
Top 5 Motorcycle Stunt Tricks to Master to Impress the Audience
Motorcycle stunt riding is the art of pushing the limits of balance, technique, and daring. But beyond mastery, what thrills an audience are spectacular, legible, and stylishly executed tricks.
At HD STUNT , our pro riders perform the most impressive tricks in precisely timed shows. Here are the 5 essential tricks to know – and master – to shine on stage or better understand what's at stake during a real motorcycle show.
🏍️ 1. The Wheeling – The queen of stunts
Description : Riding on the rear wheel, in balance, at low or high speed.
Why it's impressive :
This is the iconic stunt. It requires control, throttle control, rear brake management, and eye contact. It's often the gateway to stunts.
Variants :
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Seated wheeling
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Standing wheeling
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Circle wheelie
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Wheeling on Harley 🧨 (HD STUNT signature)
SEO keyword : motorcycle wheeling, rear motorcycle trick, stunt wheeling
🛑 2. The Stoppie – All finesse, on the front wheel
Description : Controlled hard braking to lift the rear wheel and briefly roll over the front wheel.
Why it's impressive :
It is a technical and visual figure , which shows extreme mastery of braking and balance point.
Variants :
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Right Stoppie
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Stoppie with rotation (180° or chain)
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Switch between wheeling/stoppie
SEO keyword : motorcycle stoppie, stunt braking, motorcycle front wheel
🔥 3. The Burn (or burnout) – Show, smoke and adrenaline
Description : Spinning the rear wheel while keeping the motorcycle in place (or in controlled motion).
Why it's impressive :
Between smoke, screeching, the smell of burnt rubber , it is a strong stage effect which immediately makes the audience react .
Variants :
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Fixed burnout
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Drift in burn
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Burn on Harley for a supercharged effect
SEO keyword : motorcycle burnout, stunt burnout, motorcycle tire smoke
💨 4. Drifting – Control and sliding
Description : Slide the rear wheel sideways while maintaining control of the motorcycle.
Why it's impressive :
Inspired by automobiles, drifting on a motorcycle requires a precise sense of dosage and perfect reading of the grip on the ground .
Variants :
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Static drift
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Sliding Turn Sequences
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Circular drift with the audience in the center
SEO keyword : motorcycle drift, motorcycle slide figure, stunt drift
🌀 5. The Circle – Loop Mastery
Description : To turn the motorcycle in a very tight circle, often wheeling or drifting, around a fixed point.
Why it's impressive :
It is a hypnotic figure , technically demanding, perfect for creating a strong moment in the center of a scene or a show.
Variants :
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Circle wheelie
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Circle burnout
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Circle two-bike combo
SEO keyword : circle stunt motorcycle, wheelie motorcycle, loop motorcycle show
💡 Bonus HD STUNT: Combo tricks & team show
At HD STUNT, riders perform several tricks in a combo , on one or two motorcycles.
And during the big shows, our collective performances create a real mechanical ballet , where each figure takes on a new dimension.
🎯 In summary: stunts are about spectacle, but above all, they are about precision.
Figure | Effect on the audience | Technical difficulty |
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Wheeling | Instant, spectacular | ⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️ |
Stoppie | Elegant, precise | ⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️ |
Burn | Smoke, noise, adrenaline | ⚙️⚙️⚙️ |
Drift | Control, slide | ⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️ |
Circle | Hypnotic, captivating | ⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️⚙️ |
🔧 Want to see these tricks live?
📅 Find HD STUNT at our upcoming shows or contact us to organize a tailor-made freestyle event.
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