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How Rider Psychology Affects Decision-Making on the Road

A motorcyclist wearing a black helmet and black riding gear performs a wheelie on a powerful sportbike in an urban setting. The front wheel is lifted off the ground as the rider skillfully balances the bike, with a backdrop of tall buildings and blurred city scenery.

When we throw our leg over a motorcycle, we tend to focus on the physical aspects of riding – the controls, the road conditions, and the traffic around us. However, our psychological state plays an equally crucial role in how…

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The Impact of Speed on Motorcycle Safety

A motorcyclist, wearing a helmet and backpack, waits at a busy city intersection surrounded by pedestrians and cars. The traffic light is red, and people cross the street while vehicles pause. Urban buildings and street signs are visible in the background, reflecting a bustling city atmosphere.

Speed is one of the most critical factors affecting motorcycle safety, influencing everything from a rider’s ability to react to hazards to the severity of injuries in the event of a collision. According to the National Motorcyclists Council’s March 2024…

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Are Yamaha Motorcycle Good? A Deep Dive into the Machine, Mindset, and Mechanics

The road bends. The throttle twists. And the question lingers: Is a Yamaha motorbike good enough for your next adventure, your daily ride, or your first two-wheeled investment? In a world full of choices like Honda, Kawasaki, and even Harley-Davidson,…

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Which side of a motorbike tyre wears out first?

Do motorbike tyres wear evenly, or does one side wear more quickly than another? Because motorbikes lean when cornering, and the tyre has a radius as opposed to being a relatively flat bottom like a car tyre, a motorbike tyre…

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Lane splitting and filtering on a motorbike

Filtering is moving through traffic that is stopped, either between lanes or to the left or right, while lane splitting is moving through traffic between lanes that are moving slowly or have stopped. Drive in any of the big UK…

What lanes can motorbikes use?

Motorbikes can make better progress through traffic by using lanes that other vehicles can’t access. Here are the lanes motorcycle riders can use, and when. Bus lanes While many roading authorities know that motorbikes ease congestion there’s no blanket rule…

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How to get the most out of group motorbike rides

Group motorbike rides are more fun with friends, but with too many it can be both frustrating and dangerous unless you set the rules early and have a plan. Ideal group size The ideal group size is a small group. If…

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