Racers Cornering in Slow motion | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2024-10-22 | Racers Cornering in Slow motion | EXPLAINED
Motorcycle Riders – You Accelerate Too Early Mike on Bikes 2022-09-11 | Do pro motorcycle riders actually roll the throttle throughout the corners? Or do they have a neutral phase in corners?Should we "always be on the throttle or on the brakes"?Lets look at pro racers ride and see how they go through corners.
10 Things MotoGP Champions do to Go FASTER Mike on Bikes 2022-04-24 | What techniques does MotoGP riders use to go fast and be safe?Yamaha Champions Riding Schoolridelikeachampion.comChampU Online course, Discount code SumoMike for 10% offridelikeachampion.com/product/buy-champions-habits-full-courseI list 10 things MotoGP Champions do to go faster and explain why they do them. Including trail braking, getting to wide open throttle early, and more.#motogp #motorcycles
Why Dont MotoGP Bikes Have Torpedo Fairings? Mike on Bikes 2022-04-10 | Their top speed would be increased by 35 MPH, so why doesn't MotoGP bikes have Torpedo fairings as the super bikes of the 1950s?#techtalk
6 Things Supermoto Racers do to WIN Races Mike on Bikes 2022-04-05 | I went to Primm, Nevada, USA, for the AMA Supermoto National series. I raced in the amateur series and filmed the Pro riders in their races.I found 6 things that Supermoto racers do to win races.Subscribe to Lukas Höllbachers YouTube channel! youtube.com/channel/UC4aCqATqOLN6ZTLnWgF1LMA
Motorcycle Elbow Position | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2022-02-21 | Why is elbow position important to understand when riding all kinds of motorcycles? Including Sport bikes, Dirt bikes, Supermotos & everything in between.
5 Things many Motorcyclists do WRONG Mike on Bikes 2022-01-24 | What are some things A LOT of Motorcycle riders do wrong? How do we fix these issues?Lets figure out why using track cornering techniques on the street, backing it in on the street and going fast in blind corners are bad ideas.0:00 Introduction0:17 5 THINGS MANY MOTORCYCLISTS DO WRONG0:22 FOCUS ON TRACK CORNERING TECHNIQUES ON THE STREET1:56 STREET RIDING SHOULD NOT REQUIRE RACING TECHNIQUES2:24 "BACKING IT IN" ON THE STREET4:04 WORRIED ON THE HANDLEBARS5:27 NEVER USING THE REAR BRAKE6:13 GOING TOO FAST INTO BLIND CORNERS
My Personal Supermoto Track #Shorts Mike on Bikes 2022-01-16 | I'm building my own Supermoto track including a Motocross section & Asphalt section!The dream of just walking out my front door and getting on my race bike will be a reality.FOLLOW ME:instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficial#Shorts
Why MotoGP Engines Spin Backwards Mike on Bikes 2021-12-05 | How come #MotoGP crankshafts spin backwards, while cranks in regular street bikes spin forwards? What is the benefit? Time for a #techtalk!
Why Motorcyclists Crash on Mulholland Highway Mike on Bikes 2021-10-25 | Why are so many motorcycle riders crashing at Mulholland highway? Is is something special with that road, or is something else going on here?
Motorcycle Foot Position | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2021-10-11 | How should we position our feet on our Motorcycles foot pegs?
7 Things Supermoto Racers do to go FASTER Mike on Bikes 2021-10-10 | What tricks do Supermoto riders use to go even faster?I list 7 things Supermoto racers do to go faster and explain why they do them. Including the backing it in, drifting, keeping their outer elbow up & more.
4 Easy ways to Corner FASTER Mike on Bikes 2021-09-07 | What are some easy ways to corner faster on a motorcycle? Lets figure out why being light on the brakes is a good thing, why we should either be braking or being on the throttle, why short shifting can be a good idea and maybe we should try out moving around less?
How Motorcycles Corner | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2021-08-09 | How do motorcycles corner? Like what are the physics behind how much lean angle is needed for a given corner? Why can lighter bikes corner faster? How does counter steering work?
Former MotoGP Rider Coached me for a day Mike on Bikes 2021-04-12 | One of the best motorcycle racers in the world, former MotoGP rider, 2010 Moto2 Champion & 2017 MotoAmerica SBK champion, Toni Elias, coached me for a day. He also helped me setup my motorcycle suspension & geometry.
How to Launch a Motorcycle | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2021-03-15 | How do you launch a motorcycle and win a drag race at the traffic lights?It is actually pretty simple, but almost everyone, including seasoned motorcycle racers do it wrong. Lets figure out how to be the first racer into turn 1!
