Crash Statistics--

[Elembytes]

I am curious if there are people here or statistics some where on just how many Spyders have been sold since their inception, and how many accidents have included them?

I am a newbie and am thinking of taking my MSF course and looking into getting a Spyder, but all I hear is negative responses from people I talk to about doing so. It's an uphill battle but I know many would say, "Do what you want to do and ignore the rest", but none the less it makes you think for sure.

I did have one person convinced that maybe the Spyder isn't as dangerous as regular two-wheeled bikes. It's not so much me as it is really the OTHER person we all have to encounter with huge SUV's and all the distractions and gadgets that people play with instead of driving!

Any thoughts- statistics, data- would be great!

Thanks!

 

[docdoru]

1. Much safer than a 2 wheeler.
2. No statistics for Spyder accidents.
3. BRP did not issue official the total number of units sold.

 

[MouthPiece]

I have no statistics, but I sure as hell can say I wouldn't be here right now responding to this thread had I been on two wheels when this lady blew through a (red) stoplight doing 45 MPH and texting and T-boned the back right side of my spyder.

Chris

 

[exwinger]

Safe riding

all I hear is negative responses from people I talk to about doing so.......Are these people spyder riders or just folks with an opinion to give? As far as a safe ride , the spyder is as safe as they come , providing there's no other vehicle involved. Definitely safer than a two wheeler if you're involved in an accident.No matter what you decide to ride you have to remember that everyone else out there is out to get you along with all the four legged critters so you have to make an effort to be aware of anything that looks like it might be a problem and then treat it that way.Motorcyclists complain that a vehicle pulled out in front of them or cut them off but it's also the riders responsibility to be as much aware of other vehicles.Maybe the cage didn't see you but maybe if you were more aware of what was going on , the accident could have been prevented or less serious.I tende to treat every car at a stop sign as just waiting to pull out in front of me.

 

[MouthPiece]

In my case I was 3/4's across the intersection.

Chris

 

[Sarge707]

all I hear is negative responses from people I talk to about doing so.......Are these people spyder riders or just folks with an opinion to give? As far as a safe ride , the spyder is as safe as they come , providing there's no other vehicle involved. Definitely safer than a two wheeler if you're involved in an accident.No matter what you decide to ride you have to remember that everyone else out there is out to get you along with all the four legged critters so you have to make an effort to be aware of anything that looks like it might be a problem and then treat it that way.Motorcyclists complain that a vehicle pulled out in front of them or cut them off but it's also the riders responsibility to be as much aware of other vehicles.Maybe the cage didn't see you but maybe if you were more aware of what was going on , the accident could have been prevented or less serious.I tende to treat every car at a stop sign as just waiting to pull out in front of me.

:agree: You have to treat Every vehicle as a "Possible" threat and be prepared to take appropriate actions.
The Spyder is Safer than 2 wheels BUT it doesn,t have 3 things my Truck does-
1-4,600 pounds of cage.
2-A seatbelt.
3-An airbag.

 

[ARtraveler]

An earlier thread mentioned that there are 40,000 spyders out there.

 

[Ken Thomas]

Ditto...................

1. Much safer than a 2 wheeler.
2. No statistics for Spyder accidents.
3. BRP did not issue official the total number of units sold.

:yes:

 

[CanAmChris]

motorcycle risk mitigation

In my OWN personal experience, my Spyder is safer than my Sportster in a very needed way. Visibility. On the Sporty I am just another biker that people ignore. On the Spyder they look at me. With the proliferation of cell phones and text messaging no one is really safe. I was going down a major highway wondering why the car in front of me did not keep the same track. When I passed, I saw... head down... texting. 75mph and texting.

It is risk mitigation.

Do you want to put your skills as a rider against the average cager on a cell phone? Statistics mean nothing. I can statistic why the Eagles don't win the superbowl. In the end it is you, and only you, who can mitigate the risk and decide if you want to take the risk.

In the end, I will never give up the freedom I feel on my Spyder or Sporty no matter what the numbers say.

