8 steps to transform the BEGINNINER rider into PRO

Here are 8 steps to transform you from a beginner rider to a pro in a short time!
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On Moto Control channel you will find videos about motorcycles, motorcycle riding techniques, tips & tricks and online motorcycle training for beginner and advanced riders!
A little info about me. My name is Andrei Bodrov, originally I'm from Moscow, Russia, and now I live in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Back in Moscow I was a motorcycle instructor and creator of Moto Control Beginner & Advanced motorcycle rider courses, which quickly became the most popular courses in Moscow (well, at least the advanced one😁). My advanced training course makes emphasis on slow speed riding techniques at first (such as good clutch and throttle control, proper riding posture, proper use of vision, etc.), then proceeds to more advanced techniques (such as aggressive braking, trail braking, maximal lean angle). The course incorporates a lot of exercises from DOSAF slow speed riding (similar to police rodeo like motorcycle training in USA), braking and cornering exercises and motogymkhana style riding. And now, since I actively learn English - I decided to post some useful videos for both your and mine practice!😉
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Since everyone writes this, it's necessary, I suppose 🤷, so here we go. Disclaimer: Ride at your own risk, you are responsible for your own safety. Me, Andrey Bodrov and my channel, Moto Control disclaim any liability incurred in connection with the use of riding techniques from this channel. Use common sense, wear full protective gear and ride in a safe and predictable manner!

[@AbysmalMath]

This guy is surprisingly clear and concise. His English is fine, and his exercises are to-the-point.

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Agreed. I understand him better then most English, "native speaker", KZbin motorcycle "instructors". He's quite good.👍🏽✌🏽

[@NoFrictionZone]

I just started watching his videos, very well made.

[@juaneduardo3431]

@@marsoelflaco5722 Absolutely agree, hence, my like to your comment

[@pietrovardi9583]

Why surprised? Watched only dashcam Russia? :)

[@andersonpereira7042]

Best biker skills channel ever. I watch him from Brazil. What an amazing instructor this guy is!

[@virendradr]

THE MASTER,THE BEST TEACHER,THE DOCTO,THE SERGION..IS THE GREAT TEACHER..MY GURU AND GUIDE ANDRE BODROV LONG LIVE THE KING OF MOTO CONTROL.. THANK SIR

[@sunitapanikar1635]

Hi Andrey I m from India. My age is 51 and bought second hand cruiser bike. Want travel solo, just stared ridding. I m not very good in English but understand most of the things you say. Your videos are helping me like anything. Thanks.

[@dafoot]

Showing counter steering balance while walking suddenly helped it click. I understood it was possible, but after a but of videos about it, that's the clearest demo/explanation I've seen. Thanks.

[@popocatap]

Andrey, I’m always inspired by your instructions, for all the reasons others have mentioned, and certainly because of your perfect mix of dry and witty humour. The reminder I set up to take a break from watching, always pops up when watching your instructional videos. Thanks, muchas gracias, Спасибо!

[@marsoelflaco5722]

Andrey's tutorials are damn good. He's clear, concise, easy going, and talks to you not at you. He also uses "every day" motorcycles in his demonstrations. They're affordable bikes that beginners would probably start off with, that makes for setting good examples.👍🏽✌🏽

[@MotoControlEn]

That almost looks like an Amazon review:) Thanks!

[@marsoelflaco5722]

@@MotoControlEn It's well deserved.😉

[@shanejsgable]

Personally, I find your accent makes it easier to pay attention! Most channels out there try and use such a smooth and boring time, that I end up falling asleep instead of actually learning! I love this guy's channel!

[@alirezaef6180]

I love you from Iran❤️... you make me to get my practical test past today in my first test!...thank you for your tips

[@ar4661]

You are the best trainer on KZbin. I am from Bangladesh 🇧🇩.

[@multibusa]

Andrey, you say your practicing your English. Trust me your 2nd language ‘English’ is much better than many English people I have met over the years. Btw my Russian is rubbish 😂. I found your channel recently and I’m loving your unique teaching style which is easy to digest and go and implement. I’m rather jealous of your comfortable mastery of riding your bike, you make it look crazy easy regardless what bike your riding. Just proves that these skills if practiced properly will work on any bike even the big 2 wheel caravan’s.