Why Light Motorcycles Corner FASTER Mike on Bikes 2021-01-11 | Why can light motorcycles corner faster than heavier ones if all else is equal?
How to Make GoPro Footage Look Cinematic Mike on Bikes 2021-01-04 | How do we capture Cinematic GoPro Footage? In this video I explain everything you need to know, from the ground up.Covering frame rates, settings, ND filters, stabilization, resolutions, vibrations, framing, mounting positions, contrast, audio quality, shutter speeds, color profiles, Pro tune, ND filters, LUTs, microphones & gimbals.Time to make some Cinematic GoPro videos!#GoProHero9 #Hero9Black▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬0:00 - Intro0:18 - What this video covers0:48 - Basic filmmaking principles2:07 - Frame rate3:33 - Shutter speed4:48 - Frame rate & shutter speed for high speed activities4:59 - Slow motion & shutter speed5:40 - Stabilization & Vibrations7:37 - Gimbals7:59 - Contrast & Exposure9:14 - ISO9:39 - ND filters10:13 - Audio quality11:34 - Media mod & external microphone12:17 - External recorder13:00 - Framing & camera positions13:20 - Aspect ratio14:34 - Field of view & barrel distortion (fish eye)15:22 - Camera position17:21 - Layering17:48 - Center framing & rule of thirds18:29 - Settings & Profiles25:20 - Post production25:44 - Remove barrel distortion (fish eye)26:00 - Contrast & color grading28:54 - LUTs 29:48 - Slow motion30:04 - Local sharpening30:55 - Image Noise reduction31:15 - Audio noise reduction31:39 - ReelSteady GO32:34 - Conclusion32:51 - It is against the law to look this good
7 Things MotoGP Racers do to Brake LATER Mike on Bikes 2020-12-13 | What tricks do MotoGP riders use to brake even later? Trail braking deep into the corners.I list 7 things MotoGP racers do to brake later and explain why they do them. Including the leg dangle, adjusting hands for leverage, blip the rear brake for stability and more.
5 Things to NEVER do on a Motorcycle Mike on Bikes 2020-12-07 | What are some things you should never do on a motorcycle, and how do we fix them?Lets figure out why applying brakes suddenly in a corner, applying throttle as we add lean angle, riding motorcycles we don't know and riding with straight arms is a bad idea.Spanish version of this video: youtube.com/watch?v=TIHJz68Gul4&
MotoGP Engines | Scream LOUD or Bang BIG? Mike on Bikes 2020-11-27 | MotoGP Engine configurations is a very interesting subject! Why do some manufacturers go for a Big bang fire pattern? Why would you ever want to have an Inline 4 engine in a MotoGP bike? Aren't V4s superior?#MotoGP #Techtalk0:00 Introduction0:04 Yamaha YZR-M1 Inline 4, Crossplane crank, Irregular fire pattern0:10 Honda RC213V V4, 180 Crank Big bang fire pattern0:27 MotoGP Engines Scream loud?0:49 Spark plug Exhaust Intake0:53 4-Stroke Piston completes four separate strokes while turning the crankshaft0:58 Intake Piston pulls an air-fuel mixture into the cylinder1:05 Compression Piston compresses the air-fuel mixture1:10 Combustion Spark plug ignites the cluel mixture1:41 Inline 4, 180 crank Traditional Screamer' fire pattern2:18 Masao Furusawa Yamaha Engineer2:49 Crankshaft does not rotate at a constant rate Creates something called: inertia torque3:26 Inline 4, Crossplane crank Irregular fire pattern5:31 CROSSPLANE IRREGULAR FIRE5:42 V4.90 deg, 360 Crank 'Twin pulse' Fire pattern Ducati GP7-9 (2007-2009 MotoGP bike) Also Ducati Panigale street bike6:07 V4.90 deg, 180 Crank 'Big bang' Fire pattern Likely what Honda, KTM, Ducati & Aprilia runs
AMA Supermoto 2020 - Time to Race on a National level! Mike on Bikes 2020-11-22 | Vlog of my time racing in the 2020 AMA Supermoto Championship in Tucson, Arizona, at the Musselman Honda circuit Is there anything more fun than racing Supermoto? I think not. #Supermoto #Motorcycleracing
7 Things MotoGP Champions have in Common Mike on Bikes 2020-10-26 | What sets MotoGP champions apart from other riders?I list 7 things MotoGP champions have in common. Including introducing new riding styles, having a will of steel, riding dirt bikes and having a golden ass.0:00 Introduction0:12 THINGS MOTOGP CHAMPIONS HAVE IN COMMON0:17 7 FAST WHEN IT MATTERS1:10 NEW STYLE OF RIDING3:44 NEVER STOP EVOLVING4:43 DIRT BIKE RIDERS5:14 GREAT TACTICIANS5:50 GOLDEN ASS
