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Look at the numbers: 857 bicycle deaths[1] vs 4985 bikers[2]. You can look at the unit sales to see how those translate to percentages - but I hope it's easy to
by virgilp 6y ago
Look at the numbers: 857 bicycle deaths[1] vs 4985 bikers[2]. You can look at the unit sales to see how those translate to percentages - but I hope it's easy to agree that there are more cyclists, in fact.
Your theory that motorcycle max speed saves lives is simply unsupported by any data; if you can't see it, it's just cognitive dissonance - you've made up your mind that you like loud speedy bikes and are just looking for justifications.
(don't get me wrong - I fully understand that a slow motorcycle is no fun. But it _is_ a dangerous vehicle - own that, don't use loud noises and other means that inconvenience people around in order to feel slightly safer, that's just inconsiderate. )
[1] https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety
[2] https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/motorcycle-safety https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/motorcycle-safety
- olivermarks 6y agoA slow motor cycle is called a moped
- virgilp 6y agoExactly my point. If you're still doubtful about impact of max speed on fatality rate, check out the EU stats per 100k vehicles, bikes vs mopeds in different countries: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/specialist/knowledge/poweredtwowheelers/safety_of_ptw_s/moped_and_motorcycle_fatality_rates_en https://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/specialist/knowle... So I guess it's q.e.d that limiting max speed saves lives - but no biker will passionately advocate for this solution?