Body position and weight distribution
Body position and weight distribution are two main components of riding that will assist you in being able to make your motorcycle go exactly where you want it to go and how you want it to get there. Of course you’ll need to combine this with other skills such as throttle, clutch and brake control and line selection, and also practise to master the right position for each situation.At the end of the day you’re looking for balance. Balance equals more control. Optimum body position will provide improved traction, cornering and overall control.
Many non-riders think you just sit on a bike and twist the throttle, but most of us know there’s a lot more that goes into riding a motorcycle well. Really good riders are very active on their bikes, always adjusting their body position and input to the handlebars and footpegs. Sometimes this is very obvious and sometimes it’s so subtle you can’t tell.