Blip (Throttle Blip)

A blip is a quick twist and release of the throttle. It has two main uses.

Rev-matching on downshifts: as you pull the clutch and select a lower gear, a short blip raises engine revs to match the higher road speed of the lower gear. Releasing the clutch is then smooth, the rear wheel stays settled and the gearbox is spared. Many modern bikes do this automatically with a quickshifter or auto-blipper, and a slipper clutch reduces rear hop if you get it wrong.

Off-road: a short burst of power, often with a dab of clutch, lightens or lifts the front wheel to get it over a root, rock or step, or to push the bike quickly through a short section. Practise both at low speed until they become automatic.