Leaning Into the Three-Wheeled Tilted Motorbikes
In Leaning Into the Three-Wheeled Tilted Motorbikes, presenter and motorbike racer Grace Webb tries riding a special motorbike with two wheels in the front for the first time and explains the advantage of riding on three wheels. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Grace’s Amazing Machines, a children’s show that introduces kids to some of the biggest, fastest, and most amazing machines in the world.
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Q: What is one advantage of having two wheels in the front of the motorcycle instead of just one?
A: It has a lot more grip on the road, which makes it safer going around corners or when the road is wet.
Q: How does the rider steer a three-wheeled tilted motorcycle?
A: The rider must lean in the direction they want to turn.
Q: Why might a three-wheeled tilted motorbike be a good way to learn how to ride a regular motorbike?
A: The three-wheeled tilted motorbike can help the rider get the feel of leaning to steer but also provide more grip and stability to prevent falling.