When the motorcycle's brakes are applied, which wheel suffers the greatest effort?

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When applying the brakes of a motorcycle, a mass transfer occurs towards the front of the vehicle. Due to inertia, the weight falls much more pronouncedly on the front axle. For this reason, the front wheel is the one that suffers the greatest effort and bears most of the braking load. The front brake is primarily responsible for stopping the motorcycle effectively. It is crucial to correctly dose the pressure on the lever to avoid locking the wheel and a possible fall.

When the motorcycle's brakes are applied, which wheel suffers the greatest effort?

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