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By definition, motorcycles have two wheels and in the early days of their development they were quite basic. Since the end of the second world war the styles of body and engine size have changed and increased greatly in the intervening half century, but all are capable of being in an accident which results in a motorbike injury for the rider.
The world's largest motorcycle is an American monster which is more than 11ft tall with a V8 8.2litre engine, while the smallest adult rideable machines have engines with a 50cc capacity. These low-power, slow speed mopeds are best suited for short journeys in urban areas and can be ridden from the age of 16.
The next stage up is riding a standard motorcycle with an engine capacity up to 125cc. These are popular with young riders because, not only are they light and easy to ride, they are cheaper to buy and have lower cost insurance than a more powerful bike.
When choosing a suitable model, new riders are advised to consider a number of factors. It's preferable to buy a second-hand bike so that the engine doesn't need running in and the owner will feel less worried about the harm done if it's dropped.
A light machine has the advantage that not only is it less likely to fall but it is much easier to handle in tight turns. Awkward handling, allied to the inexperience of a rider, is often a factor in a motorcycle crash when the motorcyclist is unable to prevent a difficult situation from leading to an accident.
If speeding is too easy on a particular model of bike, a rider will have less thinking time, less time to prepare for a corner, and less time to brake or swerve from an unexpected hazard.
At 30mph, typical stopping distance is 75ft or 23 metres, while at 60mph it is likely to be 240 feet before a vehicle safely stops – and that is the equivalent of 18 car lengths, or 73 metres.
Having safely gained experience, many riders want to move on to a more powerful motorbike but there are both pros and cons in choosing particular models and advice is available from many sources. However, all motorbikes, whatever their engine size or style, can be involved in an accident and need to be ridden carefully, especially when the weather or other road conditions may create an extra hazard.
Because of the exposed nature of motorcycle riding, many bikers who are involved in a crash can suffer serious injuries from which it may take many months to full recover and if another vehicle driver has been at fault, a motorcyclist may wish to make a claim for compensation in recompense for pain, suffering and loss of earnings.
YouClaim for a motorbike injury claim
Whether you are an experienced rider or a learner, suffering from a motorcycle accident is a nasty experience, but with the help of YouClaim you can seek justified damages for the consequences of a crash which was caused by the actions or negligence of another person or organisation.
YouClaim has personal injury lawyers throughout the UK who are experienced and knowledgeable in dealing with claims and, by utilising the internet, the same high standards, as monitored by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, are in action on claimants' behalf wherever they live.
To find out about our special services for victims of motorbike injury, you can send us brief information via the online inquiry form, start echat with a member of our helpful legal team or call us free on 0800 10 757 95.
