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Nibblet99 wrote:My understanding is its gyroscopics in the engine, helping to keep you upright... This is also the exact slow control method we are taught in the UK, for maneuvers

I just thought up of a good way to test this theory. While slowly rolling to a stop, pull the clutch all the way in, and increase the rpm without transferring that power to the wheel. We should get the same gyroscopic benefits. I will try that today.

Today I tried revving the engine while the clutch was pulled all the way in. It felt a bit more stable than rolling at idle, but it could be my imagination. I can't really tell. So I guess for me it's inconclusive whether the gyroscopic effect from the engine parts were what makes the bike more stable.