HOW TO RIDE A MOTORCYCLE (sportbike)

Today I'm gonna teach you how to ride a MOTORCYCLE if you're a beginner. This is a full tutorial that breaks down using the friction zone of the clutch and riding around your neighborhood in 1st gear, counter weight concepts of slow turns and maneuvers, shifting into higher gears, and entering the freeway.
This is a full HOW TO RIDE A SPORTBIKE for BEGINNERS TUTORIAL!
0:00 Intro
1:23 How a Clutch Works
3:03 MSF Course
3:57 Friction Zone
9:48 Counter Weight
13:26 Shifting
18:30 Extra Tips and Advice
20:50 Entering the Freeway
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[@adobomoto]

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[@nicholasadams3902]

@adobomoto how tall are you?

[@prathameshbhandiwadekar3591]

Even though i have 6 years of riding experience. I still watched whole video Because of how this Dude is explaining. Keep it up 👍

[@adobomoto]

Thanks a ton

[@mochidera3928]

fr these videos are fun to watch

[@moneytrav9035]

I agree. I just got back into sports bike and I’m making sure I got it to a T drive my Harley all the time been riding for years.

[@SongJLikes]

Beginner moto vids are entertaining… I like seeing how other riders prioritize the process, etc…

[@hailey480]

What's ur height?​@@adobomoto

[@adonisslim2510]

Covered that dash and lost my license for doing 90 in a 30 Thanks a lot

[@adobomoto]

😂😂😂

[@kanishkjaiswal7260]

Step 1:get a motorcycle

[@Fiend3962]

Facts facts... yeeeaaahhh!!!!!

[@ashketchumvalorant5476]

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[@doryandunsondd]

Step 1: sell all your stuff to buy motorcycle

[@MarcusBenoC.Magsuci]

Step 1:Get a license

[@BillyHeaton16]

Seems to be a pretty important step lmao

[@Reikuma-X]

My buddy tried to teach me on his duke 390 but my new rider nerves got worse as my friend started to freak out and yell at me not to drop the bike and wanted me to to learn how to do everything almost instantly and wanted me to be able to ride on the streets within 5 minutes of me even sitting on the bike. So videos like this that are are calm are so helpful. I’m definitely going to take the MSF next month though. Thanks a ton for the video! Edit: I took the MSF the week after I posted this, been riding ever since. I bought my friends duke 390 from him and I’m upgrading to an R7 next month. For anyone reading this, learn at your own pace and don’t be afraid of the bike. You got this!

[@binglol_2345]

I think thats why my dad told me to learn bike slowly 😅

[@Reikuma-X]

@@binglol_2345 definitely learn at your own pace! I ended up taking the MSF the week after I posted this and have been riding ever since. I’m extremely comfortable and have already hit the track twice. Honestly it feels like a lifetime ago when I watched this video, get a bike if you don’t have one and learn at the pace you want! You’ll love it and be riding free in no time. Rubber side down brother! Ride safe

[@justusfudge3153]

What do you think of the r7?? I’m thinking of getting one myself as a first bike

[@Reikuma-X]

@@justusfudge3153I love it honestly, I really can’t complain about anything but I’ve also only had 2 bikes so my perspective is a little narrow. If you know how to ride and you’re confident I think it’s a great starter bike, if you’re brand new, while yes you can start on this I recommend starting on a 400. Not just for safety but building good habits on a “smaller” bike will make you not only comfortable and confident but you’ll have the skill developed to be able to actually ride the R7 at its full potential

[@1sttimegunowner]

Been riding for a full year now. Just did some laps with a sticker on my dash. Best training ive done. Really helpful

[@adobomoto]

That’s the biggest thing I learned when I raced. Don’t look at the dash, feel what the bike is doing around every corner. To get faster, you should be able to complete a lap at the track in your mind.

[@jamesstewart9358]

I love how you're riding in the rain to show riders to have confidence in case of whether

[@AverageCromagnon]

I just bought my first bike (2012 ZX6R) yesterday and this tutorial is exactly the kind of tutorial I was looking for!

