Motorcycles do not have normal steering and rely on counter steering to initiate turns.
Leaning the bike does not make it turn; it prevents it from falling over while turning on its coned tires.
To corner faster, focus on counter steering and not body steering.
Using slow forces, weaker than static friction, can be used to inch the motorcycle along without hands.
Different tire profiles, such as the Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 and Dunlop Mutant, can affect turning performance.
What is counter steering?
—Counter steering is the method used to initiate turns on a motorcycle by pushing the handlebars in the opposite direction of the intended turn.
How does leaning make the motorcycle turn?
—Leaning the motorcycle does not make it turn. It prevents the motorcycle from falling over while it turns on its coned tires.
Can you steer a motorcycle without using counter steering?
—No, counter steering is the only way to steer a motorcycle effectively and efficiently.
Can slow forces be used to ride a motorcycle without hands?
—Yes, by applying forces weaker than static friction, a motorcycle can be ridden without hands.
How do different tire profiles affect turning performance?
—Different tire profiles, such as the Pirelli Diablo Rosso 4 and Dunlop Mutant, can affect the tightness of the turns and the overall handling of the motorcycle.
00:00Introduction to the topic of dispelling myths about motorcycle steering.
00:35Explanation of normal steering misconception and the concept of counter steering.
01:59Demonstration of the physics behind counter steering and how it is essential for initiating turns.
04:32Clarification that body steering is inefficient and counter steering is the only effective method of steering a motorcycle.
05:53Exploration of the use of slow forces to ride a motorcycle without hands.
06:48Discussion of the effect of different tire profiles on turning performance.
