SportbikeA 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 ControlsLeft 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.