[@adobomoto]

Dude! Congrats!!!!

[@-SonOfGod-]

Is that a 600cc idk nothing about bikes btw im falling in love🤭

[@sukiontop]

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[@lcehotel]

@@-SonOfGod-yes it is

[@KingHeated]

This video definitely made me feel more confident. I'm about to schedule a class to get my motorcycle license and I never been so excited. Thank you for this content, I will go back to this video as long as I need to until I fully grasp the techniques of how to ride.

[@bobi4590]

Hey bro did u get ur first bike? How it feels

[@jacealanthomass]

I’m a 24 yo guy and would love to learn and buy my first bike. This video is so helpful and calming. Thanks man!

[@jaysantiago-BX-NY]

20 years plus riding and I still watched the whole video🤣😂 Great content🔥👏👏👍🏼 My first couple of days riding, I felt most comfortable riding on the highways than the streets! Crazy😂

[@adobomoto]

Haha thanks Jay

[@adobomoto]

Balls of steel lmfao

[@mandelaturner2287]

By far the best video I've seen covering this category. Leaps and bounds above the rest. I loved the POV of control of your body, up/down shifting. Cruising the neighborhood just getting down the fundamentals. All that was like I was doing it myself. This was like one of those "how to for dummies" books

[@jw2918]

What a great intro to (sport-bike) riding! I really appreciated how you made the beginner feel good about keeping it in the neighborhood for a few days to get comfortable and gain confidence. I’m really looking forward to your next long-form vid!

[@mr.h.8363]

I love your confidence, attitude, and knowledge! Mad props!

[@CristianMercadoYT]

I am 15 and I am watching as many videos as I can to learn how to ride a motorcycle and this has been by far the best video.

[@real_blaze5354]

same here homie

[@CristianMercadoYT]

@@real_blaze5354 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@CalebPilarowski-ox9iz]

Dam same 😂 ​@@real_blaze5354

[@xpheonixgamingx325]

I'm 23 and just bought my first bike with no riding experience lol. Been fun so far

[@CristianMercadoYT]

@@xpheonixgamingx325 I bet!

[@juanpaulobaluyot5943]

So far of all the videos that I've watched. This is one of the most clear tutorial that I've ever watch. I'm a beginner but I was riding my bike for 1 year not as well and some of the things that you said on this video that I never heard or see on the others helped me a lot. Cheers dude! ride safe! -from Philippines

[@dsj4fox]

I learned riding motocross as a kid. Learn to use the front brake properly. Slow gradually apply pressure. Don't grab a handful of front brake a recipe for disaster. I practiced pushing my bike up the drive with my bike turned off. Slowly sqeezing the brake. You can hear a click if you listen. Also watch for vehicles that may pull out in front of you. I will weave left to right approaching cars to get their attention. I also ride with my high beams on to. It may piss people off but at least they see me. Great video brother very well thought out. 🤙

[@adobomoto]

Great tips

[@jasonskulls1547]

From all the people on KZbin learning You how to ride a motorcycle this is the most detailed ive seen. From feeling your motorcycle and getting used to how it feels using the clutch. Even learned you can brake and speed up only using the clutch? Im 17 and in 2 days I'll have my motorcycle theory exam in the Netherlands. When its time for the 30 lessons (30H) practice and when im 18 doing the exam. I'll make sure to do start to finish from this video and learn this all on my own motorcycle. Im saving up for the yamaha R125 whilst id first liked me a new Kawasaki 125. Yet Yamaha convinced me to get one because it just looks so good for a 125cc motorcycle. Hopefully I'll have a head start on my motorcycle practice rides. Thank you very much! Love from the Netherlands ❤❤🎉

[@Flowerrr101]

It's good to see a comment from a Dutchie! I'm starting my motorcycle classes soon, but I know no one else who rides a bike. Kinda nervous but really want to start 🙈

[@muzomuhlengwenya4097]

I’m based is South Africa and I can confirm that I’ve since learned a lot from KZbin. I can’t wait to go buy my first bike before the end of the year.I’m still going to get my motorcycle license but now I clued out of what to do than before watching all the beginner tutorial videos…✌️

[@alejandromurillo2105]

I swear you are the best at giving instructions on bikes. I’m going to be a first time biker this week hopefully and you are giving me a lot of confidence and tips to learning the bike on my own. You’re the best man!

