Motorcycle stabiliser systems have existed in various forms for several years, but unfortunately, none currently available are suitable or safe for use on public roads by paraplegic riders — or by anyone unable to rely fully on placing a foot down in the event of a system failure.
For stabilisers to be genuinely safe for road use, they would need to include a fail-safe backup mechanism to lower them in the event of electrical or mechanical failure. They would also need to be capable of handling uneven road surfaces, including potholes, raised manhole covers, and varying camber angles — all of which present serious challenges for existing systems.
Some paraplegic riders and amputees have used stabiliser systems successfully on race circuits, where track conditions are consistent and smooth, and assistance can be prearranged in the event of a failure. However, these same systems are not practical or safe for uncontrolled environments such as public roads.
While we hope that one day a manufacturer will develop a reliable, road-safe stabiliser system suitable for paraplegic riders, that technology does not yet exist. Until then, attempting to ride a solo motorcycle using stabilisers on the road would present unacceptable safety risks, as even a single malfunction could lead to catastrophic consequences.
