Tips to Ride Uphill on a Motorcycle

Riding a motorcycle on an incline is fun and adventurous. However, you will want to practice your maneuvers several times before riding your bike uphill. Don’t worry if you are unsure where to begin—we can help.

Biggs Harley-Davidson® is your local motorsports vehicles dealer in California, and we are well-versed in motorcycle riding techniques. Our experts have created this guide to discuss a few strategies to follow when riding a bike on a slope. Read on to learn more, and if you have more questions, ask our team to address them.

Select the Right Gear

The first thing to do is to choose the right gear, which will give you a steady RPM. The idea is to keep your engine operation smooth and enjoy a safe riding experience.

Sometimes, you might notice that your RPM drops on an incline. In such a situation, downshift your gear to stabilize the motion.

Keep Yourself from Rolling Back

Next, you will want to prevent yourself from rolling back when riding your motorcycle uphill. If you stop at a traffic signal or take a midway break, releasing the clutch and twisting the throttle might not get you going. Instead, you might start rolling backward.

To skip the hassle, engage your front and rear brakes and keep one foot planted on the ground. Now, release the clutch, placing your right foot on the back brake until your vehicle moves forward.

We hope you find these tips helpful when riding your motorcycle uphill. If you need more information or are still in the market for a bike, visit Biggs Harley-Davidson®. We are in San Marcos, CA, and proud to serve San Diego and Oceanside.