[@oalemwel487]

I have greatly improved from your videos, many thanks brother. A big shout out from Kenya, keep up with the good work.

[@MotoControlEn]

Thank you! I'm very glad to help)

[@mymatemartin]

Australian new rider. Just found your channel and subscribed. Fantastic content Andrey. Thank you so much for caring enough about others to teach us your skills.

[@salmanchaudhry7643]

I am using your lessons to start riding again after 25 years. It seems I have forgotten so much. As a 9 year child I learned to ride quickly and became a safe and good rider in my teens. Getting back on my new bike in my early 50s it seems I have forgotten most of the skills and have to build by techniques and confidence once again to ride safely and effectively again .

[@user-eo6tn2sc1z]

I'm in the same situation, Salman. I rode at least 10k miles per year when I was younger, but after being off over a decade, I feel like a beginner - a very frightened beginner, especially of low speed maneuvers. It baffles me that I could forget, that my muscles could forget, so much. This Andrey is fantastic, though.

[@stephencummins7589]

You not only have a beautiful accent, specially when you speak Spanish, but you are also so entertaining to listen to, you are a proficient rider and your comments are laced with over and over views of the skill you are teaching. I love your videos.

[@drunkmonk74]

Andrey, great video, just found your channel as a new rider, (in the UK). Great format and information. Subbed and will be watching the rest. P.S. your English is amazing and very easy to understand. Thank you for helping all bikers!

[@barrybell7017]

I have watched your videos many times and your explanations are fantastic. My riding improved immensely, mainly due to more understanding of counter steering. Your enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks and keep it up. (Uk)

[@MotoControlEn]

Thanks! Glad it helped!)

[@albertol1529]

Thank you Andrey, for a great video. I’ve held a full bike licence in the UK since Jan 2004. I did however, have no bike between March 2013 and November, 2022. Between January 2004 and March 2013, I rode in all weathers covering around 98,000 miles (156,000km) on two bikes: an Aprilia Futura 1000 RST and a BMW K1200S. The Futura was my first bike! The throttle goes both ways! I had an accident on the Futura which released £21k with which I bought my second bike, the K1200S in 2006. I’ve just bought a new model BMW R 1000 RT LE, which is a superb bike. I commute around 200 miles (320km) per day, 3 days a week, using the RT. I want to say your channel is the BEST instructional channel on YT. 90% of what you have mentioned in this video, is not mentioned when you learn to ride in the UK. Like gaining a black belt in karate, you only start to learn when you pass your test. Thank you for all the effort you put into your channel. Keep up the great workz.

[@AlexSkies777]

The best explanation of countersteering on the internet! It should be called "steering" not "countersteering". That's how most people get so confused! Push left hand forward - bikes leans left and turns to the left - its steering!

[@ThePhoenix1812]

Thanks for the video, Andrey! I'm planning to take up a motorcycle licence this year. Your videos help so much. Cheers 🎉 from Malaysia!

[@meocreative1357]

Love from India♥️......we use 100 cc bikes as a beginner and ktm390 is dream for many of us🤣🤣

[@bikermice7702]

One beer for this man please

[@denx2pogi]

This is a great. Concise and never boring. Looking forward to the next one.

[@suix111111]

Your explanation on counter steering makes way more sense. As some of the other bloggers there explanation is very confusing. Cheers very helpful your videos

[@MrYogi123]

You are amazing Sir, Explained very clearly. Love and respect from India.

[@OoOBubblesOooO]

Your videos and explanations are fantastic. Thank you very much!

[@marathonrefrigeration9593]

Thank you, I'm almost at the end of my first riding season and always looking for tips to make myself a better and safer rider .

[@davidwilliams7220]

How absolutely great your videos are, and your English is fine mate, I am taking delivery of my BMW R1250GS on 27th

[@MotoControlEn]

Congrats on new bike! Love boxer engines, owned r1150r for some time)

[@catherinecarey6507]

great advice, very clear and to the point.Thank you Andrey for making this clip. I will most def check out your other clips.

[@berndkroon5147]

excellent info, fun to watch, quality video edits, top top top!!!

