What should you do when entering a curve on a motorcycle?

When entering a curve on a motorcycle, it is important to manage your speed and balance effectively. Slowing down before entering the curve allows for better control and increases your ability to adjust to unexpected changes such as road conditions or obstacles. By slightly accelerating while making the curve, you also help maintain stability and balance, as this can shift the center of gravity and enhance traction. This technique, often referred to as "countersteering," allows riders to navigate curves more safely and efficiently, ensuring that the motorcycle stays within the lanes and adheres to the intended path through the turn.

Maintaining too high a speed or accelerating sharply prior to or during the entry into a curve can lead to loss of control or skidding, particularly on surfaces that might be slippery. Maintaining consistent speed could reduce your maneuverability and responsiveness to changes in the curve's radius or road conditions. Leaning to the right without adjusting your speed properly does not contribute to safe cornering; instead, it is essential to coordinate speed and leaning effectively.