Q&A for How to Perform Clutch Wheelies on a Motorcycle

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  • Question
    Can I do a wheelie on 110 cc bike?
    Community Answer
    Yes, pull in clutch, rev engine a little in low gear then let off clutch but don't drop it.
  • Question
    Does this bike have an exhaust?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it does. It is located under the swing arm, and ends where it becomes hidden by the rear wheel.
  • Question
    Do I have to hold the throttle, or do I just quickly accelerate and then pull the clutch?
    Community Answer
    Get your motorcycle rolling on half clutch. Then, you just need to sit back, rev hard, and let the clutch go. Your bike will do the rest.
  • Question
    Is it possible to do this with a 300cc bike?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it is possible to do a clutch wheelie on a 300cc bike.
  • Question
    What if I have a 373 cc bike?
    Community Answer
    A 373 cc engine, two-stroke or four-, has way more than enough power. I've seen people doing wheelies with scooters and Vespas. A smaller bike is easier and safer to learn on, then you can move up to bigger bikes.
  • Question
    How to do it on a 125cc Bike?
    Adam Monk
    Community Answer
    Get it in gear 1, find your balance and go as slowly as possible. Give it lots of revs then drop the clutch and your wheel should rise, but if it doesn't, just repeat the steps and lean back.
  • Question
    Can I do a wheelie on a minibike?
    CrayFish715
    Community Answer
    Yeah. You need to sit right back on the seat to change the bike's balance point and rev the crap out of the throttle.
  • Question
    Is there any difference with a shaft drive bike?
    Community Answer
    Apart from the torque reaction, no. Although, you might want to think about the weight of your bike. If it's a biggie, it is critical to wind the throttle on (and have revs left to do so) as the front comes down. You do not want to be dropping something like an FJR repeatedly on its head bearings!
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    What do I do with the rear brakes when performing clutch wheelies on a motorcycle?
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    You should be dragging the rear brake, or at least covering it. The rear brake will allow you to bring the bike back down from a wheelie if needed. Be careful not to overreact and lock the rear, that would be bad.
  • Question
    Does this apply when using second gear?
    Community Answer
    No. You get a better torque in first gear. Releasing the clutch suddenly at 5500 RPM is the best option to perform a wheelie.
  • Question
    Does this also apply for second gear?
    Community Answer
    Not really, the best gear to wheelie in would be in first gear. Clutch in rev to 5000 RPM, pop the clutch and you'll see progress.
  • Question
    Can you do a wheelie on an 80cc fixed gear bike?
    Community Answer
    If it has 2 wheels, then you can wheelie it. For an 80cc one gear bike, you will need to give it gas and lean back a lot while pulling on the bars. On a low cc bike, using your body weight is the key.
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