🇬🇧 WHY DO MOTOGP RIDERS DANGLE THEIR LEGS? (English Version)

[@jlf38r]

A month ago I ordered his replica helmet just because I liked the colors and the brand. Then I found out he rides for Suzuki which I have. Now I found out he’s putting out the best content of any pro rider. Couldn’t be more proud to wear a helmet. Thank you and keep up the good work

[@blackbarry]

Wins all d way eh? 😄👍🏽

[@FotisAthanasopoulos]

Same! I really wanted his helmet, it'd really suit my Movistar replica, but I went with Zarco's limited edition from his Moto2 days, it was 200Euros cheaper :P

[@itsmechris14]

bro, hes a world superbike champion. give the man more credit than that

[@KeenFemale]

@@FotisAthanasopoulos can u send the link?

[@FotisAthanasopoulos]

@@KeenFemale Unfortunately, it was a local shop in my town that had one-off offers to get rid of some stock they had...

[@yannguyery6735]

Sylvain, once your test rider time has past, i really think you should start a riding school or some kind of mentoring. You're damn good at breaking up riding technics!

[@martyeuro1890]

Start it in Ledenon please ;)

[@robl5027]

Yeah I reckon he'd be great at that for sure. Think he's got plenty of testing left in him though!

[@taufiqa.farizi9103]

@@robl5027 indeed he is so far the best test rider Suzuki can have.. heard that his inputs over the last few years really helps GSX-RR development.

[@garmit61]

Great explanation Sylvain. I’m really glad I found your channel. Merci beaucoup! a bien tôt.

[@team3383]

@@taufiqa.farizi9103 thats a it of an insult to the Suzuki team. As if they didn't know ! Otherwise he would have got the boot mate.

[@muhammadfarhan581]

Finally! A reliable source. I see many armchair youtuber tryna be smart making videos explaining leg dangle and many other motogp aspect. They never even race in junior level. Now a real motogp rider have a youtube channel. Im gonna subscribe

[@ADobbin1]

who can afford to race even amateur?

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Sooooooooo happy to finally hear from a PRO about this and not just random people!!

[@haeyocin]

Finally! The truth from a reliable source, thanks!👍

[@frankfillingham6653]

Sylvain, best description i've heard yet. Congratulations on how articulate you are in English! Great job! Thank you!!!

[@bryangreen9672]

josh langley 10 😳

[@stephen_crumley]

josh langley it’s a wonderful thing to see a comment like yours in a Moto gp focused video. Who knows the damage that will be done to our freedoms and rights because of this plandemic

[@Rawrrro]

@@stephen_crumley righto who let the patients out of the facility

[@ChazDavies7]

Nailed it! First person that's ever explained in detail every benefit of the dangle and why it's used. In the years since the dangle has been a thing there has been some wild theories out there. Bravo mate!

[@DLITINTHEHOUSE]

This is the best breakdown I’ve heard.

[@FirstDonkie]

I know it was VR to start this, but never heard of 'the Doctor's dangle'. Brilliant. Keep 'm coning, I really like your videos! 👍🤜

[@mrgreen9388]

Have you seen Michael Dunlop breaking into the creg at the TT?? jamming his foot into the ground and picking the front up😲🏍

[@sirlancelot4777]

2 dislikes from road rider's who dangle.. Thought they were cool. ... Good stuff Sylvain

[@mrgreen9388]

Americans.

[@Dreadz530]

As a dirt bike rider as well i can say the dangle has saved me on the street from a number of low sides. If you saw that motogp break down of Marquez’s incredible ow side recovery. He used perfect timing of pushing up off the ground with his knee and his elbow and gave it gas at the perfect time and allows recovery of a potential low side crash. Also living in a huge farm area with lots of tractors 🚜 going from the orchards right on to the main roads makes some places a nightmare to ride and sometimes don’t find out till to late. This is also the reason the flat track riders who basically are riding the line between drifting and low siding use this and once the doctor starting racing this style he started using it in motoGP. If you don’t use it on the street maybe you should it could save you from a low side one time and you will do nothing but say holy shit and laugh it off. I did and had to make a phone call after i was so hyped up from saving it haha! It’s funny all these guys makes videos on what the doctor thinks yet no one has asked it himself everyone wants to be the smart scientist that knows the reason and funny thing is everyone probably trying so hard they are probably way over shooting the reason lmao

[@akupehsluarketatAR]

They probably got their legs wipeout by a car

[@TomaszSkwarek83]

Best explained leg dangle to date !! More track riding tips would be a greatly appreciated 🏍️👍

[@stiletto10826]

Everything Sylvain says just seems to make sense. A world class rider that is also an excellent tutor.

