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Many people associate motorcycles with risk, which may be largely due to the prevalence of bikes as stunt vehicles. Over the years, many famous bikers have performed death-defying stunts and wowed audiences across the world, but regular motorbike owners should never attempt to imitate their idols or they could risk severe accidents and worse.
From basic tricks like wheelies to leaps over cars and sharks, motorbike stunts are undeniably impressive. Even the seemingly simplistic wheelie exists in a staggering variety of forms, and is one of the few tricks that many non-performers can do themselves - provided they wear the appropriate safety equipment. However, some of these variants can be extremely dangerous and certainly not for non-professionals - such as the stunt commonly known as the 'stoppie,' which brings the wheelie to a short, sharp conclusion.
Some bike stunts are more dangerous for bystanders than riders, most notably the so-called 'suicide burnout' which places a willing participant in front of a screeching bike that's spinning without moving in burnout mode. What makes this even more perilous is that performers are traditionally scantily-clad women, lacking even the most basic safety equipment, but it can still be effective at getting the adrenaline pumping.
Many motorbike stunts are carried out in the air, for which you'll need a ramp, a powerful engine and almost superhuman bravery. Riding off a ramp and landing safely is an impressive enough stunt in itself, but combining the leap with aerial acrobatics or pyrotechnics can be even more dazzling. Craziest of all are riders who perform back flips, front flips or even double back flips while in the air, which often requires years of training.
Motorcycle stunts should be restricted to the race track and performed only by professionals. If you do try your hand at stunts and they lead to accidents or damage, you will probably find that these reckless activities are not covered by your bike insurance, as the damage will likely be deemed to be your fault rather than a genuine accident.
If you are thinking of becoming a professional biker, it will take serious commitment as well as bravery, as not only will you have to land safely from aerial stunts, but you also have to manage the weight of the bike as well as your own body.
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