[@QueeWRLD]

i want to ride and im currently planning on getting a bike so this video is my first step before i take the safety course, i love how well explained this video is and based on the comments i know ill be watching this for a long time

[@darwinfranklin9238]

I'm getting a Yamaha R1 and this video is my riding guide. I've saved the video and sent it to my e-mail. I have been hearing start on a lighter bike. Now I see that the R1 is just fine. I'm 6 foot 2 inches so I can stand flat foot. As soon as I get the bike Im going to a motor cycle safety course and get my license to. Thank You.

[@donmabary9930]

I have been riding for 18 years still watched the whole video. Great content Bro!

[@Just2Fast4U]

Great content again man this is very useful for people that have never ridden or those of us that are having dopey ass days where we can't even focus and we need to take time out and remember how to ride properly.

[@C_71]

My first riding experience was in 1985 at 14. My friends dad had a Yamaha Seca 400, and he told me 1 down and 4 up! I stalled out and then rode around in 1st gear until I remembered the whole clutch thing. The next bike that year was a Ninja GPZ 900... I almost dragged myself when it took off. As I get older, I wish I knew about classes back then, but here I am still riding!

[@tylerbundrock7722]

I love these. I been doing as much studying as much as possible, videos etc. Honestly the shifting and everything isn't too bad, ridden dirt bikes and quads all my life ( I know I know...) honestly the part I worry about most is turning / braking

[@playtimeforbaby]

Dude I’m just learning how to ride this video is even a year old and you just taught me how to ride in 20 mins and boosted my confidence thank you!

[@kkad225]

Awesome tutorial, gave me quite a few tips I can use, even though I've ridden before. Bought a '71 Suzuki T350 this Sunday and I've been putting it around the neighborhood while I wait to take my written test. A little tip for 2 stroke bikes: You need to give it gas to take off. I usually hold my revs at about 3k and gently let out the clutch, any lower than that and the bike will stall. 2 strokes have no torque down low, which can be helpful starting out because the bike won't try and throw you if you accidentally give it too much gas.

[@robertdavis6154]

Just got my first bike, 2024 cfmoto 450s, been watching videos for weeks and man, this is the best one , the way you explain things is awesome, also you being short like i am is a big confidence booster, being on my tip toe even in riding boots feels super sketch lmao

[@tristanvanheerden3780]

This guy is the chris fix of the moto community, love to you man you got me into not only the sport but recreation as well and though it a good idea to leave a comment saying that on the first video that helped me into the community.

[@MDeviltrigger]

Thank you! I watched like 10 videos and nobody told me what to do in a stop sign, now I have all the information. Great video!.

[@ebayseller37922]

Awesome video! Thank you for creating one of the most comprehensive videos on how to ride a motorcycle. I found your video to be very concise and extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@jHrCjiLs]

Thank you for this tutorial, planning to buy my first sports bike, from automatic to manual is like new to me so thanks bro. Love from Manila Philippines 👊🏻

[@zawarudo4517]

Probably the best beginner tutorial I have watched, keep up the good shit man!

[@adobomoto]

Thanks man

[@Rounds-tu2iz]

Really helped me understand even better the basic concepts for riding a bike. I'm starting my license lessons in a month and I've been eyeing a 99 r1. Good choice or not only time will tell. Thanks a lot.