[@walteralter9061]

To amplify a bit, there are two pivot axes at play during heavy braking when the rear wheel is unweighted - the front axle and the steering head. Braking tends to make the bike chassis and rider pivot and lift up over the front wheel, all that mass wanting to move over the front end into a "stoppie". That is controlled by not braking hard enough to make the bike goes ass over teacup. The second pivot point is subject to the same forces - the bike wants to rotate around the front forks to either side and could easily do this with the rear wheel off the ground. This is kept in check by the rider's sense of balance and feeling in his butt if the rear is coming around. Keeping the rear in line is helped by dangling the leg which acts as a movable counter weight to check any tendency for the rear end to swing laterally. Think of a tightrope walker with a balance bar. The bar is a kind of shock absorber whose inertia compensates for foot wobble and gives stability. Same deal for the motortbike - the leg is weighted inertia that can be moved outwards or inwards opposite to the bike's tendency to rotate laterally. The desire is to keep the bike perfectly orthogonal (perpendicular) to the stopping force. Any longish stationary object balanced on one end is orthogonal to the downward force of gravity. Same deal only substitute the force (deceleration) of braking. Slow speed stunt riders use this lateral pivot often for a showy stop, swinging the rear of the bike around so it stops facing in another direction.

[@JeremyUSA]

Finally, we have a definitive answer to this damn question. Thank you Sylvain!

[@TheTigerPGM]

Merci Sylvain ! Y'en avait marre d'entendre n'importe quoi là dessus. Enfin une explication logique et "palpable". Je pense que tout les pistards qui ont perdu le pied du repose-pied sur les freins ont déjà ressenti ça et tu mets des explications sur ce feeling un peu perturbant quand il est accidentel !

[@Dinara1up]

This is so good! Because every word he speaks is from knowledge of riding the actual bike! No speculating here, he must have felt all those differences. Amazing! I believe this man is also the reason Suzuki MotoGP is on an uprise, excellent development rider and Suzuki needs him.

[@JCF69700]

si Valentino est "le docteur" toi tu mérites d'être appelé "le professeur"👏

[@SylvainGuintoli]

😂

[@hejsanhejda1921]

@@SylvainGuintoli Comme Alain Prost ;-)

[@darrenandersen2277]

Thanks Sylvain..have had a few discussions over beers about this topic...You have set the record straight.

[@NewsMoto]

5:25 It's almost used on right hand corners only. Because of downshifting. Sometimes we can, during fast entry hairpins (last corner of Sepang)

[@TheAstraios]

As a Suzuki fan I was really happy when they took you on as a test rider. Thought it was an amazing opportunity for you and really showed how serious they are about the championship. Now to have you put out content with the experience you have at that level is truly one of a kind. Thank you for the vids.

[@rapapavideodocs]

Hi Sylvain, thank you for the clear mentoring. Have no idea why all those riders dangling their legs, now I know the real reason behind it. I've done that occasionally while cornering, with different understanding. How wrong I was. You've got a new subs from an Indonesian street rider. Keep rocking! :)

[@brandoloudly9457]

im thinking maybe some riders just couldnt put into words why it felt better. you did a great job once again m8

[@jaimeberrones3247]

ITS THE FIRST TIME I FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED GREAT EXPLANATION AND FOR THE SHOW THE DANGLE LOOKS FANTASTIC.

