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The rider’s steering inputs and body balance.
At low speed, the rider’s steering inputs and body balance with the motorcycle are fundamental. Make controlled, smooth corrections rather than trusting the motorcycle to balance itself. ABS prevents wheel lock during braking; it does not itself maintain this balance. Wheel dynamics and geometry also influence stability, but there is no universal switch at 30 km/h after which the rider no longer intervenes.
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The gyroscopic effect alone, without rider input.
ABS, which automatically maintains balance at low speed.
The rider’s steering inputs and body balance.
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A unos 10 km/h, ¿qué contribuye de forma fundamental a mantener el equilibrio de una motocicleta de dos ruedas?
- El efecto giroscópico por sí solo, sin intervención del conductor.
- El ABS, que mantiene automáticamente el equilibrio a baja velocidad.
- La acción del conductor sobre el manillar y el equilibrio de su cuerpo.(Correct answer)
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