When turning a motorcycle at low speed (under about 10 mph), you should:

At low speeds (under about 10 mph), motorcycles turn by handlebar input — you steer just like a bicycle at walking pace. At higher speeds (above 10-15 mph), motorcycles turn by leaning, which is initiated by 'countersteering' (briefly pressing the handlebar in the opposite direction to initiate the lean). Low-speed maneuvers are the hardest for new riders because the bike feels unstable, balance has to be maintained with body position and clutch slip, and the front brake must be avoided (it stops the motorcycle abruptly and tips you over). Low-speed practice — tight U-turns, figure-8s, slow-speed cone weaves — is a major focus of the MSF Basic RiderCourse.