The Dangers of Motorcycles Today In the history of the Isle of Man TT, there has been 240 rider deaths on the track. This shocking statistic is due to the lack of safety and excess of speed in this 106 year old, 37.7 mile long race across the standard every day roads of the small Island that lies between the UK and Ireland. With speeds topping 200 miles per hour in the straights and 150 in the corners, what is there to help prevent these casualties? The motorcycle safety on the street and track should