Motorcycle Braking: Front VS Rear - When & Why

This week on MCrider let's look at motorcycle braking strategy as it relates to front vs rear brakes. When should you use the front brake, when should use the rear, maybe both brakes?

Let's look at when and where to use which brake on your motorcycle.

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[richardshilling]

Great advice as always. The key is to practice. My friends laugh at me as I practice lots but when I jump on a new bike first thing I do is see how the brakes perform from 70. All bikes are different. Practice and get to know your bike. Wishing Kevin and everyone a very Happy Christmas 🎄 from the UK 🇬🇧

[Porschedriver]

I’m riding an ‘02 BMW w/o ABS. New riders — practice emergency braking from 40mph+ so when you need it you have experience on your bike. At very low speeds and U-turns, lightly dragging the rear brake really is your friend. 👌🏼

[ukairgunner]

I'm a middle aged guy learning to ride and your content has been a great help 👍

[yurikhromov]

Merry Christmas, Kevin! Thank you for your continuous dedication to this channel!

[edwardmaynard]

I learned every technique you discuss directly from you, Kevin via McRider! Thanks for the awesome and useful content! God bless!

[LawrenceBroussard]

I like the switching from front brake to back brake when you come to a stop!

[BenelliTomTRK]

I am all the way in the uk. And I’ve been watching your videos as a learner with L plates . To now having my full motorcycle license. That said am still learning every day. What I’ve been doing is just using my back brake at slow speeds coming to a stop. It’s like am almost scared of using the front break. This video has really helped me Kevin . Thanks so much for all your videos Kevin they have had a massive impact on how I ride my bike. God bless all the way from Liverpool uk. Many thanks. Tom maher.

[caliive]

Been binge watching your content, thank you SO MUCH, I’ve been trying to practice every day, I never really cared to get better until I came across your channel. Thank you for taking your time to explain these concepts thoughtfully and in a comprehensive way, and giving it away. You’re saving lives with your platform and I hope you realize just how much GOOD you’re doing for the community, because it is commendable. And thank you for your service to our country.

[kaskontrol]

I'm a new rider and I always wondered why the front and rear brakes were separated. This video explains everything about it and I even learned how to improve my slow speed cornering 👌

[KirbyDiver]

Man, I’m a new rider….. everyone was throwing these “front brake, back brake”….. dos and donts….. this video is clutch….. thank you

[martel]

Never stop learning and always think ahead

[edwarddickerson]

Every Friday thank you and Merry Christmas.

[Nannipat]

Can't wait until nice weather to try the release of front brake at a controlled stop. Thanks Kevin, and Merry Christmas to All!

[kpurohit]

I could just connect the dots and validate my knowledge with this one ! World class tutorials! You are a gem!

[TheButlerNZ]

Knew a top F3 bike racer in NZ back in the 90's, built a Kwaka ZXR 600 into a 400 frame (with a little bit of shoehorning of the front wheel into the radiator....)
His rear disk comprised of an alloy rotor with approx 50mm holes in it, and 55mm disk pads.
The result was a brake that would pass scrutineering, but would disappear if touched during the race.
The result. Extremely fast laps... NO rear brakes during the race. (250kph in 1/4 mile)

[minuteschool]

This is real yesterday, i restarted riding after 20 years at 46, on the way which I knew have done 2000 miles in the jungle road of western ghats in South India to my work place from home 200 miles, before ascend i was totally confused after a panic braking seeing a bufullo, I used rear brake in the single channel ABS moni 200 cc ADV, stopped had tea saw this video, i was back on track, my style came back see the road do your braking, use all, Thanks dude🙏

[ChrisHardwickanimaladventures]

Great idea ending a stop with just the rear brake, that's one thing I haven't been doing and my front end does pop up at the end of the stop. I usually start braking with the rear brake first, then apply the front brake so I can tell which one has how much power.

[ARreckless]

I’m a brand new rider and I been watching your vids and Jerry paladino vids. You guys are awesome. Can’t wait to get my first bike and start practicing

[anisslekkal]

My best motorcycle master thx so much for your efforts.
Big up from Algeria 🤗✌️🤗✌️🤗✌️

[justanotherviewer]

Thanks Kevin. Braking properly, a life saving, basic skill.