Data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration indicates
that motorcyclists between 40 and 49 years of age had a 140% increase in
fatalities from 1997-2004, with only 25% of these fatalities due to
increased ridership. As the motorcycle industry continues to report
record sales 14 years in a row, the industry and the government are
looking to curb a rising number of injuries and deaths. They're
encouraging motorcyclists to ride sober, wear protective gear such as
helmets, take training courses and get licensed. Older riders are
advised to take experienced rider classes.
