Do You Need to Pull the Clutch When Decelerating a Motorcycle?
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When decelerating a motorcycle, it is not necessary to pull the clutch. Engaging or disengaging the clutch is an unnecessary operation during normal engine operation. Simply applying the brakes is sufficient when slowing down. However, during emergency braking, the engine might temporarily stall. When coming to a complete stop, you can pull the clutch once the speed has sufficiently decreased. If the speed is already very low, you can also pull the clutch while braking. Motorcycles are two- or three-wheeled vehicles powered by gasoline engines and steered by handlebars. They are lightweight, agile, and fast, widely used for patrolling, passenger and cargo transport, and as sports equipment. Motorcycles are categorized into: 1. Street bikes; 2. Road racing motorcycles; 3. Off-road motorcycles; 4. Cruisers and touring bikes.