What does leaning mean?
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Leaning refers to the operation process of completing a turn by tilting the body of the vehicle when turning, which is generally used in motorcycle driving. Simply put, it is to avoid cars that suddenly come head-on. In this case, mastering the correct avoidance principle can avoid the car in a very short time without fear of the motorcycle losing balance and not daring to turn boldly. The following are the skills of motorcycle leaning driving: 1. Tilting the body outward will generate centrifugal force, and the body must move the center appropriately to the inside of the tire contact point together with the body to overcome the centrifugal force and maintain lateral stability. 2. When turning, the wheels generate a kind of "tilting force", and the wheels are in a tilting motion state relative to the road surface, causing "lateral axial force on the outside of the wheels", so the body must follow the tilt.
Cornering is the leaning technique used when a motorcycle turns, with the principle being to tilt the bike to generate centripetal force, aiding in smooth navigation through curves. I love practicing this the most when riding. When both the rider and the bike lean into the inside of the turn, the tire contact patch increases, enhancing grip, allowing the bike to glide steadily along the road surface. Being too abrupt or aggressive is dangerous, so it's essential to control the lean angle based on the curve's angle and speed. I often practice on open roads to find that crucial balance between the bike's lean and centrifugal force. Tire wear also affects cornering performance.
