UK stats from 2013: "Motorcyclists account for less than 1 per cent of traffic each year, but 19 per cent of fatalities in 2013." https://assets.publishing.se

UK stats from 2013: "Motorcyclists account for less than 1 per cent of traffic each year, but 19 per cent of fatalities in 2013." https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/447673/motorcyclist-casualties-2013-data.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/... So relatively dangerous, compared to most other activities. But also exciting! I've done quite few exciting things and going around the corner of a track leant over, knee-to-knee with another rider at well over 100 mph was one of the best. You can reduce your risk by riding defensively and wearing good protective gear. But you are never going to be as safe as you will in a car.