Is it Better to Learn Manual or Matic Motorcycle?

You must know that generally the transmission on a motorcycle is divided into two types, namely manual and automatic.

For some people, a motorcycle with an automatic transmission is considered more practical and easier to drive than a manual motorcycle.

This assumption makes some people reluctant to learn to ride a manual motorcycle because they prefer to learn to use an automatic motorcycle.

In fact, according to Global Defensive Driving Consulting (GDDC) Instructor Andry Berlianto, someone who is just learning to ride a motorcycle should ideally use a manual transmission motorcycle.

"If you really want to start from scratch, you can start practicing using a manual motorcycle," Andry was quoted as saying. GridOto.com, Thursday (23/6/2022).

He believes that learning to use a manual motorcycle can provide insight into better driving dynamics than using an automatic motorcycle.

In addition, learning to ride using a manual motorcycle can also make the person more familiar with the motorcycle and its operating system.

"The learning is first about getting to know the vehicle, then getting to know the transmission, then getting to know how to shift gears and release the clutch, then getting to know how to maneuver and the gear requirements," said Andry.

It is considered to be beneficial for motorcycle users, to improve their knowledge and riding skills.

If you are proficient in using a manual motorcycle, it will be easier for you to use any type of motorcycle.

"If you can ride a manual motorcycle, it will be easier from there, riding any motorcycle will be more flexible," he concluded.

Conversely, if a rider only learns to use an automatic motorcycle, that person will find it difficult to ride a manual motorcycle.

As a result, the motorcycles he can ride are limited to the matik type only.

If at any time the rider wants to ride a manual motorcycle, they have to re-learn to ride it.

So, if you want to be more proficient and master the motorcycle, it is better to learn to use a manual motorcycle from the beginning.