Experience and sometimes just have to try it to figure it out. For new big jumps, I usually will watch someone else do it and try to gauge the speed. If I can, I also try to follow someone that is doing it in practice before hitting it.
I’ll still sometimes over or under jump a jump I’ve done before and I just use that experience for the next lap.
Most jumps require much less speed than you think. 3rd gear 1/4 throttle will be more than enough for most jumps at local amateur tracks.
Vet AM rider in Western NY
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