The most unfortunate stats for any motorcycle rider are the numbers of accidents on two wheels. Here are some details you won’t like reading:
Motorcyclists as total percentage of traffic: 1%
Motorcyclists as total percentage of fatalities: 19%
Motorcyclists as total percentage of fatalities: 19%
Number of motorcyclist deaths in 2008: 493
Number of motorcyclist serious injuries in 2008: 5,556
Number of motorcyclist serious injuries in 2008: 5,556
We hope you agree that, unlike the performance stats for that superbike you’ve got your eye on, these figures are nothing worth boasting about.
And as a result, they can recommend some modifications to your road-going set up. Here are those canny adjustments in full:
- Wear an approved motorcycle helmet
Colour: white or at least bright.
Requirements: undamaged, securely fitting - Wear protective clothing
Colour: fluorescent (day), reflective (night).
Look for: Good quality, CE seal of approval.
Fine conditions: leathers offer unbeatable protection from grazing.
Wet conditions: weatherproof armoured clothing keeps you dry and focussed - Check your visor
Watch out for: dirt, scratches.
Note: avoid tinted visor or goggles at night
The final component you might want to enhance in time for the next journey is YOU. Tighten up your technique, especially at T-junctions.
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