Motorcycle riding safety

Motorcycle Riding Safety Guide


Editorials on avoiding motorcycle accidents


Personal Protective Equipment

When accidents happen, your health and even your life may very well depend on what gear you choose. It's a good idea to put some thought into the materials, quality and protection of the gear you wear. Let's take a look at the basics.

Motorcycle safety equipment


The helmet


Protect your head! This goes without saying. Although 3/4 and 1/2 helmets are available and quite legal in most countries, the full-face helmet offers the most protection, as the jaw is vulnerable in a crash situation. Also, it is important to consider and carefully choose the type of material when it comes to your safety gear. Traditionally there are two main types: plastic and fiberglass, and most recently carbon fiber helmets...

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Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors


By Harald Holm, Bikez.com. Posted on March 29th, 2009.
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In 1976 the Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration initiated a motorcycle safety study which was published in 1981. The study was named after its primary researcher...

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How to prevent accidents


General Motorcycle Safety Tips


By Harald Holm, Bikez.com. Posted on March 29th, 2009.
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A skillful rider knows that there is always more to learn, always something to improve in one's own riding skills. Here are some tips that apply both to beginners and can be a good idea to repeat for experienced motorcyclists as well.

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Tips on locks, alarms, parking and test rides


Secure your Motorcycle against Theft


By Harald Holm, Bikez.com. Posted on March 29th, 2009.
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For many bikers the motorcycle is a tool for commuting, a practical transportation device. For others it's their baby, their better half, a manifestation of their personality or even the meaning of life. If you are not downright traumatized by the experience of getting your motorcycle stolen, you are at best left with loads of paperwork and likely loss of money.

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Information sources and organizations


Where to Learn More about Safe Riding


By Harald Holm, Bikez.com. Posted on March 29th, 2009.
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Becoming a safer rider should be a primary concern for us all. Thankfully there are several safety organization web sites and other resources on the Internet that provide guides and other materials that can help us become safer riders.

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Motorcycle Safety RankingMotorcycle Safety Ranking

The motorcycle safety ranking is based on our visitors' rating of each motorcycle on a scale from 1 to 10. To rate a bike, find the bike using the left-hand menu and click the rating option.
 
Select safety rating for a particular motorcycle category

 
Motorcycle Safety RankingRating 0-10
1978 Moto Guzzi V 1000 I-Convert 1978 Moto Guzzi V 1000 I-Convert9.75
2003 BMW R 1150 RT 2003 BMW R 1150 RT9.73
1990 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 1990 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic9.70
2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 800 2025 Triumph Tiger Sport 8009.66
2023 MV Agusta F3 RC Racing 2023 MV Agusta F3 RC Racing9.63
2023 MV Agusta Superveloce 800 2023 MV Agusta Superveloce 8009.62
1989 BMW K 100 LT 1989 BMW K 100 LT9.61
2023 MV Agusta F3 RC 2023 MV Agusta F3 RC9.61
2003 Honda NT 650 Deauville 2003 Honda NT 650 Deauville9.59
2023 MV Agusta Dragster RR 2023 MV Agusta Dragster RR9.59
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You can see your fellow riders' rating of all motorcycles presented on Bikez. Choose the bike of interest and then show its rating. After that, you can select other motorbikes to compare it with.

The rating includes saftey, reliability, engine performance, design, repair costs, touring capabilities, racing track capabilities, offroad capabilities, etc.
2023 MV Agusta Dragster RC SCS 2023 MV Agusta Dragster RC SCS9.58
2023 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS  2023 MV Agusta Turismo Veloce Lusso SCS 9.58
1984 BMW R 80 RT 1984 BMW R 80 RT9.56
1980 Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom 1980 Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom9.55
1996 BMW R 1100 RT 1996 BMW R 1100 RT9.54
2023 MV Agusta Dragster RC Racing 2023 MV Agusta Dragster RC Racing9.54
2001 Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder 2001 Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder9.53
1980 Kawasaki Z 440 C 1980 Kawasaki Z 440 C9.53
1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T 3 1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T 39.53
1977 Moto Guzzi 850 T 3 1977 Moto Guzzi 850 T 39.52

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