To be fair, the speed plays an important factor during an accident, as accidents at higher speeds tend to have dramatically more severe consequences. The bicycl

To be fair, the speed plays an important factor during an accident, as accidents at higher speeds tend to have dramatically more severe consequences. The bicycles rarely reach normal motorcycle operation speed, and while motorcyclists tend to use better helmet, not that many of them actually follow ATGATT religiously (mostly those that have been in accidents themselves). Generally though I'll agree with you that motorcycles are safer in cities than bicycles, but for a different reason -- motorcycles, unlike bicycles, generally ride along with car traffic on roads, and so car operators are more likely to see them, as they only appear where car drivers expect other cars. Many bicyclists have an unfortunate habit of riding on a sidewalk, which is very, very dangerous. Having brighter head and tail lights on a motorcycle, and blinking indicators definitely helps too.