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What is the friction zone on a motorcycle?
- A.The area of the tire that touches the pavement
- B.The point where the brakes begin to slow the front wheel
- C.The range of clutch lever travel where engine power begins to reach the rear wheel
- D.The part of a turn where you lean the most
Correct answer
C. The range of clutch lever travel where engine power begins to reach the rear wheel
Why
The friction zone is where the clutch begins to engage and power starts flowing to the rear wheel. Learning to ease into this zone smoothly is the key to controlled starts and slow-speed maneuvering.
Manual topic: California Motorcycle Handbook (DL 655) - Motorcycle Controls · From the California Motorcycle Permit practice bank (CAM-011).