Actually, you would be hard pressed to get any bike to stop quicker or in less distance than a modern sports car.
Yep, most of the folks driving the big SUVs don't even keep an eye out for cars, let alone motorcycles.
I regularly see idiots tailgating motorcycles as well. I always give them plenty of space. A bike can stop on a dime, cars and SUVs can't. Really puts riders in a sticky situation, especially in traffic when they can't exactly speed up to get the jerk off their arse. I have friends who ride but I never would myself, for that reason. Too dangerous. As a result, insurance is through the roof too.
Of course the SQUIDs on the pocket rockets aren't exactly helping keep the accident rate down. Tearing up the highway at 200km/h wearing only a helmet and a lotta luck. Even the Angels wear full leathers.
Bike looks fine. Scars to remind you each time you ride.
And here's the thing...you took the turn too slow. Carry more speed and the gyroscopic effect will help you keep the bike upright.
Don't worry. In a month you'll be riding like these guys.
I'll be more impressed if he gets riding like this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wDBAU3kHZs
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Actually, you would be hard pressed to get any bike to stop quicker or in less distance than a modern sports car.
And the car contact patches are better/wider. Plus almost all cars have abs, most bikes on the road do not. It takes an exceptional bike and rider to out brake a car significantly. Some riders have the exceptional bike, almost none have both.Four contacts patches vs two. Much bigger contact patches. Less weight transfer (I believe). But a lot more weight to stop. Cars and bikes have pretty similar stopping distances. I'd guess reaction time is an issue. The bike is reacting to something. Then the SUV reacts to the bike. One second at 45mph is 66'.
60-0
F-150 132'
Honda Civic 131'
Honda CRV 120'
ElectraGlide 144'
GSXR1000 132'
GoldWing 121'
I'll be more impressed if he gets riding like this guy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wDBAU3kHZs
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Splitting hairs though, as most people do not drive modern sports cars. SUVs are the most popular type of vehicle around these parts. If one's tailgating a bike and the bike has to crash stop, the SUV is going into the back of him.
Just yesterday I was nearly run over by a guy in an F-250 that merged into my lane in order to turn left on a city street. I was in the process of passing him by about 5mph and he decided to move over right when I was at his rear driver side door. Because I didn't have time to scan behind me to brake, I sharply accelerated and veered around his front end, straddling the dividing line between us and oncoming traffic.
And you just know that the guy in the pickup went home and bitched about the "crazy guy on a motorcycle" who went flying by even though his truck was already in the lane.
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