Two in five Japanese bikers take no particular hot weather measures
As an ex-rider, this is a topic close to my heart, motorbikes, a survey from Mitsui Direct Insurance, who no doubt have a wonderful bike insurance policy they would love to sell you!
Demographics
Between the 31st of May and the 3rd of June 2013 300 bike riders of both sexes and aged between 20 and 59 years old completed an online survey hosted by Neo Marketing’s iResearch, of which all the riders were presumably members. 150 people in the sample had just the minimum compulsory insurance, and 150 had comprehensive policies. A further demographic breakdown is not presented.
I say ex-biker as when I came to Japan I did bring my helmet and other kit, but I soon discovered parking was rare, trains were common, summer was too hot, and winter too dark, so there would only be about a 2 month window in Spring and Autumn where I could actually ride. Furthermore, being now married, biking is forbidden by she who must be obeyed!
By the way, the correct answer to Q7, heat measures, “Ride faster!”, of course.
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