How to Corner Faster on a Dirt Bike - 15 Tips

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Tips 1) 0:57 Brake early gas early 2) 2:01 Mentally prepare for turns 3) 2:36 No coasting 4) 3:14 Body positioning 5) 3:37 Transition from standing to sitting 6) 4:17 Elbows up 7) 4:52 Sit forward on the seat 8) 5:33 Point your let with your toe slightly in 9) 5:53 Drag your front brake 10) 6:30 Look through turns 11) 6:58 Smooth throttle 12) 7:35 Lean into the turn 13) 8:24 Prioritize hitting your line 14) 9:10 Weight foot pegs 15) 9:34 Arc turns Common Mistakes 1) 10:46 Not looking ahead 2) 10:58 Braking too late 3) 11:17 Sitting down too early 4) 11:54 Not arcing your turns 5) 12:14 Coasting Favorite Drills 1) 12:27 Turn tracks 2) 13:13 Ovals or figure 8's 3) 13:25 No coasting drill 4) 13:59 No clutch or no brake 5) 14:21 Stand up only

[@andreaguirre6227]

Super helpful heres my like

[@davidleon1784]

not the hero we deserved but the hero we needed

[@leoleosen3261]

Too many points to remember.

[@kellyclark7762]

@@leoleosen3261 just remember 2 then. and gas it

[@BMX_kid_2607]

Absolute legend

[@TwistedPistonRacing]

Of all the videos I’ve seen on KZbin, this is one of the most well said and well put together Vids. This was a valuable 15 minutes of my time. Thank you.

[@ridewiththeknights]

Glad it was helpful!

[@strongholds12]

You must be so important lol

[@hazza.2smoka]

More then you’ll ever be thats for sure

[@francisp9024]

Probably the most clear to understand and actually factual tips explained video I’ve ever watched !! Very good

[@utahdesertrider1806]

Probably the best cornering video I’ve seen. Great job.

[@ridewiththeknights]

We really like corners ;)

[@stefandelpino8802]

I agree

[@BraaapoholicBob]

Yea I just about do everything wrong there...nobody can coast as well as me! Time to make a turn track and practice. Thank you for an amazingly informative video.

[@bingbangkaboom3437]

you are not alone on coasting xD

[@kuhaenduromikko766]

These were the best 15 advice I have had in my life! (Sorry dad. You ended up second😂) Seriously. This was a solid and clear presentation. I'm gonna watch this like 10 times over, so that these tips really sink in. And ofcourse do the drills when the snow finally melts. I already have a turn track in my backyard. Thanks!!👍

[@Danosvideos]

Fully agree with everyone! This was likely the most well delivered and concise training videos I've seen yet. The verbal combined with the visual aids are fantastic and so valuable for those that have trouble processing the verbal advice (i.e. early-teen riders!).

[@diygreasemonkey201]

This is literally the best video on cornering in dirt across all of utubeland. Awesome job guys.

[@ridewiththeknights]

Wow, thanks!

[@DirtBikeChannel]

So good. I mean really, really good.

[@ridewiththeknights]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@josemontanez8337]

Kyle Brotherson you’re the man! 🤙🏽

[@KHE-ENTERTAINMENT]

💪🏻🏞️

[@PHXGlock]

@uh khakis and gas and oil, Keep Smokin Kyle

[@2strokeatvbro630]

Mixing gas and slapping ass

[@davidf948]

Worked all these tips all summer. New rider on 250 2 stroke. The difference and confidence I gained. Saved video and pulled up all the time when riding. Thank you, great job on video.

[@BradBrother]

That screenshot at 8:17 is so perfect THANK YOU for this video at a whole

[@mikethatcher4205]

Speaks with the confidence of a man decades older, a true "Pro" speaker. And a great instructor. Thanks, Josh, it's a great video.

[@gregstirling7588]

Terrific guidance. Only thing I would ask for greater elaboration in is the critical juncture from acceleration to deceleration. I feel coasting is too vaugue. I prefer maintain speed. We use this in car racing and and the deceleration/ acceleration transition is not black or white. In theory it’s nice to aim for but making a mistake is the bigger cost to bear. Hitting the line and finding that line to maximize the acceleration is perhaps more important than a perfect deceleration without any coasting. Kyle is amazing in his articulate teaching of technique. Great material!

