How to do a Burnout on a motorcycle - the right way | KNOX

How to do a Burnout on a motorcycle - the right way | KNOX

Doing a motorcycle burnout is a bit of fun and another little skill to add to your motorcycle riding armoury. But like any stunt, there is a right way and a wrong way, the wrong way often ending up in tears, an empty wallet and being posted on various blooper videos on Instagram and YouTube.
However, that shouldn’t intimidate you, a stationary motorcycle burnout is just about the easiest trick to do on a motorcycle, is a real crowd pleaser and we think anyone can have a go! Also, when you are due a new set of tyres, this is the perfect opportunity to have a go!

First step is that we should ensure we are protected correctly, and it goes without saying that we use the best from the Knox collection:

Second – make sure you are on a private piece of tarmac where you aren’t bothering too many people and not on a public highway.

Third – understand the physics – a burnout requires inputs to the motorcycle that are opposite in force, the rear wheel wants to go forward, the front wheel is stopping that force. Therefore, the main risks involve the rear wheel gripping or the front wheel slipping out. So, we have to be aware of that which leads us to prioritise de-weighting the rear tyre, and applying as much pressure and traction on the front wheel as we possibly can. Do not jump on the seat or be heavy on the seat, this is asking for trouble in my opinion!

Finally – as a disclaimer we cannot be made liable for any action taken as a result of this video, we’re just setting out the best and safest way to perform the trick.

So hope you enjoyed that one, please like comment and subscribe and see you on the next video.

Aaron
KNOX

[UniversalBikers]

Nothing better than burning up an old tyre before a new set 😎

[anirudhanrajesh]

Thank you so much guys ✌🏻
Just finished paying the fine to the cops.

[TheAdventuresofPhilJones]

I haven’t done a burn out on my Speed Triple yet but will add it to my list and make sure I shoot a video. It may be worth pointing out for anyone who has never done one before that it’s a lot easier in the wet, so I’ve been told, by a friend! 😜👊

[boskn]

About to change my stock worn out tires. This video will come very handy. Thank you! ;)

[TheRealCabe]

Just got my adventure shirt in the mail today and gotta say great product, Knox! It turns almost all my jackets into biker jackets 😎

[williamwittmer]

Getting some new shoes tomorrow so I’ll be doing this later today.

[LambChopRides]

Hehe brilliant love it, love the Urban Pro kit too!

[AndyManCam]

Eleven thumbs downs for a burnout!? Some people REALLY don't know how to have fun do they!! I loves a good burnout, me

[onaibahmad]

Love the bike, better than the present gen.

[vwukben]

This is a recommended attack if you find yourself at the front of a long queue of traffic due to Insulate Britain protestors.

[Motozappa]

I burned an almost new tire to celebrate the European football championship. I'm a fool

[aPugeHenis]

Hey man loved the video. Could you explain how you have your audio set up so we can hear you while you’re doing it?

[devins]

And it's in my same bike?!!! Let's get it

[dawkinshero]

Some of the comments makes me think most of you haven't rode a motorcycle ever before in your life lol

[kiddtee]

love doing this to take off new tire stickers lol

[seananderson]

I literally just went and did a sick burnout in my garage right after watching this. Garbage full of tire smoke

[woodywood]

Why did he say “we‘re holding the front brake” while pointing at the clutch? Are Suzukis somehow different from other brands?

[markcontreras]

Do you just pop the clutch let it go or slowly let it go

[trampervan]

Great video as always! What boots are you wearing? I'm after some low key road boots...

[raimee]

Ah crap, I just changed to a fresh set of S22's on my GSXR600. I think I can do a burnout on this bike. My past street triple 765 was just a little tall to do this safely.