Abstract
This review is the result of a study by an ad-hoc working group set up by the European Experimental Vehicles Committee (EEVC) to examine all engineering aspects of motorcycle safety. The review contains the contributions of European experts in both primary and secondary safety, and in protective clothing. The paper contains the summary findings of the much larger study report. It covers accident and injury data, braking, handling, conspicuity, passive safety, airbags, leg protection, combined design measures, helmets, clothing, and the general road environment and furniture. Overall, it shows that, despite the intrinsic vulnerability of motorcycle riders, there is considerable scope for improving safety further. (A)