How To REV-MATCH a Motorcycle Like a Racer! (in 5 minutes)

[@PetroHead]

The order: clutch > rev > downshift (quickly.. remember timing is everything!) 🚀 Ready to take your motorcycle skills to the next level? Download my FREE 120-page 'Motorcycle Mastery' ebook and start riding with confidence TODAY! Click here to grab your copy: www.motorcyclemastery.com

[@TacticalSoul]

"A few seconds later" Nevermind I just saw this comment lmao 🤣

[@Ra-Ziel]

why use clutch when shifting up..?

[@Crumbs412]

Keep seeing a lot of mixed things on order. Mostly between blipping either prior to or after the downshift(pre clutch release or pre downshift)

[@Jeremytran_18]

do you still hold the throttle while release the clutch or only rev -> release the throttle -> release the clutch?

[@sebmrge]

@@Jeremytran_18 no sir, just release it after u rev up then down shift

[@joeyyung911]

Rev-matching was the first thing I tried to get familiar with when I started riding.

[@PetroHead]

I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com

[@dragonking2729]

Bro you explained it so much better. You answered all my questions about rev matching. I have seen a lot of rev matching videos but yours is the one which is perfect for beginners.❤

[@dodododohhh]

True👍👍thanks sirr love from 🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭 #EZMiLsuccessTrain

[@PetroHead]

I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com

[@LEXoutthe509]

Watched this after work last night took the bike out this morning, got it down!! Great video thanks bro!

[@PetroHead]

I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com

[@Yrsfdsk]

I’m glad you’re back. Just found your YT channel & honestly, out of all the videos I’ve watched regarding rev matching, this one was stupid easy. My bike won’t blip for whatever reason though, it needs extra throttle play to get it up it not it sounds like it’ll die. I’ve cleaned the fuel tank, added a new gas filter, adjusted the carb, but I more than likely need spark plugs & to adjust the valves since it’s a used cruiser. Thanks for this though!

[@PetroHead]

I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com

[@Truhsty]

You’ve done/shown it in a way that that’s extremely simple to gauge and understand. Such a basic explanation and examples. Same with the quick starts. Helps a lot, thank you ! Love the Mario cheers too. Kudos 😂

[@PetroHead]

I just launched my 120 page Motorcycle Mastery ebook for beginner / intermediate riders like you. Go check it out www.motorcyclemastery.com

[@mooretalk5351]

Thanks man! I watched this video five times and took my bike out and was able to perform it smoothly and consistently.

[@philipkeith8656]

After several rev matching videos….this has been the best

[@theslowdeath]

I must admit, I love commitment to match gear and bike... I tried rev maching today and from all attempts one was really spot on, so smooth I was kinda surprised

[@Freebyrd1991]

Good thing that blue suv in the left lane at 5:22 didnt decide to hop into the open lane and run you over. FYI people: When you are filtering (lane splitting), you want to establish your lane quickly after people get going again so there is less chance of being in a blind spot and getting run over.

[@BarnettSpeedSuzukiThou]

Quick launch, you hold it on the clutch biting point with the rear brake and around 6k rpm then slip it out.

[@PetroHead]

Yep.. agree! This is exactly what I did when I drag raced my old F900R.. beating pretty much everything... 0-60 pulled off in 3 seconds I believe.. I plan to release a video on quick launches soon.. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZrMkmWCgtWYm80

[@dougmaverick3287]

Great explanation. I was going to wait and buy a new 2025 Honda cb650r with the new e-clutch syste. But now I can buy a used one and save three or four thousand dollars by learning to do the downshifting and rev matching myself. So it's clutch in, rev throttle, then downshift, clutch in, rev throttle, then downshift, rinse and repeat. Got it.

[@PetroHead]

E-clutch lol gimme a break.

[@dougmaverick3287]

@@PetroHead Hey, you're the one that bought a Triumph motorcycle with both up and down quick shifting.😜

[@PetroHead]

@@dougmaverick3287 There is a huge difference. E-clutch is automatic and QS is still manual. Quickshifter is only after first gear but when you stop, you need to pull the clutch. QS is track focused and E-Clutch is for new riders or Sunday cruiser types who just want to ride without having to learn all that but you already know which one is more fun. Enjoy!

[@dougmaverick3287]

@@PetroHead No you are wrong my friend, when using the Honda e-clutch you still shift up and down through the gears with your left foot manually, like a quickshifter. It's not a DCT. It's like your quickshifter system on your Triumph the only difference is you can put the bike into first gear from neutral without pulling in the clutch.

