The best emergency braking is the one the motorcyclist avoids. Anticipating the risks as much as possible, riding at a safe speed and maintaining safety margins around the motorcycle greatly reduces the risk of having to brake urgently.
Actions for emergency braking:
1- What to do: Release the throttle grip
For what ? The drop in engine speed is already slowing you down a bit.
2- What to do: Do not downgrade For what ? You will have to focus all your attention on your braking and avoid complex maneuvers
3- What to do: Do not brake immediately with the front brake For what ? The effect of engine braking would be reduced, because the rear wheel would touch the ground less.
At high speeds, weight transfer may impair your ability to steer the motorcycle precisely.
4- What to do: Keep your arms relaxed and slightly bent
For what ? You will retain more control of your handlebars than by extending your arms to the maximum.
5- What to do: Then brake using the rear brake to the locking threshold For what ? The action of the rear brake is added to the slowdown caused by the drop in engine speed. The front fork sinks less and you keep sight of the obstacle in front of you. Warning: braking hard from behind is unnatural; it is better to practice
6- What to do: Brake using the front brake without locking the wheel For what ? The rear braking must be supplemented with the most powerful brake, the front brake. The weight of the bike will inevitably be transferred to the front, but to a lesser extent.
7- What to do: Squeeze the clutch lever
For what ? To stop completely, the motor must stop pushing you. What used to slow you down will continue to push you; this is why the link between the engine and the rear wheel must be cut.
8- What to do: Place one foot or both feet on the ground
For what ? This will allow you to resume a proper driving position and drive off calmly