[@lambethlongshanks4791]

I do not have words for how beautiful Suzuki's motogp bikes are. Ridiculous. The exhaust! 😍

[@electric_boogaloo496]

Loved the video. Love how simple but scientific the explanation was. Love the way you explain things. I have a request. Can you do a video on the seamless transmission? How different it feels to operate one compared to a regular quickshifter? How does it help you? If manufacturers decide to sell bikes with one, will it help the average trackday rider?

[@demisx]

I do this in the twisties because it helps me stretch my legs.

[@ziomudru]

A complex thing explained simple and understandable for everyone. Outstanding video.

[@tomthompson7400]

this is the first time the leg dangle has made any sense at all to me , many thanks for taking the time to explain it.

[@johnhewer0]

Only dangled a few time usually in those 'Oh Shit' moments but it did feel like it locked you into the bike and added to the feel from the front.

[@firebladeflow]

It's really amazing how in these moments you intuitively make the right moves. I did learn it too that way, breaking way too late on a tight bend and pulling myself in with a foot on the ground because the rear wheel was floating above the ground and didn't find me any steering.

[@linguamus]

I was using this technique myself more than 20 years ago during hard braking from high speed to get parachute effect.and I have never seen it before. I came up with this idea when I was thinking how I can enhance braking effort with body and using other part of body

[@raimee81]

Been watching so many of Sylvain's vids since I found them. Bite-sized but incredibly packed with relevant and detailed info. It's good to finally know why they dangle their legs. But it was even better to know that, as a new rider who wants to get in on track days, this technique will NOT help me. I can focus on other riding techniques that will.

[@michaelbaeyens5963]

Verry clear explaining. A must see for every track rider. Thanks Sylvain for charing this with us, and keep up the good work!

[@Mike-hb4pc]

That was an excellent description of the dynamics involved in the 'Rossi Dangle'! Great videos... I'm loving them! Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@dashford06]

Best explanation I’ve seen of this. One added point is that it makes you wider on corner entry. Maybe psychologically dissuade the guy behind you from diving inside you too tightly.

[@turkishexpress]

You definitely have the best explanations out of the entire paddock. Bon travail mec!

[@97rr]

Agreed on the best explanation. Good Job. I’ve always hated youtubers explaining why MotoGP did it. I always thought, “how would you know?” And yet, there would be so many of them trying to reason. Like children trying to explain why Santa clause could go to everyone's home for Christmas

[@jamesschaffer5504]

First time I messed around with this during a track session I was blown away by how much leverage you seem to get when your leg is out... pretty soon my leg was popping off "by itself". Makes braking seem that much easier, especially as I was struggling with stamina.

[@mnztr1]

Hoping for the very best outcome for your son Sylvain. Best wishes for his recovery. 🥲

[@paulocarreiro5855]

This man deserves more subscribers! Just one thing confounds me: they don't upset the bike while doing it!

[@wildae.]

nice explanation. I haven been doing that on street for few years and until today i didn't see anyone else doing it

[@eddie5582]

FANTASTIC explanation Sylvain. You're my new HERO

[@TheDRobins]

Best description by far! Keep up the good work Sir!

[@neoyasechaba221]

The best explanation I've heard about this topic every. It even makes sense scientifically👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾. Enjoying your channel post. Now my go to riding tips companion 😉

[@mraki1980]

IM always smiling when I watching your videos Silvain, you are such a great guy and pilot. Please keep going and good luck :-)

[@888jackflash]

Another good one, Sylvain. These little lessons are getting me through the COVID bummer!

[@MrYoungkimba]

Best explanation I’ve seen. Thank you!

[@tobyrussell4523]

Loving your videos Sylvain. You are producing some great content that brings a top notch rider closer to the masses. Hopefully meet on track one day 👍

[@RatherBeTouring]

I wondered why riders did this. Great explanation and good video.

[@Oodles67]

Good video to understand the leg dangle. Would like to see one explaining what is and what causes arm pump

[@vincentstrgar441]

Dear Sylvain: you have a gift for teaching. You are an excellent communicator. Maybe when you retire, you should start a riding school. Or at least provide lessons in conjunction with a track day provider, if you don't want the headache of providing all the infrastructure. I attended Freddie Spencer's school 3 times in the early 2000s. If you started a school, I would fly to Europe from Canada to attend. Thanks for the great educational and entertaining videos! Ciao/salut!

