Which of the following best describes the proper approach to turning a three-wheeled motorcycle?

• A. Lean your weight outward to widen the turn.
• B. Maintain a rigid posture and avoid any weight shift.
• C. Accelerate strongly and then brake in the turn.
• D. Lean or shift your weight in the direction of the turn.

Answer: (D)

When turning a three-wheeled motorcycle, you control the balance and grip by shifting your weight toward the inside of the curve and leaning into the turn. This aligns your body with the direction you’re traveling and helps the tires maintain traction as you change direction. Leaning outward would push you away from the turn’s line, making the bike less stable and widening or unsure of the corner.

A rigid posture with no weight shift removes the body’s natural ability to balance against the centrifugal tendency, which can make the turn feel awkward and unstable. Smooth, inside-leaning input keeps the chassis more stable and allows for a cleaner arc through the corner. Remember to apply smooth throttle and braking before entering the turn or after you’re commit to the exit, not aggressively during the turn, and keep looking through to where you want to go.