At what speed can a motorcycle lean into a turn?
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Motorcycles can lean into a turn at 120 km/h. Below are some techniques for motorcycle cornering: 1. Avoid unnecessary acceleration before entering a turn, as it can make the bike unstable and prone to tipping over. 2. Maintain a constant speed during the turn. Do not use the clutch or brakes; instead, adjust your speed and trajectory using the throttle and lean angle, while keeping your eyes focused ahead. 3. When you see the exit of the turn, gradually accelerate to avoid sudden speed changes that could alter the bike's lean angle and trajectory. 4. Leaning the bike outward generates centrifugal force, so your body must lean inward appropriately with the bike to counteract this force. 5. During a turn, the wheels generate a "lean force," and the wheels move in a tilted state relative to the road surface, creating an "outer wheel axial force." Therefore, your body must also lean accordingly.