I've got my motorbike license but (for private reasons) I never bought a motorbike, so maybe I am making a stupid comment here. However, do experienced motorbikers really use the engine braking to through a turn? I use engine braking in my car but I've never learnt to use engine braking on a motorbike, and also I've always been thaught to never take a corner without gas. Obviously not full throttle, but take a corner while very slowly increasing your speed because it is easier.