[@SylvainGuintoli]

Many thanks for your feedback 👍🏻

[@demisx]

Great explanation. I couldn’t really get it until now. 👍🏻

[@jonathanwilcox7318]

This is always really great content Sylvain, brilliant to have such a detailed expert riders eye view. Please keep them coming👌

[@malcellison8831]

What a brilliant explanation. I have heard theories over the years, but yours is the best and most complete, Sylvain. Thanks 👍

[@Dreadz530]

It’s also used like on a dirt bike for a low side. If you can time it just right the mix of kicking off the ground and using the throttle allow you recover from a potential low side and it gives you the confidence of braking later and leaning more. Marquez talks about working on using the kick off and pushing off the pavement with his elbow with the timing on the throttle. They have the video where he does actually low side and recovers using the push off of his knee and elbow. The doctor started using this technique, which they have used in flat track for years since they have no rear brakes and just drift the corners, after he started exploring all the different riding styles and techniques from other motorcycle sports. If you watch the flat track racing which they do a lot of it seems at his compound that’s basically the position they are in the whole time with the leg dangle to help counter the bike washing out Into a low side. Dirt bike riders do that a lot as well which is why you see the people that know what they are doing come in drifting the turns and laying the bike down and the only thing that saves them is the quick timing of using the dangled leg and giving it gas to recover from the low side. I’ve had this save me a couple times on the street coming into a turn of your already use to doing the dangle when you start to wash out on gravel or something getting that foot down is like second nature. I had pull over and make a phone call after it saved me on a back road the last time

[@Malicia04]

WoW! Merci sylvain ! You’re one of the first to explain it so well! Greetings from France ! 👍

[@acycleinbalance6349]

Fantastic technical breakdown of the leg dangle, this is by far the clearest and most concise information I have heard. :D

[@CP-kb1du]

2005 Jerez Spain the Legend Greatest Rider Valentino Rossi started this ..all followed

[@fauzanriez9472]

The fear that someone will overtake on the inside, isn't it?

[@Jacksorrow696]

@@fauzanriez9472 He does it even when no one is in the inside

[@amrazing33]

You deserve more exposure as a KZbin content creator, Sylvain!👍

[@philippayne6655]

Remember watching shakey Byrne doing the dangle and smoke pouring of his boot as he dragged it. I guess that must add a little drag and improve confidence in case the front washes out. Great vid Sylvan.

[@seblans]

Merci Sylvain, tes vidéos font du bien et ta personnalité est apaisante (sans parler du plaisir de te voir rouler) ! GAZ

[@axelpicasso]

Explication très intéressante. Merci Sylvain et à bientôt pour des sujets aussi intéressants !

[@scholterclassicracing7424]

Great to hear the view point on the leg dangle from a pro!! Thanks

[@shifty277]

Great breakdown there Sylvain as to the intracasies too. Not a major MotoGP watcher but this really gives some great little insights. Subbed to the channel, thumbs up.

[@jfarlandutube]

Definitely learned something.I wasn’t sure why these MotoGP riders were dangling their leg. It does make sense but only when you’re riding at that kind of limit.

[@paulrichards3928]

10/10, excellent piece, Sylvain Guintoli. Thanks for sharing, the "Doctor Dangle".

[@scotty193]

It has taken me up until now to discover why riders used their legs. I like many thought correctly, was to do with imparting more drag/wind resistance but not all the other factors mentioned here. Good insight and well explained , good video. I dont know how these riders feel, but at the time i was a very fit 40's something and bought a Ducati Monster 1100 Evo, was a bucket list bike for me but the constant front loading on the arms not even during braking made it unbearable. I sold it with less than 600KMS on the clock, I should have test ridden the Diavel instead but anyway that's life.

[@CanalMotoJaponColombia]

Es una explicación muy clara. Lo pensaba más por el tercer apoyo y pensé en SuperMotard donde se usa mucho estas técnicas. No lo había visto así!!! De nuevo un gran saludo y gracias!!!

