What are the odds of wrecking on a motorcycle?

Question

riding sober taking a training class and having a valid license.

Answer 1

What Ninja said, with the caveat that there is a brief window ... usually about four to six months after you start riding, when you THINK you know what you are doing. You will be very tempted to push the envelop. You will crash.
As far as the "most wrecks are caused by cars" argument ... that's not the case. Car drivers do not see motorcycles. All cars should be regarded as seeker-headed missiles headed for you, the biker. All cars should be given as wide a berth as possible.
Training classes help. Sobriety is essential. The valid license is important for your financial and social well-being, but will ahve no effect on your odds of wrecking.
Ride alert. Be prepared. Don't get crazy out there.
You'll wreck far less often.

Answer 2

It all depends on the rider and the area you are riding in (how much other traffic there is). You'll have a higher risk as an inexperienced rider especially in congested/high traffic areas. A more experienced rider on a straight road in the country will have lower risk. Watch out for intersections, especially when the opposing traffic may be trying to make a left-turn--- this is the most dangerous part of any ride because cars don't see you and turn into you. Most accidents are caused by car-drivers so anytime you're in traffic, keep alert.

A training class helps a lot but it won't make you an expert. And wear your helmet---a real helmet and not one of those silly half-shell things--- and gear, either leather or textile. Every time. And take an Experienced Rider course where you can learn some advanced maneuvers.

Answer 3

The magazine Motorcycle Consumer News had an article about this a year or two ago. It was actually a quiz that you took about your riding habits.

Bottom line is, there's no definite number we can give you. It depends on YOU!

Things that will help keep you safe are wearing bright, light or reflective clothing, avoiding night driving, NO drinking at all, and of course, wearing protective gear.

Those were the highlights. I don't recall there being a question about whether you do more street/country/freeway riding, which was interesting to note.

Answer 4

Actually if you drive a bike like some drive their car than you will wreck today..

If you drive your bike and think like a truck Driver you may have a Long and Happy year with no problems.
I used to truck and had to watch the cars at all times,give them the right-of-way and many other rights.

Of course you must do the same when your in your car but the odds are alittle different

All you have to do is PAY ATTENTION

Here where I am at I hardly ever worry about the cars,I always worry about the wild animals that may run in front of you causing a great accident..

Have you ever seen a Moose,,oucH ! That would really Hurt.....

Answer 5

Like all driving, riding a bike is a risk. The more experience you have in dealing with a variety of traffic factors and identifying problems before they occur, the better your chances of survival.

Driving courses are good for basic information and skills but you can't get that most important comodity, experience, until you've been at it for a while.

Bikes are more dangerous because your body is directly exposed to the elements and cars and trucks weighing thousands of pounds and travelling at high speeds. I do NOT recommend it for a novice driver.

Answer 6

You can be the best rider there is. You still have a high possibilty of wrecking. You are riding an unstable vehicle, with very little protection. You have to constantly be scanning the road, and watching out for all the careless car drivers.

Answer 7

about 4 to 1 initially
10 to 1 after years of riding
1 to 1 after drinking
1 to 1 if you are being watched by experts and it is your first ride

Answer 8

It still boils down to the fact that most motorcycle accidents are not caused by rider error, but by other vehicles. Not a good gamble if you ask me.

Answer 9

you have a 6 out of 10 chance or crashing a motorcycle.

good luck

Answer 10

You know you are taking a big chance, especially if you will be driving alone. Best way is to drive it with other motorcyclists, and always have your headlights on. (Don't forget the helmet)