[@PetroHead]

I explained same thing to except I left out the part where you don’t need the clutch.. I just thought it was obvious. Whatever who cares.. glad you got rev match down. Enjoy

[@novaldipadmadisyiffa3022]

I like to do this technique every time I ride a motorbike and I don't think it's as smooth as I hope, I need to learn more, and yes, all this time I didn't know that this technique is called rev matching, thank you, the video is good, I can understand it👍👍👍

[@kingdeification]

Now I know what rev matching is😅. Great job!

[@ashutoshdhauni8779]

Best video when to use how to use low speed high speed ❤

[@bryancardenas-qs4ig]

So I just started practicing rev matching I feel like I’m improving but I see videos were riders rev match gears back to back and looks smooth but when I do it sometimes I notice I take slower and longer to rev match between gears because if I drop from 4 to 3 the engine slows down a lot and I feel it because I kinda lunge foward it’s a rough slow down

[@thatguy-m6p]

Maybe your 4th gear is very tall compared to 3rd so you should slow down some more before dropping the gear. Most bikes used by youtubers are very race oriented bikes with tight gearing which allows them to easily drop gears back to back. Also Remember, you downshift to come in the powerband of the appropriate gear with regards to your speed. If you're already in the powerband of a gear at a certain speed you don't need to downshift otherwise the speed will be too much for the lower gear and you'll experience harsh engine braking.

[@PremKumar-mb9qm]

Wow ..almost understood now tomorrow going to do rev match ..looks fun

[@tiredngl]

After you rev, do you let off the throttle completely then reapply, or keep slight throttle? I can never tell when I watch videos. This is probably the best video I’ve come across, and I’ve been watching so many to grasp how to rev match. So thank you for this.

[@PetroHead]

Let off because the whole point of blipping the throttle is to go to a lower gear and you can’t do that if you’re on the throttle. Once geared lower you can get back on the throttle if that’s what it calls for.

[@BikerBuck]

What do you mean if it calls for it?

[@billycross3785]

Great video , very well explained 👍👍👍

[@samanthagregoryurich4167]

Thanks for the excellent demo and explanation. So rev matching is one thing, but during hard breaking on a race track - how do you blip the throttle and maintain control over the front brake?

[@PetroHead]

Finger dance it.

[@-mystical-16]

I like auto blipper shifting up and rev matching down shifting. My Triple is so fun I’ll have a hard time selling it for a liter bike next year.

[@danielcosta1987]

auto blipper does not exist for upshifts, thats done by the quickshifter wich does the opposite of the blipper (cuts throttle when shifting)

[@sipup_and_wander]

I rev match on downshift just to hear that sound ❤❤❤

[@nicklefebvre1809]

I was in that same parking lot 2 days ago and saw some folks with cones practicing their riding lol how funny

[@RRRRefuelRideRace]

Very well explained. Got my like. :)

[@siomai.rice07]

should i rev and downshift at the same time or should i rev first then down shift?

[@t2deck]

Super helpful👍🏻👍🏻

[@JosiahYoder-z4z]

Great video👌

[@AbdulKalikot]

3:19 did you pull the throttle before releasing the clutch slowly? so sorry I'm a new guy in motorcycle.

[@PetroHead]

Watch the video a few times and don’t skip around.

[@modelotime2456]

So there’s a delay between you pulling in clutch and off throttle is that to get passed the friction zone and can I let go of clutch and throttle at the same time

[@nainua7573]

3:39 damn Mario 😂

[@SonnoMaku]

I bought a 2018 Street Triple RS a couple years ago and I can't get it to rev match that well. I've been rev matching on every bike I've ridden no problem for the last 10 years but with this Street Triple it's like I'm fighting the bike. It's been driving me nuts for the last couple years. When I give the throttle a blip to rev match downshift, 85% of the time it acts like I didn't even blip the throttle. This makes me end up over revving it so that the bike actually adds throttle which results in a bad down shift that feels like I'm just dumping the clutch lever and slamming the bike into gear. It sounds bad too. I thought it was just me fighting all the electronics on this bike and gave up on rev matching. The weather was decent enough for a winter ride yesterday so I've been frustrated by this again so here I am looking up info on rev matching issues on the Street Triple again trying to see if I'm the only one having issues. I just found this video and decided to see how you do it and you're doing it just fine. I still don't understand why it feels like I'm fighting this bike more than riding it. I asked the dealer about this issue and they told me, "idk man, just ride without doing it." I feel like I'm going crazy. lol

[@PetroHead]

The dealer is right. Just ride the bike. RM is optional and only necessary at the track.

[@SonnoMaku]

@@PetroHead Yes I know but after 10 years of doing it I prefer to do it and I don't like feeling like I'm fighting the bike. Honestly I think I just can't get used to the ride by wire throttle. The only other person I've seen mention the same issue I have was told it's just how ride by wire is.

[@ShineBright__]

Well done !! easy explained 👍

[@PetroHead]

Glad it was helpful!

