1. Motorcycle Damageability Costly Features  Prepared by Anthony Boddy Parts Research Manager Insurance Australia Group office +61 (0)2 9292 6847 mobile +61 (0)4 11 012 398 22 August 2006 IAG Research Centre Unit One, No. 2 Holker Street Newington NSW 2127 Australia reception +61 (0)2 9292 6840 fax +61 (0)2 9737 9860 www.industryresearch.com.au (C) 2006 All rights reserved.

2. Rear brake lever damages frame in stationary fall Handlebar end damages frame in low speed impact

3. Muffler contacts and creases alluminium swingarm in stationary fall

4. Steel frame brackets stronger than aluminium frame - can damage frame on impact in stationary fall

5. First points of contact in stationary fall are unprotected frame and fuel tank (most expensive parts)

6. Close proximity of handlebar switch to fuel tank at full lock guarantees fuel tank damage in a stationary fall

7. Unprotected swingarm is first point of contact in low speed fall