What should you do if your motorcycle catches fire?

If your motorcycle catches fire, the best course of action is to move away from the motorcycle and contact emergency services. This response prioritizes your safety and the safety of others. A motorcycle fire can escalate rapidly, posing a significant risk of personal injury or causing a larger fire that might endanger surrounding individuals or property.

By moving away from the burning motorcycle, you reduce the risk of being harmed by flames, smoke, or potential explosions due to fuel and other materials on the motorcycle. Contacting emergency services ensures that trained professionals can handle the situation appropriately and safely.

Other potential actions, such as trying to extinguish the fire with water, could be dangerous. Many motorcycle components, especially those involving fuel, may lead to an increase in the fire’s intensity or spread instead of extinguishing it. Leaving the motorcycle and running away without notifying authorities may not be the safest option, as it could result in the fire getting out of control. Calling a friend for help may delay the necessary emergency response and provide no immediate solution to the fire itself.