The NTSB is looking at bike crash and fatality statistics and it worries them because the trend is not good. Older riders on large cc bikes are a huge risk factor.
In the last 10 years, there has been a 230 percent increase in fatalities among motorcycle riders who’ve reached their 40th birthday, according to Umesh Shankar of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Fatalities are also on the rise for seniors on hogs, according to Shankar.
As riders get older, motorcycles get bigger. The number of 50-plus riders killed in a crash involving a bike with a 1,001-1,500 cc engine rose 540 percent in the past decade, Shankar said.
Other factors such as the number of states with no helmet laws also contribute to the death rate. And as always, alcohol is a huge factor since it not only reduces coordination and reaction times, but also impairs common sense and judgement. Getting proper training is a must for riders now since the number of cars and trucks continues to grow and in reality, they are a huge part of the problem. Check with the MSF in your area for courses and also check whith you state to see what training they offer. Read the whole AP article here–
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