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perhaps Im wrong but you dont ride a sports bike to go shopping and you dont buy a parachute to go snorkeling.
anybody that has a sporting hobby will push that hobby to their limit and sometimes past it,wether its climbing ,skiing skydiving etc.
motorcycling is high risk and most of us treat it with that respect,but things sometimes go wrong.

Are there any statistics on how many third party deaths are killed by motorcyclists(not including theft/joyriding).
I mentioned this as I watched a programme last night on drunken trouble in Essex southend etc.
the number of mostly innocent people hurt was high (1 Death)reflected around the country it must be substantial amount.
the level of detection and prosecution was low the resultant punishment was derisible.
So your riding at speed say youve accelerated upto 120mph for a short spurt dry roads clear plenty of safe vision and a mobile speed camera.
nicked for double the limit no injuries no intent on third parties.
level of punishment?
£600+ 12 months ban perhaps even a short stay in nick.
and the police wonder why middle england wont give them the time of day.