It would be interesting to see different motorcycle stats. Those 100+ horsepower beasts are probably in another ballpark than regular commuter bikes (e.g. 125cc).
How essential wearing a helmet is to these bikes is one of the only thing that keeps me from using it. I’ll wear a lightweight road bicycle helmet reluctantly but the kind of helmet you need to ride a motorcycle is so uncomfortable to me, and represents the danger, that I’d rather just drive.
It would be interesting to see different motorcycle stats. Those 100+ horsepower beasts are probably in another ballpark than regular commuter bikes (e.g. 125cc).
Other vehicles on the roads and not wearing helmets are the two biggest dangers for motorcyclists.
How essential wearing a helmet is to these bikes is one of the only thing that keeps me from using it. I’ll wear a lightweight road bicycle helmet reluctantly but the kind of helmet you need to ride a motorcycle is so uncomfortable to me, and represents the danger, that I’d rather just drive.
If you cannot stand a helmet then not riding is certainly a good choice.
Modern motorcycle helmets are way more comfortable than they were a couple decades ago though.
I’d recommend to try a few helmets. I once bought the cheapest helmet the store had to offer … only to return it next day.
Please … don’t buy a helmet on Amazon. Try it out, find one that fits, take it for a test drive.
Silverado running a red light smears both equally