are motorcycles really dangerous?
If so, how dangerous are they when compared with other modes of transport? Are motorcycles really dangerous? Whilst it is undoubtedly true that whatever source of official statistics you consult, motorcyclists are significantly more likely than other road users to be killed or seriously injured in a road traffic accident, the degree of excess risk depends on how the statistics are collected, analysed and interpreted. What is the denominator? Data may be presented with different denominators, such as number of passenger journeys, hours, or kilometers. The following table was obtained from the Bandolier web site.