[@godwinflores4819]

@@PetroHeadwhat bike do you use? does it have a slipper clutch or just a traditional wet plate

[@PetroHead]

Wet.. 99% of street bikes have wet clutches. Bikes like Ducati V4R and high end race bikes often have dry.

[@victorjoeycodinera8591]

this is what im looking for.. what if rev and downshift not in timing what will happen? because im afraid to try it😅

[@PetroHead]

Kaboom!

[@nghiemnguyen9426]

When you rev match did you roll off the throttle and blip ?

[@PetroHead]

Yes

[@bryancardenas-qs4ig]

How do u practice that

[@youtubekaddu4298]

So like we have to hold the clutch, blip the throttle and down the gear at the same time?

[@PetroHead]

Pinned comment

[@CMark89]

It's been about 6 years since I've had my own motorcycle. I just put a down payment on one yesterday. I used to always rev match to slow down on my motorcycle. But, I didn't realize you could do it back to back to get to such a low gear without using the brakes. I also drive truck and when we had manuals and if ppl knew how to float gears we'd essentially do the same thing except you have to let the rpms slow to match the lower gear you wish to go into. So my question is - and I could be wrong - but it seems like downshifting so quick to such low gear while the bike is reved high and still moving at a higher speed, does this promote any damage internally to the bike? I get it, that in trucking terms this is a form of engine braking. But I wouldn't imagine doing it so quickly through so many gears... That's pretty awesome though! I just want to make sure it will not cause any harm to the bike...

[@PetroHead]

I can't prove it won't damage internals but thats why there is a rev limiter and anything before that should be safe. In fact, I would go as far as saying that rev matching is better for your bike because you aren't stressing your transmission. Without rev matching, the transmission RPM needs to catch up to the engine. Anyway.. don't do it if you feel otherwise. I take no responsibility. Just sharing my 0.2 cents.

[@CMark89]

@@PetroHead Thanks for the input.. Was just curious as I'm not sure. Appreciate it.

[@TriumphLover]

The Speed 1200RR, Daytona Moto2 and Street Moto2 are all QS & blipper. I like it auto for me. The Thruxton and Tiger Explorer don't have that feature. TBH I was never a rev match rider.

[@PetroHead]

Can't wait to ride those bikes! We'll have to talk later about years and models so I can do research prior to coming as I want to review them one by one.

[@TriumphLover]

@@PetroHead absolutely 💯

[@MM-qt8gz]

So let me get this straight. You pull the clutch, blip the throttle, and go down a gear all simtamenously?

[@gabyto1342]

Basically yeah. Just like old manual cars, you press down the clutch, give it some gas, and gear shift

[@louisdelossantos6827]

Thanks for the video. Is it possible to rev to high when you slip the clutch back in? Is "just a blip" always enough ?

[@PetroHead]

Rev match = match your revs equal to the RPM of your tranny / speed. Watch the video a few more times.

[@venkybobby3978]

1 clutch in 2 blip 3 downshift right

[@TacticalSoul]

@PetroHead So Question, when you performing the clutch & revving are you hitting the down shift at the same time as you squeeze the clutch or when you rev? 🤔

[@birddaddydetta]

Yes, it's practically simultaneous but most importantly is that you hit the gear lever the moment the clutch has been squeezed in

[@PetroHead]

Hit it and squeeze it… (that’s what she said)

[@stevensong7484]

This bike doesnt have slipper , assistant clutch ?

[@NoTalker_]

So while the clutch is in I need to throttle and downshift or clutch throttle then downshift or as soon as I pull the clutch I should already be on the throttle and beginning the downshift? Or just press all 3 buttons at the same time?

[@PetroHead]

Bro.. chill.. watch the video multiple times until you get it. Otherwise, roll the dice. Lol

[@bouncii7660]

U use Hand or rear brake to stop smoothly?

[@PetroHead]

New riders should use rear..

[@cristixd27]

I do clutch-gear down-rev so i dont get engine brake is it bad?

[@chekelu5798]

sir i have a question, does rev matching at low rpm can lead to gearbox failure or something bad gonna happen ? i used z900 kawasaki i'm a beginner rider sometimes bit hard to do rev matching .

[@PetroHead]

@@chekelu5798 rev matching has no benefit at low speeds. It’s primarily used for racing to make shifting fast so racers don’t lose time on a racetrack. On the road it’s beneficial at high speed because less strain on your tranny but on low speeds, no benefit.

[@alexmartin1946]

so bascically we are revving the engine while holding the clutch..won't it damages the clutch plates?

[@PetroHead]

Not so much on a wet clutch as most motorcycles have them.

