Body Position and Its Importance in Motorcycle Safety

On a motorcycle, your body is, effectively, an extension of the machine.

• Each component of body position affects your ability to steer, turn, control the throttle, maintain balance, and spot obstacles quickly.
• To master control of your motorcycle, always use correct body position.
• Whether sitting or standing, maintain this position.
• Stay forward with your weight directly over the footpegs.
• Keep your feet on the footpegs with your knees slightly bent.
• Press your knees lightly into the gas tank.
• Hold the handlegrips firmly to control the motorcycle in tough terrain.
• If your position is correct, your arms should have to bend slightly to hold the handlegrips.