What is the recommended hand position on motorcycle handlebars?

PROPER HANDLEBAR GRIP: RELAXED HANDS AND ARMS: Tension in the arms transfers unwanted inputs to the steering; a relaxed grip allows the motorcycle to move freely; WRIST POSITION: Flat or slightly DOWN (not elevated/cocked upward) — upward wrist position is called 'hanging on' and makes throttle control less precise; accidentally rolling the throttle on in a corner has caused many crashes; ELBOW POSITION: Slightly bent (not locked) — acts as a shock absorber; arms are not locked-out straight; BRAKE COVERAGE: Fingers covering (hovering over) the brake lever without squeezing — ready to apply in an instant; AVOID DEATH GRIP: Over-gripping creates tension throughout the arms and into the bike — making it follow the rider's fear rather than the intended line. LONG DISTANCE: Rider fatigue increases gripping tension; regular breaks and conscious relaxation prevent grip fatigue from affecting steering input.