Monsters: easier to ride than a sport bike, get beat around more by the wind since its a naked bike (yes, even with the little fly screen)
That white/red 848 is very similar to my last 600RR. I got mine all done and then they came out with that -_- my rear wheel was black to match the black swingarm and pegs were black, but other than that they were pretty much the same scheme.
I'd still like to see crash/accident info broken down. I'd like to see what percentage was rider error (too fast for a corner/not enough skill) vs. someone else being at fault (didn't see bike, turned in front of them, etc) and also what percentage were sport bikes vs cruisers... And finally: helmet or no helmet. I think if people heard about bikes crashing with riders properly geared up vs riding around in a tank top and no helmet, they'd change their mind on how "dangerous" it can be. Motorcycle deaths vs auto deaths are always going to be higher per crash, you don't have the protection around you. It's not hard to figure out. But as long as you prepare for it, you're giving yourself a much better chance (as long as you don't slide into something).
I laid my bike down twice, both times over 40mph. If not for just the boots, jacket and helmet I'd be jacked up.
I've learned the best way for me to ride, is to ride someone else's bike. Then I don't feel like testing the limits because it isn't mine lol :/