Throttle Control | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2020-10-18 | Why is throttle control such an important riding skill? What actually happens to the motorcycle when we roll the throttle?Lets talk about load transfer, anti-squat & the viscoelasticity of tires.Enjoy
Husqvarna FS450 R | Making the Best BETTER Mike on Bikes 2020-09-28 | The Ultimate Supermoto build, Husqvarna FS450 R.Think the 2021 Husqvarna FS450 will beat this? I think not.#supermoto #supermotoracing
Supermoto USA 2020 | Round 1 Mike on Bikes 2020-09-22 | FOLLOW ME:instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficialSupermoto USA racing 2020. This is my Vlog from the Supermoto USA Round 1 at Shasta Supermoto track in Redding, California. I race in Open GP, Open amateur and Vet 30+ classes. I also include footage from the Open expert class.I race on a 2019 Husqvarna FS450.Cameras used are GoPro Hero 7,8,Max & Panasonic GH5.#Supermoto #Husqvarna
The Evolution of Motorcycle Helmets Mike on Bikes 2020-09-08 | FOLLOW ME:instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficialHow did the Motorcycle helmets we have today evolve? Did you know that the Isle of Man TT pioneered the use of safety equipment? Why are there different types of helmets?
5 Amazing MotoGP Technologies Mike on Bikes 2020-08-14 | Technologies like carbon brake discs, seamless shift gearboxes, swingarm spoilers and much more are what enables MotoGP bikes to have such extreme performance.#Techtalk #MotoGP #Motorcycleracing
How to Save a Motorcycle Slide | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2020-07-27 | How do you save front and rear end slides on a motorcycle? How do you save a rear end slide so that you do not highside? Here are some key concepts to understand before going out to practice!
How to Roll the Throttle | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2020-07-18 | How do you roll the throttle on your motorcycle? Why should you not just twist your wrist? Why is it important to not grab the handlebars too hard?Lets figure it out.Spanish version of this video: youtube.com/watch?v=85L-ozmiIDo
10 Ways MotoGP Racers MASTER the Corners Mike on Bikes 2020-07-12 | How do MotoGP racers master the corners? Why do they blip the rear brake at the same time as shifting down? How come they adapt their body position to the corner speed? Lets figure it out.FOLLOW ME:instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficial
Tire Grip | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2020-07-06 | What is up with tire grip? Why do wider tires have more grip? The answer is not what you think. Does the contact patch area matter? Why is it important to understand that tires are viscoelastic? Lets figure out the Dark secrets of tire grip.
Worlds Greatest Motorcycle rides | California Mike on Bikes 2020-06-21 | FOLLOW ME:instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficialOne of the world's greatest motorcycle rides exists in California.This is a motorcycle travel documentary or travel vlog about my trip through Highway 1, Big Sur, Malibu, Mulholland Highway, Highway 9, Skyline boulevard and of course Highway 33.#MOTORCYCLE #TRAVEL#CALIFORNIA
Racing Lines | MotoGP Explained Mike on Bikes 2020-06-14 | What racing lines do MotoGP riders such as Marquez, Dovizioso, Rins and Rossi use? What is a defensive line? Why would you use a squared off line vs a progressive line?Lets figure it out.#motogp #motorcycleracing
Why are off-road Helmets different? Mike on Bikes 2020-06-07 | FOLLOW ME:instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficialWhy are off road Helmets different from street helmets? What's the deal with the visor?
Overtaking in MotoGP | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2020-06-01 | How do MotoGP riders setup a pass and overtake? Why is the start so important? What is out braking? Lets figure it out.
Race Suit History | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2020-05-31 | The history of motorcycle leathers, who made the first one piece? Why are airbags a good idea? Lets figure it out.
How to Brake like a PRO | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2020-05-24 | FOLLOW ME:instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficialWhat are the secrets behind a great motorcycle braking technique? Lets figure it out.
Racing in the Rain | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2020-05-11 | Racing in the rain, what's the deal? Why is it so hard and what skills are needed to be fast in the rain?