[@gregwagner5671]

Fantastic instruction and extremely clear descriptions

[@martyaquino7849]

You actually speak good and clear English. Very informative videos 😁

[@pawerafalski8802]

Well done Andrei. Clear and to the point. Really helpful. Many thanks.

[@GeraldGarcia]

Great video. I've learned quite a few things.

[@Avensur]

Excellent riding safety and correct advices my friend. Your explanation is awesome and straight to the point. Don't have a bike yet but already learning and preparing myself. Retaking my old passion.

[@steveharvey4036]

Beauty Mate! hehe.... learnt a lot from your video, practice practice practice. please do some more .Thank you

[@youtubetrucker8203]

".. trust me you will drop your bike and pick it up more than once during your training and you will not only learn to ride better but you will lift your bike and become stronger" - hysterical.. simply hysterical but also true! 1:00

[@tizzin8r]

Just subbed from USA... Way under rated instruction here.....you deserve more subs... keep up the good work.

[@sorin.n]

I like your videos! Subscribed! 👍

[@Alien26589]

Excellent Video Sir I love this channel

[@coq7716]

A very clear and concise advised. Keep up your good work. Btw, your english is good👍 thank you🙏

[@tomcatkzn]

Just found your channel by accident. Luckily not on the bike😅. It's 40 years since I last rode bikes and was self taught. I now have a 1150GS which suits the type of riding I want to do. It has humbled me into realising that my old skills are not enough to handle this heavy bike easily.😂 Your explanations are so easy to understand and I am able to apply them and immediately gain confidence. Once this big bike is moving it is much easier to control. I can now comfotably turn in tight spaces. I am much more relaxed on the bike generally and therefore am able to react in the right way. Thanks to you I have a better idea of which inputs are appropriate for the diffetent conditions. You have won a supporter!

[@arnab6408]

Best demo of counter steering. 👍

[@santoshsukhai2551]

Thank you so much, the most important thing is that you answer everything on my mind.

[@santoshsukhai2551]

I have a question moto control say you counter steered and you in mid turn at the end of the turn how do you correct the bike to go straight and if u need more lean in mid turn do u continue counter steering?

[@cskapobeda]

Love your videos! Have rewatched some many a time! Keep on the good work! I wish you were working in Austria. I would have definitely signed up!

[@Tax2Me]

Your walk and counter steering technic is super effective. I teach it walking a bicycle holding it from the seat. Instantly visual

[@1050cc]

Like your English, excellent ;-) I'm not a begginer (in time I've spent riding) but I still watch any useful videos, always something to learn - always a learner 😉 Some people say counter steering doesn't work below a set speed. I'm gonna test it like you did pushing my bike around and on a bicycle 👌 The good sites always pick out the same issues, (with your fluo helmet could see your early head turns clearly), and that indicates to me they are worth following. It is worth reminding yourself of the key skills 👍👏

[@MotoControlEn]

Nice) When trying countersteering on slow speeds - try to continuously push the grip, don't push yourself from it - it's the most common mistake with my students)

[@GunCollector007]

Love your channel

[@Ramon51650]

This is such an excellent video.......VERY useful, clear instructions and timed very well with the video! By the time that you read this, my new motorcycle will have been delivered. Please continue to post videos!

[@MotoControlEn]

Congrats with the new bike!)

[@zarateisrael]

Great content Andrey! When may we expect the next video? Greetings from Mexico City.

[@williamgonzalaez229]

Awesome instructor!!!

[@JoseLopez-uh8ue]

Great video!

Excellent video. Perfect English ;) ... subscribed

[@mmariorr9949]

Good Job Mate Dobra Robota !!!!

[@troyjohnson7013]

I did my u turns today an each parking spot was 9 feet an I did an u turn in 3 of them at full lock thanks for being a great teacher

[@sergiurusu5316]

Баф, ты МОЛОТОК!!!! Так держать!!! Классные видосы, много плезных инструкций.

[@anonymousbroccolli6197]

Thank youuu man!!

[@mohammadabbas6764]

Great guy Andrey good English & also Programme.

