Sportbike A General Overview and look into Motorcycles
4 Major Manufacturers Kawasaki Yamaha Honda Suzuki
Inline 4 Cylinder Engine 4 valve per cylinder Dual Overhead Cam Cylinder
Basic Operation Identifying Controls Starting from a stop Upshifting Downshifting Turning Braking
Identifying Controls Left Hand: Clutch Left Foot: Gear Selector Right Hand: Throttle, Front Brake Right Foot: Rear Brake
Starting from a Stop Bike Started and in the Neutral Position Pull Clutch Lever Push Gear Selector Down Slowly Add Throttle Slowly Release Clutch
Up-Shifting Pull Clutch Lever Pull Gear Selector Up Release Clutch Lever
Down-Shifting Pull Clutch Lever Push Gear Selector Down Release Clutch Lever
Turning Shift weight in direction of turn. *GE is achieved Return your weight to center *GE = Geforce Equilibrium
Braking 80-85% of Braking down with Front Wheel Use Both Brakes Do not lock tires
Safety Everything Happens Faster Proper Riding Gear Always be aware Always look twice Always have a way out Learn to Anticipate others actions and reactions.