What bike is best for stoppies in GTA 5?

ByJames Dorn Last Update on

As an avid GTA 5 gamer and content creator, I get asked a lot about which vehicles are best for performing specific stunts and tricks. One question I see often is – what is the best bike for stoppies in GTA 5?

After extensive testing across all vehicles, the clear winner is the BMX bike. Here‘s why it‘s the best for stoppies, along with tips to master the move.

What is a Stoppie?

For those unfamiliar, a stoppie is a bike trick where you lift the rear wheel off the ground by braking hard while shifting your weight forward. This leaves you riding on just the front wheel for a short distance before gently lowering the rear back down.

It‘s an advanced technique that takes precision braking and weight distribution to pull off. Get it right though, and you‘ll look like a total badass gliding down the street on one wheel.

Why the BMX is Best

There are a few key reasons why the BMX beats out all other bikes for stoppies in GTA 5:

  • Lightweight – The BMX is one of the lightest vehicles in the game, making it easy to shift your weight and pop the rear up.
  • Nimble handling – Its responsive steering allows for fine control during braking.
  • Strong front brake – You need good front brakes to lift the rear. The BMX‘s front brake is touch-sensitive and effective.

No other GTA 5 bike checks all those boxes. The closest contender is the Enduro bike, but I still found the BMX to have the edge.

How to Do a Stoppie on a BMX

If you want to land clean stoppies, follow these tips:

  • Use a flat, smooth road. Avoid bumps or cracks which can throw off your balance.
  • Build moderate speed. Approx 30-50 mph seems optimal.
  • As you brake, get your body weight pushed forward over the handlebars.
  • Slowly ease off the front brake to bring the rear wheel down gently.

It‘s mainly about getting the braking and weight distribution right. Keep practicing and smoothing out your technique.

To get a feel for it, check out this awesome compilation of GTA 5 BMX stoppie stunts:

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Once you‘ve got it wired, you can start getting more creative by:

  • Stoppie-ing down stair sets
  • Landing stoppies onto railings, walls etc.
  • Chaining stoppies into other tricks

The possibilities are endless!

I hope these tips help you land killer stoppies on your BMX in GTA 5. Let me know if you have any other vehicle trick questions!

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