[@bluesky868]

awesome Boris the Blade impression! ^^

[@yanickbelzile]

Great video. Your English is very good also

[@johnschotz1614]

Very good video

[@sorin.n]

Heavy is good, heavy is reliable 😁 I remember this line from the movie Snatch. Boris was saying that 😅

[@sorin.n]

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[@redtobertshateshandles]

There's heavy then there's overly heavy. Usually American. But nowadays they are all making heavy crap.

[@firozonthemove]

Best videos, though I am learning on a scooter, gotta adapt!

[@k-cannongaming6668]

Nice video sir

[@user-eo6tn2sc1z]

Thanks!

[@videomemes9363]

Your content is amazing man

[@MotoControlEn]

Thanks!

[@tirwa6565]

Heavy is good, heavy is realiable. Nice reference :)

[@Golfspieler]

Wie immer sehr gut👏👍🇨🇭.

[@saltybuckeye]

Hands go where the eyes go

[@mirekkudzia7052]

Hello Andrei, Just a thought but would you consider coming over into the UK for a few days to teach a few people who are beginners and would be willing to learn a thing or two from you? I personally find your way of explaining things very logical and easy to understand. And I have watched dozens of videos, believe me man! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Much appreciated.

[@MotoControlEn]

Hi! Actually I would love to see UK some day (that's one of the reasons why I learn English now) - so yes, some day I will do that)

[@craiggraham2638]

@@MotoControlEn you’ve got a real talent for explaining this stuff - and your accent actually makes following your points much easier than many of the native English speakers covering this kind of topic. 👍

[@mykhailo.ukraine]

Просмотры Мотоджитсу не прошли зря :)

[@mridulsharma4847]

Subscribed

[@maritestaylor8458]

Awesome 😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@marianpelmus]

Regarding of "choosing the right bike", I heard this a lot and we need more details on what this means taking into consideration various factors: weight, position, price, features like ABS, bike CC based in horsepower, age, previous experience in traffic and many many more, I consider this is a very complex topic to be mentioned in few words How I chose my bike, as a beginner, no traffic experience, around 60kg weight, age 30, calm person, is a Honda CBF600N 2008 with ABS, factory limited: - price of course is a big factor, bought some good gear, then what remains for the motorcycle - after days of research, I considered that for me ABS is a must - CC to horsepower, 600cc or less, under 100hp, were power to be on high RPM as I am a beginner, my hands will not be gentle, wanted the acceleration to smoth and not low in case I grab the throttle - bike with injection, as I have not mechanical experience and will take time to know how a bike should behave - friability (parts price and life expectancy) based in my country, not a reach person, so, to be a cheap to maintain - very good brakes, not interested in speed, brakes and handling are more important to me - weight, well, here I failed I think, on slow maneuvers is a bit hard for me as a beginner, but I practice and I improve every day, failed in this because the bike I found was love on first site and could not think of another bike after seeing my current bike - fuel tank capacity, to got me at least 200-250km - lights, big and visible, I'm a beginner - crash bars, as I'll drop the bike practicing And I think this is all, This is how I chose my bike and I'm happy with it every ride! So, I got the right bike? Arguments will help 😁

[@edwardfinn4141]

In the background , churches with the gold domes.. Is that Red Square in Moscow?

[@harveykhaeltamidles3999]

more videos please/

[@billmeloche4918]

Well done:) English is good

[@keithburt7874]

Front Brake is so important, my old V Stromo has no ABS, I drove to Alamogordo to the Shroud of Turin museum, hit some gravel at the little store and hit my knee hard. The curator later showed me they took clear tape to sample the soil and pollen from the Tablecloth of Jesus where he hit his knee/heel/chin, I rubbed my leg connecting the injuries to understand our shared pain, amazing

[@bridgetteendsley9420]

Btw your English is great. I love them accent.

[@redtobertshateshandles]

I took my daughter in residential area which has steep hills but zero traffic, to challenge her. Coming to intersection at the bottom of the hill she slowed to turn but when she pulled in the clutch and bike had no engine braking she didn't know how to stop. Something to learn.

[@copenhagen2]

The front brake has the most brake power but using the rear brake is also important because it will help stabilize the bike and keep the rear end down (just don't lock up the rear wheel).

[@snatr]

The more you get on that front brake, the more the rear wheel is gonna lose traction. Personally, I start with the rear and transition to the front as I come to a stop, and then revert back to the rear as I come to a full stop.

[@copenhagen2]

From 11:25 in the video. The front brake is the most important brake. The rear has no brake power to save you in a critical situation.

[@AJAY-gb1ef]

love from INDIA

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

New subscriber here binge watching your content, great stuff! Best instructor I’ve found on KZbin, should definitely visit the UK some time, I’ll buy you a pint… or vodka? 😀

[@MotoControlEn]

Thanks! Pint would be nice 😁

[@Dunkelzeitgeist]

@@MotoControlEn aha good man! We’d love you over here mate, keep up the amazing work!

[@louvega8414]

Nice vid, good advice, thanks! How reliable do you find the KTMs?

[@MotoControlEn]

They are surprisingly good) For now it was 1 fried cooling fan on 390, 1 broken side stand spring and leaky fuel sensor on 690. That's it, no big deal in my opinion)

[@louvega8414]

@@MotoControlEn Wow, great! They get such a bad wrap. How many of them are you running? PS: Please do more vids, they're great.

[@davidwilliams7220]

UK Courses please

[@jamesphillips5770]

I hope that was a Boris the blade quote.

[@iShlang]

Nice English, bro! Я его хоть ПОНИМАЮ, в отличие от роликов от носителей языка, которые "глотают" половину слов и окончаний. А тут у меня аж самооценка поднялась - думаю как английский-то у меня на слух хорошо уже воспринимается! :) :) :)

[@tofuman9526]

What do you think of CRF300L as the first bike?

[@girdhar3224]

Should I increase my weight to control heavy bikes like RE METEOR

[@Leo-mf1yo]

❤❤❤

[@claudlace6820]

What do you think about the KTM Duke 200

[@altairibn-laahad5365]

Hey Moto Control, I really found your videos helpful. Previously you talked about beginner bikes and recommended duke 250 or 390. My question : Is Yamaha Fz any good for beginners?

[@MotoControlEn]

Hi!👋 Yes, Fz is pretty nice bike, if it fits you - go for it!

[@conanrogue2483]

Nice Video, thanks. Can you tell us where to get the KTM windscreen at 7:13 ?

[@MotoControlEn]

Hi! It was on the bike already, when I bought it. Sorry, not much of a help here)

[@conanrogue2483]

@@MotoControlEn Thank you...my favourite hockey player of all time is Alex Kovalev (english spelling). I don't know why i said that :)

[@yummyzerg]

12:00 Excuse me, I use a drag chute.

[@Jojikiba]

Great video mate! Really useful. Can I give you a small piece of advice? The "V" sound is hard in English, so "aVailable" not "aWailable". Cheers! 🏍️

[@satviklodha5219]

Man is such a pro , he calls Duke 390 a small and easy bike 🥹

[@maikjansen2332]

You have any tips for beginners bikes for really tall people? I'm 2m (6.7ft)

[@dgphi]

Did you get a bike?

[@user-eo6tn2sc1z]

Andrey, thank you so much for your videos; they are second to none. I don't understand how you have 121k subscribers when there is a multitude of morons explaining how to ride (incorrectly) with so may more subscribers. Anyway, you are simply the best at motorcycle instruction. Thank you again.

[@MotoControlEn]

Wow, thank you, that's very kind of you to say so!

[@extremelysorryplayz]

Hey if we lean left by counter steering and suddenly if we have to turn right. Again do we have to use counter steering or do we have to lift bike first with our body and countersteer?

[@MotoControlEn]

Hi! You practically described "weave" exercise (will make a video about it). In this exercise you must flip your bike from side to side very swiftly using countersteering. You can use your body in addition to countersteering if you decide to, but you mostly do flip the bike with countersteering.

[@extremelysorryplayz]

Thanks a lot ✌️

[@gksalf10]

Countersteering is any movement of front wheel that is coupled with lean angle change. It means that you are countersteering when lifting the leaned bike!

[@edwardfinn4141]

An Anchor …Funny guy

[@snorman1911]

Heavy is good, heavy is reliable 😂 "if it doesnt work, you can always hit ttem with it".