Ch. 8 · Motorcycles

Regarding the correct way to hold the handlebars of a motorcycle, which of the following is correct?

[Multiple choice · Hard]

• A.Raise your wrists and hold the grips firmly
• B.Lower your wrists and hold the grips as if pulling the handlebars backward
• C.Lower your wrists and hold the grips lightly as if pushing the handlebars forward✓
• D.Keep your wrists level and hold the grips lightly

Momoka

I'd grip tight and raise my wrists for control!

Hikari

Nope — lower your wrists and hold lightly, like you're pushing the bars forward. That's the stable way.

Momoka

Push forward? That feels so different from what I imagined.

Hikari

It keeps tension out of your arms and gives you smoother control.

Source: Ch. 8 Motorcycles · Section (第２節 正しい乗り方) · 手首を下げて、ハンドルを前に押すような気持ちでグリップを軽く持つ。

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