Which primary control is used to change gears?

Which primary control is used to change gears?

• A. Gearshift Lever
• B. Throttle
• C. Handlebars
• D. Front Brake Lever

Answer: (A)

Changing gears is done with the gearshift lever. This foot-operated control, usually on the left side by the rider’s foot, selects the transmission gear to move into a higher or lower ratio. The throttle on the right controls engine speed and acceleration, not gear selection. The handlebars steer the bike, and the front brake lever slows or stops it. On most motorcycles, you’ll also use the clutch to disengage the engine briefly while shifting, but the action that actually selects the gear is the gearshift lever.

Changing gears is done with the gearshift lever. This foot-operated control, usually on the left side by the rider’s foot, selects the transmission gear to move into a higher or lower ratio. The throttle on the right controls engine speed and acceleration, not gear selection. The handlebars steer the bike, and the front brake lever slows or stops it. On most motorcycles, you’ll also use the clutch to disengage the engine briefly while shifting, but the action that actually selects the gear is the gearshift lever.