Motorcycle engine braking

Just trying to explain and demonstrate the difforent methods of braking on a motorcycle.

thanks to toshibau for the video request.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• 2009
• kawasaki
• ninja
• 250
• engine
• breaking
• motorcycle
• helmet
• cam
• vlog

[2nothaveapurpose]

Hi, I have an R6, started out on a 250, but for commuting purposes had to upgrade lol. I have never been good at engine breaking, so Im wondering, doesnt the bike jerk when you engine break? It does to me anyways. I have heard some people say engine break and blip throttle, but some people say dont need to blip just pull break in a little and it will reduce a strong jerk. What is normal of the bikes response going from lets say 55 down to 30 mph? Thank you!

[steelhorseclub]

@2nothaveapurpose If your bike jerks, you are probably being a bit too aggressive with the clutch. I don't blip the throttle. Normally the RPM should ramp up a bit but that is all. Hope I helped. btw, thanks for the comments;p

[chasezas]

if you need to downshift at high-ish rpm's, it is HIGHLY recommended that you 'blip' the throttle before you let the clutch back out after the downshift, otherwise you could lock up the rear tire.

[steelhorseclub]

@chasezas Why would you ever 'need' to downshift at a high RPM?

[bigmakms1]

I have a need/want to buy a Kawasaki Ninja 250R, it will be my first bike but the only thing i am afraid of is going over bumps, I live in Kansas and there is always some shitty road with bumps, how does the Ninja drive when there are bumps/cracks/anything not smooth. Also i love the bike

[steelhorseclub]

@bigmakms1 As long as you aren't going off road, you will be fine.

[ninja6kid]

UM YEAH, YOU HAVE NO CLUE WHAT YOU/RE TALKING ABOUT.....NEARLY ALL BIKES MAY BE CLUTCHLESS UPSHIFTED PAST 2ND..

[killgee54]

@HALILYILMAZ2010 learn how to spell before you bash somebody or at least checked your comment before sending it..................somethinks­!

[sib431666]

One HUGE thing you forgot to mention is to apply a little brake when engine braking. This is so cars behind you can notice your about to drop speed. When you just engine brake there is no brake light that goes off, this is pretty bad when your dropping a ton of speed!

[s0Ez3]

For engine braking, Once you've pulled in the clutch, shifted down, you ease the clutch back out right after each downshift? <-- Learner Rider

[TheMacShake]

@steelhorseclub if you down shift in high RPM would that not just brake your engine

[HALILYILMAZ2010]

you must LEARN TO SPEAK FIRST

before than you make video and trying to learn somethinks to people.

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[fastkid392]

downshift with blipping the throttle it gives much smooth for engine breaking and the engine will not scream and ending you up by buying a new engine..