stopping a motorcycle – AdventureBikeTroop

Engine Braking on Your Motorcycle: Good or Bad Idea?

If you ride a motorcycle, you will know what engine braking feels like. Close the throttle at any speed, and the bike immediately slows down. While this can be an effective way to add to the...

How to Smoothly Stop a Motorcycle the Right Way (with Infographic)

If you are new to motorcycling you may be wondering about the correct way to stop your bike. In a manual transmission car you can simply brake, come to a stop and then shift straight from fifth gear...

Hey! I am Francois and I’ve loved anything with wheels since I can remember. When I was 25 a friend and I took our old XT500's on a short trip and I fell in love with adventure bike riding.

Shortly after getting married my wife and I rode from Cape to Cairo on 200 cc Chinese road bikes. It took us 90 days to cover the 15 500 km.

From time to time I write motorcycle reviews for sports magazines and the local newspapers and attend the odd bike launch when I have to opportunity.

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