[@AlexCage19]

Wow that is not just a regular video of a "Cornering tips". This is next level!

[@travisfletcher900]

Best cornering video on KZbin. Fast delivery of important information with no fluff. Great job guys!

[@snakepliskin1185]

16) When in doubt, gas it! You've made a great contribution to dirt riding! Thanks!

[@captainamerica9353]

S - Snake, is that you . . . I heard you was dead?!

[@michaelanderson1727]

So far this is the best training and drills video i have seen. 53 year old c rider. Thank you!

[@fransnahapiet1149]

This is the best and most comprehensive dirtbike cornering video on KZbin well done.

[@richardhudson9291]

Great advice. We all appreciate it. You didn’t put this together in the work bathroom at your second job trying to buy some iffy performance parts. I tried to lay out a corner track for us all to use. Guy wanted damages, permission, and waiver of all liability. I had to maintain it, clean it up daily, and each rider had to pay him. And restore it to previous condition. Can’t have the bicycle kids getting hurt. Also, post a bond,$$ Being a big name and having a pr man put up with the bs is easy. As soon as I made a couple mains (1by default) the ‘boys ‘ wouldn’t go for it. Lost all access to their old parts, help in truing wheels, advice on suspension settings. They’re in van sleeping like puppies in a box. No more at gas station,”man, you look tired. I’ll drive a couple hours and you take a nap. “ Made us move to the end of infield away from the stars for convenience of the press, and “maybe they’re lifting tools and stuff from us. “ . The used tires I used to get now had holes drilled in them. Chains and sprockets hit with shop hammer. On the track the guys in 3-5 th would bump and crowd more than usual. Had to quit taking my oil field boss dad to the track after he saw what was going on and picked a couple guys off the ground by their scrawny necks. Only so many places at the big table. It’s vicious in the levels below yours. City near me had 3 dealers that have 100% restored the racing machines their daddies built for them. In little museums, oh yeah , gas and they run. Don’t touch. Dealerships are theirs now, priss around in their bermudas, polo shirts, white socks and tennies. Off season, why don’t you drop in to these places and Shane these pricks into letting you stars see how good or bad these old machines are. Couldn’t tell you no.

[@Regularguy1775]

Excellent video. This, hands- down, has to be one of the most informative riding videos I've come across. Thank you for taking the time to put it together.

[@jhmonthetube6339]

Weight the pegs by pulling up on the bars ! Wow, if I had this advice when I began racing I would have been miles ahead ! Excellent tutorial !!

[@i.am.milk____________________0]

Turning might seem very easy, but it's a tedious task that requires a lot of memory and correct positioning, otherwise an accident might occur. This is a very well thought out and demonstrated video. This helped me a lot!

[@peaceprayer595]

An old time rider once told me if you are having a hard time getting around some one who is approximately the same speed as you, wait until you here their motor shut down just before the corner. Then hold it on the pipe just a little bit longer. Sooner than later you'll be passing them.

[@hazza.2smoka]

Best motocross tips video I’ve seen, your instructions are clear and very specific and you really go into detail into what to do and what not to do, this was a great help to me! ❤

[@motopacking]

This is the best cornering tips video I've seen. Absolutely fantastic stuff!

[@Davefranzin]

Perfect tips dude, now i'm aged...but when i was kid...how many time i do this exercize " The 8 " to improve my corner tecnique....in front my home every days for years....I've done it so many times, that even after so many years without getting on the bike, I tried one and immediately went fast ... it's really true when you learn a sport as a child some gestures are natural and automatic

[@coltonwinkel5156]

That first clip at knolls is exactly where I learned. Spent 3 straight days there practicing this! Thanks Huge help!

[@GaryBeardsley]

Fantastic video. This guy is a very skilled communicator, and the info presented is clear and concise. SO easy to listen to, and so very applicable. Likely the best video I have ever seen on cornering, or even dirt riding in general. I'm a subscriber now, no doubt.

[@ridewiththeknights]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chaosweber1834]

Dude i feel like i should’ve payed for this video. This video is the most in depth and detailed video ive ever watched and it was exactly what i wanted and needed. Thank you very much for making this video!!!

