simply continue accelerating lightly to achieve optimal traction.
The last stretch
After passing the curve, we'll begin to straighten out and lift off, always keeping our eyes on the exit. We'll gradually accelerate to gain a little speed.
However, caution is needed with high-displacement motorcycles, as the rear tire's contact surface area with the road is limited, and traction can be lost if acceleration is excessive.
Link to the next curve
When exiting a corner, we're likely approaching another, and the exit point of the first corner may not correspond with the entry point of the second . Therefore, in these cases, we must adapt our speed and our line to achieve the best possible transition between all the corners.
Precautions
In a curve the motorcycle is leaning and consequently the surface of the tire that is in contact with the asphalt is smaller.
Cornering is one of the most beautiful arts of riding a motorcycle. Don't let a distraction ruin your great moment.
