Moto Gymkhana Techniques Level 2: #5 Throttle Control Tips

Throttle technique varies from rider to rider; it's a very individual thing but here are a few tips that might help you improve your throttle control.

DISCLAIMER:
Motorcycle riding is inherently dangerous. This video was filmed in a controlled environment with riders who have years of riding and teaching experience. Lexco Moto Gymkhana and all related personnel are not to be held responsible for any injury resulting from attempting these techniques.
Please wear safety gear, know your limits, know your motorcycle's limits, have fun, and always practice in a safe and controlled environment.

[alant]

Ah, this finally helped me get the same level of control of the throttle as i have in a car. Feels good man.

[sucramsucram]

Damn, this is so good. I'm only just appreciating how much work you've put into this, and what an amazing resource it is. thank you

[abdullahshaaban]

This technique is the one shifted my skills up I Motogymkhana
Thank you for the great efforts you are making,

[byronwhited]

Hi, Great video! I like all your videos. I tried this method this morning on my 125cc scooter, and it works great. I started real slow, <10mph, around and around a parking lot until I got the feel of it. It is amazing, but it does take practice. I plan on adding this to my regular practice drills.

[gokhangoreli]

Dear Alex; thank u very much for your informations about sensitive controlling of motorbikes

[fahrlassigmotorrad]

Hey,

I just wanna say - that your content is great - little technique improvements for the best result -

Thank you a lot !

[manymore]

It makes a lot of sense the throttle control with finger muscles, apart of the wrist control. I will practice this as Im always concerned about opening too much gas in the corners! However the different fingers for brake control.. I feel is for more advanced riders than myself... you are suggesting to swap the two basic controls of the right hand (gas and brake) to a bunch of independent fingers with different functions! It will require a lot of practice for me to make it natural, but I will give it a try anyway. Thank you for this new chapter!

[mnnic]

Great skills and clearly explained. Thanks

[SQUASHDICK]

Great series of videos on the techniques all broken down in steps, well done. I enjoyed them all. I am a new rider and trying to learn as much as possible.

I've seen other sites that mention that the clutch is not used much at all. I wasn't sure if this is a throttle control question or a rear braking question, but probably both. In doing sharp turns, increasing my idle speed/rpms and dragging the rear brake helps me a lot (and less feathering of the clutch), but I'm not sure this is a good technique and also if it will burn out or shorten the life of the brakes?

[komentattor]

another great material. BTW when is that.drumming vid coming? ;)

[GXXRDRVR]

Hi Alex, Ive been at events where the instructor suggests increasing engine idle speed for gymkhana maneuvers. I don’t understand how that helps with learning throttle control. What are your thoughts on this?

[co]

Does your throttle setting have any slack?