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Australia’s IAG Research Centre welcomes studies by the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and the affiliated Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI) which show that fatal motorcycle crashes were reduced by 38% and all collision claims by 19% when motorcycles were equipped with ABS.
The findings follow IAG’s 2007 research into more car-like primary safety features for motorcycles. “Anti-lock brakes are relatively recent additions to motorcycles. They are often offered as optional equipment, which means buyers have to find models on which the option is available and then pay extra for it. We would like to see more motorcycles
fitted with anti-lock braking systems as standard equipment," says Stuart Chapman, General Manager of IAG’s Swann Insurance, Australia’s leading motorcycle insurer. IAG’s “Swann Insurance Motorcycle of the Future" concept was launched with the support of 2007 MotoGP Champion Casey Stoner. It incorporates ABS, Traction Control and other primary safety features. Its publication in international insurance forums including the MDA website stimulated the IIHS and HLDI to undertake this latest study in motorcycle primary safety.
Casey Stoner played an integral role in IAG’s Swann Insurance Motorcycle of the Future concept, which shows that it is possible to design exciting and dynamic motorcycles that incorporate state-of-the-art safety features. Swann Insurance is
the exclusive Australian sponsor of the MotoGP superstar, with both sharing a common goal to improve motorcycle safety.
"Anything which increases safety for motorcyclists is valuable." Stoner said. "Road safety is something everyone must take responsibility for and I’m proud to be working with Swann to encourage more motorcyclists to think safety on and off the roads," he said.
http://www.swanninsurance.com.au/communications/222
IAG conducts physical research into the factors that affect motorcycle insurance risk. The project manager for IAG’s motorcycle research is Anthony Boddy, a motorcyclist with 35 years experience. IAG is an associate member of the Motorcycle Design Association.
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