[@doesntmatter8093]

Such an awesome guy giving valuable information in a very easy to understand way. Thank you Sylvain

[@ekrembey101]

Thanks for the excellent explanation. I think the most effective racer using this technique recently is the WSBK champion Toprak Razgatlioglu.

[@lpmonte]

Such a great video!! Your way of explaining is outstanding. Thanks!!!

[@alextatic01]

Hi ! Merci pour ces explications, tu viens de tordre le cou à des heures de discutions de comptoir. Le sujet que tu as abordé m'avait toujours questionné du point de vue réglementaire. En effet le règlement FFM pour les courses sur route interdisait de sortir le pied (pilotage motocross). C'était je te l'accorde il y a bien longtemps ( à cette époque c'était ton père et son binôme Claude Bonnet que je retrouvais sur les parkings, en G2...). Quoiqu'il en soit merci pour ton intervention. Keep it up !

[@peter_fischer]

Sylvain, merci pour the best explanations on entire internet!

[@icemanxpe]

I've always wondered about this but I couldn't find a straightforward explanation until now.

[@lee53597]

I use the leg dangle to relieve the leg muscle and reduce cramping, especially when approaching the corner because the force required of the inner leg during cornering is massive.

[@stevensmith743]

Excellent explanation, including every detail. Really superb. Where were you when I was young enough to learn from your expertise?

[@gunluvS14]

Best explaination thus far we ever witnessed

[@nugrohoar9851]

Best explanation! Anwy, I do leg dangle for sign before turns right on intersections (left-hand traffic), because the bike's turning sign lamp often not enough here :D

[@anditard]

Betul broh.

[@youtsube1111]

very clear and easy to understand explanation, thanks!

[@chrisblocker2915]

Great analysis. Thank you. Keep making videos like this explaining the finer points of MOTOGP.

[@Clampett01]

Just love this guy. Best explanation of this ridiculous racing oddity

[@tastyhamsandwhich]

Very informative thanks Sylvain!

[@trevorgroeneveld1355]

Thanks Sylvain. Best explanation I’ve ever heard about the leg dangle.Really enjoying your videos. Keep them coming!

[@dopecutza]

Thanks so much. I was wondering about this for the longest time.

[@manojthapa9456]

Nice video and you can make technical video like these more . We will also want to know about you and how you got in motogp. Stay healthy and safe.

[@jamaicanlovrboy]

best explanation of this technique i have heard....thanks

[@terrance595]

Mate thanks for this explanation, You break it down very well so we can understand. Please visit us in New Zealand some time

[@umutemreture4233]

Great video and clear explaination about leg dangle. I really like technical videos about track and road riding. Please upload more videos about techincal stuff. Greetings from Turkey stay safe :)

[@wilhelmcole1763]

Man! Thank you for your videos. So much information and always well made.Cheers

[@Cygnus307]

Very well explained. Thanks Sylvain!

[@primedirective00]

*shifts center of GRAVITY to the inside more which helps tip in, shifts combined center of MASS backwards to allow harder braking forces and reduce chatter. It shifts both

[@gaelchandran6864]

What a pleasure to hear such interesting content and such good english from a frog like me. Vivement ta prochaine vidéo en anglais Sylvain ✌️

[@Fowlers_Motorcycles]

Very informative! Keep up the great work, Sylvain!

[@mac46rr]

Sylain 😁👍🏍🧡 Really loving these vids. Best description of the leg dangle and why the top guys do it. 👍

[@cabraenmoto]

Thanks for your videos on these difficult days!

[@peter.baerentzen]

Absolutely brilliant explanation

[@snoopdutt1985]

Absolutely awesome content from an inside source. Keep up the brilliant work 👌

[@TheSuperpod]

Awesome explanation. This is really advanced piece of riding technique better left to pros I would say

[@carlholland3819]

theres another part of aero he didnt mention. when the wind grabs your inside leg it will help turn the bike. if youre in a kayak and you put your right side paddle in the water, the kayak turns to the right

[@VitorGTC]

First excellent explanation on the topic, thanks for the video Sylvain

[@simonhargrove1810]

Amazing! I now know more than I thought I did. Thanks Sylvain