Practice question

Why does a motorcycle stand up (resist leaning) when the brakes are applied in a curve?

Brakes power the lean angle
Braking transfers weight, shifts the bike's geometry, and tends to make the motorcycle straighten — which is why braking in a turn can cause you to run wide
It is unrelated to braking
Tires shrink under braking

Answer: B — Braking transfers weight, shifts the bike's geometry, and tends to make the motorcycle straighten — which is why braking in a turn can cause you to run wide

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