Motorbikes news articles

Motorcycles 50 times more dangerous than cars

According to the latest Department for Transport (DoT), road accidents kill almost half as many motorcycle riders as car drivers and passengers, even though motorcycles account for less than 4% of vehicles on Britain’s roads. Whilst fatality rates for all other types of transport have dropped considerably over the past 25 years, the risk level for motorcycles has remained relatively stable. The DoT figures show that 6,484 motorcycle users were... [more]

The number one fear for cyclists is motorists driving too close to them

A survey by Pedalite International Ltd has revealed that the number one fear for cyclists is motorists driving too close to them. 61% of respondents complained that cars and lorries came too near, causing them to wobble or throwing them off balance completely. Over half of respondents were worried that they would not be seen in the winter evenings by motorists (51%) and 21% felt that there was a lack of cycle lanes to ensure their safety, desp... [more]