What may happen if you start moving and you release the clutch too abruptly?

Explanation

Correct answer: The front wheel will go up or the engine will stall.

Releasing the clutch lever too abruptly causes a sudden and uncontrolled transfer of drive to the motorcycle's rear wheel. At high engine revs, this can cause the front wheel to lift. However, at revs that are too low, the engine will be unable to overcome the resistance and will stall.

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