In a normal turn, lean your motorcycle and your body at the same angle.

• A. The motorcycle leans and you stay upright
• B. Only the rider leans
• C. Do not lean
• D. Motorcycle and your body at the same angle

Answer: (D)

In a normal turn, you and the motorcycle lean together at the same angle. This keeps the combined center of gravity over the tires’ contact patches, balancing gravity with the outward (centrifugal) force created by the turn. If the bike leans but you stay upright, the forces won’t line up with the tires, making it easy to lose traction or drift off the intended path. If you don’t lean at all, you won’t counter the turn’s forces, and stability suffers. If only the rider leans while the bike stays upright, the weight distribution shifts unfavorably and grip can be lost. Leaning both the motorcycle and your body the same amount gives you the best control and stability through the curve.