How Not to Stall a Motorcycle on Takeoffs: An Effective Strategy to Keep Your Bike From Stalling

There are many videos on how to avoid stalling a motorcycle, so why another one? It is simple: I didn't find a single one helpful enough when, not too long ago, I was learning to ride and kept stalling my bike quite often on takeoffs. The strategies I share in this video came to me from seasoned riders, and they are incredibly simple yet effective. I do hope that you, just as I did, will find them useful. A quick disclaimer here: I am not a motorcycle instructor, so I encourage you to please take a motorcycle safety riding course and follow their instructions carefully. Ride at your own risk. Reluctant Biker disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of the strategies outlined on this video and channel. You alone are responsible for your own safety, so please ride safely, my friends.

A note of caution: Be sure to employ with caution the strategies addressed in this video. Know your bike first. These strategies work well with bikes that are of forgiving nature, but may not work as effectively with aggressive bikes, a.k.a., speed demons. Know your bike first. Then carefully employ these strategies.

Also, quick disclaimer here: On this video and channel I do share tips and strategies on various aspects of riding a motorcycle. However, I am not a motorcycle instructor, so I encourage you to please take a motorcycle safety riding course and follow their instructions carefully. Ride at your own risk. Reluctant Biker disclaims any liability incurred in connection with the use of the strategies outlined on this video and channel. You alone are responsible for your own safety, so please ride safely, my friends.

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[bygmosh]

I can relate to the "The loud noise from the engine would scare me, making me feel like I'm damaging the bike." I laughed out loudly 😂😂

[SexyStang]

Don't look down at the bike over analyze and stall!)...Look where you WANT to go, and learn to "feel and listen" to the clutch and Engine RPM.

[jaydenarthur]

As a new rider I agree my starts are the thing I’m having the most trouble with. This tutorial is the best one I’ve seen. Not in just the way you show how, but the way you commentate it! Much appreciated!

[donaldvincentavenger]

I'm a new rider, and I've had my bike for two weeks. This video really helped me because, as you say, I was too worried about over-throttling the engine. Your video helped me get over that hump. Doing better now. Thanks.

[chrisd]

Hands down best tutorial. I learned more about not stalling from you than i did my entire course. Thanks alot

[antoniobaskerville]

Nice video it helped me .I'm in my 50, s and a new a Rider

[tooeytime]

Probably one of the best videos out there with how you explain and go over everything. Thanks!

[RyxmEQ]

By far the best video about not stalling your motorcycle, this video helped me way more than any other videos out there.

[ioathlete]

Solid comments about not being afraid of the engine noise. Many thanks for the helpful video!

[ronmeistah]

Exactly what I needed. Thank you so much and ride safe!

[davidtruong]

Outstanding video. You have a great way of explaining how to keep from stalling and your way of saying to not be afraid to twist the throttle was very assuring for us. Keep up the great work and please make more “how to” videos to help out new riders! God Bless.

[retrorewindllc]

Your advice in this vid has helped me more than any other course or video!! Thank you for explaining like u do!!

[chickenmonstroh]

Definitely needed this because all the videos and instructions I've received strictly talk about the friction zone and SUPER slow maneuvers or launching the bike. This was perfect.

[creaturecomforts]

Just got my Motorcycle a week ago and this is exactly the same scenario i’am on, very good advice, very clear, thanks!

[mindisaster]

Great tips! this technique is absolutely helpful and also the way you explained it is very clear, Thank you so much! looking forward to see more videos, subscribed! Cheers!

[Callthecopss]

Finally found a video that made me feel like I understood what was going on and how to fix it! Thanks so much!

[carlosreyes-jech]

Honestly best and simplest tutorial I’ve seen on here thanks man ur the best 👍

[waynemarner]

Watched many videos and did my UK CBT. Got a brand new bike and just started riding.... I'm alright at night (no traffic) but still catching the bus to work! This is the video that puts my fears into words. Thank you. I'm going to work on stating from a stop faster. Bless you. You may have unlocked my touring days once i get out the city :)

[hassansidibe]

Great instructor, am a new rider in my late 40's.The good news is that I learnt to ride the first day 😊😊😊👍🏾👍🏾

[davegreenejr]

Your advice was priceless. I always worried about giving too much throttle to the engine on takeoff..Thank you very much for that information.