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In any way can a motorcycle be compared to a bicycle?

I understand the basic frame and two wheel concept, but what about steering and turning and so forth. I will of course take lessons, but I would like to know if I already have ANY basic skills needed to ride a motorcycle.

Answer:

No. Don't think of a motorcycle as a motorized bicycle and you'll do fine.
I think in the UK you are required to have ridden a bicycle for at least a year to get your L licence (or something like that, idk, ima yank) So in general, the bicycle still uses the same counter-steering method at higher speed, just like a motorcycle. And of course you have to know how to balance it, just like a motorcycle. Though motorcycles will average 280 - 450 pounds, so it is harder to control in some situations, and some others it's easier. So again in *general* it's kind of the same. But i wouldn't rely solely on your bike skills when you hop on a 160hp beast. Take that test!
The balance, steering at slow speed, and bake control will be similar, however it will be amplified by the motorcycle's heavier weight. At high speeds, you may not have developed the technique to counter steering you'll need on a motorcycle. Brake control, as in using both front and rear brakes in balance, will be more important to prevent rear lockup or to prevent the rear wheel from picking up. From what I've seen and experienced, being a good bicycle rider will give you half a step on a many step process to learning how to ride well.
No. Don't think of a motorcycle as a motorized bicycle and you'll do fine.
I think in the UK you are required to have ridden a bicycle for at least a year to get your L licence (or something like that, idk, ima yank) So in general, the bicycle still uses the same counter-steering method at higher speed, just like a motorcycle. And of course you have to know how to balance it, just like a motorcycle. Though motorcycles will average 280 - 450 pounds, so it is harder to control in some situations, and some others it's easier. So again in *general* it's kind of the same. But i wouldn't rely solely on your bike skills when you hop on a 160hp beast. Take that test!
The balance, steering at slow speed, and bake control will be similar, however it will be amplified by the motorcycle's heavier weight. At high speeds, you may not have developed the technique to counter steering you'll need on a motorcycle. Brake control, as in using both front and rear brakes in balance, will be more important to prevent rear lockup or to prevent the rear wheel from picking up. From what I've seen and experienced, being a good bicycle rider will give you half a step on a many step process to learning how to ride well.

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