Braking when leaning into a corner is something you should generally avoid. That's because there is limited contact patch between the bike's tire and the road, reducing the traction. But it doesn't mean that you are not supposed to brake during cornering, you have to do it the right way.
The amount of traction required depends on several factors like:
The amount of traction required depends on several factors like:
- Speed
- Lean/cornering angle
- Tire condition
- Quality/surface of the road
At some point in life, you will have to stop suddenly while cornering, if you panic then you grab the brakes abruptly and likely lock the brakes and fall. This is known as panic braking. Panic braking can be avoided if situation is analysed prior entering the corner by reducing the speed and lean angle and also being cautious.
How to brake in corners:
- Reduce lean angle to increase available traction so that brakes can be applied hard. But there is a risk involved by straightening the bike there is a change of running off the road. This is bad if the road is a narrow one.
- Reducing the speed of the bike will help by gradual braking. This applies only if your speed isn't very fast. In case your speed is very fast then your best bet is to follow OPTION 1 mentioned above. Straighten ASAP and apply hard braking hoping the road is of good quality.
Timing and execution must be perfect, but even then there is no guarantee that you wouldn't crash. The real solution is to avoid being in this situation in the first place by entering a corner at a slower speed.
Do not be like the rest of them who crash their bikes because they aren't familiar with corner braking. Do practice in parking lots or in the local race track will be really helpful. Happy riding!
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