This is part two of a three part guide.  Read Learning to Ride Sportbikes: A Beginners Guide – Part 1 if you haven’t already.

In the first part of this guide we talked about the basic pre-work involved in getting ready to ride your new sportbike.  Having a clear, positive mindset will ensure that you approach the motorcycle with no apprehensions.  If you are too nervous the first time you get on a bike it could spell disaster!  Remember: the motorcycle itself is only going to do what it’s been …

This is part one of a three part guide.

Before you read any further, know this: there is absolutely no replacement for getting on a motorcycle and learning through experience. No, I am not saying that you need to hop on your bike and go for a ride down the highway.  What I am saying is that the best way to learn how to ride a motorcycle is to get on one.  That being said, there are a lot of things that you can do to ensure that your …