Category: Riding Techniques

How to Prevent Low-Speed Motorcycle Drops | Beginner Riding Framework

by Victor Marneweckin Beginner Rider Guides, Riding Techniques

How to Prevent Low-Speed Motorcycle Drops

A Simple Control Framework That Works

After understanding why motorcycles are unstable at low speed and why riders commonly drop them at walking pace, the next question is obvious:

How do you stop it from happening?

At BikeSAFE Motorcycle Training Perth, we don’t rely on vague advice like “just relax” or “take it easy.” Low-speed riding requires a repeatable control framework — something riders can apply consistently, even when nervous.

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Low-Speed Motorcycle Control | Why It’s the Hardest Skill to Master

by Victor Marneweckin Beginner Rider Guides, Riding Techniques

Why Low-Speed Motorcycle Control Is the Hardest Skill to Master

Ask most learner riders what scares them the most, and surprisingly, it’s rarely high-speed riding. Instead, it’s slow-speed control — U-turns, tight manoeuvres, car parks, roundabouts, and stop-start traffic.

At BikeSAFE Motorcycle Training in Perth, we see this every day. Riders who feel confident once they’re moving often struggle the moment the speed drops. There’s a good reason for this: motorcycles are least stable at low speed.

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Motorcycle Rear Brake Tips | How and When to Use the Back Brake

by Victor Marneweckin Motorcycle Safety, Motorcycle Training, Riding Skills, Riding Techniques, Riding Tips, Techniques

Back Brakes Are There for a Reason — Use Them

The motorcycle rear brake is often misunderstood and misused, but when applied correctly it offers clear advantages. From adding stability at low speeds to controlling speed mid-corner, the rear brake can be one of the most valuable tools in your riding skillset.

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What Brake to Use on a Motorcycle | Perth Rider Training Tips

by Victor Marneweckin Motorcycle Safety, Motorcycle Training, Riding Skills, Riding Techniques, Riding Tips, Techniques

What Brake to Use When and How

So, you’re riding along and need to slow down or stop. Which brake should you use — the front, the rear, or both? Following on from my previous article about the rear brake, I’ve received a few comments and questions about brake use. Some riders — especially racers — will almost exclusively use the front brake, and some even remove the rear brake entirely to save weight. Others claim they hardly touch it at all.

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