a-korfysik
Low-speed technique
Lätt
What technique is recommended for slow-speed riding with a heavy motorcycle?
Use only throttle and high gear
Regulate speed with an interaction between throttle, clutch, and brake
Release the handlebars and balance with your legs
Explanation
✅ The Swedish Transport Administration describes that in slow-speed riding, speed is regulated through the interaction between throttle, clutch (if available), and brake, and that the upper body should be relaxed.
Source: Trafikverket
Last reviewed: May 2026
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