[@joejones2272]

Great video dude wish I would've had the sense to watch something like this ten years ago when buying my first bike

[@kikomhelai5]

I’m a new rider and my first motorcycle is a scooter and with this video I’m looking forward to get my first manual beginner bike. Thanks

[@mundmoon]

yeah same me too bro

[@Torpilaaa]

Thank you bro ❤🙏🏼. Got the friction zone part very easy because i've learned it on a car. Keep it up 💪🏼

[@r.r8314]

I am the same! To me, clutch was the easiest part to lear. Because i learned it on a car, too. For me, it was hardest to feel throttle, but it's all learning progress. Its was really good video !

[@dylan_lewis9309]

Great video man, thanks putting this together. My left leg is partially paralyzed and I've always wanted to ride. So I bought a Honda Africa Twin with the DCT push button shift transmission. Was a big 550lb, tall 1100cc bike to learn on. I recently ordered my 2nd bike, a 2023 Ducati Streetfighter V4 SP2 (just arrived at the dealership yesterday) and I'll outfit it with a Kiliktronic adaptive shifter to work the foot lever. I totally agree that once moving, even on the highway it's pretty easy as long as you have your wits about you and ride like no one can see you. Anyway, cheers!

[@DarkyMoto]

Just what i needed! All the love from Philippines. Keep it up man! 💪

[@marklechadores5574]

This is a great video when it comes to learning to ride a motorcycle especially the fundamentals. Thank you for posting this on KZbin and I will apply these methods when I have my own motorcycle 6

[@stewwey4059]

I took the MSF course last month I passed it got my license haven't bought a bike yet watched this video cause I need a refresher so I won't forget how the friction zone feel or how to use it. Great Video really helpful just like the MSF

[@lardsxz]

Awesome video sir! Just got my bike, and will apply all the tips in this video. Good luck and ride safe!

[@Happycow567]

Ahhh! I can't wait to get my first bike! Getting the zx4rr which should be at the dealership by early April. Taking the MSF course sometime next month. I've always wanted a motorcycle and now I've finally stopped listening to all the people that say not to and I'm doing what I want to do! Thank you for creating all this awesome content, this is one of my fav bike channels. And you're inspiring me to do my own motovlog as well!

[@Next2Null]

I was thinking about getting a ZX4R, not the KRT livery version you got. Did you hear anything about when those will be available???

[@babystudo]

Thabks for the content. Always wanted to learn amd this was very helpful. I'm a master of driving standards cars, so the concept is easy in regards to shifting. The control technique you gave are gold!

[@jaywensanchez437]

always love to see your videos doing some tips and tricks when riding motorcycles. very helpful nicee

[@kornyfreakgames]

looking at going for my Bike Licence soon and this vid is so much help. The way you explain it is perfect.

[@austinfett4852]

I am going to get a Honda CBR 600rr coming up pretty soon, and this is the resource that gives me the confidence to do so.

[@jthom8226]

Just about to get my first bike super excited, I feel like this will help me get started.

[@shannonbyrd5046]

That was dope bro!!!!! I just bought a ninja 500, and I just got my endorsement. This was refreshing as hell!!!! Thanks again fam!!!

[@a_ocampo]

the video i been looking for!!!

[@camgere]

Really good job on learning how to stop as the first skill. Many, many people crash their first five minutes on a motorcycle (or first 5 seconds) because the controls are completely unfamiliar. There is a first time for everything. Point the motorcycle down a straightaway with nothing to hit. Learn to go straight before learning to turn. At low speeds, bicycle skills are fine for easy turning. If the motorcycle "gets away from you", pull in the clutch, mildly use the brakes and even hit the kill switch. Practice this before getting out of 1st gear. "Whiskey throttle" is a real thing. It is a positive feedback situation where turning the throttle causes you to accelerate and turn the throttle even harder. You can wheelie or burnout your first minute on the motorcycle. Hence the stopping drills first. I (consciously) leaned my shoulder to turn the first couple decades on a motorcycle. Once I learned countersteering, I stopped leaning. (Counter) weighting is unnecessary. You can completely control a motorcycle with steering (low speed, < 20mph) and countersteering (over 20 mph). Hanging off is a track skill. Both effects work at all speeds, but predominate in a certain speed range. There have equal weighing at about 15-25 mph. Taping over the dash is completely unnecessary for beginners. It is one skill you can practice as you advance. It is easier for beginners to think of countersteering as "push right to go right" or "push left to go left". You can learn this by just going straight down the road and moving from the left side of the lane to the right and back again (Car drivers position to car passengers position). You may ride hundreds of miles before getting on the freeway. I shift my liter bike into 6th at 60 mph. If you are used to redlining the bike then keep it in 3rd if you want.

