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• Tips
• Warnings

1 When downshifting this way, you will need to get used to using the front brake with only one or two fingers. For braking, it's best to use your index and middle fingers while keeping your ring and pinky fingers on the throttle.

2 After starting to brake, depress the clutch and select a downshift as you would normally.

3 And now the trick. While continuing to depress the clutch, use the palm of your hand and / or ring and pinky fingers to slightly increase the engine revs.

4 Remember to brake gently with your index and middle fingers.

5 When the engine revs slightly, release the clutch to shift into the next gear. The goal of this moment is to achieve the appropriate engine speed at which it will be possible to continue driving at the same speed with a low gear. This softens the transition between gears and, to the same extent, eliminates the need to move the clutch.

6 If the motorcycle is thrown forward, then you have released the clutch when the engine is overclocked. Don't turn up that much the next time.

7 If the bike accelerates slowly, then the engine has not been accelerated enough and you need to rev up before releasing the clutch.

8 Repeat each time you downshift. This method is especially useful in low gears that have a wider spacing between gear ratios.

9 Ready.

Tips

• Practice will result in perfection. If something is not working out for you, keep training and you will succeed.
• If you are just learning to drive, I would recommend learning how to brake with two fingers, but don't worry about this method until you feel more confident on the bike.

Warnings

• When first learning this riding technique, or any other maneuver in relation to the subject, look for an empty stretch or light traffic road.
• Do not apply a downshift when cornering; if the motorcycle jerks when downward, you may lose balance and have an accident. Use this method only on a straight and level road.