Many riding instructors recommend applying 70 percent braking force at the front and 30 percent at the rear. While that long-held ratio helps level the chassis in the braking zone, many sport riders want to add 100 percent engine braking to that equation.
The additive effect of engine braking helps track riders and racers reduce slowing sections. Of course, the less time you’re on the brakes the more time you can twist the throttle. Maximizing engine braking isn’t an easy feat, however, especially when doing so requires downshifts at high rpm.