[@ridewiththeknights]

Glad you enjoyed the content! Be sure to check out all our other KZbin videos! We also offer a complete online training course ridewiththeknights.com

[@mrtaser556]

One of the best informational videos that I have seen so far.

[@mudbrats]

From me, a guy that sucks at cornering, this is great information and truly helps!

[@MrIh8hondas]

Definitely the best cornering video on youtube.

[@ridewiththeknights]

Glad you think so!

[@tracyhowell4371]

I really like your videos! I am a novice rider buy love to ride. I tend to favor or feel more confident turning left. Right turns feel awkward like throwing a ball with my left hand (being a righty). Also shifting gears. Don't see many videos about how to shift gears efficiently. I will practice no coasting and standing to sitting ASAP. Thanks so much for your clear and easy to understand videos!

[@tonyojala4159]

Got at least 7 things to work on. So guilty of coasting... Very informative and well explained throughout the video! Subbed.

[@byronpickering3006]

Great video. Faster cornering makes all the difference. Lots of fantastic tips!!

[@ridewiththeknights]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Samwise_92]

Totally!!

[@hammeral4446]

Lots of great info here! I'm going to try to work out some of these tips in the tight stuff I ride. Good to see your single track riding too not just MX.

[@Jiilaker]

This is the best channel teaching beginnner like me, amateur also benefits from this

[@riccardomarzotto7974]

I’ve never seen so many gold standard tips for cornering! Thank you very much, from italy. Ciao!

[@ridewiththeknights]

You're so welcome!

[@tylerfresky4875]

I noticed riding at Cahuilla a day ago that when I got arm pump I instantly wanted to sit down and when coming into braking bumps sitting down it was a lot rougher. It seems like common sense but little things we don’t think about when riding. My arms got more tired and the ride was rougher compared to holding on with my legs and standing up going into the corner. Standing up helped the bike absorb more of the bumps and made my legs hold on tighter. This meant a smoother ride, my arms not wearing down, and made it a lot easier to focus on what was to come next.

[@davidgraham3162]

This is just so good! Should be mandatory training for all new riders. My son is going to watch this before he is going back on the track. Your teaching may be the only real teaching he will have ever seen. And he watches a bit every day...!

[@jerseyjeeper1575]

This cuts right to the meat of what you need to know to be fast.

[@torinforsyth7568]

I went to a steward baylor clinic, and this is very close to what he said, great vid

[@renguz31]

The greatest well put together motocross training video in youtube! AMAZING JOB!

[@isaacdeford1510]

this is the best drill video i’ve seen, really good work. made me look at the way i ride differently. and steps that will help advanced and beginner level riders

[@ridewiththeknights]

Glad it helped!

[@kiwiadventurer]

This is the best dirt how to I've seen. Its practical logical and exceptionally well presented. Dam good job.

[@nusantarasatu7613]

Been years i races in motorcross competitions most of the skills came along with experience and i admit this is usefull you tube content

[@JMKGarage]

Thank you for sharing. Look forward to outing these points into practice when at the track next with my 2023 Husky 150, hopefully this weekend.

[@Samwise_92]

Thanks so much dude!! Feeling a bit better about my corners in the race tomorrow at the moto track

[@jaws2858]

This is the best! I should put 555 on my bike, coaster. I’m going back and writing this down so I have a journal to practice. Thank you so much.

[@nomadgene]

Fantastic information. Presented very, very well. Verbal instruction with visual clues=flawless execution.

[@daleintampa]

Best turning video on KZbin. My biggest problem is I can’t commit to lean yet. Going across the rut and almost off track

[@emerak_22]

This was really helpful, you did a good job to help me understand how to turn much faster because i would always take my turns too wide then have to break and get back in my track. I'm definitely going to practice these tips more.

[@psychofunksoldier02]

Best cornering tips video I’ve seen. Nice work!

[@roostfezza7563]

Thanks very much, a lot of very good tips here. Two comments I would like to make. Firstly, i believe its good practice to try and keep your feet on the pegs through turns, as much as you can. You see the pros like ken roczen and eli tomac feet up alot. Secondly I find myself "over thinking" when riding. 15 tips is a lot to keep in mind!

