Do motorcycles have safety features commonly found in passenger vehicles?
Motorcycles don’t have much safety gear that’s comparable to what’s found in passenger vehicles. Electronic stability control, for instance, isn’t designed for two-wheel vehicles. The technology helps prevent some types of crashes among cars and SUVs. Daytime running lights make motorcycles more visible to other drivers. Advanced brake systems, such as antilocks and combined braking systems, can shorten stopping distance and improve stability in hard braking situations.6 Some manufacturers are exploring ways to adapt other safety advances to motorcycles. Airbags are one such feature. A frontal airbag is optional on new models of Honda’s Gold Wing touring motorcycle.
