Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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We all know motorcycling is inherently dangerous. That’s part of the experience and honestly part of the fun. That doesn’t change the fact that none of us want to experience an accident or injury while riding. Luckily, safety is very much on the minds of everyone in the industry. We recently noticed a gear and safety trend in the news so we thought a roundup would serve our readers well. Here are six news stories you might not live without.

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webbikeworld.com/over-40-percent-of-dot-certified-helmets-fail-government-testing

webbikeworld.com/safer-motorcycling-research-consortium-seeks-to-make-riding-safer

webbikeworld.com/jarvish-secures-more-than-enough-crowd-funding-for-smart-helmet-adds-tron-version

webbikeworld.com/klims-one-piece-hardanger-rider-suit-released

webbikeworld.com/ridesafe-alerts-the-authorities-automatically-in-the-event-of-an-accident

webbikeworld.com/watch-one-of-the-most-inspiring-motorcycle-safety-videos-ever