For a New Rider

Hello.

Are you about to buy your first bike? Already in motorcycle school and someone sent you here? Or did you stumble onto this project by accident?

Either way — welcome.

You probably have a lot of questions right now. Motorcycling is a huge world, and there often isn't anyone around to answer them. I'll try to cover the most urgent ones.

The best way to level up fast: soak up as much knowledge and footage as you can. Start with the Critical Skills section and work through the main crash types.

Two topics deserve special attention:

• Left Turn — the single most dangerous scenario for riders.
• Braking — How to Brake Correctly on a Motorcycle and the 8 most common braking mistakes.

Quick Start Plan

1. Master the basic skills

To ride confidently, drill these techniques:

• Emergency braking — stop the bike in the shortest distance possible, even from 60 mph (100 km/h). And check whether you're making any of these common braking mistakes.
• Slow-speed control and balance — city riding is lane splitting, stoplights, and tight maneuvers. Practice balance.
• Cornering — understand lean angle and line choice.

Full breakdown: Critical Motorcycle Skills.

2. Pick the right motorcycle

Your first bike should be light, manageable, and low on power. The goal isn't to impress anyone — it's to stay alive long enough to become a real rider.

3. Invest in gear

Gear saves lives. Don't cheap out on:

• A certified helmet.
• A protective jacket, pants, gloves, and boots.

Recommended online stores: RevZilla (US) and FC-Moto (Europe).