Why is Marquez so good? | Top 6 Reasons Mike on Bikes 2020-04-27 | Marc Marquez, the man, the myth, the concept. A MotoGP champion who keeps on winning. How come? Will he beat Giacomo Agostinis record?Two articles from Anders Ericsson:journals.lww.com/academicmedicine/Fulltext/2004/10001/Deliberate_Practice_and_the_Acquisition_and.22.aspxjournals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1948550610385872Books:Peak, amzn.to/2KDyXIEDevelopment of Professional Expertise, amzn.to/2KAS0mR0:00 Introduction0:42 WHY IS MARQUEZ SO GOOD? TOP 6 REASONS1:22 GOES BEYOND HIS COMFORT ZONE3:10 AGGRESSIVE BUT SMOOTH3:58 MASTER OF THE SAVE4:37 STUDY MASTER6:32 USE OF ENGINE/REAR BRAKE & SLIDING7:15 ADAPT TO THE BIKE
Why are Front tires Narrower than Rear Tires? Mike on Bikes 2020-04-26 | What is the benefit with having a wide rear tire and a narrow front tire?How come they are different?Lets figure it out.
Why do Motorcycle Suits have a Hump? Mike on Bikes 2020-04-19 | What's up with the hump? Why does motorcycle leathers have this feature? Lets figure it out.Trauma and motorcyclists; born to be wild, bound to be injured?, John D.Hinds, Gareth Allen, Craig G.Morris, 2007sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0020138307002446
Why do Motorcycle tires have different Profiles Mike on Bikes 2020-04-13 | FOLLOW ME:instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficialMotorcycle tires, a dark art? Lets figure out why tires have different profiles and why it matters.
10 Motorcycle Riding myths EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2020-04-12 | The internet has no shortage of myths around riding. Lets figure out why they are wrong.
10 Things MotoGP Racers do to go FASTER Mike on Bikes 2020-04-07 | What tricks do MotoGP riders use to go even faster?I list 10 things MotoGP racers do to go faster and explain why they do them. Including the leg dangle, drifting, short shifting and more.Spanish version of this video: youtube.com/watch?v=viBUAd38rMU&
Motorcycle Riders - Hanging off & The Science behind it Mike on Bikes 2020-04-05 | Hanging off: You see MotoGP riders do it, I sometimes do it, and you probably do it.But how does it actually work? Why should we do it? And Is it really as effective as you think it is?Lets figure this stuff out.#motorcycle #racing
Wider tires require MORE Lean angle | EXPLAINED Mike on Bikes 2020-03-29 | I explain why wider tires require more lean angle, but are also necessary for big horsepower sportsbikes.Instagram: instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficial#motorcycle #racing
Motorcycle Suspension | How does it work? Mike on Bikes 2020-03-09 | FOLLOW ME:instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficialI explain how a motorcycles suspension work from the ground up. This includes:- Tire traction- Springs & dampers- Motorcycle geometry- Telescopic forks, including conventional & upside down varieties- Linkage suspension- Spring rates- Ride height- Suspension sag- Fork oil- Compression damping- Rebound dampingMy instagram: instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficialBooks:The Racing & High performance tire, by Paul Haney amzn.to/2IvZOVTMotorcycle handling and Chassis Design, by Tony Foale amzn.to/2VUVqHXRace Tech’s Motorcycle suspension bible, by Paul Thede and Lee Parks amzn.to/3axSwNkMotorcycle dynamics, by Vittore Cossalter amzn.to/332TjDwHow and why, Motorcycle design and Technology, by Gaetano Cocco amzn.to/2xpdr7f#motorbikesuspension #suspension
I went to WAR again! | Supermoto Racing 2020 Mike on Bikes 2020-02-24 | These are the highlights from me racing my Husqvarna FS450 in the Supermoto series WAR Round 3, Western American racing, in Southern California.Some great battles, backing it in, wheelies, crashing and more!Enjoy!My Instagram: instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficialThe photo in the thumbnail is taken by SPICOLEY NICOLE.instagram.com/spico.mode
Hanging off vs Foot out | What is Faster? Mike on Bikes 2020-02-03 | Is there a faster riding style between Hanging off and going Foot out? Does the different body positions provide different benefits in motorcycle racing? Add me on Instagram: mikeonbikesofficial
I went to WAR | Supermoto Racing 2020 Mike on Bikes 2020-01-20 | These are the highlights from me racing my Husqvarna FS450 in the Supermoto series WAR, Western American racing, in Southern California.Some great battles, backing it in, wheelies and more.Enjoy!My Instagram: instagram.com/mikeonbikesofficialThe photo in the thumbnail is taken by Karen E Ott photography.kareneottphotography.smugmug.com
