Watch as biker hits a deer mid-corner at 50mph causing massive damage – but people are applauding his skill

A BIKER has uploaded footage of the horrifying moment he hit a deer at 54mph mid-corner.

The video was uploaded on YouTube by @massrider and has generated hundreds of comments from viewers.

Youtube @MassRider

The horrifying moment the motorbike collides with the deer on a country road[/caption]

The rider is making his way along the Blue Ridge Highway in the US when a deer appears and he has no time to react.

After the collision, there are a few seconds of confusion but the rider quickly manages to gain control of the motorbike.

The deer looked to be badly injured by the collision but the rider came away unscathed.

However, the rider’s bike had extensive damage to its front end.

The rider wrote on YouTube: “The second day of the bike trip, 800 miles from home, hit a deer at 54mph, the FJR stayed up!!”

Youtube users have applauded his skills in staying upright on the bike.

One said: “Well done for keeping it upright. Scary how quickly it happened. I didn’t see it at all and would have been like you looking through the corner.

“The lesson here for me and probably others is to keep protective gear on at all times no matter how tempting it is to remove them for a break or if it’s really hot.

“In an instant life can change. Glad you’re okay and hope your hands are okay.”

But other users have criticised him for not wearing gloves.

“Unlucky! and Lucky! But seriously wear Gloves as well! You have everything else by the looks,” advised one YouTube user.

It is unknown whether or not the deer died as a consequence of the accident.

Youtube @MassRider

There is extensive damage to the front of the bike after the collision[/caption]