CAC

 

[asp125]

It's as safe as the person operating the controls. You can ride like a hooligan and an idiot and be more of a danger than two wheels. OR you could do everything in your power to get properly trained, wear proper gear, remain visible, and defensive in your riding, it's up to you. Trusting the advise or statistics is a panacea, a texting driver in an SUV doesn't care if you are on two wheels or three.

 

[WingmanRT]

Spyder accidents

This is something I very interested in as well. I write for a few sports magazines and was looking to do an article that had some stats that I could reference and am unable to find any hard data in regards to Spyders.

1. Number of motorcycles vs. number of Spyders
2. Number & percentage of fatalities/accidents vs number of motorcycles - available via DOT, NHI, AMA and other sources
3. Number & percentage of fatalities/accidents vs number of Spyders

My guess is that the ratio of percentage of Spyders accidents is lower than the ratio of % of cycle accidents. Why wouldn't BRP want to broadcast this fact at the top of their lungs?

If anyone can point me toward quotable, hard, data, that would be wonderful.

 

[NancysToy]

The last number that we saw bandied about was about 40,000 Spyders to date. I can't speak to the accuracy of that. BRP is a privately owned company, and does not release production figures.

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

The fact that it is hard to find You Tube videios of Spyder Accidents and that many accidents reported here by members result in o or little injuries speaks to the IMHO the better safety of the Spyder of a two wheel bike. The actual number of Spyders out there is still a mystery but 40,000 as reported earlier sounds a little low to me. In General all bikes are inherently more dangerous than a car or pick up truck. You as the operator must be diligent in providing a safe envelope to operate in. Don't ride above your skill level, keep your eyes open and don't ride distracted.

 

[Grandpa Spyder]

I believe the Spyder is the safest MC on the road today. No question about that. Safety is why I bought it. As compared to other 3 wheelers.

 

[Bob Denman]

Well from my... experience, pps: the Spyder behaves much better after the :cus: hits the fan, than does a two-wheeled motorcycle. :thumbup:
It stayed upright throughout the,,, experience pps:, and I stayed on the bike!
Much more like an automotive impact than anything else!

 

[NancysToy]

The actual number of Spyders out there is still a mystery but 40,000 as reported earlier sounds a little low to me.

Seems low to me, too, since it is not a lot higher than the number published when the DPS recall was announced, and we've had 2+ additional model years, plus the gangbuster success of the RTs. I'd like to think more, but I would be pleasantly surprised if we were at six figures yet.

 

[Ga Blue Knight]

My absolute wild guess would be around 65,000 to 75,000 worldwide all models total sales. Two years ago we would get one to two new riders monthly on the Forum. Now it seems that we get newbies daily. With the introduction of the ST series I bet we will be around 85,000 to 90,000 by this time next year.

 

[DaddySniper]

If I had the options last August

Hands down the Spyder is the better option for safety. Last August I was in an accident. I was doing 45mph when a 90 year old man pulled in front of me. On two wheels and a need to stop fast, you have to have the bike upright to apply the brakes or you will slide the bike out from under yourself and suffer the pain of slamming into the vehicle, high side it into the vehicle, or an endo onto the road. When looking at the Spyder, you have traction control, anti roll, power steering etc.. They provide so many more options when tossed into those types of situations. If I had had a spyder then, I would have suffored a high heart rate for a few minutes instead of shattered left elbow (now with pins and plates), broken shoulder w/ torn ligiments, broken right wrist (with screws), torn PCL, MCL and ACL in my left knee (now with someone elses body parts) and a severed tricept muscle. My wife took on a broken left leg and broken left wrist. Needsless to say with a larger bike, he might have seen us. Almost 1.5 years later, I'm ready to buy my Spyder and get back on the road again.

 

[CentralCoastCA]

You have to drive defensively at all times and be aware of everything going on 5 car lengths ahead, beside and behind you. This applies to 2, 3 and 4 wheel driving. That said, 3 wheels keep you upright better than 2 in an emergency maneuver.

 

[Bob Denman]

That said, 3 wheels keep you upright better than 2 in an emergency maneuver.

:agree: And then I went out and proved it... :gaah: pps: