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Not true. Look at MotoGP crashes. They’ll hit the deck at 150mph, slide off into gravel, slide to a stop, and pop right up with nothing more than a few scuffs on their leathers.


Keyword: slide. They don't impact their heads at 150mph against something.

Also BTW, their helmets have way more cushion/crumble zone than regular street helmets.





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