can anyone give me more indepth tips on the mechanics of this game

[Sweetshart]

The tutorials are okay but they leave much to be desired, when it comes to a complete understanding of mechanics

For example, there's multiple levels of shifting but i can't tell what one to use for each situation as far as i'v figured out (Please correct me if i'm wrong)

Lv1 - Just used to climb mountains easier

Lv2 - Just used for little bumpways

Lv3 - Used for mostly everything Inbetween

Lv4 - Like Lv3 but faster and on straights???

Lv5 - I guess even faster than Lv3 and 4??? but not used on uphills

If all bike models have the same stats at the start are they all the same with upgrades or are they different?

Also i'v heard for every time you go into a corner and land a jump your suppose to use the clutch but it doesn't really seem to give me a speedboost? do i need to let go of my gas everytime or like yeah?

Should i be body shifting up and shifting down on every incline along with scrubbing or just certain ones and what specific height??? (I kinda wonder why there isn't a Automatic Manual mix)

When people talk about finding and following a line, does that mean just following the same path and stay consistant with it? do ya'll remember the maps like, i'm just really curious and nobody has a guide, there are tip videos but i guess i'm a bit slower than others because none of them mention it

[MAJOR]

There is a reddit that I found that will tell you how to tune bikes and ATVs. The clutch boost only works wonders if you go to the parts, clutch, and upgrade to +3 Clutch Boost. That would be the left most upgrade. Stick with automatic gearbox cause I don't know of a benefit to manual. I use single stick for racing and dual stick for tricks. Racing line? I guess just stay consistent and hug the tighter inside section for turns. For jumps, hold down or back on left stick till you hit the top of jump and release to get best preload. Still figuring out jumps at the moment, like the benefit of scrubbing. The upgrades I use for bikes are +3 engine acceleration, +3 clutch boost, +3 stiff suspension, +3 traction grip tires, +3 hard brakes. If you find a race that is easy for you, repeat it as many times as you want to get money for the upgrades. I just bought the game a week ago and these seem to work for me.

[looe]

Yeah in a game like this, its all about getting familiar with the tracks.. Find enjoyment in just going for laps, if you really want to learn the game. If you are familiar with the track you begin to pay more attention to the small things in the mechanics that can make you faster.

Gears are what they are. when you go slower you use one thats lower. when your going faster you use one thats higher.

You never use 1st gear when you are riding tracks like motocross or supercross. mainly 2nd and 3rd gear for a Sx track.
same for motoX but there are sometimes straights and hills that makes you wanna go 4th or 5th gear.

The real benefit to using manual is when it comes to jumps. The power you get from your lower gears is what makes you able to accelerate consistently into jumps. - because you are in full control and able to make full use of the gear.

If you play with auto, the game is gonna upshift your bike in situations where you dont want, or need to.