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Originally Posted by Mike K
Don't be lulled into a false sense of security travelling at a lower speed..........
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Just to be precise, speed is key regarding the results of a motorcycle crash in public roads.
The reason is that the kinetic energy that has the potential to breaks bones and liquifies brains increases with the square of speed.
The track is more forgiving and good abrasion protection makes more sense than for the street, because speeds are high and the spaces for long slides are all around.
For street riders, the best leather may not be sufficient protection in most cases.
After quitting street riding, the second best approach is avoiding any type of accident at all cost.
Skin abrasion is seldom fatal, sudden decelerations frequently are.