don't really know of any. there have been three or four fatalities the last couple of years, but a couple of those could have been prevented. all I know is, I prefer to stay out of those statistics. ride safe!!! :thumbup:Are there any stats out for Can Am Spyder accidents or fatalities?
Thanks
Are there any stats out for Can Am Spyder accidents or fatalities?
Thanks
Not according to Idaho statistics for 5 years, 2009 to 2013, for 127 fatalities. http://idahostar.org/_blog/News_Room/post/preventing/However, records are kept according to type, and sport bikes lead with the greatest factor being inexperienced riders and speed.
- 75% - Cruisers or touring bikes
- 70% - Riders 40 years old and older
- 67% - Fatalities associated with rider error
- 41% - Riders running off the road in a corner
- 33% - Alcohol/drug involvement by riders
- 21% - Car violating a rider’s right-of-way
STAR training is associated with a 79 percent reduced crash risk and an 89 percent reduction in the risk of a fatal crash. To learn more about Idaho STAR and motorcycle training, visit www.idahostar.org.
ryde more worry less..be safe out there...:2thumbs: you are safer on a spyder that should be enough to know...
I know of 3 that I read here or on Facebook this year.
2 people got rear ended which was fatal to both.
A lady went off the road and was killed. Never heard a report back as to the reason.
Those are the three I recall reported this year.
Bob
That could be said of any motorcycle I think, with the one exception of tire blowouts, and that's probably a pretty small percentage of all accidents.as far as i know, of the 120,000+ units built, there hasn't been an accident directly related to the functioning of the SPYD3R itself
We should all recognize that there is a chance that we can get injuried riding a motorcycle/Spyder and because we purchased out Spyders we accept and believe that if we ride safely that no injuries will happen to us. "Our Prayer" Amen.
I hope no one gets offended by my statement.
Blade
This is something I'm pretty passionate about and it really stems from my pilot training both in the military and as a civilian. As others have said, we can fear ourselves to death but with good training, continued training and situational awareness, the risks are minimized a great deal. As a pilot, the flying part is easy. The continuous training required is all about emergencies and being aware so that your skills are sharp IF something happens. I think that's true for any vehicle, especially one with low visibility to other drivers.
I'm sure if there were statistics available around accidents that involved stopping, where you can easily dump a 2 wheeled motorcycle, you would likely see that 3 wheels are by far better than 2. That's just common sense. It's the left/right and rear to pay attention to and with training around defensive riding i.e. expecting it to happen, you can likely avoid those situations. The rear is my biggest concern and one of the reasons I'm excited about the helmet coming out from Skully called the AR-1. www.skully.com I honestly feel that ANYTHING that will provide me with better situational awareness is a good thing and worth the extra dollars. The key will be training the person on how to use these new tools effectively. One of the things I don't understand is why there isn't a rear storage unit for the F3 considering riders want more storage and we all want to be more visible. Doesn't the RS have one? I would purchase one just for the visibility alone.
Honestly, it's just about being professional in your approach so that you can really enjoy a fantastic machine.