When parking your motorcycle at an angle to the curb, how far should the rear wheel be from the curb?

• A. 20 cm
• B. 30 cm
• C. 100 cm
• D. 50 cm

Answer: (D)

When you park a motorcycle at an angle to the curb, you want enough clearance so the bike sits stable and won’t scrape the curb or be easily knocked over. The rear wheel should be about 50 cm (roughly 20 inches) from the curb. This distance gives solid support from the kickstand on level ground, keeps the bike away from the edge where a door or passing vehicle could contact it, and still allows the handlebars and mirrors to clear obstacles. If it were much closer, like 20–30 cm, the tire or kickstand could rub the curb or the bike could tip more easily. If it were much farther, like 100 cm, the bike would be less stable and take up more space, increasing the chance of being struck or causing obstruction.