Some studies have been carried out by the General Directorate of Traffic in Spain where it is sought to find numbers that prove that a vehicle increases the risk of a fatal or serious accident the older it is. The result was that the risk increases 1.6 with vehicles 10 to 14 years old compared to those up to 4 years old, the figure becomes more alarming if the number increases from 15 to 19 years, with a terrifying figure of 2, 2. This shows that  the age of the vehicle does directly affect safety and well, it is worth mentioning that in motorcycles it is two years older than that of cars, that is, from about 14 years.Let's see why an old motorcycle increases the risk of an accident.


The fact does not surprise us, it is almost by logic that it can be deduced that a newer motorcycle has better technological tools that, among other things, contribute to safety, starting with the implementation of ABS brakes , a system with which motorcycles more Old ones do not count, in which case the pilot has to resort to
his skills to replace the ABS.



In addition to a better brake system, suspension and better quality tires and a wider range of materials, there is the part of the equipment that increases passive safety . Technology has not only reflected improvements in motorcycles directly, there is also a big difference between a simple helmet or in jackets, boots and other accessories.


However, even with all the technology going for it, there is a way that an old bike can be safer than a new one. A 10 or 15 year old motorcycle in perfect condition, with good tires, brakes and general maintenance is much safer than a recent model that has not been given the required care.


As an attached note, we also want to remind you that the level of emissions in new motorcycles is less than in old motorcycles, undoubtedly an important point in favor.


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