[@ridewiththeknights]

Thanks Roost! Glad you enjoyed the video! 15 tips is a lot to handle. It would be overwhelming practicing 3 or 4 tips at a time, let alone all 15. We recommend only selecting 1 tips to practice at a time! Happy Riding :)

[@Kassari_Kuski]

This summer i stopped coasting, one time i went to a tight sand corner too fast so i had to lean much and i gave it full gas so it straightened it. From that i learned how to ride corner faster.

[@kineticfix]

Best turning video on you tube. Great job guys!

[@blakehoffmann5583]

You do a great job of explaining cornering!!! Keep the videos coming, awesome job.

[@EwePeople]

Absolutely phenomenal! Seriously! Extremely well made in every way. Thank You!

[@JayWelchy]

Wow. just found the page, seriously well done, well verbalized, no fluff or "look at my skill, my bike, my success", **subscribed** Got the weekend off .. seems appropriate to bing watch your channel between rides .. yea yea!

[@ridewiththeknights]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Motofamilyracingteam]

Sit when ready to accelerate, that makes sense. I’m going to work on this!

[@rykerbroberg272]

Bros turns are like perfect they are so smooth like butter idk how you do it even after watching this

[@SmooveBee1]

Dragging the front brake - very interesting!

[@zusanlist3623]

An exceptional tutorial. Well done Knights, thanks for sharing the wisdom.

[@Boonemotox]

❤love it when people are talking about how much they love riding a motorcycle ❤

[@mrcolorful4571]

Just reminder on important thing for me. 6:23 Trail brake on ruts only

[@mschumaker1]

I think I've watched this a dozen times, I learn sometihng each time

[@TR-cs4tf]

All kinds of good info here. One of the best training vids I’ve seen on You Tube. Lots for me to work on. Thanks for sharing.

[@barteaumotorsports8909]

#15- is great! Except in east Tx/Louisiana pine forests, go off trail you may get a nice hidden tree stump in grass to give you a high five.

[@vwtaro]

This is awesome!!! Greets from Belgium!

[@geordilaforge8529]

I’ve never had it explained so simply. Thanks!

[@ridewiththeknights]

Glad it helped!

[@daniel101232]

Great video thank you! My biggest problem is I let corners intimidate me and I don't fully commit like you were saying. Instead i play it extremely safe and end up losing so much time.

[@itjobhunter]

What an outstanding instructional video - well done!

[@brianshields5307]

Probably the best video on turning I've seen out there - great work!

[@ridewiththeknights]

Glad you liked it!

[@motofish312]

Carry as much speed in as possible. Look for the apex and pivot. Be on the throttle early and keep your head over the steering head. If it's rough, pull yourself forward to keep the front going the way that you want, pinch the bike with your legs and remain in the attack position. Learn to ride standing up and do not put your foot down. Practice sliding the bike standing up. Standing up gives you the best control and helps you maintain control by increasing your leverage over the bike. If the front starts to slide, push the rear with the throttle. If the rear slides, steer into it, grip hard and decrease the throttle and let the rear tire slow down and get traction again. When you get used to standing all of the time, you will go faster everywhere. You have to keep your momentum up no matter what. It's easier to get rid of momentum than it is to get it back. The more momentum that you can carry anywhere, the faster that you go everywhere....

[@d.Cog420]

do you now why MX riders sit through corners?

[@EarthSurferUSA]

As far as leaning into the turn. I am a old guy trying to get my skills back on a YZ250 2-stroke I had to totally work on the set up, and I find myself standing up in a turn after I lean the bike over for the angle. So I am leaning the bike, and not my body enough, and losing smoothness. I think I am going to work on offsetting my upper body about 6" to the inside of the bike just before I lean the bike over. That way my body will be more in position, and I lean the bike to match my body. I just saw Magoo doing it from the 82 super biker race, and a light went on in my head. :)

[@sammorris1452]

And saving energy which is very important in an enduro. Thank you

[@dalepurdon8948]

Great video. Just one small thing left out was flat cornering. Body position is the total opposite to that of cornering in a rutt. (ie. body should be more upright and sitting on the corner of your seat for downward traction, rather than leaning and being 'in line' with the bike as you would in a rut).

[@dangerdanadv1445]

I was very confused at his tip, didn't realize he was only speaking for ruts. That makes a lot of sense because when I lean in line with the bike I find that my rear wheel slides out and the bike dumps me a lot more often. I know it's 2 years later, but thanks for that clarification anyways.

[@brendenmcelhinney8146]

Fantastic tutorial you just got a like a sub and a save from me, will definitely watch this before every weekend of racing

[@vetb882]

Wow. You're a terrific teacher. I should know, in a suburb training coach and Jenny if the tips you have see exactly what I teach the kids to use while driving. I'm an ex Amateur motocrosss racer and AMG DRIVING ACADEMY graduate. Combining my of road racing experience with the training from the Academy results in a high rate of students posting their road tests and parents thrilled with my teaching. As a journalist for AX and MX I've spoken with local Pro riders who can't teach with a lick, their talents are not intuitive. You however, are very capable of explaining not just the his, but the WHY. Guys, stay blessed. God willing didn't 2021 I can get back on the 03 250SX and for sure I'll be looking into your school. 💪🏻😎😎

[@aklaunch]

Best how to dirt bike video i have seen. I will become a member

[@ELECTRICMOTOCROSSMACHINE]

Awesome tips!

[@darcypritchard9875]

This guy deserves more subs

[@cooganbeggs4942]

Wow! so much incredible information here and delivered so clearly and professionally ...thanks 🙏

[@ridewiththeknights]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jameswest5007]

Great video, I'm excited to to implement this training and technique! Keep them coming Josh!

[@BERZERKERSV4]

wow...excellent presentation and delivery......content was outstanding..even Kyle from DBC agrees..... subscribed

[@ridewiththeknights]

Welcome aboard!

[@kevinfarrell9923]

Excellent - you are a great teacher. Good points and well articulated.

[@Ramons187]

Really enjoyed this video. We are working on my corners as we speak. Thanks for the help.

[@tiii777]

Best corning video ever. Fact

[@stephenwisner4993]

Wow! This is next level. Thanks for such high quality instruction. Off to practice!

[@lindorxx8589]

I’m a beginner at riding mx track this helped a lot thanks

[@MultiKtm300]

Excellent delivery!

[@ridewiththeknights]

Thank you kindly!

[@johnpodesta4002]

Excellent video! Very professional and very helpful.

[@ridewiththeknights]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tajjson]

Wow. Best instructional video I have seen

[@ridewiththeknights]

Glad it was helpful!

[@straighttimestirrups]

Turn Tracks are the single best training device anyone can do to get faster!

[@CW_Firewood]

Awesome video, very detailed, well said and well done 👍

[@charleschristian9563]

For tip #8 ( point your leg with your toe slightly in ) . I like to keep my knee slightly bent just in case you lowside your bike and destroy your leg. It looks like your are doing it in the video but I didn't hear you mention it.

[@andreaguirre6227]

Yeah i thought that too

[@gunnerdearborn9471]

The quality of the video as an instructional tool is amazing. Where the heck are the rest of them!!

[@ridewiththeknights]

Visit RideWithTheKnights.com to view the entire course

[@tylerenticknap6670]

I loved the video. Forgot one key component head position and chest transitions. Your butt needs to be a little bit more back and chest needs to have slight angle. This will help with bike control and stability.

[@ridewiththeknights]

Thanks, we’re glad you enjoyed the video! Great input Tyler, thanks for adding your thoughts and experience. We will have to start planning part 2 and include you in the video. You will have some very valuable Supercross and Moto experience!

[@barteaumotorsports8909]

I’m no pro, but #12, is different for types riding, “lean into turn” is great, motocross style riding, in Offroad tight woods!!! No-no. Great way to plow shoulders into trees, the bike moves under you while you ride more upright. I had to learn this when converting to woods. Feet stay on Peabody stays upright, motocross and some open desert allows you to take up space and use all your body

[@stevenburton7922]

Very good instructional video. I will say for me that I tend to go into the corners not braking much. I would say it's a corner styling base on maintaining flow as opposed to braking hard and accelerating hard. I'm definitely not saying your wrong though. Perhaps it because I come from an enduro/cross country back ground were you use momentum to get through obstacles and not brut power. But non the less, this is very good advice that you are offering here and riders in general would do well to implement these techniques! Thanks for posting.

[@sheluvlou4663]

Been trying to get my cornering down this really helps. Gotta get good at cornering before I start tossing jumps haha

[@MDHaughton]

You can't turn in the air. Just send it, buddy.