When you brake, is downshifting basically partially holding the clutch until you actually shift?I'm fairly new, and I noticed if I somewhat squeeze the clutch rather than squeeze it all the way down I brake quicker. I haven't done it more though since I'm not sure if it is bad for my bike.Thank you.
Bike brakes are good enough that using engine braking by downshifting is kind of pointless.
When you brake you can also change gear and you can use the engine to slow using engine braking, done properly this does not damage the bike. If you do it wrong you will be able to hear (and feel).
