A good rider will plan well ahead to avoid braking in a bend. In a bend the combined weight of motorcycle and rider is thrown outwards. To balance this the rider leans inwards slightly. If you plan ahead you should seldom need to brake violently or stop suddenly. But sometimes emergencies do arise and you must be able to stop quickly and safely.
Your natural instincts when dealing with a brake skid will be to brake even harder. Skids are a lot easier to get into than they are to get out of. About us Contact us Advertise with us How we review products. Find us on Facebook. Motorcycle Stopping distance This is the distance your motorcycle travels from the moment you realise you must brake to the moment your machine stops. The Highway Code points out that a motorcyclist should increase these distances Source — Highway Code For further information on motorcycle stopping distances, see the following resources: the first one is particularly good What is the most effective way to bring a motorbike to a complete halt?
Braking distance depends upon Road conditions Tyre condition Brake efficiency Suspension efficiency Load. How to Brake Many motorcycle riders are, quite wrongly, afraid to use the front brake. On a motorcycle You must normally use both brakes The front brake is the more powerful of the two brakes and the most important when stopping a motorcycle To stop most effectively in good road and weather conditions Apply the front brake a fraction of a second before you apply the rear brake Apply greater pressure to the front brake Applying greater pressure to the front brake gives the best stopping power in good conditions because The combined weight of the machine and rider is thrown forward The front tyre is pressed more firmly on the road, giving a better grip In wet or slippery conditions you need to apply a more equal pressure to both front and rear brakes It takes much longer to stop by using only one brake.
When to brake Always look and plan well ahead to avoid having to brake sharply. Follow these rules Brake when your machine is upright and moving in a straight line Brake in good time Adjust the pressure on the brakes according to the road surface and weather conditions Where to brake Where you brake is very important.
Riding behind the handlebars of a smaller and more responsive vehicle lead many to believe that they have more control over braking. However, the power-to-weight ratio that gives bikes their acceleration is deceptive; cars actually have a slight mechanical advantage when it comes to stopping distance. Braking Down the Stats Motorcycle braking distance is largely dependent on experience level.
Stopping capability for cars, trucks, vans, and virtually every bike on the road is 1G. Taking a closer look at motorcycle training tests and stopping exit requirements, braking standards of graduating riders were about. For reference, the stopping average of an experienced rider is around. How does this translate to braking distance?
Realistically, most riders in traffic will be traveling even faster. At a speed of 45mph, the difference is about 68 feet, which is the length of a semi-truck with a trailer attached. Roadway sloping, tire grip, and weather all affect braking distance as well. Joining is free! Forums New posts Search forums. Calendar New events. Downloads Latest reviews Search resources. Showcase New items New comments Latest reviews Search showcase. Log in Register. Search titles and tags only. Search Advanced search….
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It may not display this or other websites correctly. You should upgrade or use an alternative browser. Who stops quicker - car or bike? Currently reading:. Welcome to Netrider! V2 Member. An interesting article! But in the real world, panic can set in and it is much easier to lock up a front wheel and crash a motorcycle than it is in a car, especially with all the braking technology fitted to modern passenger vehicles.
So go out and practise your emergency braking skills until it becomes second-nature. Do motorcycles brake better than cars? Sort by date Sort by votes. Apr 21, State VIC. Wouldn't one assume 4 breaks are better than 2? Upvote 0. StealthAu Member. It's like asking which is faster, motorcycle or car. Depends on which motorcycle and which car.
The outcome depends a lot on the ability of the rider, and a little on the driver. I think no, one would not, if taking into consideration weight, tyre size, quality of brakes, ABS and other factors.
Seriously, did you even read the article in the post? Why would I?
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