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A few facts
Which Brake Is The Most Effective?
The front brake is the most effective, giving between 60 & 80% of the bike’s stopping power in hard stops, depending upon surface conditions.
This is because most of the weight of the bike and rider transfers forward onto the front wheel when the brakes are applied.
A common example of weight transfer is when you trip on a gutter – your feet stop but momentum keeps the top of you going and you fall flat on your face.
The weight transfer that takes place under braking on a motorcycle pushes the front wheel onto the ground and
makes it grip very well.
Is The Front Wheel Likely To Skid If You Apply The Front Brake Hard?
No. The front wheel is likely to skid uncontrollably and bring you down only if you jam the front brake on hard.
If you apply the front brake in a staged (progressive) process, the front wheel may skid but that skid is normally quite
controllable.
Is The Rear Wheel Likely
To Skid If You Apply The
Brakes Hard?
With most of the
weight being on the front wheel, the rear
wheel tends to be
light under braking
and will therefore
lock up and skid very
easily.
"Good braking means good control and good control means better peace of mind and more riding enjoyment"