Bajaj Dominar And Hyosung GT 650 Collide Head-On — Not A Happy Ending

A Bajaj Dominar 400 Hyosung GT 650 crash in Delhi reminds us of the dangers of owning powerful motorcycles.

By Rajkamal

With many powerful motorcycles making it to India, two-wheeler related accidents have gone up. A recent one involves a Bajaj Dominar 400 and a Hyosung GT 650, which has resulted in the death of one rider.

Bajaj Dominar And Hyosung GT 650 Collide Head-On — Not A Happy Ending

According to reports, the rider of the Bajaj Dominar 400 was riding at a speed of 50km/h when a Hyosung GT 650, travelling at over 100km/h collided head-on. The Dominar 400 rider lost his life in the crash.

Bajaj Dominar And Hyosung GT 650 Collide Head-On — Not A Happy Ending

The incident took place in Delhi. Sources also say that the road was hardly 10-feet wide and the rider of the Hyosung GT 650 was clearly riding beyond his limits.

Bajaj Dominar And Hyosung GT 650 Collide Head-On — Not A Happy Ending

This is high time parents, motorcycle manufacturers, authorities, and protective gear manufacturers take note. Parents who end up bribing their kids for top ranks in schools/ studies should understand the dangers involved, along with those parents who think buying kids motorcycles id okay.

Bajaj Dominar And Hyosung GT 650 Collide Head-On — Not A Happy Ending

Authorities should take note and come up with a way to screen riders and their skills when it comes to powerful motorcycles and issuing two-wheeler licences. Protective gear manufacturers, however, should aim at manufacturing quality products without any form of compromise.

Bajaj Dominar And Hyosung GT 650 Collide Head-On — Not A Happy Ending

Also, some Helmet companies, LS2 for example, sell helmets at a premium but fail to have a selection of sizes. A wrong size helmet is as dangerous as riding without one.

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Article Published On: Monday, April 3, 2017, 16:30 [IST]
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