It's not that we want to turn motorcycle riding into a fashion parade. But let's face it, boardies and thongs will give you as much protection on a motorcycle as they will in a snow storm. And protection is what you need.
Motorcycle crashes can cause horrific injuries that are both disfiguring and disabling. So it makes sense to put as much protection as you can between you and the road. And riding gear is getting lighter, smarter and more effective all the time.
When purchasing a motorcycle, make sure you allow enough money in your budget to also purchase a full set of safety gear. The cost of buying good quality safety gear can add up to around A$2000, but the cost is well worth it when you consider some of the serious injuries it can prevent.
See for yourself what a difference good safety gear can make in preventing and reducing injuries. Check out the graph below:
Sourced from de Rome, L & Stanford, G, 2006, Motorcycle Protective Clothing: Fashion or Function?, The Human Element: The 2006 International Motorcycle Safety Conference March 28-30.
Last updated 23 July 2008
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