It's indisputable that motorcycling is a relatively dangerous mode of transport. That said, where I live the required education and multiple exams for public road motorcycling are pretty comprehensive.
Most accidents involving multiple drivers/riders occur due to right of way errors. I've been motorcycling for around 5 years now (on a pretty slow bike) and used to commute that way exclusively. In my experience you're pretty safe if you ride like everybody's drunk and out to kill you.
I keep the fun stuff off road on a monster KTM dirt bike with a gearing that kicks up the front for the first 3 gears. :-)
I rode daily for a long time. Road hazards like diesel and ice were the biggest issues when I commuted, though you really have to anticipate what drivers are going to do. I've been down a few times, mostly from screwing around, once from worn tires, once from ice. You don't learn the limits unless you find them. I'm comfortable knowing exactly what I can and can't do if the need arises.
Most accidents involving multiple drivers/riders occur due to right of way errors. I've been motorcycling for around 5 years now (on a pretty slow bike) and used to commute that way exclusively. In my experience you're pretty safe if you ride like everybody's drunk and out to kill you.
I keep the fun stuff off road on a monster KTM dirt bike with a gearing that kicks up the front for the first 3 gears. :-)