[@jiguzor]

Is rev matching to first gear really jerky? I tried it on my motorcycle, i learned how to rev match from higher gears but when im about to downshift to first gear, the bike will stutter forward/jerk even though i did revmatch. I was wondering if first gear is just for torque

[@suhasp6600]

Yes it is so. I even experienced that one. The thing is you have to rev more when you are about to come to 1st gear.

[@jiguzor]

​@@suhasp6600 okay bro got it thank you for the response

[@levijordan1294]

Hmm but I'm wondering what is the situation/scenario that I want to downshift at high speed? For example from 4th gear to 3rd gear.

[@PetroHead]

Rev matching is used mostly on the track. Most people don’t rev match on the street but anyway, now you know how to do it.

[@levijordan1294]

@@PetroHead ah I see, thank you for the answer

[@SitaRai-g9r]

Do rev match follows in upshifting too?

[@PetroHead]

Rev matching is not for you. Start with learning how to ride first.

[@cohenholden2343]

do you rev at the same time you downshift or like a tiny bit after you rev? i understand the clutch then rev but im just wondering.

[@PetroHead]

There is a six minute video.. maybe check it out

[@Adithya-xv4st]

Just making sure I get this right... It's clutch, rev, downshift correct? Or do I have to rev and downshift at the same time?

[@PetroHead]

Correct. The first one.

[@Anunnaki1821]

@@PetroHeadi thought its clutch in, downshift, rev match, then let go clutch.

[@PetroHead]

@@Anunnaki1821 read pinned comment

[@MidmaCM]

@@PetroHead You are contradicting your own statements. Here you are saying it's Clutch > Rev > Downshift, in your pinned comment your saying it's Rev > Clutch > Downshift. This is what's creating confusion in the comments.

[@MidmaCM]

Also - I forgot to mention, you are saying Clutch > Rev > Downshift in the video, which again is not matching the pinned comment. The video is helpful but I think most people watching this are beginner riders and want a clear answer.

[@enricoariansyah2305]

Quick questions, Is It save to delay the downshift a bit after you rev match or not? Because when I practice it I'm not as smooth as you are so I'm afraid If I do it on a running motorcycle something bad would happen

[@PetroHead]

Nothing bad will happen if you delay it but it’s all about timing. Try to reduce delays by practicing.

[@enricoariansyah2305]

@@PetroHead Ok, thank you good sir

[@soycapitan]

Hi, your new subscriber here. Great video, I have a question: do I need to switch quickshifter off if I want to manually change gears and rev-match myself, or can it stay switched on?

[@PetroHead]

Off

[@hanglibat]

What will happen if the QS is switched ON, and we still perform this rev match?

[@PetroHead]

You will turn gay.

[@birddaddydetta]

​@@PetroHeadDamn, I wouldn't want that

[@rishaisbest8702]

2:57 turned into supra 😅

[@Aboutmyself9600]

Do you downshift before giving it a throttle?

[@thatguy-m6p]

As soon as you hold the clutch, blip it and downshift at same time

[@nghiemnguyen9426]

How much throttle should I give really light?

[@MrFjimenez2311]

Yes, about 10% - Just enough to catch it, is all up to feeling the bike

[@AceGoodheart]

That cop be ready.

[@lauran.7687]

but what rpm are you supposed to rev to?? like how do you know

[@PetroHead]

Rev matching is optional.

[@lauran.7687]

@@PetroHead what do you mean?

[@PetroHead]

Based on your question, I answered it in the most relevant way possible because you don’t have a good understanding of what rev matching is.

[@lauran.7687]

@@PetroHead well I guess rev matching is revving before downshifting but idk how much I'm supposed to rev. I'm trying to learn because everyone keeps saying it's better than normal downshifting

[@s11039858]

nice video..could you also show how to rev match while braking please.

[@PetroHead]

In what way is braking relevant to rev matching? Never mind.. I think I understand what you mean... Similar to how you would trail brake into a corner, you're holding the brakes for a split second letting go of the brakes to blip the throttle or you can keep holding the brakes for the stop while using the area between your thumb and index finger to rev match.. Hope that makes sense.

[@Low_flyer]

@@PetroHeadmakes sense to me, thanks man! I was struggling with that earlier today while practicing, I’d end up giving up on the rev and going for clutch and brake control instead if traffic stopped a little to fast

[@FightFilms]

A clutch makes the downshifts smoother. You let out the clutch too fast. Weird you have mastered this “advanced” technique but not basic clutch use.

[@birddaddydetta]

It's hilarious how you have no clue how any of this works. Old cars/bikes with no synchros would like a word with you

[@JSunday45]

I find myself trying to rev-match while holding the front break and I can't get used to it? Is this even a thing?

[@Treeclimbingexpert]

I never liked n sync, not my kind of music. The drz match better than the sv.

[@Dineswor99]

Like 👍 Who don't have bike but still watching 😢

[@sachinbaiju6568]

No need of brake while rev matching