Motorcyclists and Road Safety

Never drop your guard

Never drop your guard
When you are riding a motorcycle your body is completely exposed to danger. Nothing protects you. If you fall off, it is your body that takes —and breaks—the impact. The risk of dying in a traffic accident is 17 times more likely on a motorcycle than in a car.

This means that when it comes to riding a motorcycle, you can never afford to drop your guard. Always be aware of the vehicles around you so that you can react in time in any situation of risk. Obeying the speed limits and maintaining an appropriate speed will help you keep the motorcycle under control. Assess your physical condition, avoid getting tired and always take into account external conditions such as weather conditions that could endanger your safety.

Fundación MAPFRE provides you with essential information that will help you ride safely, carry the right equipment and be up-to-date with the latest developments regarding road safety.

Our objective is to prevent more motorcyclists dying on the roads. Our objective is to save your life.

Help us to achieve Goal Zero.

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The off-road helmet: What you need to know

The off-road helmet: What you need to know

Have you ever wondered why road and off-road helmets are so different? An enduro or motocross biker, or simply someone who rides off-road, requires different features from their helmets. We’ll tell you why.

Basic motorcyclist equipment for the rain

Basic motorcyclist equipment for the rain

You have to take motorcyclist equipment into account to be perfectly protected, not just in the event of a fall, but for weather conditions, especially in rainy and windy seasons like fall and spring.

Motorcycle helmets also expire

Motorcycle helmets also expire

Despite all the care and cleaning when storing our helmets, we need to be aware that they also expire. Although there isn’t a specific date such as with other products like food, there comes a time when we have to stop using the helmet and replace it with a new one.

Motorcyclist equipment in winter

Motorcyclist equipment in winter

For many, the arrival of the cold and winter is synonymous with parking up their bikes until spring comes around. We’re going to give you some tips to be perfectly equipped and not feel obliged to travel by other means.

Motorcyclist gear

Motorcyclist gear

On a motorcycle you are the chassis. We will explain what is the safest gear for protecting you and preventing injuries. Now you know, join Goal Zero.

Choose the most suitable helmet

Choose the most suitable helmet

Not all motorcycles are the same. And the same goes for helmets. There are various categories and each is appropriate for a different use. We can tell you which helmet is right for you. For your safety.

Goal Zero Drugs and Alcohol

Goal Zero Drugs and Alcohol

At the controls of your motorbike: no drugs and no alcohol Don’t fool yourself, with these substances You are NOT in Control. In these info graphics, you can find out at a glance about the effects of their consumption and what to do to avoid tragic consequences. This is part of our Goal Zero.