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Look at the numbers: 857 bicycle deaths[1] vs 4985 bikers[2]. You can look at the unit sales to see how those translate to percentages - but I hope it's easy to agree that there are more cyclists, in fact.

Your theory that motorcycle max speed saves lives is simply unsupported by any data; if you can't see it, it's just cognitive dissonance - you've made up your mind that you like loud speedy bikes and are just looking for justifications.

(don't get me wrong - I fully understand that a slow motorcycle is no fun. But it _is_ a dangerous vehicle - own that, don't use loud noises and other means that inconvenience people around in order to feel slightly safer, that's just inconsiderate. )

[1] https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety

[2] https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/motorcycle-safety



A slow motor cycle is called a moped


Exactly my point. If you're still doubtful about impact of max speed on fatality rate, check out the EU stats per 100k vehicles, bikes vs mopeds in different countries:

https://ec.europa.eu/transport/road_safety/specialist/knowle...

So I guess it's q.e.d that limiting max speed saves lives - but no biker will passionately advocate for this solution?




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