[@juanleche5382]

By far best teacher from a video point of view 👌

[@MoreCharactersThanNeeded]

I did a combination of both school and KZbin because lessons are expensive here in Sweden, and riding a bike is alot about feel and muscle memory. It is like playing an instrument, but alot more fun to practice, hehe. One advice I would give to new riders is to look up where you are going really is key to riding, it is the most valuable advice I have gotten. Also, making tight turns at slow speeds, like u-turns on small roads, dragging the rear brake helps alot.

[@anthonybarker9019]

Just curious because i getting my first bike how does the rear brake in slow tight turns help?

[@MoreCharactersThanNeeded]

​@@anthonybarker9019 Congratulations on your first bike. I am not all certain but i think it has to do with two things. The contact patch on the wheels and the inertia of the motorcycle. By breaking you apply a force backwards, tangentially of the turning circle which increases the inwards acceleration (tightening up the turning radius).

[@syedrahman4322]

Super helpful video, thank you!!

[@chingunenkhbold7295]

thank you for the amazing helpful video! time to get my bike

[@urbanadventurer5]

Good content. This is a good one beginners!!! 👍🏾

[@miriamto9876]

I’m subscribing to your channel This tutorial is exactly what beginners need

[@derekadams267]

Thank you 🙏🏾. I love your videos.

[@thegeneralproductions2534]

very in depth, thankyou!

[@olimashurov5882]

Dude, that’s awesome that the way you explain!

[@MAsenior98]

The best video to learn how to ride a motorcycle 🤩 , thanks

[@rm06_outdoors22]

Hi from Ireland.. just booked my lessons but this video gives me a good idea of what to expect..thank you😊

[@Jerv165]

Just finished my motorcycle training course and felt like it was lacking. Thank you, i learned a lot from this video.

[@jonnyjean803]

Thank you for all of your advice bro .I just purchased a bike .I've already been riding around my hood for a couple of days and I've already made some of the mistakes you were talking about so thank you for correcting my errors

[@porkchop3918]

what bike did you get if you dont mind me asking

[@rayfmundo]

Great video. Especially for someone like me looking at getting his first bike. Thanks

[@kellygprofessional]

Amazing tutorial!!!! I swear as you are explaining it I can almost feel the movements in my hands and foot shifting. Just got my zx-6r and I'm stocked to learn how to ride. I got my safety course this week!!

[@adobomoto]

Congrats!

[@user-km7ig7ss4g]

Proper good video this smashed it

[@Slayer-tv8ub]

I had never ridden a bike not even a dirt bike but I drove many standards in my life so learning the sweet spot on my brothers gsxr 750 was pretty easy. I can easily flat foot on his bike but my biggest issue is putting my feet up once I get going. I have only shifted into 2nd through my neighborhood but it was exhilarating. I can only imagine going 60-70 on a bike.

[@mandomede3356]

Thanks for the lesson. Thinking of getting a motorcycle soon. This was very helpful. Thanks

[@coreysmalls4259]

Very informative video as I plan to purchase my first bike sometime after the new year..thank you

[@RACE_CAR_YA_YA]

Made me feel a lot better how you said if you are going to drop the bike it would be in that very first slow turning/walking phase... That happened to me yesterday, my first time ever on a motorcycle or working a manual (rc 390), I was bummed out in myself for dropping it so early, literally the very first time I tried to u-turn. Today was too cold but I can't wait to go learn again tmrw, thanks for this video

[@kyla_177]

Thank you for this!!

[@Rageblade22]

I never knew about riding around in first gear that was so helpful made me feel so more comfortable with my bike and learn my bike

[@TheeSchizoKing]

Just got my CBR600 this video is GOLD 🙏🏽

[@jonlyons3376]

Love your videos man. I don't even have a bike anymore and I still watch all your videos

[@aussiespringbok8504]

21:53 ive been riding for 10 years but this is the first time im going to be riding a litre bike, good to know i dont have to change to top gear to sit comfortably on the highway on a 1000, cheers for the vid!

[@francoisb.freeman849]

Thanks just started riding and this helped.

[@cuuhriz]

I learned how to ride from KZbin. Rode around my block for the first week, after that once I hit the hwy I was going everywhere. Couple months later took MSF course.

[@adobomoto]

Hell yeah

[@iceon-you]

I learnt everything I kn about bikes on KZbin...thanks bro

[@isaacdavis2221]

Very useful, thanks 🙏

[@rickymortero3023]

It’s a good day when adobo posts 👍

[@ChaszBeauvais]

Awesome video Thank you

[@Baltierrez_23]

Gonna have to go get a bike and start practicing lol always wanted one and this video explains it well and now I want to go try

[@matthewrodgers5021]

Thanks dude, that was awesome

[@xyn2544]

thanks! this video helped me so much!!

[@solidsanders]

AWESOME video dude thank you :)

[@nochillgaming1904]

I get my bike tomorrow cant wait prolly watched this one video like 5 times 😂 this top beginners guide right here 💪🏾

[@user-he7cz1db9o]

Getting my first bike this week im terrified but aye you gotta man up someday great video

[@BluRoseChris]

Amazing work on this video

[@Bronko374]

Thank you for this Video. U explain it so nice. I m learning to drive and u help me.. THX

[@TrueRedRabbit2]

I didn't need this video, but thanks for showing the dry clutch assembly. I never seen one in action.

[@gavinmahmoud9011]

Love ur vids man

[@4jackinthebox]

i bought a bunch of traffic cones, went to a parking lot, set them up in a figure 8, and practiced. it really helped cornering.

[@SmokeyTheBear00]

Picking up my 2023 zx6r this Saturday 🙏🏼

[@harrowmarty3]

Thank you brotha!!!! Stay safe!!!

[@JeeRoMoto]

Good Job Sir Adobo! Best ever sportsbike tutorial :) The details and info about this vid is way better than going to motorcycle course! ❤ I just got my Sportsbike so I started riding a lower cc sccoter in my first few months. And upgrade to a sportbike and watching this video made me more eager to practice and feel my bike more. :) Thanks sir adobo! #filipinopride

[@kirililioski4694]

Man i can listen this dude talk all day long and wont get tired.

[@xxYFKxx]

I’ve been watching so many videos while I’m learning how to ride kuya. For some odd reason I’m still having troubles trying to shift just because it just seems awkward to me. It’s weird how I’m having a hard time riding a bike when I know how to drive a stick. Driving a manual car is second nature to me but riding on a bike always throws me off but it’s literally the same concept. I’m actually about to get my own bike to learn on rather than asking my friends to teach me 🤣 I guess not riding all the time is the issue why it’s so difficult for me to learn. Crossing my fingers that when I get my bike, it’s going to be a breeze like when I taught myself how to drive a manual car. By the way, THANK YOU for this long video! I needed it lol

[@kovenantsreeftank1317]

Nice video. I just started riding and bought a new Hayabusa and I love it and feel super comfortable in the bike. Im 6' 1" 230lbs solid and I feel the bike was made for me.

[@thadcox5298]

I hope you're aware that the Hayabusa was the fastest production bike for a long time haha. Ride safe✌️

[@kovenantsreeftank1317]

@thadcox5298 I know. I'm very self-conscious person.