Motorcycle technology leading to more fatalities?

[Lee]

One low-tech feature that BMW has not seen fit / been able to put on at least some of their bikes, and that could fall into the category of safety is backlit handlebar switches. I criticize BMW for that, especially given that other manufacturers manage to do this without any fanfare to boot.

The one I complained about for years is the poor rear lighting. The last few years they are finally starting to address this.