15% of injuries for motorcyclists are pelvic injuries according to research from Transurban Road Safety Centre at NeuRA. They simulated a variety of fuel tank designs and sitting positions and found that fuel tanks with a lower angle or more gradual rise from the front of the seat to the handlebars were safer and less likely to cause a pelvic injury to the rider during crash.
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