How should you approach a turn on a motorcycle?

Approaching a turn on a motorcycle involves a combination of slowing down, navigating the turn, and then appropriately accelerating. The correct approach is to reduce your speed before entering the turn. This gives you better control and allows your motorcycle to handle the turn more effectively. Slowing down before the turn helps to stabilize the bike and makes it easier to lean into the turn safely.

Once you are in the turn and have established your line, you can begin to accelerate. This not only helps maintain balance but also allows you to exit the turn smoothly and with confidence. By following this approach, you improve your overall control and safety while riding.

Maintaining speed throughout the turn might not account for the varying conditions of the road or the necessary adjustments you may need to make while navigating a corner. Similarly, leaning without adjusting your speed could lead to unfavorable outcomes, especially if the turn requires a sharper angle or if road conditions are less than ideal. Each of these alternatives lacks the balance of safety, control, and responsiveness that slowing down before a turn and then accelerating can provide.