Motorcycle Riding Safety Guide Editorials on avoiding 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. 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 ... Entire article

The Hurt Report Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors By Harald Holm, Bikez.com. Posted on March 29th, 2009. 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... Entire article

How to prevent accidents General Motorcycle Safety Tips By Harald Holm, Bikez.com. Posted on March 29th, 2009. 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. Entire article

Tips on locks, alarms, parking and test rides Secure your Motorcycle against Theft By Harald Holm, Bikez.com. Posted on March 29th, 2009. 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. Entire article

Information sources and organizations Where to Learn More about Safe Riding By Harald Holm, Bikez.com. Posted on March 29th, 2009. 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. Entire article

Motorcycle Safety Ranking	Rating
1996 BMW R 1100 RT	9.86
1978 Moto Guzzi V 1000 I-Convert	9.75
2003 BMW R 1150 RT	9.73
1990 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic	9.70
1989 BMW K 100 LT	9.61
2003 Honda NT 650 Deauville	9.60
2001 Suzuki VL 125 LC Intruder	9.53
1980 Kawasaki Z 440 C	9.53
1980 Moto Guzzi 850 T 3	9.53
1977 Moto Guzzi 850 T 3	9.52
	Compare the riders' safety rating of bikes 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.
1974 Ducati 750 GT	9.52
1995 Triumph Thunderbird	9.49
1982 BMW R 80 ST	9.46
1998 BMW R 1100 R	9.41
1990 Kawasaki GTO 125	9.41
1985 BMW R 80 RT	9.40
2001 Kawasaki W 650	9.38
2008 Victory Vision Street	9.38
2000 Kawasaki W 650	9.34
1980 Yamaha SR 250 US. Custom	9.34